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Mental Health

I've been taking vicodin for a number of years because of chronic back pain. My concern is that I've become dependent on them. Is there a difference between physical dependence and addiction?

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Digestive Health

In the past I've take steroids for my irritable bowel syndrome, but since I've stopped, my IBS has returned. What are your thoughts on long-term steroid use for IBS?

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Skin and Beauty

I burned my hand on the oven yesterday, and now the blister has opened up. Is it best to leave the burn uncovered so that it can dry, or should I bandage it?

Migraines and Headaches

Migraines and Headaches

I've been having visual migraines where I get jagged vision, usually in my left eye, and progressing from the lower right edge to encompass my whole left visual field. Could this be the result of dehydration?

Children's Health

Children's Health

How old must a child be before a reliable hearing test can be done?

Women's Health

Women's Health

I've been on birth control for five years. I did not skip a dose, but I'm having mid-cycle bleeding after having unprotected sex. I took vitamin C for a cold and read that excessive amounts can cause birth control to stop working. Is this true?

Ear, Nose and Throat

Ear, Nose and Throat

I recently read that hearing loss is more common in people with heart disease or those who've had a heart attack. Why would this be?

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Pregnancy

Are birth plans necessary?

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Nutrition

Are there certain foods which can help my hypothyroid condition?

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