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Can you outgrow a dog allergy if you're around dogs?

I used to get allergic reactions to my dogs but now I feel like I might have developed an immunity to them? When they lick me, I no longer break out in hives. Is it possible...
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What can I do to prevent heartburn?

I've been getting heartburn quite frequently and I don't know what to do. What are some ways to prevent heartburn?
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What symptoms should I look out for to have my thryroid checked?

I'm 45 years old and a woman. I've been fighting weight issues for years, and I have put on a lot of weight even when I haven't much. Could this be from my thyroid?
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Are physician assistants able to diagnose you without a physician?

I went to an urgent care the other day and realized that I was diagnosed with bronchitis by a physician assistant, and not by an MD. Are PAs able to diagnose without a doctor?...
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What are the dangers of HGH products?

I want to started using HGH to slow down my aging (I'm 40 years old and female), but my husband says that it's really harmful. . . without giving me a clear reason as to why....
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Is Nexium better than Zantac?

I deal with a lot of heartburn, and I'm looking at which medications are better than others. I'm not sure if I should go with Nexium or Zantac. Which one is better?
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Is taking Xanax bad before a flight?

Before I go on a flight, I always take a Xanax to relax my nerves and hopefully help me sleep. My mom thinks that I shouldn't do this, in case something happens on the flight....
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Are gallbladder polyps common?

I had an ultrasound because my physician suspected that I had gallstones. We found gallbladder polyps instead. What is a gallbladder polyp and how common are they?
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Does varicocele cause blood in semen?

I have varicocele, according to my primary care physician, but they found a little bit of blood in my semen. Does varicocele causes blood in semen?
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What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?

I was traveling to the Caribbean recently, and I've been sick ever since I had gotten back. I think it's Dengue fever, because there was a case or two in the area I was in with...
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What can cause a low sex drive?

I'm a 32 year old woman and my sex drive has gotten really low. I have no idea as this came out nowhere and it's really been disrupting my marriage. Are there medical solutions?...
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Do high fiber diets help with weight loss?

My husband is very overweight, and I heard that a high-fiber diet can help my husband's weight loss. Can a high-fiber diet really help someone lose weight?
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What kind of diet is good for healing muscle tissue?

I'm a 30 year old woman, and I tore one of my muscles in my arms and now I'm trying to speed the healing process. What kind of diet is good for healing muscle tissue?
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Are there home remedies for the flu?

What are some home remedies available of the flu? The symptoms are getting worse, and I'd rather try natural remedies. Can the flu shot actually be a form of treatment?
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Does blood pressure rise during exercise?

I'm in good shape for a man my age (55), but recently I was screened and told I had high blood pressure. I had been running before the appointment, though. Couldn't this be the...
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What's the best way to get rid of phlegm?

Every morning I wake up with phlegm in my throat. It's not really because I'm sick since I'm not feeling any congestion, or anything like that. Normally, I spit it out, but there...
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Should I start my mom on fish oil supplements?

I read something online that said fish oil supplements can help older patients with their memory. My mother is getting older, and while she isn't having too many cognitive issues,...
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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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What is the treatment for arrhythmia?

My father went to the cardiologist for his regular checkup (he was referred to one after having diabetes), but now his cardiologist saw that he has arrhythmia as well. My father...
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Constant itchy, scratchy throat

My son, who is 8 years old, has suddenly come down with constant itchy and scratchy throat issues. It makes him cough all the time and he even has trouble eating. What could...
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