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Dr David DelvinSussex-based writer and broadcaster Dr David Delvin answers your questions on health issues

Email Dr Delvin with your problems at features@theargus.co.uk or write to him at:
The Medic, Argus House, Crowhurst Road, Brighton BN1 8AR.

On the take
5:04pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
Yesterday I was telling my doctor about the various vitamins I always take and she replied abruptly: “Don’t waste your money on that rubbish!”

Taking up the slack
5:02pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
Since I gave birth to my third baby, I have felt very “slack” down below. This is having a bad effect on my relationship with my partner because both of us feel my vagina is now much too loose.

Into danger
4:58pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
I'm 36, and last night in bed my boyfriend pointed out my left nipple has suddenly started turning inwards.

Chilly morsel
4:57pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
My mum keeps complaining of the cold, even on quite hot days. Also she seems to have got really “slow” in her movements recently and has put on a lot of weight.

Why dry?
4:52pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
I am 39 and I’m glad to say I’ve just embarked on a passionate new love affair. The only trouble is, I am finding myself embarrassingly “dry” these days.

Global warning
4:51pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
We've suddenly got a load of big furry caterpillars in our garden. Could they harm my children?

Exercise, exercise
2:52pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
I have been feeling a bit miserable. Because of the recent findings about the ineffectiveness of antidepressants, my GP has taken me off them.

Lop-sided lady
2:50pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
I have one breast which is markedly bigger than the other and this is causing me a lot of social embarrassment.

Neat feet
2:48pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
I have met a great new guy and am seriously thinking of marrying him. In fact, we’ve been living together for a month now.

Water surprise
2:44pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
I want to get some excess hair removed from my face. However, I was surprised to be told that because I am on “water tablets” I should definitely not have laser treatment.

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