Hypertension problems common in the elderly
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 68-year-old woman from Africa. My systolic blood pressure is constantly high, but never above 170 or so. With carvedilol/indapamide,...
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Colonel mustard to the rescue
Dear Dr. Gott: For many years, I have had severe heartburn. I was diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia and was prescribed Nexium. Then I...
Savvy 13-year-old diabetic takes charge
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 13-year-old diabetic. I have good control of my diabetes, but right around Christmas, I began having unreasonably high blood-sugar...
Is medication to blame for insomnia?
Dear Dr. Gott: I not only read but have scrapbooks full of your articles. For more than a year now, I have had insomnia nightly...
Fibrocystic breast pain can indeed be treated
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 37-year-old female. I have been told that I have fibrocystic breast tissue (in both breasts). This is an extremely...
Rare disorder has limited treatment options
Dear DR. Gott: About a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with NMO, or Devic’s disease. I have a mild case so far....
Hard to find cause of watery eye
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 65-year-old female in good health, other than the type 2 diabetes I’ve had since 1992. I have used insulin...
Cause of eye twitch requires some investigation
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 58-year-old male. Over the last year, I have developed a twitch or spasm around my left eye. I take...
Teen experiences persistent pain and vomiting
Dear Dr. Gott: I have been ill for quite some time, and no one seems able to help me. It’s frustrating that I go to...
To insure or not to insure?
Dear Dr. Gott: I have a 6-year-old daughter. In the past, I decided not to have health insurance for her or myself. This is because...
Disease not known to produce hearing loss
Dear Dr. Gott: My dog, a friend’s dog and three people I know have been diagnosed with valley fever recently. We live in Arizona, a...
Cats unlikely to cause hairballs in humans
Dear Dr. Gott: In one of your columns a few years ago, you commented on hairballs in humans (trichobezoars, I believe). Could you please provide...
Can toothpaste cause burning mouth syndrome?
Dear Dr. Gott: I have suffered with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) since 2001. I have worked with my doctor and have had every test the...
Take caution when dealing with non-expert medical advice
Dear Dr. Gott: I read your advice on ADHD treatments that included only medications and the avoidance of sugar. Are you unaware that upper airway...
Doctor shows no sympathy for pain
Dear Dr. Gott: Five years ago, I complained to my doctor about serious pain in the area of my gallbladder. The pain also extended around...
