Category: ask-the-doctor

Is there a recommended diet to follow to avoid gout/lower uric acid in blood?

What would you recommend for pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment for an African-American?

What is the medical viewpoint on tattoos? I am 16 and want to get one but my parents are freaking out about it. They say it’s not safe. I say nonsense; almost everyone has one these days. Can getting a tattoo be harmful to my health?

Can repetitive movements, such as frequent cycling and jogging, wear out your joints more quickly?

What could cause fluid on my elbow?

A recent blood test showed I had low testosterone – the number was 242 ng/dl. Should I be concerned?

I recently had my knee scoped due to a torn meniscus. Arthritis was also observed in the knee. Can I resume running after I recover? Or should I find an alternative due to the arthritis?

My 14-year-old daughter has developed stretch marks on her inner thighs. What could cause this? With summer approaching, she is very self-conscious about it. Is there a treatment?

I have been working with a nutritionist over the last couple years to improve my health. Under her guidance, I replaced romaine lettuce with raw, darker green vegetables like kale, collard greens and broccoli. Can a person eat too many dark green vegetables?

My wife has numb feet and legs a lot. What causes this?