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"How can I find out if something is wrong with my brain

WEBAnswer. The best thing you can do to ensure good brain health, and in fact health of your whole body, is have regular checkups with your primary care doctor. It sounds like your …

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If you get sick all of the time does it mean you have a bad immune

WEBAnswer. You are definitely correct that there are conditions that involve a defect in the immune system, and people who suffer from these conditions tend to get frequent …

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Can surgeries still affect you later in life

WEBTherefore most of the time, there is little pain, and usually only a small scar where a surgery took placed. After the tissue heals, pain from that surgery should go away. However, …

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"What does the mri test results are "essentially normal" mean

WEBBecause all tests are imperfect, there are times that a doctor needs to utilize judgement to say what is relevant and what is not. In that sort of situation he or she will often say that …

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What are my chances of getting mono

WEBFortunately, your risk of contracting the disease may be modified by several factors. First, your age. Most of us are exposed to infectious mononucleosis at some point in our life. …

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"What can I do if I am having problems with my equilibrium

WEBSee a doctor who can help. If any one of these systems isn't working properly, it can give dysequilibrium, dizziness, etc. However, with that being said, over time if only one …

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If my blood-work is fine, why should I still need to make an

WEBIt is very important that you do schedule an appointment to meet with your doctor, however, as he or she may want to obtain a history, perform a focused physical examination, and …

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Are blackheads bad for your health

WEBAbsolutely not! Blackheads are simply, as you said, pores in the skin that have become filled with dead skin, bacteria, and other debris including natural skin oils. The black …

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Can taking aspirin damage your liver

WEBWith respect to your liver, Aspirin does not generally have negative effects on the liver. There are other medications, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) which can cause …

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Why is my toe still swollen

WEBMany times, after breaking a small bone in the foot like a toe, the swelling can last for a very long time. In fact, it is common to still have swelling for weeks or months; in part this is …

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"What would cause one hand to get colder than the other

WEBThere are a number of different causes that may explain by one hand is perpetually colder than the other. This potentially could be positional or related to clothing suggesting …

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"Is it dangerous and/or addictive to take Tylenol PM every night to

WEBAnswer. Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and find that taking medications can help them get better sleep at night. Tylenol PM is a relatively mild over …

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"Why do I keep getting a warm sensation in my right arm

WEBSome potential causes of a warm sensation randomly in the arm, running from the hand up to the shoulder, would include trouble with a nerve in the neck or running down into the …

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Do skin tags indicate other health problems

WEBAnswer. Skin tags are generally benign skin findings that may require medical treatment if they become large or uncomfortable. Physicians who would be qualified to discuss this …

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Why have my fingernails turned pink

WEBAnswer. If you have any serious or chronic medical problems, especially heart disease, liver disease, or diabetes, I would go to see your doctor right away. Any changes in the nails …

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How does Xanax affect one's intestines

WEBAlprazolam (Xanax) is a medication that is commonly used in the management of anxiety disorders, including anxiety disorders that have a significant component of insomnia, …

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"Why have I been bleeding on and off for a little over a month

WEBThis can cause an combination of abdominal pain and irregular bleeding, and would be the first thing I would want to rule out. A second is pelvic inflammatory disease, which is a …

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"What is the gel like substance I spit out when I use mouthwash

WEBFind Dentists near you. When they interact, the result can be small gel-like flecks of debris that you spit out into the sink when you are done rinsing with the mouthwash. Unless …

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