ask-the-doctor
Can stress make you literally dizzy? I have found that when I am particularly anxious or angry, I get dizzy and lightheaded. Should this be a cause for concern? I am prone to anxiety attacks as well.
Are sweats, flushing or a fever associated with passing a kidney stone?
For a long time, I have had lumps on the bottom of one foot in the arch area, toward the inner half of my foot. They are the size of marbles. I get pain in that area when walking or if I stand for a long time. What’s going on?
After a routine X-ray, my elderly father’s doctor told him he has a calcified granuloma in his lung. He said not to worry. But she ordered another X-ray in three months. I don’t want to scare my Dad, but I am worried. What is a calcified granuloma?
The joint between my wrist and thumb has formed a painful pea-sized knob. It’s swollen, and makes my thumb weak. What can this be, and what medicine or prevention will help?
I have a heel spur and I’m on medicine for the pain from my doctor. I want to start exercising again. I especially like yoga. Any suggestions?
What is “walking pneumonia”?
Can you please explain what a sed rate means? What does this test look for?
Are there any diseases that can be spread from pet iguanas to humans?
My skin cracks at the corners of my mouth. It gets better, and then returns for no apparent reason. This has been going on for more than a year. What could be causing this condition?