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First, make sure you're drinking enough fluids. Most clinicians recommend 6 to 8 cups of fluid daily. Coffee and other caffeinated beverages such as cola don't count. They ...
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If your health care provider has given you the OK to start exercising, I would recommend starting a walking program 2 to 3 times a week. Although you are not overweight, t...
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I agree with CaringKrys' answer, that it could be carpal tunnel syndrome. Many people who sleep on their sides will bend their wrists into their chest or under their chin,...
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Stage 2 emphysema, or moderate emphysema, means that your lung capacity is about 50% of normal. Since your lung function is decreased, you may have some shortness of breat...
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This is a tough situation. There may be a good reason why the patient is not getting a bath, like for instance she has a skin condition or rash that would make it contrain...
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So sorry to hear about your father's difficulty. Many stroke patients experience some vision loss, while others experience complete blindness. The extent of the vision lo...
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Unfortunately, there are no scientific studies that prove any of these anti-aging creams work. So, I cannot recommend any anti-aging cream or ingredient in them that will ...
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Reading your question, your pain and swelling could be caused by a blood clot. Blood clots are a risk whenever there is old trauma. However, if it was a clot, your leg wou...
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You are not immune to another shingles outbreak if you have already had one, as the chicken pox virus doesn't not die, but lives inside of you, lying dormant. Therefore, y...
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Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system. There are hundreds of lymph nodes located throughout the body. Often times, they can become swollen from a cold, ear infe...
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Regarding the shingles vaccine, the CDC states that "even if you have had shingles, you can still receive the shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the dis...
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This sounds like a tough situation. Here are some thoughts I had while I read your question.
If you husband needs more monitoring than you can provide at home after his s...
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Your CT scan shows some atrophy of the pancreas. The most common causes of atrophy of the pancreas are obesity and chronic diabetes. Diabetics can develop gastroparesis, ...
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It is very difficult for me to try and guess what kind of dermatologic skin changes you have without seeing them. The best way to find out what they are is to ask a dermat...
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I will answer your questions in order.
1) What does lipitor do to a fatty liver? A recent study done by Athyros and colleagues in 2010 showed the safety of statin use in ...
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Yes, you need to see your primary doctor right away. Fluid in your abdomen is called ascities. This is most commonly caused by liver problems, while heart failure is rare...
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The answer is yes. In the studies involving the vaccine, Zostavax (the brand name of the vaccine) reduced the risk of shingles only by half. The vaccine is most effectiv...
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Cortisone injections in your spine could cause thinning skin, bruising, or loss of pigment usually only at the injection site, not over the whole body. Since the medicatio...
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Since I cannot actually see what you are seeing, I am going to go through some scenarios of what could be the most likely causes of each of these issues.
1) "Purple" skin ...
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Reading your question, you do not mention if her skin is actually dry or flaky, you just say that you notice dead skin flakes on her sheets. You also do not mention any ra...
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Shingles is the same virus as chicken pox, so it can be transmitted to other people by them coming in contact with your lesions. Lesions are considered infectious until th...
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I am sorry that you are so frustrated. I know that in this age of technology, it should be easy for us working in healthcare to all get a quick idea of what is going on wi...
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Many persons with dementia will often want to eat again, as they do not know when they are hungry, as they do not get the same cues we do. They also cannot remember they j...
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I agree with Sho B's answer. She needs to be evaluated by her health care provider to make sure she is not dehydrated, having problems with her antibiotic or other medicat...
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Don't worry! The new defibrillators are very similar to pacemakers, so they are easier than ever to implant. The device is usually placed in the upper left chest, just un...
