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Is it possible to gain weight after a gastric bypass?

I would like to get gastric bypass surgery to help me lose my extra weight, but I'm worried that it's not going to work. Is it possible to gain weight after this procedure?
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How long do patients stay in the ICU?

After someone has intensive surgery, whether it like open heart or something similar, how long does someone typically stay in ICU after it's done?
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How does cranial therapy work?

My mom says that craniosacral therapy might be a treatment to look into for my fibromyalgia. How does this therapy work though?
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Is Vick's really a treatment for athlete's foot?

I'm pretty active in sports, and I tend to get athlete's foot because of it. Normally I'd go to the doctor for it and get anti-fungal medications. But I think I should really...
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Is surgery always needed for appendicitis?

My father was diagnosed with appendicitis recently, but he doesn't have an appendectomy scheduled because he has very mild symptoms. His doctors aren't really treating it as an...
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What should I avoid doing after my ingrown toenail removal?

I'm scheduled to have my ingrown toenail removed pretty soon. I know my doctor will give me antibiotic ointment after the procedure, but is there anything I should avoid doing...
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Are there any side effects of iodine contrast?

Since my procedure, I've been experiencing a slight headache that comes and goes. I know my doctor used iodine-based contrast, but he didn't tell me if I would experience any...
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Tinnitus and chiropractic care? Really?

My recent car accident caused me to get whiplash, and now I have almost a constant ringing in my ears. At first I didn't say anything to my doctor, but now that I have said something,...
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Diarrhea after going to the chiropractor?

After my less session with my chiropractor, I started to experience an onset of diarrhea and slight nausea. Could both of these be side effects from chiropractic care?
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Should I not travel if I have chest pains?

Lately I've been suffering from chest pains that make it really hard for me to breathe. I went to the doctor, and we did some tests, and nothing came back from them (which is...
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What's the point of palliative sedation?

My aunt, who was in hospice before she died, was sedated--I'm just wondering about the reason for sedating someone in hospice care? Is it just for pain, so they wouldn't suffer...
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Is anesthesia used during colonoscopies?

I'm going to have my colonoscopy soon--really as a precautionary measure because colon cancer runs in my family. My only question is am I going to be receiving some sort of anesthesia...
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Do all polyps turn into cancer?

My gastro found some polyps in my digestive tract and removed them as she was screening for them. She said these were harmless, but they still needed to be removed in case of...
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Is laser treatment for varicose veins safe?

I have varicose veins on my calves and I would really like to get rid of them. I'm debating on getting laser treatment for them because I heard it works well--but I'm just not...
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What causes knots in your muscles?

I go to get massages frequently, mainly because they make me feel really relaxed. But I also go because I do have a few tight knots in my back muscles. What causes me to have...
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Is it safe to take 600mg of seroquel at one time?

I'm currently on Seroquel, Gabapentin, Zofran and Valerian. Is it safe to take 600mg of Seroquel at one time?
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Sore throat in the morning?

Every morning, I have a sore throat that eventually goes away. I'm not really experiencing any symptoms, however, apart from this. Is this a normal thing to experience?
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Can I reverse my liver damage?

I used to drink alcohol a lot when I was younger, but now I'm worried about my liver's health in general because of it. I know alcohol could have serious effects on my liver,...
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Is a ventilator considered life support?

My aunt is on a ventilator after her heart surgery, and I didn't realize that a ventilator is a lot serious than I thought. Because she's on a ventilator, does it mean that she's...
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What are the signs of iron deficiency in children?

I have very little iron and I'm worried that my daughter might have little as well. What are some of the symptoms that children experience with an iron deficiency?
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