Category: ask-the-doctor

Can prolonged thrush on the tongue get into the esophagus or cause a chronic dry cough?

I recently had my gall bladder removed. Is there a special diet I should follow?

I felt sharp pains on my right side and below my rib cage. I thought it was menstrual cramps, but I still haven't gotten my period. What might be causing these pains?

I weigh 190 pounds. I have a high resting heart rate that goes up to 180 beats per minute – my maximum limit – with moderate exercise. I know there are drugs, such as beta blockers, that can slow down heart rate. Is this something I should consider? Are there any side effects? Can I stop the medication without drawback symptoms?

My thumb joint has become very tender and sore. I am loosing mobility in it. It feels as if a hard growth is forming on the knuckle. I don’t have any signs of arthritis in any other parts of my hands. What might be causing this? Can it be treated?

I have supraventricular tachycardia and have had to go to the emergency room three times as my heart rate raced to 220 beats per minute. My doctor recommends an ablation procedure. What does that do? Are there any other options I could explore?

I consider myself to be healthy, but I can't get rid of the weight or belly fat. Any tips?

What are the potential long-term effects of radiation therapy for someone treated for Hodgkin’s disease?

My temperature is 96? F. Isn’t this too low? Can it be a sign of an illness?

What can I put on my 3-year-old grandson to treat his eczema?