Category: ask-the-doctor

I was recently diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. What kind of treatment is available? Can anything be done to keep it from worsening? What is the life expectancy?

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

Is it safe to get a flu shot if I am still breastfeeding?

My mother is a type 1 diabetic and has been diagnosed with gastroparesis. She is suffering terribly with this disease. Is there a special diet that she can follow?

How serious is premature ventricular contraction?

How many fat grams should be consumed per day?

Which is healthier: eating little bits throughout the day or eating three meals a day?

What does it mean if a person has encephalitis? What are the symptoms?

How does a cold virus spread from person to person?