Articles by Dr. Chris

Quick Weight Loss Diet, Diarrhea, Gas and Bloating

LindsayK72 Asked : I am 37 and slightly overweight. Recently I tried a quick diet that my friend used with success – it is similar to the lemon detox diet but you also use mega doses of vitamins and a water tablet during this time. It was a combination detox and weight loss program which lasts for 14 days and it did >> Read More ...

Contact Lens Chronic Red Eye, ‘Pink Eyes’ Infection

GregC Asked : I had a case of pink eyes that was constantly recurring and my optometrist advised me to stop wearing the permanent lenses I was using to determine if it was the lenses or some other problem. The pink eye went down and he told me to go for disposable lenses but I decided to wear glasses for a while. I have a >> Read More ...

What is LSD? Effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, LSD Trip

LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that goes by the street name acid. LSD stands for lysergic acid diethylamide which is synthetically produced. Lysergic acid was first discovered in ergot, a type of fungus that is found on contaminated rye and other grain. Despite being known as a hallucinogenic drug, LSD does not usually cause >> Read More ...

What are Fake Drugs? Counterfeit Medicines Dangers, Side Effects

The cost of pharmaceutical drugs can be staggering and often leads patients to consider cheaper alternatives. While generic drugs now offer a more affordable option, the counterfeit medication market is still thriving, and supplying patients globally. A fake drug or counterfeit medication is any substance that is packaged >> Read More ...

Spider Bite Rash Became Septic, Cellulitis Infection

SerahP Asked : I developed a little boil on my legĀ  just above my knee about 2 weeks back and it was really itchy. I tried not to scratch but I could not help it. After a few days it started to get very itchy and swollen and I went to see my doctor who said it was a spider bite. Apparently this is a problem in our region >> Read More ...

Intestinal Angioedema – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Intestinal angioedema is a fairly rare condition where there is swelling of the wall of the bowels (intestines). It can affect the small or large intestine and is often misdiagnosed for other gastrointestinal conditions. The edema will cause a range of symptoms that are vague and unless acquired, hereditary or drug-related >> Read More ...

Marijuana Abuse, Overdose, Addiction, Effects, Symptoms

Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used globally because it is easily available in both developing and developed nations and still remains the cheapest drug on the market. There is a common misconception that regular marijuana use will not lead to addiction, especially since medical marijuana is becoming legalized >> Read More ...

Stomach Bubbling Excessively, Loud Rumbling Even After Eating

GennyL72 Asked : I have been suffering with an embarrassing problem for the past few months. My stomach rumbles loudly even if I have eaten and sometimes it even sounds like there is some bubbling. The sound is so loud that even others can hear it, even my colleagues sitting across from me. I am so stressed about this that >> Read More ...
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