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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.
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?
What medication can I take to stop postnasal drip?
My 3-year-old son is a very picky eater. His menu consists of pizza, chicken nuggets, soup, waffles, macaroni and cheese and chocolate milk. His doctor says this is normal but I?m starting to worry that he is not getting the proper nutrition. Should I take him to a nutritionist?
Are there any diseases that can be diagnosed by disorders of the fingernail and toenails?
How do men get urinary tract infections?
What risks do I have as I enter my 40s and 50s as a person with pectus excavatum? Am I at more risk for heart problems?
My heels hurt, especially when I am sitting down for a long time and then start to walk. Is this plantar fasciitis? What is the best treatment?
I experience electrical shocks on the left side of my face. The shocks come on about once or twice a month. My doctor does not know what this is. Do you have any idea what could cause such a symptom?
My 4-year-old son is constipated and has not been able to have a bowel movement in over a week. I started MiraLax yesterday and gave him Pedialax but so far, no results. What else should I do?