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Family Medicine
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22 Answers
36 Agrees
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
No: Coffee, tea, caffeine not recommended and the so called "energy drinks" are dangerous long term even for "normal" healthy people due to the draining e... Read More
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Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Like aspirin: Its kind of like a natural asprin and some people use it for aches, pains, tension, etc.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
YES: Yes but incorporate other ayurvedic recommendations into your lifestyle too for a healthy mind and body.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Head injury dementia: What is your age? Any head injury? Depending onyour age could be early stages of dementia? Check with your pcp.
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Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Precautions : Restriction found concerning sunlight.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Exercise stress diet: Start exercising, reduce stress, eat a healthy diet. Your doctor can also prescribe medicines for this.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Diabetic new shoes n: Are you diabetic? Are you wearing new shoes? Any injury? Sitting in a new chair? You can ask you pcp to refer you to a neurologist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
LOW IMMUNE SYSTEM : Could be a low immune system or possibly you are in close contact with virus carrying people. Remember to use the hand sanitizer often and dont forget... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Head injury dementia: Stress, food, environment and drug allergies can all cause mental confusion
what is your age? Any head injury? Depending onyour age could be early ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
None known: There are no known side effects.Lots of omega 3s. People with ibd, chrons, etc obviously need to avoid seeds. Powdered form is considered ok.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Sex and birth: If you had a c-section then take it easy. With normal vaginal delivery patients have reported having sex within a few weeks.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Headaches: Time to visit his pedi doc. Make sure everything is ok at school and home. Is he/she happy going to school? Does the kid feel safe at home and school?... Read More
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A 58-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
UTI: Have your doctor send your urine for testing for infection, etc. Go quick if you develop a fever, back pain, etc.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Brain: Stroke, shock, heart attack, dementia, fainting, to name a few.
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A member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Allergies: Sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, loose stools, lethargic, confused, to name just a few symptoms. A blood test can pin point the allergens. ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Milk allergy: Could be that you have allergies to milk products. Try soy yogurt and see if that helps.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ob/gyn: Go see your ob/gyn asap. They can analyise the urine to look for any lingering infection and also check you for any other cause of the pain. They can ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
MCHC: Mchc form of calcium is considered the most bioavailable to our human body.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Cool down: Do no just stop cold after a workout. Take the time to cool down by slowly reducing the intensity of the workout.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Allergy: Sounds like allergies. Try otc allergy medicines to see if it helps. If you develop a fever or symptoms get worse then do go see your doctor.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Sick, poor health: You should have your full physical with all the blood work to make sure there is no underlying health issue causing this.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raffia Qutabanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Red meats: Eliminate red meats, eat a fiber rich diet, kep exercising. Your doctor can also prescribe medicines for this.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Qutab is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Qutab is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, he has a very vivid imagination and Is frozen by fear to go the bathroom alone for example.
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No, I am not a Diabetic. Will see Doctor, thank-you
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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