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Internal Medicine
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Calf Pain: This could be a serious problem. This is a symptom that can not be evaluated without seeing a physician. It may not be serious but needs to be seen.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Odorous burps: This can relate to a number of problems such as acid reflux. See your doctor and be sure you are diagnosed properly.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Weight Loss: The balance is diet and exercise. Portion sizes are important to manage. The mediterran diet has good data on weight loss. Exercise with periods of in... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Bad breath: This can be for a number of reasons. Start with her dentist, then see her primary care physician. In preparation can try Prilosec in case this is acid... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Moisturizer.: Use a protective product. Choices are broad. Try not to lick your lips but apply a moisturizer.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Bowel movement after: There is something called a gastrocolic reflex. After eating the colon empties.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Chest pain: Could be a number of things. Depending on age and a number of factors. Contact your doctor.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Weight loss: Generally portion control with increased exercise is best. Good data on the mediterrean diet.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Menopause: Not being able to get pregnant can be caused by many issues with premature menopause being only one cause. Talk to your doctor.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Reflux: This can be a sign of esophageal reflux but does not make the diagnosis.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Sperm Motility: Sperm are happier with cooler temperatures (boxers are better than briefs and avoiding hot tubs/hot baths is helpful). Also if you are trying to get p... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Low platelet count: Your number is just outside of normal. It is very reasonable just to repeat. There are lots of causes but no need to worry if normal on repeat.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Pain around period: Pain just prior to your period can be a sign of an ovarian cyst but this depends on when the pain is relative to the onset of bleeding. Depending on y... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Fatigue: Fatigue or feeling tired can be a symptom of many problems so this should be evaluated.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Allergy medications: Unfortunately there is no "best" brand. Different patients respond better to one medication than to another. Loratadine, diphenhydramine, fexofenadine... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Loose stools: There are a large number of causes, some serious. She should see a doctor.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Patrice Hirninganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Finger injury: No one can tell you what this is without an exam and perhaps an x-ray. Go be seen. The longer you wait the worse the problem can get.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hirning is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hirning is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank u. Great answer. Bet Rhe stress and computer on lap isn't helping things
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thanks but im not taking any pills and it showed negative in my pregnancy test.
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Thank you for your help. I redid the test and am waiting for the results.
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