Dry eyes most common cause behind teary eyes

#MiddleburyCT #TearyEyes #DryEyes #GallbladderSurgery DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who loves to read the newspaper every morning. I have a problem that’s not serious, ... Continue Reading →

Patient develops hives after taking ibuprofen

#MiddleburyCT #Hives #Ibuprofen #BlueLips DEAR DR. ROACH: I took ibuprofen for my osteoarthritis, but developed hives. Does this mean I’m allergic to all NSAIDs? What other therapeutic ... Continue Reading →

Learn the signs that lead to COPD

#MiddleburyCT #COPD #Trulicity #Atorvastatin DEAR DR. ROACH: What signs and/or symptoms do you need for a doctor to determine whether you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Continue Reading →

Heart attacks occur after treatment of infections

#MiddleburyCT #HeartAttack #TestosteroneTherapy DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a throat and palate infection that was treated in 2017, and about two weeks later, she had a heart attack. ... Continue Reading →

How to avoid calcium while taking thyroid medication

#MiddleburyCT #ThyroidMedication #Allergies DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication state not to take it within four hours ... Continue Reading →

Hemorrhoid surgery doesn’t deserve bad reputation

#MiddleburyCT #DietStyle #HeartDiseaseRisk DEAR DR. ROACH: My 30-year-old, and otherwise healthy grandson has been suffering from, and treating, hemorrhoids for two years. He is anemic ... Continue Reading →

Some diet styles lower heart disease risk

#MiddleburyCT #DietStyle #HeartDiseaseRisk DEAR DR. ROACH: Which diet styles in particular are associated with a lower risk of heart disease? Many people get confused about what a ... Continue Reading →

High blood pressure calls for more medication

#MiddleburyCT #HighBloodPressure #EggAllergy DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. ... Continue Reading →

Possible heart disease symptoms are written off due to weight

#MiddleburyCT #HeartDisease #Weight DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been experiencing pain in my chest, dizziness and shortness of breath on exertion. The chest pain lasts for a few hours. ... Continue Reading →

Pneumonia leads to shocking breast cancer diagnosis

#MiddleburyCT #BreastCancer #BRCA1Gene DEAR DR. ROACH: My 73-year-old wife has been diligent in getting her mammograms done, plus blood tests and doctor’s visits every three ... Continue Reading →