Category: ask-the-doctor

I have type 2 diabetes. I just had a prednisone shot in my knee. My blood sugar shot up to near 300. How long will this shot effect my blood sugar levels?

I am a married female. My doctor is recommending I have a stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Will I still be able to have anal sex afterwards?

Within the past couple of weeks I have developed costochondritis. Is this common? What can I do for the pain? How long does costochondritis last?

My husband has oral cancer and went through seven weeks of radiation, which ended December 14. He is very tired all the time and finds it hard to function on a daily basis. Is there any medication that can help him wake up and stay awake during the day?

My lab report came back with a low Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR); the value was 53. I was told it was just a lab artifact. What does this mean? Is there any other interpretation of this finding?

What is the earliest age when a child can be tested for allergies?

Will a herpes outbreak go away on its own, like common cold sores do? What are the risks of not taking medication?

I am taking antibiotics for a sinus infection. Now my sinuses are draining. Is it better to let them drain or should I take something to dry out my sinuses?

My doctor prescribed verapamil for my migraines. I understand this is a calcium channel blocker. Does this also block the calcium I need to prevent osteoporosis?

I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome as a teenager. Seven years ago, I had abdominal laparoscopic surgery for abdominal pain. They found adhesions. I have no history of major surgery or pelvic inflammatory disease. Now, my symptoms have returned. Are irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal adhesions related?