Dear Abby columns about aging parents and etiquette
Reader concerns about elderly parents who drink daily in a retirement community and potential interventions. Abby suggests Al-Anon involvement, outlining risks of falls and police calls, and advises addressing the issue with the parents and other family members to seek support.
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Abby
William
New York
Alanon. Alateen.org
Alanon
Texas
Kidney stones tied to hyperparathyroidism risk
Dear reader asks about recurring left kidney stones with 4 mm calculi and high PTH 81.1 while calcium stays normal. Dr Roach explains high PTH with normal calcium strongly suggests hyperparathyroidism, often from a benign gland tumor. Surgery to remove the tumor is definitive. many with hyperparathyroidism have kidney stones and calcium oxalate stones. Internal medicine doctors may refer to endocrinology or nephrology for surgical options.
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A.M
Dr. Roach
Virginia Drive
Orlando
Fla
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