Dr. (Liz)Phuong Tran

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Not to worry: The first couple of years of menarche is usually irregular . Some pts may be just few months to be irregular, other may be longer. I would wait till n... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

My partner has been feeling sick and has a lack of appertite she has not eaten much for past couple days, probbaly nothing but its for peice of mind?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Not to worry: If she has no fever or other sx, then i would wait for couple more days or so . She may be under the weather for couple of days then she will be fine.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

When i go to the bathroom, my urine has a little smell and when i have intercourse with my partner it has a weird smell, what do i need to do?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Infection: You may infection in the urine that need evaluation and treatment. You need to see doctor for treatment and evaluation.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I am 19 and i am worried i have herpes, how can i prevent giving it to my girlfriend?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: You need to see doctor to find out .I f you have lesions, your doctor can culture ithem. But if you do not have lesions, your doctor can order blood t... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Sudden stabbing pain on the right side of chest. it doenst last long but now it happen quite frequent. what to do?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: It may be -musculoskeletal pain but you need to see doctor for proper evaluation and med.

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A male asked:

First off im nearsided every since i was 13 i started seeing these little moving dots when i looked in to the sky and i see these cobwebs looking thin?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: I hope that you do have annual eye exam since you are 13. You need to see opthalmologist to evaluate your present sx., not just optometrist , .

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A 54-year-old female asked:

Itchy spot inside thigh just above knee have bakers cyst and 2 dvts are these related?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

No: I do not think that they are related at all, but you need to see doctor for the itchy spot to get proper cream for it.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have tonsil problems and headache too, what can i do for this?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Depends: They are two different problems.It is depends on how often you have tonsillitis and what kind of headache. There are many cause of headache aswell fro... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My chest has been hurting on the left side but not a constant hurt?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: Since you are 25 years old , your chest pain may be just musculoskeletal pain/ costochondritis, but it is best to see doctor for evaluation to rule ou... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Which face soap is good for someone with dry skin and extreme blackheads?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: You can try neutrogena gentle facial cleanser but it is best to see doctor so you can get better recommendation once doctor see your skin contition.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Sometimes (always at night) i have a really bad and sharp breast pain, like inside my nipples. what could it be?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: May be related to your hormones. Was your pain related to any part of your cycle? Was your diet change that would related to estrogen? It is best to s... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me if somebody has a heart problem, could this cause them to have mental problems?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Do not think so: I do not think that somebody has a heart problem that would cause them to have mental probblems.But if that pt is worried about the heart even though... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Im 17weeks pregnant and have takin tylonal. coughdrops. sudafed. and robitussin (guaifenesin) today. not all at the same time but through out the day. is this safe?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Consult your OB: While you are pregnant even though you have passed the first trimester for the safety of fetal development, you should always call and consult with yo... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I(31-yrs) vomited after just 3 drinks. after one dry month later my blood showed high alt(76). i am wondering if my liver was worse before a month.

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Possible: It is possible that your liver enzymes was worse one month ago, but the fact that you have not been drinking and the alt now is 76 which is almost nor... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Protected sex with a condom and got my first period but now feeling ill. what to do?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: I do not think that the two are related.It is best that you see doctor for better evaluation of why you are feeling ill-may be it is coincident that y... Read More

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A member asked:

Can you get prgnent straight away after having coil removed? or does it take time? can you get pregnant on your period? i'm 4 days into my period

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Not likeky: Every pt is different, if your period comes at the right time and the flow is normal then you are not pregnant.You can not get pregnant when you are o... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I just gave birth 3 days ago n im breastfeeding...is it ok for me to go ahead n color my hair. is it safe?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

I would not: First of all your just went through childbirth, your body needs few weeks to recover. Since you are breastfeeding , your baby is only 3 days old, you... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What does it mean when i poop and my behind is bleeding. like blood dripping out alot?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

May be: It may be internal hemorrhoids but you need to see doctor for proper evaluation.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Is it worth going to the dermatologist about spots on my face?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Depends: It is depends on what kind of spot you have. Dermatologists can give you topical creams.Some spots develop as you get older and it is inherited, some... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have a period lasting for now 16 days about a week ago had a really heavy flow for 5 days on my 16th day still bleeding. should i go to the er?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Yes: If you have very heavy bleeding then you need to go to er, but if you have long period for 16 days , then you can see doctor tomorrow, if is depend on... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

If you don't have a thyroid gland what happens if you stop taking synthroid (thyroxine)?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Hypothyroidism: You would have sx of hypothyroidism- fatigue, memory loss, irritable, depression, hair loss, wt gain etc..., .

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What will happen if i accidentally took 2 synthroid (thyroxine) pills?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Depends on sx: Depends on that extra pill cause you to have heart palpitation, chest pain , tremor or not .I if you do not have those above sx, then you are ok

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A 42-year-old female asked:

My 11 months old baby don't drink almost no milk, around 200ml a daily. what i have to do?.can get sick?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

see doctor: Your baby may have sore throat or something inthe mouth that cause him not wanting his milk.It is important to take him to see his pediatrician for pr... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I had sex sept 8th . expected period 13th. bled on this day . took a pregnancy test a week later.. negative. could i be pregnant ?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: If you had sex 5 days before you expect your period, it is not likely that you are pregnant but is is best to see doctor for serum pregnancy test to ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Sharp needle like pain in left breast what could be the meaning?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Hormone: It may be hormone related to your cycle .It is best to see doctor.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Some prenatals make me sick. do woman need to take prenatals. does not taking them effect the baby in anyway?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Check with doctor: Some pts can not take prenatals vitamins during their pregnancy-i have seen OB recommend pt to take one half daily .If you still have problems , your ... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

I am taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 875mg tablets twice a day for a skin infection on my face. i have only taken 2 tablets but i feel short of breath and very dizzy?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) belongs to penicillin family with clavulinic acid for broad spectum coverage of bacteria.I do not think is is ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

If a disc plate is bad what are the limitations on work? i stock third shift.

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Clarify your questio: I do not know if your question relating to your discthat are thinning/degenerationor bulging or with spurs etc...It is best that you get advice from y... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have an itching burning sensation in my vaginal area. it's around the lips. no discharge. any ideas what it could be?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Irritation: You may have irritation or reaction from either bath soaps, chemicals that you use in trhat areas, pads etc...You need to see doctor for proper evalua... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have a bump near my vagina, what could it be?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Cyst,infection: That bump may be a cyst, or infection.You need to see doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Does drinking alcohol cause blood in urine?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

No: I do not think that drinking alcohol cause hematuria. But hematuria needs evaluation to find out the cause.You need to see doctor for evaluaton of thi... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

13 days late. negative pregnancy test. whats wrong?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Ohter causes: There are other cause of amenorrhea -such as thyroid or stress. You need to see doctor for more complete blood tests.And evaluation.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Brown discharge 2 days after sex and stopped when i pee'd out a condom on the day of my period. i did not get my period yet . can i be pregnant?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Possible: You had some brown discharge because of condom was still in, but since you did not have your period yet, you need to see doctor for serum pregnancy a... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

For how long after the onset of bronchitis is a person contagious?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

depends: Person continues to be contagious as long as symptoms continue to be present.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Had sex 7 weeks ago. within 12 hr. of having sex, i took plan b and i'm on birth control. i've had my period 2x since having sex. can i be pregnant?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

No: I do not think so because you took Plan B early at 12 hours.Some pts have their period few days after Plan B t5hen having normal periods again , that ... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I i had a sinus infection aswell as a cough. last night i had slight pain in right breast area and then stab pain in back. what would be causing pain?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: Your pain may be from lots of coughing .It is best to see doctor for proper eval and treatment.

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A 42-year-old female asked:

My step son ripped hit arm open really bad the other day took him to the hospital and he got 17 staples and now it looks bad and swollen? what to do?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: You need to take him to see doctor to make sure that there is not an infection that cause the redness and swolllen.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I was sleeping just now and woke up with my heart racing . is that dangerous or harmful for my heart ? my echo and ekg's were normal i hav anxiety.

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: Recoomend tom see doctor for more daily long term med if your sx not control with above med.It would not be good for your heart or your help if sx con... Read More

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A female asked:

I have a large bump on my left ear. it's soft to the touch but doesn't appear to have a head. what is it and how to treat? thx

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: You need to see doctor for better evaluation.The bump can be a growth, an acne or an irritation.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How can my friend, a 19 year old burn stomach fat fast?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Exercises/wt loss: Once you lose the weight, you will lose the whole body not just fat in the stomach. However, you can exercise to tone the muscle in the stomach.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I was wondering if there was something that could help clear my face? i'm brown skin but my face has been breaking out leaving spots

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Time: You should not continue to touch your face unless time to use med for your break out.With time it will fade.If not you can see your doctor for recomm... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

I have constant throbbing pain in my legs arms shoulders, back and feet. what should i do?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

See doctor: You have generalized muscles/joints pain, it is best to seedoctor for blood tests and find out the causes as well treatment if need.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My tsh levels recently came back out of range. i've had rapid weight gain. will the adjustment in medication cause the weight to drop off?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Yes: Recommend to go back and follow up with your doctor to get adjustment with dosage, inturn it will help your wt as well.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had a cervical biopsy done on friday the 6th. since then i've been having nausea. is that from the biopsy or is it unrelated?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

No: I do not think that your biopsy cause your nausea symptom. However if you are giving any med for pain, it may cause your nausea.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Anyone here have or know someone who is diabetic that takes actos (pioglitazone)?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Yes: Some pts still taking Actos (pioglitazone) as a add on drug after metformin.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

I get sporadic rash flare ups during the day that come and go?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Urticaria: You may have urticaria. However stress can cause rash as above. You need to see doctor to get evaluation and treatment.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Does blepharitis change the way the eye looks. because it seems like every since i got this condition my eyes don't look normal by that i mean is its physical shape?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

No: Pt with blepharitis should recover completely as it was before. I f you do not , then go back to doctor for reevaluation.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What would be a reason that i haven't had more than one period in the last year?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Hormone: You may have hormone problems-thyroid, peri-menopausal although you still young , some pt can go through the changes at about your age.You need to se... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What diseases are spread through sharing food or drink?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Not sharing: Diseases are spread through sharing food and drink - hepatitis, infection with strep, mono, or even HIV if tissues damage as ulcers in mouth.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How come i am nauseous when i wake up in the morning?

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Allergy ,acid stom.: You may sinus drainage from allergy or acic stomach problems. You need to see doctor for evaluation.Also you may need blood test to make sure you are ... Read More

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