An attack of kidney stones is enough to drop a strong, healthy person to the ground. Why is the pain so terrible? What causes stones to form? And most importantly, how can we prevent and treat recurrent stones? Dr. Josip Vikina has the answers! We're talking about foods that cause stones, the impact of too much tea, and treatments like lithotripsy, medication and stents.

If kidney stones are a recurrent issue for you, check out WakeMed's Kidney Stone Center for treatment. https://www.wakemed.org/wakemed-physician-practices/specialties/urology/kidney-stone-center

Send us your ideas for future episodes at www.wralfm/com/sarahhasquestions

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

70-80% of women will develop uterine fibroids! These non-cancerous growths can cause a lot of problems, especially if you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Some people never need treatment, but others experience heavy bleeding and pain. Sarah King has tons of questions about uterine fibroids! Her guest in this episode is Dr. Michael Armstrong from WakeMed. You can find out more about him and WakeMed Women's care at https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/womens

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DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

The symptoms of perimenopause are all-incompassing. Insomnia, brain fog, sore joints, itchy skin, weight gain, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, low libido, UTIs, mood swings... Perimenopause is the time between regular periods and menopause. It's only a phase, right? Maybe, but this "phase" can last for years. Dr. Amantia Kennedy from WakeMed discusses the litany of symptoms and what we can do about them. Find her and other WakeMed Women's doctors at https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/womens.

Send your questions to us at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Getting a mammogram might not be your favorite thing to do, but if you have boobs, it's vital. This life-saving test is one of the best cancer detection tools we have. Adrienne Jackson and Dana Knapp from Wake Med discuss mammograms, dense breast tissue, 3-D images, breast health and what happens if you get called for a "second look." 

https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/womens/womens-health/breast-cancer-awareness

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DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Dry January. Sober October. Mocktails. A lot of drinkers flirt with sober curiousity. Have you ever tried to go alcohol-free for a whole month?

Dr. Christopher Thompson from WakeMed discusses how alcohol impacts the body and mind and how being sober for even a month can make a big difference.

Dr. Thompson's blog https://www.wakemed.org/blog/drinking-defined-sober-curious-beyond

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DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

When it comes to stroke, BE FAST! That's an acronym to help you learn how to test yourself and others for a possible stroke. Sarah talks with Dr. Chandni Kalaria from WakeMed in Raleigh, NC on the importance of calling 911 quickly and not waiting around, hoping for symptoms to pass.

Get in touch with Sarah King at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions

Calculate your risk of stroke on WakeMed's website https://tinyurl.com/mrxus4rk

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

When it comes to stroke, BE FAST! That's an acronym to help you learn how to test yourself and others for a possible stroke. Sarah talks with Dr. Chandni Kalaria from WakeMed in Raleigh, NC on the importance of calling 911 quickly and not waiting around, hoping for symptoms to pass.

Get in touch with Sarah King at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions

Calculate your risk of stroke on WakeMed's site https://tinyurl.com/mrxus4rk

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Life without healthy boundaries can result in anger, dread or frustration. Setting boundaries is a learned skill and if you’re a people pleaser who doesn’t like to say no, it’s probably a skill you find challenging. 

Dr. Micah Krempasky from WakeMed answers Sarah’s questions about boundaries and self-care, including how to start examining your own relationships for triggers that signal your boundaries need some work. 

Find Dr. Krempasky at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

PCOS affects up to 15% of women and is usually diagnosed in the teen years. The hormonal imbalance can be tied to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, metabolic syndrome and an increase in the male hormone, androgen. You can bet Sarah King has a lot of questions about this one! Dr. Darlene Esper from WakeMed covers the causes, symptoms and treatments. 

Find Dr. Esper at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action. 

Most women will get a urinary tract infection (or UTI) at some point. Yes, men can get them too, but they’re more common for women. With the rectum, vagina and urethra in close proximity, there’s bound to be some cross contamination.  

So how can we avoid UTIs? Nurse Practitioner Emily Shama Barnes answers Sarah’s questions about causes, symptoms, treatments and whether cranberry juice is a cure all. We also discuss the symptoms of UTIs in older people. They’re not at all the same as for younger people! 

Find Emily Shama Barnes (who specializes in urogynecology) at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.