Category: ask-the-expert

Are the symptoms of H1N1 flu different from those of ordinary flu?

What can cause someone to have a constant sense of smelling metal or heavy cigarette smoke? Could it be caused by a vitamin deficiency or PMS?

For years I have read that drinking coffee may lead to calcium loss in the bones and worsen osteoporosis. Is this true?

I?m a 58-year-old woman and am embarrassed to admit that I have a snoring problem. It?s troublesome enough that it keeps my husband awake at night. The snoring first started about 10 years ago. Could it be related to menopause? Or maybe some other medical problem?

I’m 45 years old-and a man. But I have overly large breasts. I’ve researched the problem online and read about something called gynecomastia. Is that the cause? What can I do about this?

I am taking Paxil (paroxetine) and have been for the past 5 years. I find that when I try to stop taking it, the withdrawal effects are horrible. I have terrible nightmares, I am upset and depressed, and I have a metallic odor about me. What can I do?

Is there any treatment for tinnitus? I have been affected for a few years and nothing seems to work.

I have been experiencing a very salty taste in my mouth, to the point that it is giving me an upset stomach. What is causing this and what should I do?

A while back, I had some pain in my upper right abdomen. My doctor ordered some gallbladder tests. I don't have stones, but the test did show there is a blockage; my gallbladder is working at only 4%. The pain does not bother me that much, it is just annoying sometimes. I've been watching my intake of fatty foods and am trying to be healthier. Does this condition always require surgery to remove the gallbladder?

My pinky finger has been numb for two weeks. Should I be worried?