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Yearly Archives: 2000
Kidney Stones
Dear Dr. B: I have a granddaughter, 20 years old, who had kidney stones at age17and is still periodically in discomfort because of them. It would be helpful to know foods to avoid for possible prevention, writes Mrs. M. Dear … Continue reading
Bad Breath
Dr. B, my husband had his gall bladder out in November 1999. Before and since surgery, he has had the most foul smelling breath about two to three hours after he eats. I thought once he had the surgery, this … Continue reading
Holiday in Alaska – Boats, trains and helicopters.
There’s more than one way to see beautiful Alaska – and you don’t have to stick to just one. I had been dreaming of an Alaskan cruise for a long time. Now that our children are a little older – … Continue reading
Golf and Exercise
Do you think golf is a good walk spoiled? I do! But I am not Tiger Woods! I like to golf. And I like to ride a power cart when I golf. There are many reasons for that. One of … Continue reading
Kidney Failure
Dr. B, why do kidneys fail? Kidneys fail because their functioning capacity to get rid of bodys toxic substances is compromised by different kinds of diseases and injuries. Some of these are: diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic kidneys, blockage of … Continue reading
Diet and Cancer
Doc, one more column on nutrition and I will throw up! says Dave. Dr. B, just ignore him. Tell me, how can good nutrition prevent cancer? asks Susan. Susan, this question has been bothering me too. So, let us see … Continue reading
Cholesterol
Doc, what is cholesterol? Where does it come from? What does it do? These are not uncommon questions. Most adults, who have a regular physical examination, undergo routine blood tests to check for cholesterol level. Some are normal. Others are … Continue reading
Healthy Eating
One morning, I am sitting in my office sipping hot chocolate with whipping cream. Next to it is a chocolate chip muffin and butter. A dietician drops by for some business. She looks at my hot chocolate and muffin. Her … Continue reading
Preventing Accidents
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety, says William Shakespeare in Henry IV. To parents with young children, the Safety City Society is that beautiful flower which teaches our children about safety from age 3 to grade … Continue reading
Hemorrhoids
Whats up, Dave? You dont look happy! Doc, its my hemorrhoids again! Dave has had symptoms of haemorrhoids for sometime. His main complaints have been bright rectal bleeding on the toilet paper and itching. About five years ago he was … Continue reading
Appendix
If cholecystectomy is the most common elective general surgical procedure then what is the most common emergency general surgical procedure? Well, this time it was Tamaras turn to find out! One night, Tamara could not sleep. She tells her mom, … Continue reading
Gallbladder Surgery
What is the most common elective surgical procedure done in the western countries? Well, Susan knows the answer. Here is her story. During the Christmas holidays, Susan has to rush to the Emergency Department as she develops severe pain in … Continue reading
I SAY, I SAY: Change is inevitable
My friend Bill – not his real name – says what is happening to him in his personal life is similar to what is happening in the health-care system. Now he regrets he did not anticipate or prepare for these … Continue reading
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Changing Lifestyle
Rome was not built in a day and sometimes its the smallest decisions that can pretty much change our life. This applies to me quite well. My surgical mentality makes me a very impatient person. When I see a problem, … Continue reading
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