Dr. Damian Cornacchia

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Maybe: Heart flutter or palpitations may be a simple muscle spasm not even related to the heart, or it may be a symptom of a serious heart rhythm disturbance... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

I stress out a lot when i watch games. is there a long term effect of watching a lot of sports intensely?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Possibly: I believe many of us who partake in that activity feel as you do at times. It can be a problem if you would have uncontrolled hypertension, a heart rh... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Iv just started working out.mainly tredmill.. i just have pain in thebottem left side of my ribs could this be pulled muscle or how long should i wait?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Not long: Pain in the left rib area could be many things. In general exercise should not be painful or cause pain especially pain that lasts more than a day or... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

I heard that dermatitis is highly contagious. how contagious is it really?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Variable: Dermatitis is a broad term meaning "inflammation of the skin" there are some conditions mostly microbial(virus/bacteria) that are spread by direct co... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Is dermatitis treatable?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Yes: In most cases, dermatitis is treatable, but there are many different reasons for dermatitis, i.e. Infection rash, sunburn, chemical exposure. Dermatit... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Severe panic i have my period had 3 huge clots sz of half fist. had endometrial biop & hysteroscopy all negative 2 1/2 months ago. scared i am dying?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

I don't think so: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding has many causes, most of which are not serious. Hormonal issues, stress, menopause, use/disuse of oral contraceptives, ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Gerd, gastritis, esophagitis for 8 months+. omeprazole 20mg 2x a day and sucraflate 4x a day not helping. no hpylori. suffering daily. please help.

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Complex answer: It sounds like you have a good start in treating your symptoms.I assume an endoscopy was done. Especially if there is a family history of heart diseas... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

So many of skin products say that they are dermatologist recommended. are they really?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Yes and no: Most products that make that claim have had a dermatologist say that "i recommend this product". The question is what did he recommend it for. For exa... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

My skin got infected due to my piercing. what should i do?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Visit your Doctor: In almost all cases the piercing will need to be removed, but it might be a good idea to let your dr. Do it, as he may need to do more than just clean... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

I poked my skin with a pencil and i think graphite is stuck inside. should i just leave it in?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

It depends: General rule of thumb: remove any foreign body from wounds. With a pencil, often one thinks there is something in the wound due to the tatooing from ... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

I just got my nose pierced. i now smell something funny. is this something serious?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Yes: There is always a potential for a skin infection with any piercing, especially those involving the nose or areas that are often covered. The funny odo... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Why did the doctor keep asking to look at my teeth while i was recovering in the hospital from a head injury?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

See below: Assuming you did not have any oral or dental trauma, he is probably testing your cranial nerves which could be affected by head injury.

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A 23-year-old member asked:

I have athlete's foot. is this incurable?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

No: Athletes foot (or tinea pedis) is almost always curabale. The problem is recurrence. Fungi like dark, moist areas especially where they can imbed and ... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

I am getting bad headaches from staring at a computer screen all day. what can i do?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Depends on the cause: Headaches have many causes, serious and not so serious. Overuse of computer screens, can be a cause. One might try reducing the brightness of the scr... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What are the problems associated with blood clot?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Several: Venous clots can cause blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can be life threatening. They can also get infected under some circumstance... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

What are the signs of tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Variable: Nausea and vomiting in od situations is common. Most of the danger with tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetamenophen) comes from potential liver toxicity wh... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

An animal bit me. what should i do to prevent skin infection?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Seek medical attenti: Like most wounds, immediate cleaning/irrigation is the hallmark of infection prevention. Assuming skin was broken, considerations include infection an... Read More

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A 20-year-old member asked:

My daughter 's mother wants my daughter to be titer tested for immunity to diseases. how effective is this compared to vaccines?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

It is not effective: Titre testing does not protect you from diseases, it only tells you if you have built up an immunity to certain diseases tested. It is usually reasona... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Which medicines u sugested in high fever?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Several are common: Assuming no allergies or contraindications to their use, tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetamenophen) and Ibuprofen (advil, motrin) are used commonly for f... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Why do people get gangrene?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Several reasons: Gangrene is tissue death. Generally the cause is due to poor or disrupted blood supply due to cardiovascular disease (hardening of the arteries) or in... Read More

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A 20-year-old member asked:

Can a rotten tooth cause stomach aches?

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Yes: Having an infection either directly or through "reflex" may cause a stomach disorder..Anything form a mild nausea to a stress ulcer. The body is a com... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What is a good means of determining if i have a blood clot?

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Depends on where: Venous blood clots in the arms and legs often produce swelling and a fullness like pain, and sometimes a discoloration however can be present without ... Read More

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