Category: ask-the-doctor

I take Coumadin for atrial fibrillation. Would taking Viagra be dangerous?

If someone has both genes for Factor V, would all their siblings have it also? What about their children?

I was recently diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I exercise to manage stress but don’t want to lose any more weight. How can I build a dietary plan?

Is there any evidence that the dietary supplement Osteo Bi-Flex helps keep arthritis in check?

I am of Italian descent with light olive skin. I have always had dark circles around my eyes. They seem to be getting darker. What causes these? Is there anything other than makeup that can be done for them?

In addition to calcium supplements, can foods that contain calcium lower the effectiveness of thyroid prescription medication?

I am a 58-year-old woman with osteoporosis. I take calcium supplements with vitamin D. (I’m scared to take osteoporosis drugs.) Should I stop the supplements and vitamin D in light of the new heart warnings? Should I eat lots of calcium-rich food instead?

My father was admitted to the hospital after blood test showed his kidneys were only functioning at five percent. Can function of kidneys return to normal?

I give blood, but I keep getting a false positive for syphilis. After additional testing it comes back negative every time. What could cause this to happen?

Is mononucleosis contagious? My 19-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with mono. Should she stay away from her 86-year-old grandparents when they visit?