Category: ask-the-doctor

I?m 40 years old, and lately I?ve been wheezing when I play tennis. Can I get asthma at my age?

Arthritis runs in my family. Is there any proven way to prevent it?

I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem?

I’ve heard that statin drugs can cause muscle damage. Since the heart is a muscle, why don’t statins cause heart damage?

I have a brown spot on my leg that seems to be getting bigger. How can I tell if it’s a skin cancer?

I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don't like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?

I often feel like I have a lump of mucus in my throat. In the morning I spit some of it up, but the sensation doesn't go away. What can I do about it?

My lower leg hurts when I walk. Could it be peripheral artery disease?

Today I tested positive on my TB skin test. I feel fine. I was told my chest x-ray was negative. What is the next step I should take?

My 14-year-old son was diagnosed with mono seven months ago. He is still very fatigued and his spleen remains slightly enlarged. His doctor says it will just take time. Is there anything he can do besides wait? Isn’t seven months a long time to recover from mono?