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September 20, 2012

My mother has recently been diagnosed with a “sliding hernia.” What exactly is this? She has pain in her chest region.

September 19, 2012

I recently needed a colostomy. I have a lot of gas and the output is very watery. Would changing my diet help? Any other suggestions?

September 11, 2012

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September 04, 2012

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August 23, 2012

What are the symptoms of too much iron in the body?

July 31, 2012

I have been diagnosed with gallstones. What foods can I eat to help them dissolve so I don’t have to have surgery?

July 27, 2012

I recently had an abdominal ultrasound exam to see if I had gallstones. No gallstones, but my spleen was enlarged. What might cause this?

June 11, 2012

Is it OK to have a daily teaspoon of Metamucil?

May 30, 2012

I have a soft, swollen bump at the outer edge of my anus. I don’t have pain, itching or discomfort. But this bump has stayed the same for over the past several days. What do you think this could be?

May 10, 2012

I have had a persistent cough for more the past 2 months. The cough is worse after eating and at night when I lie down. I had a chest X-ray which was normal. What might cause a persistent cough? I’ve never been a smoker.

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