Category: ask-the-doctor

How would you get scarring in your kidney?

I have a tingling feeling in my mouth and on my tongue. I’ve been to a dentist, allergist, dermatologist and general doctor, but no one can pinpoint anything. What could it be?

My lymphocyte count is 52 percent. My white blood cell count is 5,400. Do I need to worry?

I recently discovered that I have atrial fibrillation. Other than the atrial fibrillation, my EKG, echocardiogram and blood tests are normal. Should I be concerned?

What is an emphysematous bleb?

I have a history of breast cancer. I’ve had chemotherapy, but no radiation. Is it safe to get Reclast injections?

I am scheduled for a cystoscopy. What should I expect? Can I go right back to work after having this test?

I’ve had chronic diarrhea for 3 months. My colonoscopy and stool both tested normal. My endocrinologist re-tested my thyroid and adjusted my medicine. I’ve kept a food journal, but I still get diarrhea no matter what I eat. Do you have any suggestions?

What treatments are available for a persistent painful neuropathy in my feet?

I just found a funny-looking mole on my breast. I’m African American, and don’t spend much time in the sun. Could it be cancer?