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Question:
what does a dianosis of a severly enlarged heart mean to one's health?
- May


Doctors Response:
A severely enlarged heart could be a serious problem. Sometimes the heart is unable to pump correctly and a condition called congestive heart failure can developed. You need to check with a cardiologist.
Question:
I was disappoontedby youropinion on lecturing new moms everytime they ask for formula. I cannot have children but have been dreading Dr visits that i never used to mind attending b/c all my doctors go thrum the lift of lectures and judgments before ever getting to my reason for a visit. I'm at perfect weight low cholesterol great blood pressure...but every Dr lectures me because my spouse smokes and then because I am tan-i use zinc50 and have always been tan and the list goes on. Ifi don't like how you treat me and I feel bad everyone I leave then I find I avoid my doctor unless I get so sick that it scares me. That is not good. I used to care about preventive care and getting a physical etc but the lectures drive me away. My own ob can discuss breastfeeding benefits and then should let it go! If I just had a baby and got lectured multiple times a day by nurses who don't know why I am not breastfeeding I would be enraged and bate the medical profession even more. That is not good for my health or my child's health.
- Ivette


Doctors Response:
Ivette. Sorry you feel this way. I'll post your comments and let the readers decide. Thanks
Question:
Where can I find article on macular degeneration from the Fox program on 7-25-2012
- Jack White


Doctors Response:
Go to the website Foxnewshealth.com. Then go to search icon inside the page and look for specific video. Thanks
Question:
Can you drink red wine when you are pregnant?
- Jane


Doctors Response:
NO!!!! . Officially Alcohol and pregnancy do not mix. However in the third trimester if you need to make a toast to a special occasion is ok. But only a special occasion.
Question:
What can be done for negative pressure in ears - am 76 - have used steroid nose spray for 2 months without results. Getting really hard to cope.
- Dolores


Doctors Response:
Dolores return to an Ear Nose specialist. Make sure you do not have fluid in your middle ear. Some times getting images taken such MRI or CT scan can help pick up the problem
Question:
What is the cause of dents in your finger nails .this just started about a year ago this individual is 38 years of age
- Mark


Doctors Response:
You may want to check your iron as well as your calcium.
Question:
Usually about a week after my period is over my breasts hurt severly bad. It doesn't stop until my next period. I'm very moody and my periods are coming sooner and sooner. I used to only have them for about 3 days and the usual days apart. Now they come about every 2 weeks and last 5-7 days. I feel weak alot. I'm only 38 yreas old. Should i be concerned?
- Kristy


Doctors Response:
You certainly need to see a gynecologist. He or she will need to check your blood count for anemia, check female hormones like estrogen , progesterone, FSH, LH and thyroid . Also a pelvic ultrasound is important. Many times a simple correction is all that is needed but make that appointment.
Question:
I eat Perdue chicken. I called them to see if they use anitbiotics. They said they only use them if a flock is sick. And when they are better, they quit using them. So, when you mention chickens that are raised with antiobiotics, do you mean chickens who get antibiotics all the time or do these chickens count, too?
- Diane


Doctors Response:
What I meant is to try to eat all types of meats organic, antibiotics free and hormone free. There are plenty of choices.
Question:
Killer of Necrotizing Fasciitis - ANASEPT Anti-Microbial Wound Cleanser & Debrider - help me get the word out - Please
- Clint


Doctors Response:
Love to learn more on it
Question:
I'm a 47 year old female. What vitamins and supplements should I take?
- Nicole Davis


Doctors Response:
If you eat a balance diet trust me you do not need extra vitamins but if that is not the case a would a complete multivitamin regiment with extra calcium and vit D.

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