Month: December 2015

I have been itching more over the past couple months. At first, there is no rash. But my skin does turn red in areas where I have scratched. What might be causing this?

What causes fluid in the abdomen? Could it be related to prior gall bladder removal?

Can taking folic acid or other vitamin supplements increase my risk of developing prostate cancer?

Is the combination therapy of lisinopril and amlodipine effective in treating high blood pressure for the diabetic patient?

What can I put on my 3-year-old grandson to treat his eczema?

My temperature is 96? F. Isn’t this too low? Can it be a sign of an illness?

What are the potential long-term effects of radiation therapy for someone treated for Hodgkin’s disease?

I consider myself to be healthy, but I can't get rid of the weight or belly fat. Any tips?

I have supraventricular tachycardia and have had to go to the emergency room three times as my heart rate raced to 220 beats per minute. My doctor recommends an ablation procedure. What does that do? Are there any other options I could explore?

My thumb joint has become very tender and sore. I am loosing mobility in it. It feels as if a hard growth is forming on the knuckle. I don’t have any signs of arthritis in any other parts of my hands. What might be causing this? Can it be treated?