Liver disease tied to gallstones and Actigall treatment
A reader asks how Actigall works for gallstone related cirrhosis and if it can cure liver disease. The response notes cirrhosis is end stage liver injury from various causes, Actigall dissolves cholesterol stones and slows new stone formation, therapy lasts months with possible itching nausea and diarrhea, and may not reverse cirrhosis. Doctors monitor with ultrasound and may pursue surgery if stones persist. Feverfew questions are answered briefly: active ingredient unknown, some claim migraine and arthritis help, but no proven side effects. herbal remedies often less effective than standard drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
United States
Annuities explained for widows choosing income options
A reader outlines key facts about annuities including lump-sum purchases, tax deferral, and payout structures. It contrasts fixed and variable rates, warns about sales tactics and fees, notes that annuities are not FDIC insured, and cautions that income may not keep pace with inflation.
Don’t Ignore Violent Behavior In Family Life
Dear Abby letters discuss mothers allowing violence by sons toward women and siblings, with Abby urging parents to set firm limits and condemn abuse. A reader also critiques a sentimental Mother’s Day note, while a reviewer highlights a new book on homosexuality from HarperCollins.
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Abby
Carol
Long Beach
Animal Kingdom
Mom
Indiana
Jack McMillan
Metairie
Jack
Eric Marcus
HarperCollins
Touch a life forever in teaching and teen welfare
Dr Wallace urges teachers to guard student wellbeing and integrity amid teen pressures. He cautions that adult biases and misplaced judgments can harm self esteem and urges ongoing self reflection among educators. A teen asks about smoking peer pressure and a father admonishes athletes to avoid temptations.
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DR. Wallace
Sharon Marshall
Orlando, Fla
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