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Dr. Barra O'Briain

Dr. Barra O'Briain

MDCM FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Does a miscarriage require medical treatment?

A:

Most of the time miscarriages take care of themselves.  It can be associated with a remarkable amount of bleeding for a short period of time, which can be scary for the woman and her partner, but usually it will pass on its own.  If the products of a miscarriage don't pass on its own that may force the decision to have a D and C for the mother's safety reason.

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Dr. Kevin Pistawka

Dr. Kevin Pistawka

MD,MC, FRCSC,
Cardiologist
Kelowna, BC
Q:

Why do diuretics help heart failure patients?

A:

When people are in heart failure, they usually have a lot of extra water and salt in their body. This causes swelling in their ankles and there can be water in their lungs which makes breathing very difficult. Since the heart is already weakened, causing it to work harder to combat the excess fluid in the body is not ideal. Diuretics can help flush out the extra water and salt and improve quality of life for heart failure patients.

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Dr. Daniel Ngui

Dr. Daniel Ngui

BSc (P.T), MD, CFPC, FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is postherpetic neuralgia?

A:

Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication that can develop after you have shingles. Usually the pain and burning associated with shingles clears up within a few weeks, however postherpetic neuralgia involves longer lasting severe burning pain, and there is no cure for it.

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