Category: ask-the-doctor

I have a high iron blood level. Should I be on a special diet?

I have gout. What should I be eating – or not eating – to get rid of it?

I hear a lot about the importance of vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis. Is it as good as calcium supplements as a way to maintain strong bones?

I have a pretty active job where I'm on my feet all day, running back and forth. Does this count as exercise? Or over the years, does your body just get used to this level of activity – and you need to be even more active to lose weight?

Can prolonged thrush on the tongue get into the esophagus or cause a chronic dry cough?

I felt sharp pains on my right side and below my rib cage. I thought it was menstrual cramps, but I still haven't gotten my period. What might be causing these pains?

I consider myself to be healthy, but I can't get rid of the weight or belly fat. Any tips?

Is the combination therapy of lisinopril and amlodipine effective in treating high blood pressure for the diabetic patient?

If I am pre-diabetic, what should my target blood sugar levels be in the morning and before I go to sleep at night?