Category: ask-the-doctor

What kind of test can check for the early onset of Parkinson's disease? Could tingling, leg weakness and a vocal cord disorder be a sign of a neurological disorder?

I’m taking an antidepressant. It is starting to affect my sexual performance. Is there something I can use or take to help with the sexual side effects?

Does having a tonsillectomy prevent you from getting strep throat or any other throat infections/conditions?

Both my husband and I are from the Mediterranean area and have been diagnosed with Mediterranean anemia (thalassemia minor). How will this affect our children? What do I need to know before getting pregnant?

When given the results of a DEXA scan for osteoporosis, what do the numbers represent?

About six months ago I noticed I can’t smell common scents like fresh peaches. I have read about the correlation between declining sense of smell and Alzhiemer’s disease. My memory has sometimes been faulty for the last few decades. What are the risks of my developing Alzheimer’s, and should I consult my doctor about my loss of smell?

I have to have the PPH procedure done for internal hemorrhoids, and am wondering about the recovery time and the actual time it takes to do the procedure. If I am given a local, will it be an epidural or something else? What is the usual procedure and what can I expect?

Are migraine headaches common during pregnancy? What is safe to take for them?

I’m told to make arrangements for a prostrate ultrasound. Why would this test be recommended?

What causes night sweats?