Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Erectile dysfunction

I see many male patients who feel like they are underperforming in the bedroom. Anything limiting blood flow to the penis can cause impotence, now called erectile dysfunction. The most common conditions include cigarette smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, alcoholism, drug … Continue reading

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Rashes. . . . mysteries I love to solve.

My non-medical friends are horrified when they see my delight with rashes.  I have given a dermatology talk to medical students monthly for 10 years: dermatology 101.  One common rash is contact dermatitis.  There are two kinds:  1.  irritant–which is … Continue reading

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Allergic rhinitis

“My nose is running all the time.”  Hmmmmm. . . . . . This is a common complaint.  This spring and summer in Wichita have been SUPER-allergic—even those who have been well controlled.  There are really four ways to help:  … Continue reading

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Swimmer’s ear, nothing that a swimmer wants.

“Ow!  My ear hurts.”  I heard that four times last week.  It is swimming season here in Wichita and swimmers ear and pools go hand-in-hand.   The story is usually. . . one-sided ear pain, tender-to-touch ear, hurts to chew AND … Continue reading

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shingles aren’t just for houses

Are these chicken pox?   My neighborhood has been in an uproar recently about the contagiousness of chicken pox and shingles.  It is time for a little general knowledge dissemination.   Varicella zoster virus is the culprit.  It is one … Continue reading

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Vitamin D: Is it the new magical pill?

Vitamin D.  Is it a panacea?   We now know how important Vitamin D is to the body and how hard it is to get the recommended daily allowance when it is raining here in Wichita.  New guidelines show infants, … Continue reading

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