Category: ask-the-doctor

Is there any risk associated with a needle biopsy to confirm a benign cyst in the breast?

Is there any link between a severe ruptured appendix and later infertility?

I have been prescribed Klonopin for restless leg syndrome. It has not helped yet. Does this medicine have to be taken for a certain amount of time before it works?

What effect does Flomax have on sexual function?

I know that abdominal adhesions can cause small bowel obstructions, but can they adhere to other abdominal organs, e.g. gallbladder, liver etc., and compromise their function?

With the deaths of runners in the Chicago and New York marathons, will there be any changes in the advice given to people with mitral valve prolapse about running marathons?

Is there any evidence that acupuncture can help patients with epilepsy?

I have read contradictory information about virtual colonoscopy for people with diverticulitis. Should people with a history of diverticulitis avoid this or is it recommended in certain types of diverticulitis? If so, what types?

To what extent should a person who has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis limit physical activities? And for how long? I know to avoid contact sports, but what about swimming, snorkeling or scuba activities once symptoms have eased?

I have taken Fosamax for nearly eight years. I am in good health, with no history of falls or broken bones. Do I need to continue taking Fosamax?