In partnership with Elliot Health System, NewHampshire.com is proud to present Ask Dr. Elliot. Visit us every month to watch videos of The Elliot's doctors answering health-related questions from the community and teaching us all how to Live Better. Got a health question of your own? Email Dr. Elliot to be considered for next month's edition.
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 03/18/08]
Question 1: Should I give my baby Tylenol before or after immunization shots?
Question 2: My child just had immunization shots. Are there any reactions I should be looking for?
Question 3: Why can't dad get his infant son to calm down as well as his mom can?
Question 4: Why are there so many more immunizations today than when I was a child?
Question 5: My 3-month-old son has reflux. How can we make him more comfortable?
Question 6: Would I reduce the risk of reactions if I split up my child's immunizations?
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 02/08/08]
Question 1: If my cholesterol is over 200, how do I lower it?
Question 2: What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
Question 3: I know that heart disease can cause heart attacks. What are the other dangers?
Question 4: How often should I have my cholesterol checked and what do the numbers mean?
Question 5: How do I find out if I am at risk for heart disease?
Question 6: How does heart disease affect women differently than men?
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 01/09/08]
Question 1: What is the best way to get rid of a plantar wart?
Question 2: I have had frequent bone breaks. Do I need a bone density scan?
Question 3: My dad had colon cancer. How old should I be at my first colon screening?
Question 4: I'm a 35-year-old female and have been losing hair. Could this be hormonal?
Question 5: Why do my ears pop when I hold in my sneezes?
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 12/14/07]
Question 1: When is the deadline for a flu shot this season?
Question 2: Can the flu shot make you sick?
Question 3: Is the flu shot important for everyone?
Question 4: Does the flu shot always prevent the flu?
Question 5: I work with children. How can I avoid the flu this season?
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 10/16/07]
Question 1: Breast cancer does not run in my family. Do I still need mammogram screenings?
Question 2: I'm a breast cancer survivor. What can I do to prevent reoccurrence?
Question 3: Breast cancer runs in my family. Are there special precautions I should take?
Question 4: Can men get breast cancer?
Question 5: What are the benefits of digital mammography?
Dr. Elliot videos [posted 9/24/07]
Question 1: I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. What does this mean?
Question 2: Diabetes runs in my family. How can I tell if my child is at risk?
Question 3: I want to quit smoking, but nothing seems to work. Can you help?
Question 4: I just found out my cholesterol is 235. What does this mean? How can I lower it?
Question 5: I've been really stressed at work lately. How can I keep this from affecting my health?
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