Category: ask-the-doctor

The sunburn on my legs and has blistered in spots and is turning purple. What causes this and is there anything that I need to do now? What should I look out for?

What would cause sudden ear numbness and partial facial numbness (but without drooping or muscle weakness)?

Are there any alternatives to back surgery when a disk is herniated into the spinal cord?

If you have never had chickenpox, should you get the shingles vaccine Zostavax?

Can poison ivy spread from person to person?

One of my testicles is much larger than the other. Is this a concern?

My mother was diagnosed a few years ago with lupus (non-systemic). Can this turn into systemic lupus?

What are the causes and treatments for corneal ulcers?

What makes a mechanical heart valve go bad? Is it possible to have one that is too small?

How often should a diabetic have an eye exam?