ask-the-doctor
A colleague died of liver cancer a few days ago. She was not a drinker and had no history of liver infection or cancer in the family. She used to smoke before and then she stopped. Does smoking cause liver cancer? What else could cause this disease?
Dementia and a mild heart attack have caused loss in appetite and weight loss. Is there anything we can do to get the person to eat even just a little?
What are the symptoms of gallstones?
I am a 64-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes. How many carbohydrates should I eat each day?
My blood pressure stays low. Sometimes it drops so low, it causes dizziness and weakness. What can cause this?
I have been diagnosed with low testosterone. At what level do symptoms usually begin to appear?
I recently changed blood pressure medicines. I also take medicine for high cholesterol. I notice my hair is getting thinner and falling out. Could the medicines be causing this? Are there specific drugs that have hair fall out as a common side effect?
I have very dry eyes in the morning. I had cataract surgery about 2 years ago. Could there be a connection? What do you suggest?
My neck is making a crunching/grinding noise when I turn my head. Should I be concerned?
I’m 50 and worry about heart disease. My dad and four of his brothers had bypass surgery. I exercise, take Lipitor and have my cholesterol checked every six months. I have a few drinks and cigars on weekends. Other than changing my diet, what can I do?