Category: ask-the-doctor

I have a rash on the bottom of my feet. Some are red circles and one is a dry patch of red skin. My feet are burning and itchy. What could this be?

I have arthritis in both knees, which has limited my activity and caused me to gain weight. How do I break this cycle?

How do home pregnancy tests work? How reliable are they?

What is inflammation of the rib cage lining called? Is it a serious condition?

What is the best treatment for chronic laryngitis?

My 15-year-old daughter is very athletic but has a size 38 DD bust and is only 5 feet tall. We are considering breast reduction surgery while she is in high school (because she’s so athletic). Is this advisable? Or is it better to wait until she is older?

I recently had a CT scan that found a fibroid in my uterus. What is a fibroid? Can it be a problem?

What kind of screening tests should a 77-year old woman have done for her physical exam?

I have been experiencing severe leg cramps. Anything I can do to prevent them?

I need a low-sodium diet. Do you have any suggestions?