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February 27, 2012

My husband has had loose, poorly-formed stools for more than a year. He increased his fiber intake, but that hasn’t helped. What do you suggest?

January 31, 2012

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January 27, 2012

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January 19, 2012

I am tired a lot, and have been tested for all the usual suspects. I eat fairly well, and get enough rest each night. My doctor told me I was “a little low” on B-12. Could this be the real cause of my fatigue?

January 10, 2012

I’ve been taking 10 mg of Prilosec daily for several years. The over-the-counter product says you should limit proton pump inhibitors to a maximum of 14 days. Is there a reason for limiting who long you take it?

December 23, 2011

I had severe pain last night and went to the ER. I had an ultrasound test. It showed my gallbladder was slightly distended (no stones) and the common bile duct was enlarged. My white blood cell count was 11,000. But my other blood tests were normal. Could this explain my severe pain?

November 07, 2011

I’ve heard a lot lately about probiotics and a healthy bowel. Should I be taking probiotics — or is it in the foods I eat? If not, is taking these in pill form safe?

November 02, 2011

I have had black stools, and some weight loss. Could this signal a problem?

September 28, 2011

I get a lot of mucus in my throat. I have to keep spitting it out. Lunch and dinnertime are the worst. What causes this? Can it be treated?

September 26, 2011

I am 57 years old. I’ve had intermittent bouts of diarrhea and sharp cramps in my stomach for the last 3 weeks. Normally it happens in the middle of the night, and after eating a higher-fat meal. What might cause this?

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