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The Doctor Game: Menopause — from erectile dysfunction to female dysfunction

The Doctor Game: Menopause — from erectile dysfunction to female dysfunction

How many males would like to see their genitals shrink so it’s impossible to have sex? I bet not many. Today, the term erectile dysfunction has lost its stigma and become familiar. Tens of thousands of males find solace in ED drugs.

Your Good Health: Stomach unable to empty properly

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with gastroparesis and am waiting to see a doctor who treats it.
Your Good Health: Low blood pressure needs more investigation

Your Good Health: Low blood pressure needs more investigation

Dear Dr. Roach: Our 37-year-old daughter has Addison’s disease. We have had some difficulty trying to regulate her electrolytes and her blood pressure, which is always low, sometimes extremely so. She has known about it for 10 years now.
Your Good Health: It’s safe to be near baby right after tetanus shot

Your Good Health: It’s safe to be near baby right after tetanus shot

Dear Dr. Roach : About 40 years ago, I was given a tetanus shot after a large cut to my hand. Hours later, I developed a severe case of lockjaw. My lockjaw occurred around midnight. I phoned my doctor immediately and was told to take some aspirin.
Your Good Health: Multiple myeloma diagnosis at young age raises red flags

Your Good Health: Multiple myeloma diagnosis at young age raises red flags

Dear Dr. Roach: My son (early 40s) has been romantically involved with a woman (early 30s) for the past two years. She has always been underweight, but seems to be in good health.
Your Good Health: Shingles pain can be alleviated, but there is no cure

Your Good Health: Shingles pain can be alleviated, but there is no cure

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 95 years old, and have been suffering from a very painful case of shingles. I take many medicines for pain, and for high blood pressure and glaucoma.

The Doctor Game: Tips for reducing risk of illness, accident when travelling

I’m sure many readers love to travel. I do, too. After all, travel is associated with fun, education and happy times. No one intentionally leaves home to have a bad time.

Your Good Health: Bad taste coincides with dialysis

Dear Dr. Roach: I have talked to numerous doctors about my problem, but no one has an answer, and most don’t take it seriously. I have a terrible taste in my mouth all the time. Often it is so bad that it makes me gag and choke.
Your Good Health: Delirium following surgery is common

Your Good Health: Delirium following surgery is common

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife, who is 72, has had a horrendous number of surgeries in her life. After one, she had her first complication, delirium and hallucinations that lasted for days.
Your Good Health: High salt intake can increase risk of other problems

Your Good Health: High salt intake can increase risk of other problems

Dear Dr. Roach: I love salt, although I know it is dangerous to eat a lot of it. To compensate, I visit the steam room for a half-hour every day and sweat, which also causes me to drink plenty of water.