ask-the-doctor
After extracorporeal lithotripsy treatment for kidney stones, I became obstructed while passing the fragments. During a visit to the ER, I was prescribed Flomax. Is this safe for women? How long should I use Flomax for this purpose?
What exercises can you do to help you keep your balance when you walk?
Can allergies cause snoring to get worse?
If a woman finds a nodule on her breast, does it have to be removed immediately? Does it matter if it is cystic?
I'm just recovering from the flu and am wondering how quickly I can safely get back to my workouts. I've read that doing too much too soon can increase the risk of heart infections. What is "too much, too soon" in this case?
What might cause hair loss in a 12 year old African American male? Is hair loss common in pre-teen boys?
At times after walking for about a half-hour in the morning I feel faint. However, when I steady myself I feel OK again. The same thing happens when I kneel down for a short time. What could be the cause, and how can I prevent it?
I am taking clopidogrel (Plavix) and also an aspirin regimen (325 mg). Can I take a multivitamin that contains vitamin K?
I have a problem with hair loss. After I came back from Iraq I started losing hair in small patches, first on my beard and then on my scalp. Could my hair loss be caused by a fungus rather than stress?
I just had a spot removed on my leg by a dermatologist. It was a dermatofibroma. What causes them? Do I need to avoid sun exposure?