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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts
From Harvard Health Publications, "The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts," will provide consumers with advice from a team of highly respected doctors at the Harvard Medical School. The Harvard team will answer commonly asked questions about the efficacy, safety and side effects of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, drugs, herbs and supplements.
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Samples
Most patients eventually find relief from the facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia
Q: I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia after complaining about sharp pains in my face.
Drinking plenty of fluids reduces the risk of kidney stones
Q: I've developed kidney stones. A: First and foremost, be sure you drink plenty of fluids every day and avoid dehydration. There aren't any particular fluids that you need to avoid. The most common type of kidney stone is the calcium oxalate stone.
Even with treatment, skin fungus may return
Q: I went to the doctor for some white patches on my arms. A: Tinea versicolor is sometimes called pityriasis versicolor. Pink, scaly patches develop on the upper back, upper arms, chest, and neck.
Why the flu shot is important for pregnant women
Q: I can't decide whether I should get a flu shot. A: It's a good idea for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a vaccination against influenza. Still, I understand your uncertainty.
How long does grief last?
Q: I lost my brother several months ago. A: I'm sorry to learn of your loss. The truth is that grief doesn't neatly conclude at the six-month or one-year mark. Although it may persist, grief does usually soften and change over time.
Heel spurs most common in athletes who stress the tendons in the ankle and foot
Q: I have heel spurs. A: A heel spur is an x-ray finding in which there's a bit of extra bone along the bottom or back of the heel bone. Heel spurs are likely caused by repeated tugging or pulling of tendons and ligaments on the bone.
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