Category: ask-the-doctor

New panic attacks while taking an SSRI may prompt questions about dosage, switching medications, or adding another type of treatment.

A red, tingling tongue can have several possible triggers, from everyday irritants to health conditions that may need medical attention.

Past smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use can raise lasting questions about aging. Find out which factors shape future health and longevity.

Flomax can change sexual experiences in ways that may be hard to separate from aging or other prostate medicines taken at the same time.

High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.

A diagnosis of erythema nodosum can raise questions about what’s behind painful shin bumps and what doctors may check next during an evaluation.

Scarlet fever can bring a telltale rash, fever, and sore throat. Explore how it spreads, how it’s treated, and what recovery may involve.

Skin cancer can look different across skin tones, and subtle changes may be easy to miss. Know which spots and locations deserve attention.

A new heart rhythm diagnosis can be unsettling, even when other tests look normal. Find out what to discuss with your doctor next.

Learn what an unexpected shift in white blood cells may mean and when it deserves a closer look with your doctor.