Category: ask-the-doctor

What is agoraphobia?

Aluminum is an ingredient in so many products. What are the health risks of aluminum exposure?

I have an external hemorrhoid. It’s only uncomfortable some of the time. What do you suggest?

Does flying with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) pose a threat to my health?

I think my new thyroid medicine is causing insomnia? How long does this last?

What exactly happens when I eat something cold and get an ice-cream headache? Is it harmful in any way?

I take a statin. Should I be taking coenzyme Q10 to protect myself against the muscle pain that statins can cause?

I have pernicious anemia. I get a monthly injection of vitamin B12. I have heard that there may be a pill that I could take instead. Is that true?

I?m 61. I?ve noticed a decline in the quality of my fingernails. They have numerous up-and-down ridges. And they split easily at the tips. Should I worry about some underlying medical condition?

My doctor told me I’m overdue for a tetanus booster. I’m 64, and I wonder if it’s really necessary at my age. Can’t I just get one if I get a deep cut?