Category: ask-the-doctor

I had a spinal tap. The doctor said the tests on the fluid were all normal. But the printed report suggested a low protein level. Is this a problem?

When your TSH count is 0.13, is this hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?

I have a severe snoring problem. I also am getting frequent headaches. Could my headaches be sleep apnea-related?

What would cause a male in his mid-50s to feel soreness in both breasts? There is no apparent hardness or lumps.

I read that oral-to-vaginal contact may cause a change in normal vaginal discharge. Is this a yeast infection? Can it be treated with Monistat?

I am 70-year-old woman, and for the last 2-3 years my fingernails have begun to split in a lateral manner. I take calcium, so I’m wondering what is causing this.

What is Munchhausen’s Syndrome by Proxy?

I play jazz and especially feel good when I improvise? Why is that so?

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection in a man? How is it treated?

How well does the drug varenicline work for people who want to stop smoking?