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First steps in treating E.D. are lifestyle changes
Dear Doctor K: I’m a man in my mid-60s. Lately I’ve been unable to perform sexually.
Identifying rosacea triggers helps lessen its impact
Dear Doctor K: I read your column on adult acne with great interest. For years, I thought I had adult acne, but when I finally saw a doctor, she diagnosed me with rosacea.
Passive interventions can help neck pain
Dear Doctor K: I’m still recovering from a neck injury, but I’m scheduled to begin rehabilitation exercises with a physical therapist next week.
Wide range of yeast infection medications
Dear Doctor K: I have a vaginal yeast infection. The itching and burning are unbearable. How should I treat it?
Slow diabetic neuropathy by keeping blood sugar controlled
Dear Doctor K: I have diabetes. Lately I’ve had some new, unpleasant symptoms. My doctor says they’re due to diabetic neuropathy.
Spinal tap gives clues to brain and spinal cord health
Dear Doctor K: My doctor wants me to have a spinal tap to help confirm a diagnosis.
Creatine is not the answer for building muscle in boys
Dear Doctor K: My son wants to play football, but he’s smaller than the other boys. Is it safe for him to take a nutritional supplement such as creatine to increase his muscle?
Annoying anal itching has easy solutions for relief
Dear Doctor K: I’m tormented by anal itching. What’s causing it? And how can I make it stop?
Tetanus booster shots are needed every 10 years
Dear Doctor K: What is tetanus? And why do I need a tetanus booster shot?
High-fiber diet brings many health benefits
Dear Doctor K: I recently read that fiber doesn’t prevent colorectal cancer. So is a high-fiber diet good for you or not?
Correct shoes can prevent bunions
Dear Doctor K: I have a bunion on my left foot and it hurts! What can I do?
Advice is sometimes matter of perspective
Dear Reader: Since I began this column last September, I’ve received a lot of mail — both emails and “snail mail.”
Behavior therapy addresses anxiety
Dear Doctor K: I’d like to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy. How is it used to treat anxiety?
Sleep patterns will change over time
Dear Doctor K: I’m pregnant with my first child, a girl. I keep hearing about how little sleep I’ll be getting for the next year.
New autism studies yield exciting results
Dear Doctor K: I’ve heard that scientists have discovered genes that cause autism. Could this lead to a cure?
Lightly processed whole grain are ‘good’ carbs
Dear Doctor K: It seems most people now agree that some carbohydrates are good for us. Are there rules of thumb for choosing carbs wisely?