Month: December 2015

I consider myself a healthy person. I haven’t seen a doctor in 4 years. Do I really need to go for regular check-ups?

I was recently diagnosed with a cataract. I thought only older people got them, but my eye doctor said she’s seen people my age with cataracts. Are there any environmental factors that can cause cataracts? (I had radiation and chemotherapy when I was younger.)

My 14-year-old daughter has developed stretch marks on her inner thighs. What could cause this? With summer approaching, she is very self-conscious about it. Is there a treatment?

I recently had my knee scoped due to a torn meniscus. Arthritis was also observed in the knee. Can I resume running after I recover? Or should I find an alternative due to the arthritis?

A recent blood test showed I had low testosterone – the number was 242 ng/dl. Should I be concerned?

What could cause fluid on my elbow?

Can repetitive movements, such as frequent cycling and jogging, wear out your joints more quickly?

What is the medical viewpoint on tattoos? I am 16 and want to get one but my parents are freaking out about it. They say it’s not safe. I say nonsense; almost everyone has one these days. Can getting a tattoo be harmful to my health?

What would you recommend for pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment for an African-American?