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I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Chest pain while exercising can be a classic symptom of heart problems – indicating some degree of blockage of the arteries to the heart. This symptom should not be ignored. Anyone with chest pain on exer... continue reading about I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG
Sutter East Bay Medical Group
I was recently diagnosed with adenomyosis. How does this affect me if my husband and I want to have a baby? How much chance do I have of getting pregnant?
Adenomyosis refers to a condition where endometrial glands and connective tissue are present within the muscle layer of the uterus. This results in hyperplasia, or overgrowth, of the uterine muscle layer and a ... continue reading about I was recently diagnosed with adenomyosis. How does this affect me if my husband and I want to have a baby? How much chance do I have of getting pregnant?
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM
Eden Medical Center
I have an ingrown toenail that is causing pain and swelling. How should I treat this? Also, is there anything I can do to prevent the other toenails from doing the same thing?
An ingrown toenail is a very painful problem, and if you're having redness and swelling, you should see a podiatrist.The treatment will almost always involve removing the offending nail border. It's a very simp... continue reading about I have an ingrown toenail that is causing pain and swelling. How should I treat this? Also, is there anything I can do to prevent the other toenails from doing the same thing?
Astrin Damayanti, R.D.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I need help formulating a plan to avoid becoming diabetic. What can I do to reverse my diagnosis?
You are absolutely right - you can prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes. The primary treatment for pre-diabetes is exercise and weight loss. When beginning an exercise program, start slowl... continue reading about I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I need help formulating a plan to avoid becoming diabetic. What can I do to reverse my diagnosis?
Katerina P. Shetler, M.D.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Is the presence of lactose intolerance and/or irritable bowel syndrome typically associated with someone who may also be sensitive to gluten?
Thank you for this very interesting question. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome suffer from abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, loose bowel movements or constipation. Patients with lactose intolerance and ... continue reading about Is the presence of lactose intolerance and/or irritable bowel syndrome typically associated with someone who may also be sensitive to gluten?
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I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?
There are known and frequently discussed risk factors for “heart disease”. These range from dietary habits (such as sodium intake) to disease states (such as hypertension). Stress is not a confirmed... continue reading about I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?
Astrin Damayanti, R.D.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
I'm interested in purchasing a blood glucose monitor, and I'm having difficulty finding information regarding which glucose monitor is the most accurate. Is there an independent study that shows accuracy data of all the meters?
FDA reviews all glucose meters and test strips before they can be sold to the public. The manufacturers need to demonstrate to the FDA that their meters provide acceptable accuracy and consistency of readings.I... continue reading about I'm interested in purchasing a blood glucose monitor, and I'm having difficulty finding information regarding which glucose monitor is the most accurate. Is there an independent study that shows accuracy data of all the meters?
Arfan Din, D.O.
Sutter Medical Group
I have knee pain, which I feel all day. I'm seeing an orthopedic doctor. His conclusion is the cartilage is worn out and recommends knee replacement. I've tried injections but this did not help. Are there any alternative procedures you would recommend?
Current treatments for end stage arthritis (bone touching bone) are very limited to mostly surgical options, i.e. joint replacement. Currently there is no effective way of replacing the cartilage that is damage... continue reading about I have knee pain, which I feel all day. I'm seeing an orthopedic doctor. His conclusion is the cartilage is worn out and recommends knee replacement. I've tried injections but this did not help. Are there any alternative procedures you would recommend?
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I have several small fibroids that sometimes cause me pain. How severe does it need to be to consider doing something about it?
Before you make any decisions, make sure that other possible causes of pelvic pain have been adequately evaluated by your doctor, including your bladder, gastrointestinal system, and pelvic floor muscles. Fibro... continue reading about I have several small fibroids that sometimes cause me pain. How severe does it need to be to consider doing something about it?
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