Archive for May 15th, 2009
The stone may lead to attacks of colic, severe pain usually felt under the ribs on the right and radiating around to the back and across to the left. Colic usually develops when one of the smaller stones attempts to move from the gallbladder down the duct which leads to the bowel. Smaller ones may [...]
These drugs are often taken by athletes to build up muscle tissue and improve performance in weightlifting and related sports. Women who take these may find that they have a virilising effect which interferes with their periods and leads to an increase of body hair. Some forms of the contraceptive Pill contain one hormone which, [...]
Now we come to the question which hangs on every patient’s lips, although some never dare to actually ask it: ‘How long will I live?’ Many patients avoid asking this question because they fear the answer so much. In my experience, most patients actually imagine that things are worse than they really are. Thus the [...]