ask-the-doctor
What are the possible causes of sudden joint pain (knees, hips, back, elbows), malaise, and temperature elevation (100.8F) in a healthy, physically active (frequent hiker) woman?
Can running or exercise make hemorrhoids worse or cause them not to heal?
What are the symptoms of a tapeworm?
I have type 1 diabetes. If I get pregnant, will I have a complicated pregnancy because of my condition? Will insulin affect my child?
I have been diagnosed with a fibroadenoma, a benign tumor on my breast. Does this need to be removed? Will I need surgery? If so, how extensive will the surgery need to be?
I have a question about LASIK surgery. Is it true that you will have 20/20 vision for a few years, but then your vision will start to degenerate?
Can an endocrinologist help with acne? I’m a 32-year-old African-American female. I’ve had acne since high school. I’ve seen numerous dermatologists, and tried different oral and topical antibiotics, and injections of cortisone. Nothing works for long.
During cold weather (less than 30 degrees), my fingers get cold enough to hurt and throb in a relatively short period of time (20 to 30 minutes) even though I am wearing gloves. Other people wearing the same gloves are not affected. I have only had this condition for the last two years. I am 5′ 10′, 155 pounds and in good health. What are some of the possible causes?
I have a torn rotor cuff. What can I expect if I don’t have surgery to repair it?
I have had two high glucose readings six months apart. The first was 119, the second 115. Is there a natural way I can reduce my level to normal? I am on hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg) for blood pressure. I read that it can increase your glucose level. Is this true?