Recognize actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma by their typical appearances; get changing or suspicious lesions checked promptly.
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Dietary changes - smaller meals, fewer trigger foods (carbonation, coffee, tomatoes, alcohol, fatty and spicy foods), and lifestyle adjustments - can reduce acid reflux symptoms and often decrease medication needs.
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Mesotherapy uses small, local injections of drugs, enzymes, vitamins, or plant extracts for cosmetic and pain indications. Evidence for body-contouring is limited and safety depends on the ingredients and the injector's training. Ask for credentials, ingredient lists, and consider FDA-approved alternatives for specific uses.
Randomized trials show modest, short-term reductions in colorectal adenoma recurrence with calcium (about 1,200 mg/day), but calcium is not a substitute for colonoscopic surveillance. Discuss risks and benefits with your clinician.
Acid reflux (GERD) occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and sometimes cough or hoarseness. Left untreated it can cause esophagitis, strictures, or Barrett's esophagus. Management ranges from lifestyle changes and medications (H2 blockers, PPIs) to surgery or device procedures for selected patients.
Lung cancer often causes no early symptoms. Know the common warning signs - persistent cough, blood in sputum, shortness of breath, recurrent infections - and the steps to lower risk: quit smoking, avoid secondhand smoke, test for radon, and consider annual low-dose CT screening if eligible.