My son, who is 11, has chronic asthma, frequent ear infections, and is always missing school. He also complains of belly aches frequently. His doctor thinks he is allergic to gluten. He gave me some handouts on what foods to avoid, and he thinks this will help his asthma and the ear infections. Is that even possible, or is this doctor full of it, and should I find a new one?
You are obviously very concerned about your son, and I am sure your doctor is as well. He could very well be right about this. Although you will have
Treating Warts in Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP June 19th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
I have a sixteen year-old daughter who is prone to warts. Should we treat each one or just let them be?
Warts are always such a bother and have gotten such a bad name, often being associated with witches and ogres and the like. In reality, though, a wart is just a viral infection of the skin. The wart makes the skin grow faster than the surrounding skin, thereby creating the telltale bumps. There are several different kinds of warts, but they are all similar in their formation. The difference lies in the virus that infects the cells. Choosing to
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Warts are always such a bother and have gotten such a bad name, often being associated with witches and ogres and the like. In reality, though, a wart is just a viral infection of the skin. The wart makes the skin grow faster than the surrounding skin, thereby creating the telltale bumps. There are several different kinds of warts, but they are all similar in their formation. The difference lies in the virus that infects the cells. Choosing to
Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy
by Dean Heller MD June 14th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
My dad has a bad heart. He is 73, and goes into the hospital every other month with fluid in his lungs. Â The doctors tell us he is on good treatment, and the only additional treatment would be a heart transplant. Â We did find a doctor who said he can use "stem cell treatment" in the heart, and he has good results, but he can't do this in Texas where we live. Â We would have to travel to somewhere in the Caribbean, so he could do it there. Should we do this?
Your father has what doctors call a cardiomyopathy,
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Your father has what doctors call a cardiomyopathy,
Study on Omega 3 Supplements
by Dean Heller MD June 7th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I take Omega 3 Fatty Acids from the vitamin store, but they make me burp up this fishy smell. I am 39, but I did have a heart attack about five years ago, and I have been doing really good since then. Should I continue to take these supplements?
Well, that is a very timely question, as there was a recent study that looked at a group like you, those who have a history of heart disease. With the standard dose of fish oil, 1 gm or less, there was not a significant benefit in people who already have a
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Well, that is a very timely question, as there was a recent study that looked at a group like you, those who have a history of heart disease. With the standard dose of fish oil, 1 gm or less, there was not a significant benefit in people who already have a
Diabetes: It’s Complicated
by Editorial Team June 3rd, 2013 | Special Interest Section
Most people understand that diabetes is a serious, and even life-threatening disease. Some may even understand that, left untreated, it can cause blindness, or that it is closely linked to hypertension and even heart disease. But many don’t know, or understand, exactly why this is so.
The Diabetes Mechanism
There are two different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, occurs when the pancreas stops making insulin – a hormone that helps your body use sugar for energy. With type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes insulin, but the body is unable to use it.
The affect
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The Diabetes Mechanism
There are two different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, occurs when the pancreas stops making insulin – a hormone that helps your body use sugar for energy. With type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes insulin, but the body is unable to use it.
The affect