Category: ask-the-doctor

What can I do to relieve pain from thrush? I have just had radiation treatment.

I’ve been taking Fosamax for four years. Is there any problem if I switch now to Actonel?

I take the generic form of Levoxyl for hypothyroidism. When I tried to renew the generic, my doctor refused. She says that she only uses name brand. Is there really such a difference in the effectiveness of the generic in this case?

I am a 57-year-old woman. Should I be concerned about taking Advair because of its effect on bone mineral density?

I am 53 and still have periods, although they are irregular. My doctor diagnosed cervical dysplasia after a Pap smear. Further tests indicated it was not HPV. She did a colposcopy and said everything looked good. I had a follow up exam at five months and the status was the same. I will have another six-month exam this week. What happens if I still get an abnormal Pap smear? Do I have to have a LEEP procedure? When do we take action?

What kind of side effects does quinine have?

What is a dissected carotid artery?

Can a camera flash harm an infant’s eyes?

With a complex migraine, is it normal to experience muscle contraction in the upper and lower extremities?

If a 17- month-old has chest congestion, should she have milk?