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October 16, 2009

A person I work with has been diagnosed with shingles. Is shingles contagious? If so, for how long? I am a 64-year-old male with type II diabetes and chronic ulcerative colitis. Is it dangerous for me to be exposed to shingles?

September 15, 2009

My wife is breast-feeding. What drugs can she take safely to help relieve upset stomach, diarrhea, and dizziness?

September 11, 2009

I recently had a blood test. I was told everything is normal except for a high level of iron in my blood. What are the risks of a high iron level? How can I lower my iron level?

August 26, 2009

My lab test results showed high gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase levels. I do not consume alcohol, nor am I taking any medications. Is this a concern? What are my next steps?

August 24, 2009

I was recently in the hospital for 10 days and told I had an obstruction in my small intestine. They did not have to do surgery, but the pain was severe. How can I prevent this from happening again?

July 23, 2009

My child is easily constipated. As an infant, I fed him regular prunes. Now that he is a toddler, is it too much to give him prune juice every other day?

July 13, 2009

Our daughter is 10 and complains often about a stomachache. A neighbor said this might be a "nervous stomach." Is there really such a thing? If so, what is it and how is it treated?

June 04, 2009

For the past three months, I have been experiencing pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen. My gallbladder was removed four years ago. My doctor thinks I have something wrong with my "sphincter of Oddi." He prescribed Hyoscyamine and Omeprazole. Can you tell me if this is an appropriate treatment and if there are other options for relieving the pain?

May 29, 2009

I am an 84-year-old woman who experiences frequent diarrhea. Can it be harmful to use Imodium AD too often? How often can this drug be used safely?

May 22, 2009

I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. I take Prevacid for heartburn. I know what foods to avoid, but I am having trouble finding what foods are good for me. Any recommendations?

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