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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.

14-year itch?
5:19pm Monday 12th May 2008
I have been married to my husband for 14 years. To my astonishment, he has just suggested he would like to see me making love with other men.

Trouble up top
5:18pm Monday 12th May 2008
I am 25 and since I started on a new brand of Pill, I have had awful pain at the top of both breasts. My doctor says it is “mastitis”. However, I’m really terrified I may have cancer.

Smoker’s lung
5:17pm Monday 12th May 2008
I have a stressful job, so I smoke ten a day to keep myself calm. However, I now find I’m coughing each morning and bringing up some rather mucky-looking stuff.

Sore point
5:15pm Monday 12th May 2008
I recently acquired a great new boyfriend, who is wonderful in bed. But after a night with him, I was alarmed to see my clitoris had become very swollen and painful.

Low joint
5:13pm Monday 12th May 2008
My mother, age 60, recently had an X-ray and the report said there was “a little osteoarthritis” in her knee. The whole family is alarmed by this.

Lactation sensation
5:06pm Monday 12th May 2008
While breast-feeding my new baby the other day, I suddenly found myself feeling very “horny”. As soon as my partner came home, I got him to make love. Is there something wrong with me?

Tender tum
5:04pm Monday 12th May 2008
My doctor has given me some pills for a sports injury. But every time I swallow one, I get a really bad pain in my tummy.

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.

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