Do surgeons cut the sphincter of Oddi when removing the gallbladder, and can issues like sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) or post-cholecystectomy syndrome occur after surgery?

November 8th, 2024

What are the side effects of Alendronate, and will it impair cognitive abilities or worsen IBS in a patient with dementia?

December 29th, 2023

I have had mild but sustained chest pain for the last 4 hours straight today. Is this what is known as unstable angina? I am 67 years old and smoke one cigar daily. The pain is not intermittent or stabbing; it was more painful 2 hours ago and is now a sustained, dull ache. Should I go to the emergency room?

April 14th, 2023

I have been experiencing sciatic pain and muscle spasms in my hip, consistent with piriformis syndrome, since 3/7. The pain is constant and includes various types, such as sharp, dull, achy, and stabbing. I had a partial discectomy on L4/L5, L5/S1 in September 2017. I have not had an MRI due to insurance constraints and have tried treatments like lidoderm patches, ice packs, and ibuprofen without significant relief. What should I do next?

January 3rd, 2023

I fell on my tailbone last week and am still having difficulty sitting. Is there anything I can do to help with the pain and speed up the healing process?

October 1st, 2023