ask-the-doctor
My husband is on the border of being pre-diabetic. What kind of food should we be eating? We were told to avoid refined starch – but we do enjoy pasta and breads. Which are the best ones?
I have diabetes, and am looking to control my carb intake. I want to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. But how do I know if I am over doing it and getting too many carb calories?
I’m overweight and have a problem with binge eating, although I never purge. I see a nutritionist and started an exercise program, but is there any medicine that can help?
I have been told I have either a hairline fracture or a contusion of the sternum. What is the usual treatment, if any, for this?
My doctor told me that adding an exercise regimen that kept my heart rate accelerated 30-40 minutes almost every day would be good for me. Doing that (and changing eating habits) helped me lose weight. My question is: is 60 minutes of cardio-exercise ?twice as good? as 30 minutes? Is 45 minutes 50% better for me than 30? Or is there a diminishing return on incremental increases like that?
I was told I have a curved colon. What is this?
I’ve been told that my platelets are twice the amount they are supposed to be. What causes this?
What does a high level of carbon dioxide in a blood test mean?
I feel a pressure in my temples during coughing fits? Sometimes it is painful. Should I be worried?
I can’t urinate in a public restroom. I’ve heard of a condition called “bashful” or “shy” bladder. What is that and can it be treated?