Category: ask-the-doctor

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.

Sudden bursts of sneezing in bright light can seem like an odd “sun allergy.” Explore what’s happening in the nerves that link your eyes and nose.

Regular blood donations can sometimes lead to low iron levels and anemia. Learn why it happens, who’s at risk, and when to pause giving blood.

I do computer work, so most of my day is spent sitting. Over the past few months, I have been noticing a small bump just around my anus. There's no pain or itching. And it's not inside the anal area. What could this be? Are they any home remedies?