Category: ask-the-doctor

Is there a way to get rid of melasma? I am not pregnant or on hormones. And I limit my time in the sun. I tried a prescription cream (not covered by insurance), but it hasn’t helped.

I am a 45-year-old female. I have missed my last three periods. I am not pregnant. I also noticed discharge from both breasts. What could be the cause? Could this be from a medication?

I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My main symptoms are bloating, gas and diarrhea. What dietary advice can you offer?

Is Internet addiction a mental disorder?

I have had problems in the past with penile discharge. The doctor thought it was a sexually transmitted infection. But my tests were negative. What else could cause this?

I am wondering about the side effects of daily baths in very hot water for men. I had a semen analysis and was shocked to discover it contains no sperm. I enjoy hot baths. Could this be the cause?

My boyfriend has been chewing tobacco regularly and drinking alcohol occasionally since he was 18 years old. He's 42 now and coughs a few times a day. Could the nicotine be the cause of the cough? Can a person who chews tobacco get a "smoker's cough?"

My elderly friend has a serious clutter problem. Her apartment is so stuffed that it is hard to get around. No treatment has helped her. Could you explain this problem and is there any help for her?

I’ve been on antacids for 2 years. I have a lot of gas and my stools are not properly formed. What’s happening?

Sometimes the skin on my hands has completely peeled away, leaving a very soft layer of new skin. This has happened a few times of the course of the last few years. Was wondering if this is some type of fungus or virus?