Category: ask-the-doctor

My husband has had loose, poorly-formed stools for more than a year. He increased his fiber intake, but that hasn't helped. What do you suggest?

Is there any benefit in lowering fever by means of bathing, cold packs, etc. Is it even necessary?

What is an emphysematous bleb?

I have a triglyceride level of 300 mg/dL. I know a common recommendation is to eat healthier and to add fruit to my diet. Do sugars from fruit have any impact on the triglyceride level?

I was recently in the hospital for 10 days and told I had an obstruction in my small intestine. They did not have to do surgery, but the pain was severe. How can I prevent this from happening again?

Do carbonated drinks leach calcium from bones? Does this increase the risk for osteoporosis? Can drinking soda make a diagnosed case of osteoporosis worse?

Is it true that hair loss is common if you don't eat a lot of protein?

Are there any concerns with taking Humira long-term? I know it can be linked to TB. I have been on it for two years for psoriatic arthritis.

I think I have essential tremor – all the symptoms fit. The tremors have dramatically increased over the last several months and now I can't hold my head still. What medication would help with this?

I have emphysema. How often should I have a complete breathing test?