I take the generic form of Levoxyl for hypothyroidism. When I tried to renew the generic, my doctor refused. She says that she only uses name brand. Is there really such a difference in the effectiveness of the generic in this case?
I take one simvastatin in the evening for cholesterol. I am having more trouble sleeping than normal. Could I take it in the morning?
Is Bells palsy a recurrent problem, and if it is, how often does it usually recur?
Can hypothyroidism cause heavy and long periods? Will Levoxyl (L-thyroxine) help?
Research suggests that when it comes to your overall health, opting for higher-quality, minimally processed foods over lower-quality, nutrient-poor foods is key—and perhaps even more important than the amounts or proportions of foods you eat. Small, consistent food swaps can make a big difference.
Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
What kind of side effects does quinine have?
Is there an age limit for colonoscopy? My 93-year-old father was bleeding from the rectum. We got conflicting opinions on whether he should have a colonoscopy.
I was told I have a curved colon. What is this?
When it comes to under-the-radar health conditions, deep-vein thrombosis is at the top of the list. Most of my patients have never heard of this common problem. Yet deep-vein thrombosis puts more than one-quarter million Americans in the hospital each year, and complications from it are responsible for upwards of 100,000 deaths.