Tripod: Ask The Doctor

Ask the Doctor is a free question and answer health service for Tripod members. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Doctor Bob and his panel of health experts choose a new question to answer. Browse the question and answer archive, or perform a keyword search -- you may find your question has already been answered! If not, go ahead and ask the doctor. Names and identifying information can always be withheld on request.

Check out the latest questions and answers from Doctor Bob:

Is it beneficial (and safe) to get my tonsils removed?

I have constant intestinal gas. Could I be lactose intolerant?

If you get pregnant after using a condom, will the fetus be affected by nonoxynol-9?

Doctor Bob has already answered lots of questions. Please check here before submitting a question of your own, or use the search engine to enter keywords:

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Men's Health
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Sexuality/Sexual Health
Stress/Mental Health
Women's Health

Can't find the answer to your question in the Archive? Submit your own question to Dr. Bob.

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Important Note:
Ask the Doctor does not provide diagnostic or treatment advice. This service is not a substitute for a consultation with a health care professional. If you have an urgent medical problem, please do not wait for an answer from Tripod -- go to your doctor or student health service. Ask the Doctor should be used as a supplement to care from your regular physician or health professional.

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