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19 SUNDAY NEWS, AUGUST 27, 1972 Esophagus Malfunctions: Signs Hard to Swallow Your Stars Today Dr. Van Dellen will aniwer questions regarding health and hygiene in this column and by mail. He will not make diagnoses or prescribe for individuals. Enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope, and address DR. THEODORE R.

VAN DELLEN, THE NEWS, P. 0. Box 1452, CR AND CENTRAL STATION, NEW YORK, N. Y. 10017.

By DR. T. R. VAN DELLEN Our old esophagus never pets a second thought when it works properly. -This tube rarrif-s food ami liquids from the throat to the stomach.

It i a simple Matter of vetting that piece if nu'iit or mouthful of water into the hack of the throat and swallowing- The esophageal muscles propel it toward the stomach, cx-plnininir why Tie can swallow Aries (March 21-ApriI 19). A happy, sociable weekend. Take children for special treat before start of school year. Let them choose. Taurus (April 20-May 20).

As they say in court, "what you say now could be held against you" at a later date. Be cautious. Gemini (May 21 June 21). Planetary influences call for restraint, especially in monetary matters during week ahead. Cancer (June 22-July 21).

Because of personal feelings, you GET YOUR 1972 HOROSCOPE! Our handy pocket booklet with the forecast for the full year 1972 is available. For your copy send: 25 cents in coin a stamped, self-addressed envelope your date of birth to YOUR STARS TODAY, P.O. Box 561, New York, N.Y. 10017. Also available at The News Information Bureau.

v. hen lying flat on the hack or standing on the head. I However, when man's desire for! TODAY'S BIRTHDAY: The Virgoan sometimes has to learn to praise rather than criticize as natives of this sign are apt to be perfectionists themselves and grumble about those who do not meet their standards. One seldom sees a careless Virgoan. DIABETES AND SURGERY A reader writes: Is it dangerous fr a diabetic to have surgery REPLY: Not when the physician watches the diabetic condition carefully before and after the operation.

Adjustments in diet and insulin may be needed. FACIAL PUFFINESS B. F. writes: Can too little thyroid production by the body cause puffiness of the face? REPLY: Yes. Puffiness is most noticeable on the face, but it occurs elsewhere also.

Dramatic improvement often follows the use of thyroid extract or triiodothyronine. STRESS FROM WIDOWHOOD A reader writes: How long does it take for a widow to get over the shock of losing her spouse REPLY: Stable and well ad food is separated from his ability to eat. there is trouble. Nothing is more alarming than an obstruction of the pathway from mouth to belly; when it takes place, the individual wastes no time consulting ids physician. Most obstructions are partial and develop slowly.

Liquids pass more easily than solids and the narrowing is easier to detect when pain coexists. Regurgitation may also ensue. The manifestation is different from vomiting because the material does not contain acid gastric juices and the food is not partially digested. Difficult swallowing may stem from a number of lesions varying from a spasm to cancer. Extreme weight kiss does not necessarily mean a malignancy because the Scorpio (Oct.

23 Nov. 21). You're in the mood to go to an exotic spot, but will settle for a journey a few hours from home just to get away. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.

21). Communications accented during coming week. Activate publicity. Answer correspondence. Buy by mail.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. a little skeptical if involved in arbitration process this week. Competition is strong right now. Aquarius (Jan.

21 Feb. 19). You are ambivalent about something and others involved are impatient while waiting for you to make up your mind. Pisces (Feb. 20 March 20).

Don't chastise someone for what appears to be laziness, but what, in fact, may be illness. Show pathy. victim may be starving lue to! justed women may never go into shock. Those who are insecure, emotionally immature or feel may downplay obvious faults of someone you meet at this time. Leo (July 22-Aug.

21). You tend to blow hot and cold about idea for the moment. Let it gel for a while, then decide. Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept.

22). Intellectual arguments are fine at times, but in this case, charm will win all the marbles. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22).

A hard-luck story gets to you even though you promised yourself not to be taken in by this person again. sorry for themselves wil con tinue to pine until they decide 401 fn to be realistic. REGENERATED LIVER L. J. writes: Is elimination of liquor sufficient to stop the progress of cirrhosis of the liver in lack of food.

Diagnosis is made via an X-ray examination and esophagoscopy. The latter is a procedure in which a tube with a light on one end and a lens on the other is passed through the mouth. Spasms of the esophagus are associated with painful swallowing, especially in the lower two-thirds of the passageway. With relaxation, the tube opens and the distress disappears. A stricture also represents a narrowing of the gullet, but it is due to a scar caused originally from an irritation or burn (stomach acidity or swallowing corrosives).

The obstruction must be stretched or bypassed, although when corticosteroids are given, early scar tissue fails to form. Liven up your separates by teaming them with a vest. This one is made of crocheted afghan blocks and is smart-looking. No. 1118 gives instructions for sizes 32 to 48.

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Address News York News Needlework, Morris Plains, N.J. 07950. YOUNG AND HEALTHY By DR. FRANK FALKNER an alcoholic? REPLY: Tes, provided some liver cells remain. NOCTURNAL SEIZURES E.

P. writes: I get epileptic spells only at night while sleeping. Do you tfiink dreams bring on these bouts REPLY: No. Abnormal brain waves are responsible. You ought to be under treatment because your next attack may come on while at work, driving a car, or walking down the street.

WML sum THEY WANT TO Unscramble these six Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form six ordinary words. ML IA I 77 Jit it i 1 1 kJ L2 Junius A Ks I ri boy 15 Vz years oJd. I have this rotten problem. I am 5 feet 2 inches tail and 97 pounds. I get mocked because of this.

Is. there any way I can get taller or put on weight Please answer this. I feel ten-I-ble. Answer soon (PLEASE). Answer: Please stop feeling terrible I understand the problem, but it really is shai-ed by many young males in the adolescent age range.

Here is the story: The male child grows very steadily in size up to the time something very suddenly triggers off his "adolescent growth spurt." We don't know what that something is. We do know that tb specific age when it happens has a very wide range indeed. That is to say some normal males start this rapid growth at about 9 years; some normal males don't start until as late as 16. To be so late, or early, is uncommon but it's not abnormal. While you are waiting, don't let the mocking get out of proportion.

There are lots of advantages in being small. Tell the mocking giants this with a smile. Your final adult size is greatly influenced by what, in this regard, you inherited. That you can and I can do nothing about: And other than keeping fit-and- eating well, there is nothing you and I can do to hurry up that growth spurt which is maddeningly tardy. If other signs of your puberty have appeared, and you still remain very small, go to your family doctor and hava a sensible checkup.

From what you tell me patience is your cure. Dr. Falkaer welcomes from reader. While he cannot reply to them all IndlrMually, will aaxwer tboae of fceaeral tn- DEAR DR. FALKNER: This is not a medical question, but one, I am sure that deals with human development.

Have you any consolation for guilt-ridden parents of a confessed teenage homosexual? What went wrong? Disregarding how we feel, tell us what attitude we should take now (for his good). He is not at home now, but keeps in touch. Answer: Yes, I have some consolation for you; and also for your son. Your question may well be in the province of a "medical though the case of homo-sexuality is not universally agreed upon. It probably is a mixture of causes and varies in different individuals.

Why consolation Because your son took you Into his confidence and told you about himself. That took guts; It showed wonderful trust; and it shows me what "good" parents you have been, and are. There must be no guilt feeling on your part. It is neither justified, nor does it help anyone. Again, he keeps in touch.

Consolation for him? He has got pretty special parents and can communicate with them. Next, he is maturing in times where young homosexual individuals are not ostracized nearly as much as they used to be; and in times when there is a good deal more compassion and understanding around. You ask what your attitude should be for his good. You have really answered this by the way you wrote the letter: You love him; you understand in spite of your distress; you want to go on providing a haven and "home" (even if it's by letter or phone) for him. Now he is away and working and on his own two feet, vou cannot do more.

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