Dr. Lara Bhatnagar

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Dr. Lara Bhatnagar

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Ehrenberg, AZ

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Dr. John Berryman answered:

I have a yeast infection and need medication ASAP. ? In brief: Yeast infection

If you are sure you have a yeast (fungal) infection, try over the counter "Monistat 7" which you can get without a prescription in most drug stores.

If no relief, you should see your gyn provider for a culture and testing, to be certain that it is not a bacterial or other type of infection. ...See more

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

Can cold water rinses at the end of showers cause shock or spasms of the scalp muscles? Could it also cause hair loss? In brief: No

What you described is not a cause of hair loss.

SHOCK MALE HEALTH ADULT HEALTH

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

On my last blood work, my TSH level was 4.54. Can I change my diet to affect this level? In brief: No

You diet will not affect your TSH level.

You ought to consult your doctor for thyroid replacement medication to prevent complications of hypothyroidism. You may visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20350284 ...See more

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Dr. John Berryman answered:

I started my period on the 1st week of September but spotted last week for 4 days and a actually bleed a lot one day. Could I be pregnant? In brief: Bleeding: pregnant?

With spotting and heavier bleeding during a non-birth control pill cycle, and unprotected sex, it is possible for pregnancy, and to be certain, obtain a serum HCG test, as some pregnancies can be located in the tube (ectopic) which need immediate attention by a physician.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE MENSTRUAL PERIOD FEMALE HEALTH ADULT HEALTH

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered:

How can I increase my good cholesterol levels? they came out of range and I have hypothyroidism issues, In brief: Ratio of HDL & LDL

Walk 2-3 miles daily or 5 days/week.

4-8 oz of red wine daily Correct your gut flora or microbiome with prebiotics & probiotics

HYPOTHYROIDISM

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

What should I do to manage an A1C that is currently 6.1%? In brief: Weight loss and

exercise.

If you can manage to lose about 10% of your body weight and exercise at least 150 minutes per week, you have about 60% chance of preventing your A1c from getting worse. You A1c level is in the pre-diabetic range. It would be prudent to consult your doctor for evaluation of your risk factors and remedies. ...See more

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Dr. John Berryman answered:

Husband has Factor V Leiden gene mutation, not on meds, and I’ve had 3 miscarriages and one live birth. Cld his factor v have caused the miscarriages? In brief: Factor V Leiden

If the fetus inherits the gene from a Factor V Leiden paternal carrier , the pregnancy is six times more likely to be affected by clotting which can cause miscarriages and other serious placental malfunctions.

It is therefore likely that some or all of the miscarriages were caused by your husband's gene mutation. Get early placental gene testing with your next pregnancy to predict occurrence. ...See more

DNA FEMALE HEALTH ADULT HEALTH

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

How can I increase my good cholesterol levels? they came out of range and I have hypothyroidism issues, In brief: See below

Treat hypothyroidism with replacement medication.

Exercise regularly. At least 150 minutes aerobic exercise each week.

HYPOTHYROIDISM

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

Anxiety to swollen glands loss of appetite sore neck lower back chills? In brief: Need to examine

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

What does it mean if my esophagus biopsy shows I have a slightly hyperplastic squamous epithelium? In brief: No cancer

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that.

Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the information you provided is not a cause for concern.

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