Category: ask-the-doctor

Could vitiligo be linked to an episode of Lyme disease?

Can frequently drinking alcoholic beverages cause blood in urine?

I have just been prescribed Enbrel 50mg twice a week for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but I have conflicting information on how far apart the two doses should be administered. My doctor said to put four days between doses but I also was told the half-life of Enbrel is only about four days. On which day would you recommend I take it?

Is Bells palsy a recurrent problem, and if it is, how often does it usually recur?

What is cholestasis? What are the causes, symptoms and treatment?

I am considering having the Essure implant. What are the common side effects related to this procedure, and is it reversible?

I have a 5-year-old son who got four shots at his 4-year physical (six months ago). The doctor’s office never logged his shots. Now they say he needs five shots before he can start school. Is there any concern with over-immunization if he gets the same shots twice in six months?

What are the treatments for bow legs?

Is tuna fish OK for an 18-month-old toddler to eat?

My husband is experiencing increasing forgetfulness over simple things. He has had his thyroid tested (no problems). He doesn’t get enough rest and he’s under a lot of stress. He doesn’t exercise either, and he’s a bit overweight. Could these issues be contributing factors?