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Dr. John Wade

Dr. John Wade

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How do I know if I need a calcium supplement?

A:

Your family physician can speak with you about the appropriate level of calcium for your age and gender. You will likely be asked about your diet to determine how much calcium you are getting from the food you eat. If your physician feels you should be getting more calcium, you may be asked to make some dietary changes, as well as perhaps take a calcium supplement.

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Benefits of Calcium Supplements

Dr. Tony Taylor

Dr. Tony Taylor

MD, EMBA,
Emergency Physician
New Westminster, BC
Q:

Do all ear infections need antibiotics?

A:

The treatment for ear infections is taking more of a 'wait-and-see' approach over the first few days. If the pain is new and has been present for less than 3 days, your doctor may suggest treating the pain and waiting to start antibiotics. If the pain persists for 3 days or longer, antibiotics would likely be prescribed to treat the infection. The reason behind this is that many ear infections are caused by viruses, and these do not respond to antibiotics.

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Childrens Ear Infections

Dr. Ramesh Sahjpaul

Dr. Ramesh Sahjpaul

MD, MSc, FRCSC
Neurosurgeon
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is causing my back pain?

A:

Back pain is very common, and can have a wide range of causes. You could have a muscle spasm or muscle tension, and some kind of swelling around the discs. If you are having back pain and are concerned about the cause or how to treat it, you should visit your doctor.

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What Causes Back Pain and How Is It Typically Treated?