Category: ask-the-doctor

My 8-year-old daughter has a high fever and I would like to give her something to reduce the fever, but she is vomiting also. Is there anything you can suggest?

How is mammography done after a breast augmentation?

Is it safe to give a child (age 9) additional vitamin D? She takes a multi-vitamin with fluoride and brushes and flosses regularly, but she still gets a lot of cavities. Could this be due to a vitamin D deficiency?

My wife has what we call scaly feet. Is there any medicine or techniques to help with this?

How soon after an injury should you have a tetanus shot?

I’ve been reading mixed reports about testosterone for depression. Is it a good treatment for depressed men?

Is there an effective treatment for hair pulling?

Is hereditary prostate cancer passed on from the mother’s side or the father’s – and does it matter?

How many fat grams should be consumed per day?

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