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Hello Dr.Steve:I am a 34 year-old gentleman that had a surgery for perforated ulcer six years and 4 months ago,but I keep having problems related to that matter since then.The last time I was admitted in a hospital was last June for blood I was passing in my stool.The stool smells like tar and is very Sticky when that occurs.It always comes with an acute stomach pain that is very unbearable.Every time I go the hospital for complications like that,they only prescribe "Prilosec".My question is:do you think I should stay away from certain foods and fruits? I eat citrus fruits and rarely eat out.I don't eat spicy foods,but do eat rich foods that I prepare myself.Please answer my question because that really scares me.

Sincerely,
Francisco

Dear Dr. Steve,
I am a 41 year old woman who has ESRF (kidney failure), and of course I have a lot of other health issuses 1 being low blood flow in my lower extremities, my question is how is this cured how do I increase the blood flow. And I also have heel spurs, w/o surgery and not walking how can I deal with them, is there a special type of sneaker to wear, as that is all I wear most of the week to dialysis. I have been using sole inserts and heel pads but they really don't help, please help, what can I do