I have a moderate to severe “patent foramen ovale.” My doctor recommends that I have it closed. What are my options? Can I wait or should it be done in the near future?
Bipolar disorder is often not recognized in children or is misdiagnosed as ADHD. Therapy along with a combination of medications can be effective, but there is often a lengthy dosage adjustment trial period, and there are numerous possible side effects.
Can I get gallstones again if I had my gallbladder removed?
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?
If we can bring our cars in for diagnostics testing, why can’t we take a tube or two of blood from a patient and do the same? Doctors do not have a crystal ball to tell them what’s wrong. They have to guess from what they’ve learned in medical school. I don’t believe there is such a test, is there?
Teens who smoke are more likely to quit if they can be convinced to participate in a cessation program that emphasizes the health risks of smoking, provides motivational encouragement and coping skills, and encourages a healthy overall lifestyle.
There was an error in the October 2009 article about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
I have flat feet and pain in my left foot from putting too much pressure on it. I bought some inserts for my shoes. They help, but are there more effective ways to stop the pain and inflammation?
The eating disorder bulimia nervosa is characterized by a period of binge eating followed by a compensating action. Recommended treatment combines psychotherapy with nutritional counseling.
I am getting recurring “boils” under my arms that I never had before. I’ve gotten about 14 over the last 6 months. I am just getting over having four large ones at one time under one arm. What causes this and how can it be treated?