Trisha Pasricha, MD

Column | As a doctor, here’s one drugstore medication I tell people to rethink - washingtonpost.com

I saw online that we actually shouldnt be applying topical antibiotic ointments for minor scrapes and cuts. Whats the harm? Dont they help prevent infections? Parents of tiny playground warriors of�...

Column | Five abdominal pain symptoms that mean you should go to the ER right now - The Washington Post

Every now and then, I feel sick to my stomach but Im not sure how sick is enough to go to the ER. What should I do? Many patients call their physicians offices overnight to get a gut check on a wor�...

Column | I treat brain fog. Here are 5 surprising causes many people overlook. - The Washington Post

A lot of people are talking about brain fog, and the symptoms sound exactly like me. How do I know if I have it, and is there a treatment? You walk decisively into the living room and pause just pas�...

Column | I’m a doctor. Here’s why I wear sunblock indoors. - The Washington Post

Column | Eating this food regularly could lead to greater longevity - The Washington Post

Ive heard spicy food can be good for you. Is that true? Heres great news for people who love to feel the burn: The purported benefits of spicy foods have a strong scientific basis.

Column | The surprising health benefits of eating spicy food - The Washington Post

Ive heard spicy food can be good for you. Is that true? Heres great news for people who love to feel the burn: The purported benefits of spicy foods have a strong scientific basis.

Column | What a gastroenterologist wants you to know about bidets - The Washington Post

Could dirty water splash back at me? How does it know where to spray? Bidet owners are so obnoxious. They need the world to know they have one whether anyone asked or not and they ensure all the cr�...

Column | I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are the IBS treatments that actually work. - The Washington Post

I was diagnosed with IBS and feel like that basically means no one knows whats going on. Ive seen people recommend things like abdominal massages online. Would that help? The biggest misconception I�...

Column | 5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer risk - The Washington Post

I get nervous seeing the headlines about the rise in colorectal cancer cases. What can I do right now to lower my risk? We used to think of smoking and genetics as the big factors at play when we ta�...

Column | This fun hobby may reduce your dementia risk by 76 percent - The Washington Post

What are the best ways to keep my brain sharp as I age? There are several science-based ways to lower your risk of dementia but one especially fun option might surprise you: dancing.