ask-the-doctor
I am a long distance runner. I have been having hip pain for the past two months. An MRI showed bone marrow edema at the femoral head. The radiologist also suggested it might be transient osteoporosis. What does this mean, and what treatments are available? I am particularly interested in healing time.
I underwent urinalysis testing four times in the last couple of months. Results from three tests show protein in my urine. My doctor referred me to a kidney specialist. What might my test results mean?
What does a high lymphocyte count mean?
I stopped getting my period at age 36. Is it okay not to have periods at my age? Do I need to see the gynecologist or undergo any kind of treatment?
I have heard that Xanax can produce more severe withdrawal symptoms than the other benzodiazepine drugs. Is this true?
Is there any relationship between the herpes virus and sun sensitivity?
A co-worker has a history of breast cancer. At her recent checkup, her white blood cell count was low. She began adding liquid chlorophyll to her water, saying it increases oxygen in the blood, cleanses the liver, deodorizes the bowels, and removes toxins from blood tissues, bones and the intestines. I have searched for information on this, but have only found anecdotal evidence. I found one statement that said that too much chlorophyll was poisonous. Is there any evidence that chlorophyll does these things?
I am pregnant. My doctor says that an ultrasound shows that my placenta may have attached too deeply into the wall of the uterus. I have seen this condition called placenta accreta, placenta increta, and placenta percreta. What is the difference?
What does it mean to have high CPK and phosphorus level in the bloodstream?
What is the success rate of using Clomid for infertility? Is there a risk of multiple births?