Dear Dr. Garner,A few years ago you answered a question about pets and the health benefits of being a pet owner. I live in an apartment that is very small and not suitable for a dog. I was thinking of tropical fish. Are there similar benefits to tropical fish as pets? Thank you and Merry […]
Ask The Doctor
Dr. Steven Garner is a Fidelis Care provider who is affiliated with New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He also hosts Ask the Doctor on NET TV on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Time Warner Channel 97, Cablevision Channel 30 and Verizon FIOS on Demand.
Eye Floaters Are More Annoying Than Serious
Dear Dr. Garner, Last week, I was doing my usual chores in the house when I noticed spots floating in front of my eyes. It almost looked like insects. I became very scared and called my doctor who told me these are “floaters.” He asked me to come to the office to be checked out. […]
Symptoms of Heart Attack, Heartburn
Dear Dr. Garner, I frequently get heartburn after heavy meals. I am always a little worried about how to tell the difference between heart pain and indigestion. I lost my best friend to a heart attack. He thought he was experiencing some indigestion. Is there any way to know for certain when it is a […]
Treating Headaches Triggered by Tension
Dear Dr. Garner, I get headaches frequently, and it’s usually related to very tense situations around the house. I have three children, a home-based business and 18 people coming for Thanksgiving. You can imagine the tension and the headache that comes with it. Do you see any relief for me? Tension Headaches in Hollis […]
Myths and Facts: Ulcer Disease
Dear Dr. Garner, I am a loyal reader of your weekly column and I am writing because I have been experiencing a nagging pain on the left side of my stomach. Sometimes it gets so bad that it feels like a knife is sticking in me. This has been going on for a couple of […]
Sustained Weight Loss Takes Commitment
This week, Dr. Steven Garner responds to a reader in Auburndale regarding the difficulties of dieting and strategies for long-term weight loss.
Atrial Fibrillation Affects All Ages
Dear Dr. Garner, Last week while walking on Kings Highway, I became short of breath. My heart started to race, and I went by ambulance to the hospital. I have never before had anything like this happen to me. I am a 54-year-old man who has always been in good health. I work out every […]
Memory Loss Is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging
Dear Dr. Garner,
I am 75 years old, and I constantly forget things. I forget where I left the keys, where I parked the car and my friends’ names.
Understanding Facts Can Abate Fears of the Ebola Virus
Dear Dr. Garner,
This Ebola virus outbreak has me really worried, even though I have heard that it’s impossible to get it over here. Still, strange things seem to be happening. Doctors who supposedly had no exposure have come down with the virus, which doesn’t seem to be following all of the rules.
Prompt Diagnosis Is Key with Pancreatitis
Dear Dr. Garner,
I was wondering if you could tell us a little about pancreatitis. Both my husband and I have experienced the pains and were diagnosed with pancreatitis. Our favorite uncle also has pancreatitis, but we believe it is due to his love of Mr. Johnny Walker.