Category: ask-the-doctor

Are there any remedies for carpal tunnel syndrome? I am also suffering from type 2 diabetes and am on insulin.

Does diet play a role in the development of arthritis?

I recently had a miscarriage. How soon before I am able to have intercourse again? Also, should I use birth control for a month before my husband and I try to have a baby again?

Are children with ADHD more likely to be depressed?

Every winter I get very painful cracks in the skin around the fingernails, especially my thumbs and index fingers. I don’t think my skin is excessively dry, but I do wash my hands frequently. What causes this? How can I treat it? How do I prevent it?

Question: I have multiple skin tags between my legs and groin area. Is there a good home remedy for to remove them? How can I prevent new ones from forming?

What is a Baker’s Cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it?

My 14-year-old son does not eat. He is worried he will get “fat.” He eats about half of every meal, and complains that he is “full.” I am worried because he has become very thin. Do you have any ideas about what I can do to help him?

My daughter is 10 years old. About a month ago I noticed that she had had five or six bald spots on her scalp. Some are small, while others are big. What could cause this and what treatment is available? She eats a balanced diet and appears to be healthy.

What is common variable immune deficiency? What type of specialist has the most expertise with this condition?