Month: December 2015

I have diabetes. Could an inhaled corticosteroid used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cause a rise in my blood sugar?

Does sunscreen expire? is an SPF of 45 just as effective as SPF 60? I was told that after SPF, they are all about the same. Is that true?

I am a 47-year-old female recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I do not appear to have a severe case; however, I have noticed more low back pain ? I've had back problems in the past ? along with pain sometimes going down my thigh that moves into my buttocks or pelvic area. Could this be related to the Crohn's?

I was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the tibia. Will a calcium supplement help the healing process or prevent recurrence? If so, how much should I take?

Is there any difference in the omega-3 found in fish oil and the omega-3 from flaxseed oil? Also, is DHA found in all omega-3 supplements, or is it something that is added?

Can stress delay your period, and if so, for how long?

Is it safe to give a child (age 9) additional vitamin D? She takes a multi-vitamin with fluoride and brushes and flosses regularly, but she still gets a lot of cavities. Could this be due to a vitamin D deficiency?

How is mammography done after a breast augmentation?

My 8-year-old daughter has a high fever and I would like to give her something to reduce the fever, but she is vomiting also. Is there anything you can suggest?