Category: ask-the-doctor

Are people with Graves’ disease more prone to developing other autoimmune problems?

Is there a link between depression and migraines?

If a bile duct blockage is not cleared, what will happen?

Is pneumonia contagious?

Is hair loss common with HIV?

I am 60 years old. I don’t have a spleen due to an accident at age 24. I had shingles as a youngster. Should I get the shingles vaccination?

I have a hernia on my front abdominal wall about an inch below my naval. Is surgery needed? I have no pain and am anxious about having unnecessary surgery.

What is methylprednisolone used for?

Can hypothyroidism cause heavy and long periods? Will Levoxyl (L-thyroxine) help?

I have been diagnosed with cataracts. My ophthalmologist has recommended surgery and lens replacement. I would like to know if the Resume lens will be more effective than an intraocular lens? I currently wear bifocals.