Dr. Peter Gott
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OTCs vs. the common coldNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Boy, do I get confused. I feel as though I am coming down with a cold. When I went to my local drug store to get something to treat myself with, I found countless...
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High potassium level puts many foods on do-not-eat listNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have been diagnosed with a high potassium level. I was told to add salt to more foods. I was also given a list of foods not to eat, including dried figs, molass...
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Nighttime urination keeps reader upNov 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am a 74-year-old male. I am in a different city almost every week and read your column whenever I can. While in Fresno, Calif., I came across one of your column...
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Health concerns stymie elderly patientNov 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am 80 years old. My doctor doesn't seem too concerned that I've been diagnosed with diverticulosis involving the entire colon. How concerned should I be? Can th...
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Chest pain needs more diagnosisOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a 46-year-old female in generally good health. I don't smoke, drink rarely, eat right and exercise. I am a slim 109 pounds and 5 feet, 1 inch. My blood pressu...
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Time for more aggressive hemorrhoids treatmentOct 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 58-year-old post-menopausal female. I have four grown children between the ages of 28 and 38, all of whom were delivered vaginally. I am a small person - 4 fee...
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Prescription eye drops caused abnormal heart rateOct 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. In May 2001, I suddenly developed an irregular heart rate. It would sometimes go two or three beats and then miss one. At times, my heart rate was only 41 beats p...
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IBS should not need surgerySep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Please help me. I am an 88-year-old female who has had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for a few years now. I would give anything to eat fresh fruits and vegetable...
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Simple remedy might help migraine sufferersSep 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I had migraines for many years. They would be more intense during my menstrual cycles, when I would suffer with nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and my allergies would...
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Gilbert syndrome usually harmlessSep 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. This is just a small note to ask if you could tell me what Gilbert syndrome is. My son's doctor said he has it. A. Gilbert (pronounced zheel-BAYR) syndrome is...