Some prostate cancers aggressive; some slow-growing
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Every year, I used to get a physical, which included a prostate exam as well as blood tests with PSA. When my doctor retired, I had a hard time finding a ... Continue Reading →
Help with Parkinson’s disease symptoms
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Is acupuncture a possible therapy to relieve back pain and stiffness associated with Parkinson’s disease? – R.G.
ANSWER: There have been ... Continue Reading →
Extreme flatulence is noxious, embarrassing
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DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2008, I had a partial sigmoid colectomy. Since then, I have had no recurrence of diverticulitis. The surgeon recommended that I not use laxatives, ... Continue Reading →
Bacteria are to blame for stinky shoes, feet
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew has foot odor. Even after showering, his feet have a bad odor. His shoes smell bad and have to be replaced often. What is the remedy for ... Continue Reading →
High blood pressure can thicken heart wall
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between eccentric LVH and concentric LVH? Which one is more dangerous and needs more attention? My mother was diagnosed with ... Continue Reading →
Surgery is valid option for severe sleep apnea
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My son, who is 30 years old, was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and currently uses a CPAP machine. He says does not ... Continue Reading →
Alkaline diet may help boost cancer treatment
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your opinion of the alkaline diet? I have several friends who have battled cancer, and they have adopted alkaline diets as adjuncts to their ... Continue Reading →
Reader seeks alternative to Rx antidepressant
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffer from depression. It comes and goes, but I’ve been feeling sad, worried and angry, as well as irritable, for the past four months or ... Continue Reading →
Non-stop acid reflux? Look at surgical options
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old female who has suffered from acid reflux for many years and has been taking Prilosec (omeprazole) for at least 15 years. I have ... Continue Reading →
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