ask-the-doctor
I am having frequent canker sores, many at a time. They are painful and usually last 2 to 3 weeks. I am concerned it may be Behcet's syndrome. Who should I see to find out, a doctor, dentist or other specialist?
What is a dystonic reaction to a drug?
I recently had a blood test. I was told everything is normal except for a high level of iron in my blood. What are the risks of a high iron level? How can I lower my iron level?
My mom is 70 years old. She has a (non-smoking) cough that only goes away after she eats. Every time she starts coughing, she knows that she is hungry and must eat to make the coughing stop. Why is this happening?
I started taking Chantix two months ago. I'm worried about gaining weight. Is that one of the side effects?
What role does low thyroid hormone play in high blood sugar and cholesterol?
Within the past couple of weeks I have developed costochondritis. Is this common? What can I do for the pain? How long does costochondritis last?
With a complex migraine, is it normal to experience muscle contraction in the upper and lower extremities?
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 recently stopped smoking — a month ago to be exact — and now I find that I'm coughing a lot. Is this normal?