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At what age do women start menopause?

I'm 47 years old and I have been bleeding for nearly a month straight. I know that this is a sign of menopause. What's the average age menopause begins?
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Can taking pain medication for too long damage liver?

I have been taking prescription pain medication for years because of a back problem but I am thinking about stopping. Can taking pain medication for too long damage your liver?...
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Is Alzheimer's diagnosed with a blood test?

I'm 47, and I think I'm starting to see the first symptoms of Alzheimer's in myself. Is there a blood test I can take to determine whether or not I have this?
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What should I do about my frequent heartburn?

I feel like I have heartburn constantly, and I'm only 30 years old. My heartburn is worst at night before I go to bed. What can I do for this?
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What causes chronic constipation?

I'm 42 years old, and I have been constipated for a week and half. I'm experiencing a lot of discomfort. What causes chronic or long-term constipation?
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Does heavy antibiotic-use damage the intestine?

I had to take several strong courses of antibiotics over the last 2 years, for various problems. Now I'm diagnosed with irritable bowel disorder. Is it possible that this is...
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Can chest pains be associated with puberty?

My son is 14 and has been struggling with chest pains. I would like to take him to the doctor, but my husband thinks it's "growing pains" because my son's going through puberty....
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How long are children with chicken pox contagious?

My child has chicken pox, and I know that I should be careful. How long are children with chicken pox contagious?
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How can you tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack?

My grandfather doesn't take care of himself and it makes me really nervous. The other day, he was having bad chest pain that he said was heartburn, but to me, it could have been...
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Does fish oil help with cholesterol?

My doctor said that my triglycerides/cholesterol are high, and he thinks that I should start taking fish oil supplements. Will this really help?
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Should I be concerned about coronary artery disease?

I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and my doctor wants me to start taking medications to treat it. However, I'm not experiencing any chest pain, shortness of breath,...
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Can statin drugs harm your liver?

My dad is taking statins for his high cholesterol, but he also used to drink heavily when he was younger. If his history of alcohol abuse damaged his liver, can taking statins...
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Severe chronic pain. What do I do?

Bulging disks, osteophytes facet joint changes, herniation of disks, cervical spinal abnormality, degenerative disk disease, schmorls node defects, rotator cuff tear, l&r side...
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Is Propidren suitable for me? I'm afraid it'll mess up my other hormones

Hello, I'm thinking about buying Propidren but I'm afraid that it will mess up my other hormones. My hair loss is long-term, like 2 years, and my hair is going thinner and thinner....
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Can I take Advil and Cetirizine tablets at one time?

During an allergic reaction, can I take Advil and Cetirizine tablets at one time? What happens when I take both at the same time?
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Is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease fatal?

My father was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease just recently, and he hardly experienced any symptoms before his diagnosis. Is this disease fatal?
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What is diverticulitis?

I recently had a CT scan done for some digestive troubles I was having, and the doctors said that I could have diverticulitis. What exactly does it mean to have diverticulitis?...
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Can anemia cause loose stools?

I'm anemic, but I've been eating a high-iron diet and taking supplements alongside that to treat it. Recently, though, I started having loose stools. Can anemia cause loose stools?...
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What is intestinal metaplasia?

I've been getting severe stomach pain and my digestive issues only got worse. My doctors did a biopsy and it showed that I had a intestinal metaplasia. I never heard of this....
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Can I donate blood if I'm anemic?

I'm anemic, and 24 years old. My job is having a blood drive at the end of this week and I would really like to do donate. However, is this possible if I'm anemic?
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