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United States: Ohio
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Less likely: Given the negative CT scan and U/S, the positive D-dimer is most likely coming from a different inflammatory process than blood clots.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Alloimmunity: Autoimmunity is an immune response to one's own proteins while the example of Erythroblastosis fetalis is an immune response of mom's antibodies to a ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Supplement better: Although a tangerine has up to 1 mg of nobiletin, mostly in the peel and pith, I would probably use a supplement instead to get the maximum benefit f... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
2 hours: Elimination half life of nicotine is 1-2 hours.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Both ultram and hydrocodone are not classified as NSAIDs or non-steroidal antinflammatories, unlike ibuprofen. But talk to your doctor if you're havi... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Post concussion: You could be experiencing the effects of a concussion or post-concussion syndrome, so be sure to follow up with you doctor to treat your symptoms.
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Many causes: A chronic cough can be caused by many conditions, including asthma, allergies due to postnasal drainage, acid reflux disease, getting over an upper re... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Unknown: My common side effect is constipation. Far as I know, no reports of kidney stones.
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No: Generally advised not to mix alcohol with either medication due to side effect and safety issues.
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
General advice: The advice on a medical alert bracelet or carrying an ID, in case on an emergency is good advice for those with a seizure disorder, but may not apply ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Flu shot: Definitely a flu shot and depending on your risk factors, a pneumonia shot. However, can't protect from all the other viruses, besides good hand wash... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Take proper dose: In case of overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures. A prospective study of 51 pediatric patients... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No worries: It is common to see blood present on the urinalysis test as part of a urinary tract infection. The urine culture will confirm the presence of bacteri... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Possible: Both are associated with dyspepsia, which can be accompanied by nausea.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Steroids: Neti pot use may not work in the setting of severe sinus pressure or inflammation. May need trial of oral steroids.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Safe: Although the jury's still out on whether L-arginine actually helps with exercise performance, the 1 gram amount is probably similar to what you can ge... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Check labs: A complete blood count including platelets may be needed to see if your bruising is related.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Check with PCP.: Although Xibrom is an anti-inflammatory eye drop used primarily to treat inflammation and pain after cataract surgery, I don't know if it helps in the... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Possibly: Need to read the fine print when it comes to dietary supplements, and making sure it's not just full of stimulants such as caffeine. Will need to inc... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Depends: MRI is generally not used as the primary imaging modality, except for few specific indications such as in staging mediastinal malignancies, where MRI ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Okay : No known or significant interactions with Ritalin (methylphenidate) and naltrexone.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Given the timing of the symptoms, most likely it is a stye and not a chalazion. Continue using wash compresses as much as possible. It the pain or s... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Ok to take ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever or headache. Just avoid aspirin for now.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Stool antigen: Three methods can be used to diagnose H pylori infection:
1. Upper GI tract biopsy, histologic exam, rapid urease testing, culture
2. Urea breath t... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Blood or meds: Dark or black stools can indicate bleeding higher up in the GI tract or can be seen if you have taken Pepto-Bismol. See your doctor right away if you... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Gastroenterology: A consultation with a GI specialist (gastroenterology) or digestive specialist may be preferred.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: A UTI or urinary tract infection is not the same as a Kidney infection, or pyelonephritis. Kidney infections can be more severe with fever, nausea, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: No known interactions between Pamprin and Klonopin (clonazepam).
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Talk to your doctor: If you're tolerating the 40 mg dose, and your symptoms are not controlled, then your doctor can titrate your dose to 60 mg.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
One of many: Vitiligo is just one of a dozen conditions that could cause hypopigmentation. May need to see a dermatologist for the diagnosis.
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A 62-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Bronchitis: Whether it is coryza, URI, or bronchitis, symptoms of chest congestion can be present in all three.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: The sinuses can affect the function of your Eustachian tube, which can cause pressure radiating to your ears. You could try a decongestant to see if ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No enema: An enema can cause electrolyte issues and should be avoided. Most laxatives are not safe for pregnancy. If you don't get relief from increasing flui... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Simethicone: You could try Simethicone over the counter at the pharmacy.
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Acetaminophen: Since Alka-Seltzer contains aspirin, I would not take ibuprofen within 6 hours. Try acetaminophen or paracetamol instead.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Topical analgesic: Vagicaine is not generic Monistat. It contains the active ingredient benzocaine, which is a numbing agent. Combined with the other ingredients, Vagi... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Depends: Any break in the skin could be source of infection even for an abrasion. If you have done general first aid wound care and the redness or swelling or... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Same class: Most urine drug screen panels will probably detect both of these as amphetamines.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Still consistent: Lymph node swelling is not unique to strep throat or pharyngitis. The lymph nodes swelling in your neck can be caused by a sinus infection, bronchiti... Read More
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A 56-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No: A low grade fever should not be prevent you from getting the flu shot.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No worries: If the exposure was limited to your hands and not to mucous membranes such as eyes or accidental ingestion, then there should be no issues with standa... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: It usually involves first and/or cervical rib resection. What makes the surgery major at this point is extent of nerve or vascular compression that p... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Unlikely: Metformin can cause a rash, but I don't believe itching is a sign of lactic acidosis.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Hormones: Headaches in women, particularly migraines, have been related to changes in the levels of the female hormone estrogen during her menstrual cycle. Estr... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Get evaluated.: You may be developing a skin infection or experiencing a local skin reaction. Definitely if the swelling or streaking redness has worsened, then seek... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
New guidelines: Sounds like you're doing all the right things with a healthy diet and staying at a healthy weight. New guidelines were released last year, where we ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes.: The nerves that control the sensation and strength/movement originate from the cervical spine i.e. neck. So injuries to this area can cause nerve irr... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Therapy or ortho: Type II configuration of the acromion has to do with the curvature of the acromion, which is part of the scapula. The configuration of the acromion c... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
May need EMG: Nerves control sensation and strength, and the nerve distribution to different parts of the hand/fingers originate from the neck but can be compressed... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Protease inhibitor: The latest is the addition of a protease inhibitor boceprevir or telaprevir, to peginterferon plus ribavirin to those who had partial response or rela... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you! My grocery store called me today with the recall and I went into panic mode! Seems like so many things to worry about right now :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! He said to increase Elavil and take fiber. Nothing helping. Depressed.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I'm getting the prescription now. I convinced my doctor to try it.
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The Flinders University of South Australia, Australia
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
BETHESDA NORTH
Completed 2004
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