Category: ask-the-doctor

Celiac disease has weakened my bones. How has this happened? And what can I do about it?

When I walk for about a mile, my leg muscles get very weak. After a 10 minute rest, I can walk again. How can I change this?

I've had thrush three times this year. What is thrush? Why might this be happening?

A couple months ago I started sweating a lot at night. It wakes me up. I need to towel off and change bed clothes. I consider myself a relatively healthy 55 year old man. What can it be?

Should I be using Zegerid instead of Prilosec for my acid reflux?

What is the relationship between carbohydrates and triglycerides?

I just found out that I have a low red blood cell count. This is the first time in my life I have had this problem. I thought I was healthy. What might be causing my anemia?

I lost my sense of taste within the past few months. I take medicine for high blood pressure. Could that be the reason?

There seem to be many products to help with constipation. But are there any remedies for loose, poorly formed stools? I tried eating more fiber, but that hasn't helped.

I have sneezing fits whenever I step out into the sunlight. I can sneeze 5 times in a row. Am I allergic to the sun?