Diabetic and losing hair

I am a 24 year old and am losing my hair. I am also a diabetic. Is there any way to prevent it?

Since you are a diabetic, I would recommend getting your thyroid hormone checked- it is one cause of hair loss. If that is okay, then you have very few choices. None of the drugs for hair loss work and are a complete waste of money. You may wear a wig or a hat.

Alternatively, you can apply black shoe polish to cover the bald patches. If you are very distressed take some Prozac and learn to love your scalp. There is no good treatment of hair loss except for a hair transplant, which costs 1000s of dollars and may or may not work.

Natural thyroid hormone

I have an under functioning thyroid gland and do not want to take the synthetic thyroid hormone. Is there something natural I can take?

Sure go to a doctor and ask for extracts of thyroid hormone. These have been derived from pigs or cows. The desiccated powder dose is 30-60 mg a day. 

The main reason many doctors do not recommend extracts from cows is because of the risk of contracting mad cow disease- which is universally fatal. So the ultimate choice is yours.

Type 2 diabetes Cure

Is it possible to reverse type 2 diabetes?

Sure. Many people have had cure of their type 2 diabetes. The only way to do it is by losing weight. Losing weight enhances the sensitivity of insulin and makes it easier to control blood sugars. If you remain motivated and dedicated to exercise, you can be diabetes free. This only applies to type 2 diabetes. By losing weight, you also lower your blood pressure and lipids. Good luck.

Liposuction on the breast

My surgeon performed liposuction on my breasts which were heavy. Now I have intense pain at the site. Is this normal?

First, I am not sure why the surgeon elected to do liposuction to remove fat from the breasts. This is not the right procedure to reduce breast size. It can cause asymmetry between the breast and often excess dimpling of skin will occur. What surgeons never tell you is that surgery on the breast is painful, especially when done with a scope or a suction cannula. I think you will need prescription strength pain pills for sometime. The abnormal sensations will stay for a long time. Change your surgeon-please.

Gallbladder surgery

How long is recovery after removal of the gallbladder?

In most cases 4-6 weeks. Despite what surgeons claim, many patients continue to have moderate pain at the port sites. A few patients may recover faster. If you have been told that you have gallstones, the surgery is never urgent and you should take your time. If the gallstones do not bother you, just move on with your life.

botched hernia surgery

I had inguinal hernia surgery and now have severe burning pain into my groin and thigh. Is this normal part of recovery?

Inguinal hernia surgery is very painful but burning pain that radiates to the groin and thigh is not part of recovery. I think your surgeon damaged one of the two nerves that run next to the hernia. The treatment for this pain is very difficult and I think you should speak to the surgeon first. Do not jump in for a second surgery to correct the nerve damage, but speak to a malpractice lawyer first. The pain is lifelong and so your damages are high.

Breast augmentation in males

Can a male undergo breast enhancement surgery?

Sure, why not. But I think before you do that, you should see a psychiatrist and explain why you want boobs. Unlike females, breast enlargement in males is a long drawn out process because males do not have adequate skin or tissue to cover the implant. Good luck. I seriously recommend Prozac first before surgery. Speak to men who have undergone sex gender change surgery and they will explain the hassles and the costs.