Category: ask-the-doctor

I am an 84-year-old woman who experiences frequent diarrhea. Can it be harmful to use Imodium AD too often? How often can this drug be used safely?

Is there a home remedy or an over-the-counter remedy that can help you decrease earaches when you have a cold?

Why does my high blood sugar cause slow wound healing?

Five years ago, I had a rather large polyp removed from my colon. Later, I noticed that I no longer suffered from the occasional IBS symptoms I used to have, such as painful cramps and diarrhea. Can polyps alone cause these symptoms?

Once you get a disease such as chickenpox or the flu, how does it change your immune system?

My doctor told me I am dangerously close to being diagnosed with diabetes. She told me to “watch your carbs.” My gastroenterologist just treated me for diverticulitis. He told me to add more fiber to my diet. How can I watch my carbs to avoid diabetes and get the fiber I need?

I have an extremely sensitive stomach and could not tolerate the heartburn and nausea from my first attempt at using an SSRI. Is there an SSRI that has a reputation for being easier on the stomach?

Is an enlarged heart a health danger in someone who doesn’t have blood clots or other heart disease?

I am 39 years old, and was just diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes. Is my only option to have children through IVF due to my age? Can I have the tubes unblocked and then have artificial insemination since that’s cheaper?

I’ve been diagnosed with uterine prolapse. Does this mean I will have to adapt a more sedentary life style?