<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> I was rubbing my face and a cluster of new floaters appeared in my right eye. There’s also an arc of light when I look from side to side. I’m told it might be vitreous detachment and that it can damage my retina. I’ve never heard ...
<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> Would you please address radon gas? I’ve spent 40 years in real estate sales here in Florida, and while radon is noted in inspections, most buyers don’t realize it’s dangerous. Any information about the health risks, and how to ...
Dear Doctors: I’m 54 years old and post-menopausal. I’ve had increasing issues with my lips for three years. At first, it felt like a persistent sunburn, and now my lips feel as if they are made of tissue paper. I’m otherwise healthy. Changing meds, including hormones, hasn’t helped. ...
<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> Our mom had an aortic dissection last fall, and she almost died. It happened all of a sudden, and she was in good health. That makes her worry that it might happen again. Can you please talk about aortic dissection? Who is at risk, and ...
<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> My job requires a lot of travel, including long-haul flights. My mom says that I need to start wearing compression socks so I do not get a blood clot. I’m 27, not overweight and in good health. Plus, our company books lie-flat seats, ...
<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> I’ve always had very painful periods, but my doctors said that was normal. When I saw a new gynecologist, she diagnosed me with endometriosis. I had surgery, and it changed everything. Can you please write about endometriosis? I think ...
