Category: ask-the-doctor

My 8-month-old has seborrhea on her eyelids; they are very red and itchy. Is there anything I can put on her eyelids that will not hurt her eyes?

My 6-year-old has just had a positive reading on her Mantoux test. What does this mean in regard to disease and treatment?

What exactly are “flat feet” and “fallen arches?” Are they the same thing? What causes them and how should they be treated?

I was wondering what exactly “fluid around the heart” means. What causes it and what can be done to treat it?

Is there something you do for children before getting on an airplane to prevent ear pain?

Our daughter was born with polydactyly, having an extra pinky on both hands. My wife and I are quite curious — what causes this condition?

Does stress cause your blood sugar to go up?

I have osteoarthritis in both knees. My right knee bothers me the most. How do I know when it’s time for a knee replacement?

My 81-year-old husband has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that’s 5.2 centimeters wide. His doctors say there’s a magic number at which surgery is done, but I’m questioning why they can’t do something sooner. My husband is generally in go

My 5-year-old son has what appears to be the scalp condition known commonly as “cradle cap.” What causes this and how can I get rid of it?