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Is Zofran safe for elderly?

My mother feels nausea before and after eating anything. Can I give her Zofran before her meals? Is this safe for her to use? She's 80 years old.
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Is it safe to have laxatives for an anal fissures patient?

My husband has severe constipation and recently had an episode of anal fissures. Is it safe for him to have laxatives?
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Why do I have pain when passing stools?

I have a strange pain when passing stools. All my tests are clear, but the pain is there. What could It be?
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How does acupuncture help in treating chronic fatigue syndrome?

I have been diagnosed with a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. However, I don’t want to take allopathic medications for this. Do you think acupuncture can help me treat...
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Why do I have pain in my ears whenever I hear a loud noise?

Every time I hear a loud noise it causes a sharp pain in my ears. What could be causing this?
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What can I do to prevent my daughter's cold from getting worse?

My 9 year old daughter is home with a bad cold. Lot's of coughing going on, along with stuffiness, mild body aches, and sneezing. Is there anything I can do to prevent her cold...
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Is it okay to eat meat after an appendix surgery?

I had my appendix removed 3 days ago. Can I eat meat now?
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Are chocolates bad for my child?

As kids we used to eat a lot of chocolate, however, I hear a lot on the news and from other parents that we shouldn't give them to our children. Why are they so unhealthy? And...
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What can I take to prevent hypokalemia for my mom?

My mother has kidney disease and has slipped into a hypokalemia state two times. Is there anything that we can to prevent any future episodes of hypokalemia?
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Can yoga prevent diabetes?

My mother and father both have diabetes and they are both overweight. I want to know if I do yoga on a regular basis to lose weight and remain fit, is there a way for me to prevent...
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Is it risky to delay my conception with PCOD?

When I started to have my period, I've had PCOD. Now that I'm married and 32 years old, I'm thinking about wanting to have children. . . just not yet. I don't want to conceive...
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What tests are available to me to confirm possible hearing loss?

I've been a little hard of hearing lately, and I would like to know if there are any definitive tests that I can undergo to confirm whether or not I have a hearing loss problem....
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Should I be concerned about my mother's blood pressure?

My 69 year old mother has not been feeling well the past few days. Last night her blood pressure was 185/70. Should I be concerned about this BP number?
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Thumping sound in my right ear

For the last few days, I have been hearing an odd sound in my right ear. The sound is pretty consistent throughout the day. It is a "thump, thump" sound, sort of like a heartbeat....
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What can I do for my recurring sinusitis problem?

I have a recurring sinusitis problem. Every time I get a sinus infection, I have to take heavy doses of antibiotics. Is there a way to prevent these repeated infections?
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Can a respiratory therapist help treat a bronchitis infection?

My husband is home with a bronchitis infection and has been taking medication for it. Will respiratory therapy help to treat his bronchitis faster?
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What are the brown spots on my tongue?

I've recently noticed some small brownish spots on my tongue. They don't hurt or bother me unless I eat something spicy, in which case they burn. What could these spots be?...
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Why do I have a burning sensation while urinating during my periods?

I am having a strange burning sensation while urinating and this only happens when I get my periods. What can be causing this?
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I have glaucoma in both eyes, which I take medication for. Lately I feel pain in my left eye when I blink, as if something is stuck under the lid....

My glaucoma is under control with the current medications I'm using: Cosopt and Xalatan eye drops. For 3 days, though, when I blink I feel pain in the left eye as if there is...
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What are the first steps to take in case of stroke?

What are the first few life saving steps that should be taken in case I, or a loved one, is having a stroke?
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