I was just diagnosed with an atrophic pancreas . Is that the same as chronic pancreatitis? Ws it caused by alcohol? Are there any foods I should avoid? What, in addition to enzyme replacement, can I try ... View answer

Hi, I would like to know your opinion on below case My father has got knee replacement surgery 2 ... sodium is 134. After two days it went to 128. From then we started sodamint - 2 tablets for every 6 hours ... View answer

Male 75 with Primary biliary cirrhosis stage 4 "auto immune disease" not ALCOHOL. I hads a mild stroke 2 years ago. I am on Coumadin . Cardiologist ok for surgery. I know people are different but can ... View answer

I have neuropathy in toes and feet. the doctor says I need a total knee replacement . Do you recommend a knee replacement? ... View answer

What is normally given for pain after total joint replacement? Total knee replacement? What is involved in rehab? ... View answer

Hello, about two months ago, I had a Total Hip Replacement (Anthroplasty) for (AVN) Avascular Necrosis . Prior to surgery, I was told NOT to drink ANY ALCOHOL, or even AFTER SURGERY. Also, I m in the ... View answer

blood pressure. i don t drink alcohol. Can consuming a little alcohol (i.e., red wine) be a safe replacement for beta blocker instead. Thank you in advance for your responce. ... View answer

My dad had aortic pig valve replacement and mital repair His meds are. Corig for heart a thyroid med, diuretic, potassium, Vitorin for cholesterol, baby aspirin, Allegra, lexapro. I feel he shouldn t ... View answer

I had a valve replacement a month ago. I have healed very well and am active again with some restrictions still. I enjoy a few drinks here n there of 80 percent whiskey n diet coke mixed together. Will ... View answer

My 82 year old father is on Xarelto following knee replacement surgery where he developed a blood clot. This happened in February. The clot is tiny now but the doctor is keeping him on the medication ... View answer