Category: ask-the-doctor

What would cause a swollen tongue? Can this be a side effect of medicine?

Is there an age limit for a colonoscopy? My 93-year-old father was bleeding from the rectum. We got conflicting opinions on whether he should have a screening colonoscopy.

What is “athlete’s anemia”?

What is an effective laparoscopic surgery for obesity?

I burned the back of my wrist 9 days ago. The burn is about 1 by ? of an inch. It is mostly healed, but ? of it is still oozing. Can I run (sweat), or should I wait until it’s healed?

I went outside three times this summer with shoes and socks. The next day, my feet were swollen, itched unbearably, and were very red. It took almost a month (no treatment other than topical) for this condition to go away. What could it be?

Is there any credible evidence that aluminum cookware is not safe to use?

I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation. I’m also about 20-25 pounds overweight. What kind of diet do I need to follow to address both of these issues?

I found a roach in the Chinese take-out food I was eating. Could I get sick?

I am a 60-year-old man. I have had GERD for 10 years. I’ve had a change in bowel movement, with constipation and diarrhea. Should I go back to my specialist? Is there a risk of cancer?