Category: ask-the-doctor

Can diabetes medication cause a man to be unable to have erections?

At a fitness club, they used an electronic device to record my sex, age, weight, and height. Then they took a probe reading on my forearm. The results showed the percent of my body fat. My reading was 14%, which they said was good. What are the normal ranges based on age and sex?

I have a new job. I am constantly moving around and pretty much on my feet all day. I am a lot more active than before, but it hasn't resulted in any weight loss. My diet has not changed. What's the deal?

I burnt myself yesterday with hot water. The area is about three inches long by one inch wide, and a bubble has formed. Should I see a doctor or can I handle this at home?

I am 49 years old. I have a family history of colon cancer. What are the early symptoms? How often do I need to be tested for colon cancer?

I am a 65-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes, which I have kept pretty well-controlled. I also take Lipitor 40 mg/day. I read that Lipitor should not be taken by people with fatty liver disease. I also read that 50% to 70% of people with type 2 diabetes have fatty liver. Should I get off Lipitor?

I have been having a pain in my right hip for about 4 months, and it is getting worse. At night, the pain radiates down my leg to my knee and ankle. What might cause this? What type of doctor should I see?

Are there any effective treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome other than surgery?

How do you treat a deep bruise?

What are the benefits and risks of a raw food diet? I hear mixed advice about the wisdom of eating raw foods.