ask-the-doctor
I suffered one episode of depression and recovered using escitalopram (Lexapro) and lorazepam (Ativan). After 6 months, on my doctor’s advice, I stopped taking these drugs. I experienced another episode of depression. Now I am on the same medication, but even after 5 months I am not getting relief. Is a second episode more dangerous than the first? Is depression ever permanently cured?
How soon can HIV be detected after infection?
I recently had a blood test. I was told everything is normal except for a high level of iron in my blood. What are the risks of a high iron level? How can I lower my iron level?
Can an ovarian cyst on my left ovary prevent me from having children?
My mom is 70 years old. She has a (non-smoking) cough that only goes away after she eats. Every time she starts coughing, she knows that she is hungry and must eat to make the coughing stop. Why is this happening?
What might cause hair loss in a 12 year old African American male? Is hair loss common in pre-teen boys?
I started taking Chantix two months ago. I'm worried about gaining weight. Is that one of the side effects?
My 11-year-old son has suffered excruciating, recurring stomach pain for nearly four years. What tests should I ask for?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with mild/moderate tricuspid regurgitation. Will this affect my time or method of delivery?
My 9-year-old daughter experienced three episodes of chest pain after physical activity. The first was during soccer practice on a hot humid morning, the second at an indoor gym class, and again at soccer. She is in good general health, normal weight and regularly active. What could cause chest pain in someone so young?