Category: ask-the-doctor

What does a high lymphocyte count mean?

Why is Prilosec supposed to be taken for 14 days if it stops heartburn symptoms immediately?

I had an appendectomy almost nine years ago and lately have been having pain in the surrounding area. Is it possible I have adhesions as a result of that surgery? If so, what can I do to stop the pain?

How do you clear wax build up in the ear?

Could vitiligo be linked to an episode of Lyme disease?

I have a persistent leathery rash with itching. My doctor says I have neurodermatitis? What does that mean? How is it treated?

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?

Once you start taking Lipitor, do you have to stay on it for the rest of your life?

Is it better to take Prilosec in the morning or evening?

I have genital herpes. I rarely have an outbreak – maybe once a year or less, but of course I have no idea when an outbreak will happen. Should I be on Valtrex to prevent transmission of the disease?