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159 Answers
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: The centers for the sensation and movement of the arms and legs are not anywhere near where the pituitary gland is in the brain.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes but not often: If the tumor is secreting a hormone, that might directly or indirectly affect your mood and cause memory problems. The memory centers of the brain are... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Are there particular hormones produced and/or controlled by the posterior pituitary or hypothalamus?
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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ADH (vasopressin) & Oxytocin: Two primary hormones released from the posterior pituitary gland: vasopressin (ADH) works primarily at the level of the kidney and blocks solute-free ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: There are many things that can cause a lack of menstrual cycle. You cannot get pregnant if you are not ovulating. See your doctor or gynecologist to d... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Low likelihood: A negative pregnancy if done at the recommended time of your cycle and handled correctly confers a greater than 90% accuracy. Please read the directi... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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See a gynecologist: While many of these masses are benign without pain, it is quite possible to have something more serious without pain. See your gynecologist and obtain... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Apply antibiotic: Treat that area like you would with any other cut. Keep it clean with soap and apply antibiotic cream till it's healed.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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Very common: Surgery for wisdom teeth is quite common as are the use of preoperative antibiotics with ANY type of surgery.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Seek gyn consultatio: You still might be pregnant. I would seek consultation with a gynecologist
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Usually no concern: While this could represent fibroids, it is unlikely at your young age. It may also reflect alterations during the previous weeks of your rise and fall... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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Neurologic abnormali: The EEG is an indirect means of assessing brain function and the MRI looks at anatomy but not function. These results are best interpreted by a NEUROL... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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Contact dermatitis: You may have come into contact with something that irritated your skin or less likely it may represent bug bites. Use over the counter cortisone cream... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Possible UTI: Possible urinary tract infection but no clear gynecological abnormality based solely on the information you provided
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Highly Unlikely: Unlikely as long as you did no lose consciousness
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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No Concern: This is not an uncommon phenomena. Check for pregnancy one more time.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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No : You are NOT ALLERGIC to estrogen as this is a basic hormone in every female. You might be allergic to a filler or dye placed in the oral contraceptive... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Low Necessity: There appear to be much better serological tests currently available for the anergy panels that used to be performed to assess cutaneous responsivity ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Yes.: While disconcerting, this is not uncommon. If you are dissatisfied, see your gynecologist to be examined/evaluated.
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Requires Examination: While this sounds neuromuscular in nature involving your ribcage or shoulder, i would advise being examined by your physician to also make sure this d... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Question?: While this sounds muscular, there are urological, gynecological, and gastroenterological contents in your lower abdomen. It is important that you be e... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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No.: This is the area of expertise of a cardiologist and typically a pediatric cardiologist. It requires a good history, examination, ecg, and trans-esopha... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Hormonal Dysregulati: Sounds like lack of rhythm of normal monthly hormone changes. See a doctor. May reflect some type of stress physical, metabolic, or psychological, or ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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Antibacterial soap: Using over the counter antibacterial soap and acne-treatment products may be adequate. If not see your physician or a dermatologist.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Possible low progest: This may represent low Progesterone or inadequate estrogen preceding the secretion of Progesterone from your corpus luteum/ovum. As long as this proce... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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NONE : Antihistamines will increase mucous viscosity. Increasing fluid intake and use of guafenisen will decrease mucous viscosity.
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Not likely.: The sugar pill time period is meant to lower the hormone levels in the body and allow for menstrual blood flow. Theoretically, it would be unlikely to... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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Yes: It is safe but some individuals may develop tachycardia (rapid palpitations) following cessation of medication such as atenolol which is a beta blocke... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Unsure: Your constellation of symptoms does not readily fit any common diagnosis. I would advised a detailed history and physical examination by an internist ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sokolanswered
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See a gastroenterolo: Apply vaseline when necessary to your anus. Increase vegetable and fruit fiber to your diet and or add milled flaxseed to your meals which will ease y... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Stress: Other than pregnancy, the most common reason for a missed period is physical or psychological stress. Physical stress could be change in weight or an ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Not Stacker 3: Cold intolerance is often associated with inadequate thyroid hormone production or anemia. Other causes could be lack of daily exercise or chronic anx... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Slim chance pregnant: While there is a slim chance you are pregnant, irregular periods and cramping are common and have many causes. I advise an examination by your gyneco... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Rheumatological Cond: This sound like a rheumatological condition or possibly a neurological condition. I advise starting by visiting with your general care physician or rh... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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It can be: You may need to find the right probiotic and dosing regimen for you. Other treatment options depend on your dominant symptoms and can include: ssris, ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Hormonal reaction: Cramping following ablation can occur. The hormone sensitive tissue in your pelvic cavity is responding to your monthly hormonal cycles. I would see y... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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No: Dilated perivascular space is not a typical finding on MRI for ms. Subcortical "white" matter plaques are the classic findings. Moreover, the lack of ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Genetic development: This probably reflects genetic destiny and prehaps the effect of testosterone. As men in general are more prone to be physically active and involved i... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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NO.: This is likely a unique response to alcohol excess and/or an inability to efficiently metabolize alcohol. Less likely, these symptoms could represent ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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PPIs: Proton pump inhibitors or h2 receptor antagonists. However, if you have been infected with helicobacter pylori you will need treatment for this. See y... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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About 10-15%: Infrequently certain candida yeast species or other fungi that can cause similar symptoms such as microsporum can be resistant to the mechanisms by wh... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Avoid excess H2O: Avoid letting your feet by wet/sweaty for too long a period of time. Use a mild abrasive product like "ped egg" to remove excess dry skin. Apply urea-... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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May occur: Definitely speak to the physician who performed the procedure. It may take several months for monthly bleeding to stop. However, it is also important ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Sleep Disorder: This sounds like a night terror or rem related sleep disorder which absolutely requires treatment before you injure yourself or someone else further. ... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Possible infection: It sounds as if you have an infection likely involving the base of a hair follicle or some skin structure of the nose. Apply hot packs twice a day. If... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes, as long as the "sugar pills" are part of an fda-approved oral contraceptive pack that is being taken for the purpose of birth control.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Not Uncommon: You may actually have had pertussis or a viral upper respiratory infection that not uncommonly can cause residual coughing for months following the ac... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Low risk MEN: Almost all patients with men have hyperparathyroidism. If you don't have that and there's no family history of anyone with the characteristic conditio... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Yes.: I've have seen this in my practice. Return to your gynecologist and make sure there are no obvious complications from the procedure. If not, there are... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Timing of blood draw: hormones such as aldosterone and testosterone are secreted in a circadian fashion and in the case of aldosterone in response to whether you are lying ... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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REturn to your docto: If you still have some blood in your stool you should see the doctor who did your scope in the hospital as you may need additional testing to prevent ... Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Since 06 Ive seen 6 infectious disease docs, not one doc was able to diagnose me with TB. I had to figure it out. PPD+1995 PPD- in 2011?
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Thank You so Much for your reply. I have to have another MRI on 1/4/13. I have an open wound in base of my back that has been open since op.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I have wondered if I should see a dr or not. I don't like wasting any1s time for silly thing
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2013
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