Dr. Myra Skluth
Internal Medicine
NORWALK, CT
37 years experience female
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NORWALK, CT
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Dr Skluth is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College with honors in history. She received a Ph.D from Columbia Univeristy Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in modern European intellectual history.She decided that she was not destined for life as a college professor and returned to school to fulfill her destiny as a primary care physician for adults graduating from Einstein in 1986. She completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.
As a board certified internists with added qualifications in geriatrics,she has served in many leadership positions in the Norwalk medical community. In the past several years, she has developed expertise in integrative medicine and nutrition in addition to her focus on womens health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. Since 1997 she has been Chief of the Section of General Internal Medicine at Norwalk Hospital. She is associate medical director of Connecticut Hospice. She is a founding member and program Co-Chair of the Women's Medical Association of Fairfield County. She has been listed in Castle Connolly's guide, Top Doctors: New York Metro Area since 2000. In 2011 she was also named a Top Doctor by US News and World Reports.
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Internal Medicine
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Fusion 2 cerv bones: The 2nd and 3rd cervical vertebra are fused together in the back part ofthe bone.
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Omega 3 fish oil: Omega 3 fish oil is very effective anti inflammatory for arthritis. You need to take an excellent quality fish oil with a high amy of epa and dha. You... Read More
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Work at MD office: Volunteer work at community center rather than hospital. Talk to his doctor . Maybe he can shadow him for a day.
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Surgery: Surgery can cause unitary incontinence and impotence.
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See MD: You must have a hormonal imbalance.You need to check thyroid function tests. You may have polycysticovarism syndrome. Eccessiveecercise or major weigh... Read More
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Part of brain: It is part of brain positioned above the occipital lobe and behind the frontal lobe.
Its function is to integrate sensory information from the visual... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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use it 2-4wks: Need to use it for 2-4 weeks until rash has completely gone away. If rash persists see your doctor for oral medication.
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No: There is no treatment to reduce exopthalmos in graves's disease.
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rule out infection: A swollen parotid gland could be caused by mumps, (were you vaccinated?). It could also be caused by a stone impacted in the salivary gland which coul... Read More
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Ask your doctor: Perhaps you need a mood stabilizing agent or a seronton/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Depending on what your symptoms are, that's what your docto... Read More
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Possible wax?: See your doctor. Your ear may be plugged up with wax. It may need to be cleaned out. Or you may have an infection which needs treatment with antibioti... Read More
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Obesity could be: Obesity could be the cause in the absence of diabetes. Change your diet. Avoid processed foods avoid high fat foods.
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Low progesterone: For menstruation to occur, the estrogen levels have to drop off, and the Progesterone levels surge. This allows the endothelial lining to slough off. ... Read More
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For what purpose?: The body has to convert the omega 3 fatty acids in flax seed oil into epa and dha which are 2 kinds of omega 3 fatty acids which the body can utilize.... Read More
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Maybe: Have you missed your period? Extreme fatigue can be a sign of pregnancy. Take a pregnancy test. See your doctor.
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Antibiotics, diabete: Frequent yeast infections can be caused by elevated blood sugars. You should be screened for diabetes. Also frequent use of antibiotics disrupts the b... Read More
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Clear liquids: If vomiting is uncontrollable and you cannot hold anything down, may need to go to ed. I see you have a history of gastritis--if vomit is brown or bla... Read More
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need more tests: Elevated alkaline phosphatase can be caused by a problem with your bones or your liver. We need more information to determine where the problem is.
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8glasses per day: The body is 80% water. You should consume half your bodyweight in water on ounces.
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Back pain: The spine is shaped in a double s. When there is loss of that shape, often due to compression fractures, it csuses pain and spasms.
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Numbness: When novacaine is used with Epinephrine isms is injected directly into nerve instead of next to it , numbness can develop. It can resolve over time.
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See MD: You could have an enlarged spleen.
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Sleep is important: Getting enough sleep 7-8 hours per night is essential for good health and mental sharpness. Sometimes worrying about sleep makes it even harder to get... Read More
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DNA : A mouth swab collects cells from which your entire genetic make up can be identified.
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No: Usually dark circles reflect allergies or are hereditary.
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Sciatica: When there is pressure on scitic nerve as it leaves the spinal column, there can be pain on one side of buttocks radiating down back leg. It gets bett... Read More
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Clear liquids: A clear liquid diet--gatorade, coconut water, gingerale, coca cola, broth--is the best thing. Keeping well hydrated is the key. Probiotics will help t... Read More
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Yes.: It could be a sign of hypertension or a bleeding disorder. It also could be a sign of lesion inside your nose that needs attention. Finally, it could ... Read More
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New clot is possible: Although you are anticoagulated with lovenox, (enoxaparin) it is still possible to have a another clot. The fact that you have a ivc filter should pro... Read More
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NO MORE THAN 2: Ibuprofen is irritating to the stomach. When you combine it with alchohol it is especially irritating to the lining of the stomach.
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Iodine, zinc, seleni: Sea vegetables--kelp, nori , are rich in iodine. Selenium and zinc are important for the conversion of T4 into t3 (liothyronine). Selenium is in brazi... Read More
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Yes,but: Both medications affect your platelets. So you will be more likely to bleed if you get injured. Platelets function to form blood clots which stops ble... Read More
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Hormones, salt: Hormones affect fluid retention. In the week before menses many women get fluid retention. Salt intake can also affect how much fluid your body retain... Read More
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See your doctor : You may have a problem with how your stomach empties. This is called gastroparesis. Your doctor can do some other tests to see if this is the problem.... Read More
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TMJ: You may have inflammation of the temporomandibular joint. This can be treated by your dentist with a bite guard, certain exercises, muscle relaxants, ... Read More
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Yes: It is possible to have a withdrawal reaction from discontinuing viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride). Consult your doctor. I often prescribe fluoxetine ... Read More
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BRAT DIET: Bananas, rice applesauce, tea. Gatorade, coconut water, apple juice.
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Maybe: I'm concerned that your sugar may be too low. Recent studies have shown that low blood sugar can be more dangerous than higher blood sugar. Are you ha... Read More
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Monitor loud noises: Be careful about exposure to loud noises and music. Sometimes viral infections, lyme disease, other collagen vascular diseases however can cause sudd... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Whole foods : Best to eat the least processed foods . Don't eat too much sugar. Don't drink soda except selzer. Try yo avoid foods with chemical additives
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Anemia ?thryoid prob: Anemia is a common cause of feeling cold. An underactive thryroid gland is another common cause of feeling cold. See your doctor!
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6-8 weeks: Most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks.
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No: Most beta blockers cause hair loss. You can check with your doctor, or pharmacist--perhaps some cause less than others. It may be that the stress of p... Read More
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Almonds: Almonds are a good source of calcium. Sardines are good too, as well as yogurt.
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Its's possible: Get a pregnancy test. White fluid from the vagina is not a sign of pregnancy. It is normal discharge.
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Mucinex (guaifenesin) DM : If you have a fever, you should call your md. If you smoke, you need to stop. Drink lots of fluid. Mucinex (guaifenesin) helps to break up mucus.
Te... Read More
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Don't worry: This brownish discharge is the final remnants of your periods. The final tiny bits of endometrial tissue that are being shed.It should stop soon. If n... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Doctors do urine and blood pregancy tests. Urine tests are positive or negative. Blood tests can tell how long you have been pregnant.
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Internal Medicine 37 years experience
See a surgeon: You may need to have such an abscess surgically incised and drained. There may be a cyst which keeps filling up with sebum and pus. The sac of the cys... Read More
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Eat: Eat whole foods, not fast food. Don't drink soda except selzer. Walk 30 minutes daily. Sleep 7-8hrs.
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Jan 4, 2014
Thank you for helping both the patients and the doctor with your accurate caring responses! Keep up the great job!
Jun 27, 2013
Very accurate and timely responses
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Skluth is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I did not take insulin bcs it was less than 10 carbs. However I take lantus every night to cover for the whole day.
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Thanks, but no - not even on form. When I asked, they have said they're only interested in maternal side. Just thought the thkg changed.
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Thanks, but i have symptom like hair fall, constipation, intolerance to cold, and my fT4 is at the low end of normal. Is it ok?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, NY
Graduated 1986MD
Medical/Graduate school
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, GSAS
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
castle and connelly top doctor in ny metro area since 2000
top doctor US News and World Report 2012
top doctor fairfield county 2013
Affiliations
NORWALK HOSPITAL
CONNECTICUT HOSPICE
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