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Is palliative care temporary?

My grandfather is very sick and they are giving him palliative care. How does it work, and what does it do? Is it temporary?
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Are x-rays dangerous for the elderly?

My mother is 68 and needs to get a x-ray done. Are x-rays dangerous for older people? Mainly because of the radiation exposure.
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My son's been coughing for 2 weeks. What's wrong with him?

My son is 7-years-old, and has been coughing for 2 weeks. Almost like a smoker's cough, but he isn't presenting other symptoms. I gave him cough medicine but it doesn't help....
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How can I get rid of a fungal infection?

I've had a fungal infection on one toenail for a couple of years now. I've been prescribed creams, but none of them worked. Is there any other treatment?
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Will Advil interact negatively with Flexeril?

I'm 35 years old, and I have lower back pain often. My doctor prescribed Flexeril for this lower back pain, but I also take over-the-counter painkillers, like Advil, along with...
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For which diseases is nuclear medicine used?

I'm just wondering which diseases are usually treated with nuclear medicine?
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Can a massage actually hurt my back?

Yesterday, I had a massage but now my back is hurting pretty bad after it. Why did this happen? Is this normal after a massage?
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Can Essure be reversed?

I've been experiencing hair loss and occasionally cramps with Essure. Can this be reversed?
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What are the symptoms of caffeine addiction?

I think I have about 3 cups of coffee everyday. But if I don't have my morning coffee, I get a really bad headache. Could this be a symptom of a caffeine addiction?
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What causes a dry cough and swollen lymph nodes in kids?

My 6 year old son has had swollen lymph nodes for a week and a half. He also has a dry cough, which only goes away after he takes cough syrup (but then it comes back). What could...
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How should I prepare for a colonoscopy?

I'm 46 years old and a male. I need to have a colonoscopy next week, but I never had one before. Is there anything I should do to prepare?
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Are there any side effects with Toradol?

I have chronic pain, mainly in my back, and my doctor is starting me on a "Toradol" schedule to lower the pain. He wants me to inject it every 6 hours. Are there any side effects...
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How does a cystoscopy work?

I recently had a urinalysis done, and my doctor said that he found urine my blood. Now, he thinks I should have a cytoscopy. Is it painful? How does a cystoscopy work? I'm...
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What are some treatments for varicose veins?

After noticing the appearance of my veins, my doctor told me that I have varicose veins. Because they weren't causing me any issues, I decided to just deal with them. But now...
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Does a stuffy nose in the morning mean allergies?

I'm 40 years old, and this is relatively new. I've been constantly congested in the morning. Most of the time it's just with a stuffy nose, but I sometimes have phlegm. What's...
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Should I be worried about my stutter?

I'm 35 years old now, and I've had a stutter throughout my life. As a result, my speech is just poor and it's really troubling. But should I really be worried about my stutter...
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What are the most common IV fluids given in a hospital?

I went to the hospital for a kidney infection and I was also really dehydrated. I was given fluids during my hospital stay, and it made me feel better rather quickly. I'm just...
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How dangerous is low blood pressure for elderly patients?

My grandmother recently had a doctor's appointment and she was found with low blood pressure (I'm not sure of the exact numbers). She's 80 years old, but doesn't seem worried...
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What are the signs of a heart attack?

My grandfather had a mild heart attack, and thankfully, survived. But he had symptoms of it before it happened. What are the most common signs of a heart attack so that we can...
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Is lung volume reduction surgery safe?

My mom was diagnosed with emphysema, and she has a severe case. Her doctors want her to go through with this surgery, but it just seems very risky because the hospital does not...
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