Category: ask-the-doctor

Which blood pressure number is more important, the top number or the bottom number?

My father has had type 2 diabetes for 20 years. Recently he is having more falls and spells. I worry that his blood sugar might be dropping too low. What do you suggest?

I get heartburn occasionally. On average, I have about 3 episodes per month. But once the heartburn starts, it can sometimes last all day. What do you suggest?

I just turned 70. I have always had a great memory. But now I occasionally can't remember names. Is this normal memory loss, or something more serious?

Is there a link between depression and headaches?

I know that sometimes a fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis. What about liver cancer? Does drinking alcohol make a difference?

Is extra-virgin olive oil more heart-healthy than regular olive oil?

My doctor recently diagnosed my father with a COPD exacerbation. What is this? How can it be prevented from happening again?

Can multiple sclerosis (MS) affect the brain and cause personality changes?

My husband blacked out when no one was there. Did he have a seizure?