Category: ask-the-doctor

Can a fall cause back pain after 3 to 4 months?

Could you provide some information on self-mutilation, specifically teenagers cutting themselves?

Do I need to be concerned about a fasting blood sugar of 50?

What are the warning signs that point toward someone considering suicide?

My father’s memory has gotten a lot worse over the past year. Also he has sores on his legs. I don’t think he realizes what’s happening. Would it be wrong for me to call his doctor to find out for sure?

Is hypnotherapy effective for generalized anxiety and panic disorders?

I started taking Chantix seven days ago. Can this interfere with Effexor? I ask because I have noticed a subtle decline in mood.

I've had an extremely salty taste in my mouth for the past several months. It appears to come from my front teeth and cheeks. What could cause this to happen?

I am a 50-year-old female with a long history of depression. I recently developed an uncontrollable craving for sweets. This has increased my weight. Is it my depression or my medicine?

I need to lose at least 20 pounds, probably more. I hear so many conflicting ideas about the best diet. What do you suggest?