Dear Doctor: I’m 44 years old, and after wearing high heels to work for the last 20 years, I’ve lost flexibility in my feet. It also seems to be affecting my balance. Can you recommend foot exercises ... more

Dear Doctor: My 36-year-old son has recently been diagnosed with primary lymphedema. He has developed open wounds on both of his legs and is in a lot of pain. The condition limits his movement, and he... more

Dear Doctor: My husband and I ate more junk food than usual during the coronavirus lockdown, and we both gained a few pounds. We’re trying for a healthier diet, with more fresh fruit and vegetables, b... more

Dear Doctor: My wife is 77 and has spinal stenosis. She’s often in pain. We read about a new procedure called “minimally invasive lumbar decompression,” which we are hoping might help. She really want... more

Dear Doctor: I saw my doctor because my heart was beating funny and I was losing weight even though I wasn’t dieting. She did a blood test, and it turns out to be Graves’ disease. Why did I get that? ... more

Dear Doctor: I live alone, and stay-at-home orders have been hard. I’ve heard people say that being lonely is really bad for your health, and now I believe them. What problems can it cause? Also, I’m ... more

Dear Doctor: I got bitten by a tick, and my doctor said it might make me allergic to meat. That was a few months ago, and I can still eat a hamburger and not get sick. How long does it take for the al... more

Dear Doctor: I’ve heard that there’s finally a test for Alzheimer’s disease, and that it has to do with your eyes. What is it, and how does it work?... more

Dear Doctor: Our dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and will be getting chemo and radiation. I’m not really sure how they work, or why he has to have both. Should we get a second opinion?... more

Dear Doctor: My wife just had her yearly checkup, and when her blood test results came back, she was told that she had recently suffered a heart attack. How can that be, since she never had any sympto... more

Dear Doctor: Our daughter is only 4 years old, and she has had her first cavity already. What can we do to make sure that things go better at her next visit to the dentist, and for her new baby brothe... more

Dear Doctor: I'm 30 years old, and I have a lump in my breast, which imaging tests suggest is a fibroadenoma. I'm getting married in six months, and I am leaning toward having a biopsy so I won’t worr... more

Dear Doctor: I never had hip problems, but after weeks of quarantine, the outsides of my hips ache and even wake me up when I am asleep. My doctor says it’s bursitis, but I thought that’s from when yo... more