Could abdominal migraine cause cyclic vomiting?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My son started having gastrointestinal problems in high school. Approximately three years ago, they became so intense that he couldn’t work. ... Continue Reading →
Is there such a thing as a weather allergy?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it possible to be allergic to the cold weather and temperature changes? My son is 23 years old, and when he goes out in the cold, he breaks out ... Continue Reading →
Vitamin E unlikely to cause ill effects
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 47-year-old female in good overall health. About six months ago, I began to take several supplements, one of which was vitamin E (200 ... Continue Reading →
Rare cardiomyopathy ends football season
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My 18-year-old grandson has just been informed that he has left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy. He has been VERY active his whole life, playing ... Continue Reading →
Alternate treatments for cancer therapy
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I wonder why you never talk about holistic measures to prevent illnesses such as cancer. I just read an article by an oncologist who said there are ... Continue Reading →
Forget bottled water; tap water is better
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Bottled and purified water sales have increased over the years. I often see advertisements showing filters attached to faucets that “take out ... Continue Reading →
Strange ‘pimples’ are rare disease
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DEAR DR. ROACH: After having several strange-looking “pimples” on my thighs and one on my face, I was told it is lymphomatoid papulosis. One or two people in ... Continue Reading →
Leg swelling likely not due to alcohol
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What effect, if any, does alcohol consumption have on swelling in the legs, ankles and feet? I drink only when I go out for dinner or have guests, ... Continue Reading →
Platelet donations are perfectly safe
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing about platelet donations. As a way of giving back, I donate platelets. I was wondering if there is a time that a person should stop ... Continue Reading →
Does hole on heart increase stroke risk?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Articles on strokes or TIAs rarely mention that they can be caused by a congenital heart defect. I had a family member with a patent foramen ovale ... Continue Reading →
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