Category: ask-the-doctor

Some joints react to what’s on your plate, but weight, microbiome, and other factors may matter even more.

Sharp pain that worsens with a deep breath can signal pleurisy, an inflamed lung lining. It may also indicate something more serious.

A body fat percentage reading can mean very different things depending on your sex, activity level, and waist size. See how to judge your own number.

Despite being on your feet all day, the scale hasn't budged. Learn what might be canceling out your extra activity.

Many people with fibromyalgia also struggle with mood changes and extra weight. Research suggests links, but which comes first remains unclear.

What are the symptoms of a tapeworm?

Calcium deposits in the lungs can follow infections, bleeding, high calcium levels, or past exposures. Doctors will review imaging test results and medical history to help clarify their significance.

Many people live with both IBS and fibromyalgia, facing gut issues plus ongoing pain and fatigue. Doctors suspect a connection, but it’s not yet clear how the two are linked.

Tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, and Charcot joint can all strike people with diabetes. They mimic arthritis but have different causes.

Tongue swelling can stem from drug reactions, infections, vitamin deficits, thyroid issues, or rare disorders. Learn which clues help sort out the cause.