Help for Overactive Bladder
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I am an 82-year-old male and have the urge to urinate every 30 to 60 minutes. I‘ve had this for about three... More
About: Cory SerVaas, M.D.
Posts by Cory SerVaas, M.D.:
A Rare Type of Breast Cancer
Dear Dr. SerVaas, Why don’t more mammogram technicians know about inflammatory breast cancer (IBC)? I am aware of three cases in my area. However, I... More
Dental Cleaning and Heart Health
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have mitral valve prolapse, and my dentist said it’s no longer necessary to take an antibiotic before I have my teeth... More
Husband’s Life Saved by Defibrillator
Dear Dr. SerVaas, In August 2008, my husband, Frank, and I arrived at the Seattle Airport after a 10-hour flight from Europe. We had just... More
Skin Problem Could Be Eczema
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My husband (age 62) has red spots on both feet. They are not bothersome unless they form blisters under the toes that... More
About Bruises
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My lovely wife has a problem. The least thing she bumps with her hand or arm immediately causes a distinct bruise that... More
Omega-3 Tackles Her Triglycerides
Dear Dr. SerVaas, In response to Margaret Coy in your March/April 2009 issue, I would have to say that taking omega-3 definitely has a role... More
A Heartfelt Thank You
Dear Dr. SerVaas, In your November/December 2008 issue I happened to read that leg and hand spasms could be caused by the cholesterol medicines. I... More
Treating Pernicious Anemia
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in 1982 and prescribed 1000-microgram shots of B12 (cyanocobalamin) every month for the rest of my... More
Is Mineral Oil Safe for Constipation?
Dear Dr. SerVaas, A letter in the November/December 2008 issue prompted me to ask if mineral oil is still available as a laxative for severe... More
Sleepless in South Carolina
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My husband has had sleepless nights since ending chemotherapy in July 2007. He has tried prescriptions, herbal teas, and over-the-counter sleep aids.... More
Dry-needling Helps Constant Heel Pain
To our readers coping with constant heel pain, Medical Mailbox shares this recent finding. Inflammation of a thick band of tissue (called the plantar fascia)... More
New Research Offers Hope for Patients with Meneire’s Disease
New research may benefit Medical Mailbox readers and their loved ones coping with Ménière’s disease. Two studies published in November 2008 offer hope to people... More
Omega-3s in Fish Oil
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I started taking fish oil omega-3 a year ago. I seem to feel much better (more zip), and for the first time... More
The Benefits of Lysine
Dear Dr. SerVaas, Many years ago, your column about lysine solved my problem with mouth sores. Now I would like to return the favor. June... More
Coughing Home Remedies
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My problem is that I cannot get the mucus up so that I can expel it. Several cough syrups, drops, expectorants, and... More
Earwax Dos and Don’ts
Dear Dr. SerVaas, What causes wax to build up in the ear, and what can be done for it? I go to an ear, nose,... More
