Pulmonary fibrosis needs exact diagnosis
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate pulmonary fibrosis. His mother died from pulmonary fibrosis. From what we have read there ... Continue Reading →
Gallbladder removal didn’t end gallstones
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had his gallbladder removed many years ago. In the past few years, he has had six ERCPs to remove gallstones from his bile duct, as he ... Continue Reading →
A healthy diet includes omega-3 and omega-6
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DEAR DR. ROACH: It seems that eating a healthy diet with an emphasis on nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables and grains is the best choice for anyone. It’s been ... Continue Reading →
Blood in the urine won’t just go away
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 92-year-old man in better-than-average health. I have had two episodes of blood in my urine in the past two months. I know this isn’t ... Continue Reading →
Swimmer fears repeat of Legionnaire’s Disease
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 73, male and have been swimming a mile in inside pools every day for 10 years. Two months ago, I caught Legionella pneumonia and was in ... Continue Reading →
Fructose intolerance is rarely diagnosed
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about fructose intolerance and/or malabsorption? Is there a genetic predisposition to this? Can it develop later in life? What ... Continue Reading →
Raw or roasted, go nuts for nuts
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen numerous articles extolling the advantages of eating nuts because they are a good fat. I often have wondered if it matters whether the ... Continue Reading →
At-home allergy shots pose too-high risk
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DEAR DR. ROACH: After giving myself allergy shots at home for years, my allergy doctor’s group has decided that it’s too dangerous for patients to do ... Continue Reading →
Rare disease causes hard-to-diagnose rash
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was diagnosed with lymphomatoid papulosis. It’s not a bad case, but it’s enough to make me worry. I know it’s rare ... Continue Reading →
Morning stiffness is sign of osteoarthritis
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old black female who’s been diagnosed with “a little arthritis” in my right hip. Now retired from a desk job, I unfortunately ... Continue Reading →
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