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I'm struggling with hard stools that become dried out when they reach my rectum. I'm on medication for constipation (Constella) but it's not working. I drink lots of water and have a high-fiber diet, but I still have issues. I sometimes take stool softeners but find them uncomfortable. What should I do?
January 12th, 2023
Should I take my 8-month-old granddaughter to the ER or urgent care for diarrhea and a runny nose? She doesn't seem dehydrated, has no fever, and no blood in her stool. She's taking her bottle fine.
October 30th, 2023
If one were to take X-rays of the esophagus, how visible would the larynx be, and if there was damage, such as cancer of the larynx, would it be visible? Would other imaging techniques or biopsies be necessary to determine that?
June 30th, 2024
I’ve been having acid reflux accompanied by cold clammy skin, nausea, paleness, and dizziness. I’m 28 years old and on testosterone replacement therapy, trazadone for sleep, and an antibiotic for a sinus infection. Should I be worried, and what should I do?
November 9th, 2024
What is the average lifespan of a pacemaker battery, and what happens if the battery expires?
May 7th, 2024
I am 75 years old and considering bariatric surgery. My primary care doctor suggested I research this, as local gastroenterologists may not accept patients over 65. I take Telmisartan, Levothyroxin, and Pravastatin, and I am allergic to sulfur drugs, Vicodin, and clindamycin. I also have a slight hemophilia history, have had both hips replaced, and a C3,C4,C5 spinal fusion. I live near Wilmington, NC, and would prefer not to travel far for the surgery. What are the latest age limits for bariatric surgery, and which surgery would be least invasive and most successful for me if I pass the screenings?
August 30th, 2024