My husband had a double spinal fusion. Now, a nurse practitioner wants him to have an MRI scan. Isn’t a spinal fusion incompatible with an MRI because of the metal rods and screws used in the fusion?
My 9-year-old daughter is continually clearing her throat, especially in the early morning. Could this be a sign of allergies? She does not have any other allergy symptoms – no sneezing or watery, itchy eyes.
I received the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu shots on a Thursday. On Saturday I woke up with a headache and fatigue. I noticed some broken blood vessels in the white portion of my left eye. Are these symptoms caused by the flu shots?
How can you detect a fracture in very young children?
I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Are there any herbal supplements I can talk to my doctor about taking?
Our eleven-month old granddaughter – who was two months premature – recently had orotic acid show up in a urine test. What is it and should we be concerned?
Is it OK to give Pedialyte to a baby who is 7 months old? She has had a virus with loose stools for 5 days. Also, what do you recommend for diaper rash with redness and blisters?
What are some home remedies for sciatic nerve pain?
Please explain the significance of estrogen and progesterone positive results after a partial mastectomy. Does the Oncotype test help determine if a person should receive follow-up therapy?
I recently had a lumpectomy to treat ductal carcinoma in situ. I am now considering post-surgical radiation treatment. How effective is post-surgical radiation for this? Is it necessary for me to undergo radiation?