Category: ask-the-doctor

What is inflammation of the rib cage lining called? Is it a serious condition?

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.

My mother has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She has been obese for much of her life and has struggled with depression. Is there any research or information on the connection between obesity, depression and fibromyalgia?

What are the symptoms of a tapeworm?

I was just diagnosed with calcium deposits on my lungs. What is this?

Is there a connection between IBS and fibromyalgia?

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

What would cause a swollen tongue? Can this be a side effect of medication?

A lung nodule on imaging can stem from scars, infection, or cancer. Learn how doctors judge the risk and decide between watching, testing, or removal.