Category: ask-the-doctor

Would taking the diet supplement Alli while breastfeeding affect the milk and the baby?

I am currently 12 weeks pregnant, and am interested in getting another tattoo. What are the side effects of getting this done while pregnant?

My 8-year-old son developed a tic on his eighth birthday. At the time he was on a stimulant drug or ADHD. Changing his medication to a non-stimulant drug appeared to work for about two months, but now the tic is coming back. Is this just to be expected, or is there something else I can do?

Do pregnancy related stretch marks go away on their own?

What would cause a swollen tongue? Can this be a side effect of medication?

What causes lung nodules?

What would cause a lower than normal testosterone level?

Can having asthma or allergies put you at greater risk of getting pneumonia?

I have been taking a supplement, CoQ10 (100 mg) for a heart condition. Recently, I read that this may affect cholesterol levels. What can you tell me about CoQ10?

Can an injury to the pancreas cause diabetes?