Flu season is generally from October through March with January-February being the peak. Generally, the indications for influenza vaccination include: Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years dults older than 50 years People of any age with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, respiratory problems, or cardiac problems. Pregnant women People living… Continue reading Who should be getting the Flu Vaccine?
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I have itchiness and flakey skin from my eyebrows for 3 weeks. I used to wash my face with neutrogena soap and changed to a gentler soap (aveeno) but that hasn’t helped. My eyebrows look a little bit red and swollen with flakey skin in the hairs. It itches more after I shower and when I rub it, more skin falls off. What do I do?
It sounds like you have a case of “seborrheic dermatitis” of the eyebrow. This is more commonly known as “dandruff.” Treatment should be with an anti-dandruff shampoo such as: Treat by lathering dandruff shampoo such as Head and Shoulders (pyrithione zinc based), Nizoral (ketokonazole based), or Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide based). If symptoms do… Continue reading I have itchiness and flakey skin from my eyebrows for 3 weeks. I used to wash my face with neutrogena soap and changed to a gentler soap (aveeno) but that hasn’t helped. My eyebrows look a little bit red and swollen with flakey skin in the hairs. It itches more after I shower and when I rub it, more skin falls off. What do I do?
I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don’t bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?
The vast majority of patients with gallstones will never experience any symptoms. Therefore elective treatment of asymptomatic gallstones is usually not warranted as the risks of surgery far outweigh the benefits. Patients who do require surgery or endoscopic gallstone removal are those with symptoms such as right upper quandrant pain, pain after eating, jaundice, etc. … Continue reading I had a CT scan done as a health check and they found that I have gall stones. They don’t bother me and I never knew they were there. My sister had gall stones and she had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery. Should I get my gallbladder taken out?
My joints started hurting and swelling yesterday and it is getting worse. My mother has arthritis and this seems similar but I’m only 33. I did have a cold last week and was wondering if it was possible to get arthritis from my cold?
An acute onset of joint paint affecting many joints and following a viral illness is considered to be viral arthritis which should resolve without complications in days to weeks. However it is also important to consider early onset rheumatoid arthritis which could present similarly as well as rheumatic fever which affects mainly small joints. Therefore,… Continue reading My joints started hurting and swelling yesterday and it is getting worse. My mother has arthritis and this seems similar but I’m only 33. I did have a cold last week and was wondering if it was possible to get arthritis from my cold?
I have varicose veins in my legs. What is the best way to get rid of them?
Varicose veins arise because of peripheral venous stasis in your lower extremities secondary to poor blood return to your heart. In other words, blood pools in your leg veins. The best treatment is often lifestyle changes starting with weight reduction. Secondly, compression stockings can be worn to prevent vein dilation. And finally, frequent leg elevation… Continue reading I have varicose veins in my legs. What is the best way to get rid of them?