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What is the best way to get rid of pain in my knee?

I have a lot of pain in my knee, mainly from working out. I work out almost every day, and so I know this pain is from that. Sometimes I take NSAIDs, other times I apply ice...
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Is stem cell transplant a safe option for leukemia?

My friend's son was diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago, and he's currently undergoing radiation therapy. However, now his parents are looking into stem cell transplant therapy...
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Does congestive heart failure cause cardiac arrest?

I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few months ago, and have been consistently dealing with the side effects. I've been managing it in the best way I can. But if...
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Another kid bit my child and the skin is broken. Should we go to the ER?

My son was bitten at school, by another classmate, and he didn't tell any of his teachers or go to the school nurse (trust me, I'm going to call the school asap and let them know...
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Are there certain medications that can hurt my liver?

Should I stay away from certain medications that can harm my liver? I have a family history of liver disease and want to be extra careful because I don't want to suffer like they...
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Is diabetic kidney disease common in children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and was diagnosed with it when she was pretty young, like 6 years old. After several years, I finally feel comfortable with her management in...
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What are the symptoms of fatty liver disease?

My father was diagnosed with fatty liver disease after going to the doctor for a routine appointment for his diabetes. It seemed he had no symptoms for this disease at all before...
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Can birth control cause my urine to smell?

My urine has never really smelled before I started taking birth control, unless I had a UTI. Now it smells a little fishy. I'm pretty sure it's not a UTI, because I'm not feeling...
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What happens when you are taking too many probiotics?

I take probiotic supplements everyday, at least once, to improve my gut health. Sometimes I also eat yogurt, which I know has probiotics as well. I haven't experienced anything...
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Why does my doctor want to remove my IUD during my period?

I'm getting my IUD removed early because I want to have kids soon. My OB-GYN, however, wants to remove my IUD during my period because it's a little easier. Why is this an easier...
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Are headaches and vision issues a sign of a neurological issue?

Lately, headaches and vision issues have been an issue for me--and I think they are connected in some way. Mainly because they often come together. My vision get blurry when...
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Son's inhaler barely works. Would he need to change his medication?

My son has had asthma for as long as I remember. Currently he's on Symbicort, but it's barely working for him. I spoke to his pediatrician about this, but he referred us to a...
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Do antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control?

I'm on birth control, but I was on antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection about a month ago. Now it's time for my period, but I'm a couple of days late and I'm really...
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Are headaches normal with celiac disease?

I've been really careful with my diet since I was diagnosed with celiac disease. However, lately, I've been getting severe headaches that often knock me out for the entire day....
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Are chest pains always an emergency?

My mom was having chest pains the other day, and I wanted to take her to the hospital but she told me that she was okay and refused to go. It turned out that she was dealing with...
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Does insomnia affect my child's schooling?

I think my daughter has insomnia. She stays up all night and takes naps throughout the day when she's home. I haven't heard anything from her school about her falling asleep...
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My son's school isn't taking his nut allergy seriously. How can I make them understand?

I've been back and forth about my son's school about what he can and cannot be around because of his nut allergy. When I talk the the principal and administration, and nurse,...
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Is incontinence normal after treatment for a kidney infection?

My daughter did not complain about the pain associated with a kidney infection until it was too late. We had to go to urgent care, and then to a hospital where she was immediately...
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Is my daughter too young for antidepressants?

My daughter is a teenager, 15-years-old. I've been having her go to a psychiatrist once she started showing symptoms of depression and had expressed suicidal thoughts. I'm happy...
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How can I prevent heel pain?

I wear heels a lot to and from work, and it causes me to have a lot of pain in my foot--mainly in my heels because I'm on my feet the entire day. It's not unbearable, but I don't...
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