My 10-year-old son sometimes complains of pain in the lower portion of his knees. Otherwise he is healthy and active. His diet is balanced and he loves to eat fruits, veggies and poultry. What could be causing this pain?
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I recently had a stent placed in an artery. I used to do scuba diving. Can I do so again? I’m concerned about the pressure on my body and stent by being underwater (up to a depth of 125 feet)?
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Is 5-HTP safe? I’ve been reading a book that discusses how low levels of serotonin can affect mood. The book suggests trying 5-HTP. I’d like to know more about this from a medical perspective before I try it.
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Is there a link between sarcoidosis and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? I was diagnosed two years ago with sarcoidosis and am now battling idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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I have taken Fosamax for nearly eight years. I am in good health, with no history of falls or broken bones. Do I need to continue taking Fosamax?
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To what extent should a person who has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis limit physical activities? And for how long? I know to avoid contact sports, but what about swimming, snorkeling or scuba activities once symptoms have eased?
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I have read contradictory information about virtual colonoscopy for people with diverticulitis. Should people with a history of diverticulitis avoid this or is it recommended in certain types of diverticulitis? If so, what types?
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