Category: ask-the-doctor

My wife had a mini-stroke. She is fine now. She has a narrowed artery inside the brain. Can they open that up with angioplasty?

My total cholesterol is fine. But my HDL is only 35. What can I do to raise it?

I am 72-years-old. I had sudden onset of low back pain one week ago for the first time. It is only a little better. My doctor said I did not need an x-ray or other imaging test. Is that normal?

I recently had a brain MRI after a fall. I did not have a concussion. However, my doctor told me I have white spots, but not to worry. I consider myself a bright 75-year-old. Do I need to worry?

I recently had a blood test. My bilirubin level was high. What does that mean?

I consider myself a healthy 72-year-old man. I jog every day for about 3 miles. Recently I wondered if I should also do strength training. What do you think?

When I use my iPad for more than 30 minutes, I get neck pain and stiffness. Any suggestions?

I just read that the flu vaccine this year was not effective. What happened? I had my flu shot this year. But I am reluctant to get again next time.

I had a blood clot in my leg vein recently. My ankle swells at night. I am taking warfarin. Is there anything else I should do?

I am a 62-year-old woman. When do I need a bone density test?