Dr. Louis Krenn
Family Medicine
Springfield, MO
22 years experience male
Locations
CoxHealth Center Chesterfield
Springfield, MO
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 12pm
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri
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Family Medicine physician practicing in Springfield, MO.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Fasting blood test: A fasting blood sugar test is the quickest and easiest way to screen for diabetes.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
No: Typical tests for diabetes include fasting glucose (blood sugar) and a hemoglobin a1c. A different type of test would be required to check for herpes.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Infection: An ear infection could be one cause for severe ear pain. This could be either a swimmer's ear or a middle ear infection. There are several other poten... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Not always: Hemophilia a is a x-linked recessive gene. It means if a male has the defective gene, because they have 1 x and 1 y, they will have hemophilia. In ord... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Not reported: Black cohosh has not been reported to cause high blood pressure. One listed potential complication may be low blood pressure.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Several: Common complications of diabetes include changes in sensation in your feet and legs which can lead to pain, blindness, heart attacks, strokes, kidney ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Several things: Sleep hygiene includes several recommendations including: don't eat late at night, don't drink close to bedtime, especially caffinated drinks, don't w... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Unlikely: Anything is possible, but this is unlikely and before stopping your metformin you should be evaluated for other possible causes of the diarrhea. If no... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Healthy diet: Someone at risk for diabetes should follow a healthy diet that is low in carbohydrates, fat, and calories. A healthy diet that promotes weight loss an... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: A common symptom of a genital herpes infection can be painful urination. This does not necessarily mean you have a UTI though. Treatment with any anti... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Same thing: You may be speaking of the same thing. Increased acid production in the stomach may be a cause of the symptom of heartburn. Heartburn is the term we u... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Infection vs tooth: This could be due to several things including an ear infection, a dental infection, sore throat, or even a headache. A careful examination and discuss... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
May not be abnormal: This may not be abnormal necessarily. Its not unusual for women to have variable periods, especially when younger. However, if it continues I would re... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Fruit: Eating fruit, such as an apple, prior to a meal may help you feel fuller and stay full longer. Carbonated beverages may make you feel full or bloated ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Have it checked: Skin spots are hard to diagnose without seeing them. In general if a skin spot is changing in size, shape, or color, it should be evaluated by a phys... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Could be: Hemorrhoids can be normal in adults, especially if you strain a lot with bowel movements, sit a lot or with pregnancy. Maintaining good bowel habits t... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Dietary changes: Changes in your diet can lead to decreased acid reflux symptoms. Generally avoiding spicy foods, citrus foods, caffeine, fatty foods and eating smalle... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Tinnitus: The buzz is referred to as tinnitus, which can have several different causes. Some common causes of tinnitus are hearing loss, loud noise exposure, ce... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Can be: Yes, that can be normal after going back to a regular diet too quickly after having a stomach virus. It is generally recommended to maintain a bland ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Depending on the overall success of managing your gestational diabetes, doctors sometimes recommend early delivery of the baby, especially if there is... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: This is a good weight for you. Your bmi is 24.4. Less than 25 is considered normal weight.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Anti-inflammatories: Otc meds such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen can be very effective in relieving back pain when used regularly for a short period of time. These are usually ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Infection: This could be one of several infections such as bacterial vaginosis, a yeast infection, or even possibly a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorr... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Could be allergies: Depending on any other symptoms, could be allergies. You might try over-the-counter Flonase and/or Zyrtec (cetirizine). If it does not improve, you s... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
$174 billion: Recent estimates put the total cost of diagnosed diabetes at $174 billion. Add on projected costs of undiagnosed diabetes and gestational diabetes and... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: While is there is no such thing as a true diabetic diet, diabetics are usually coached on eating healthier, including low fat, low cholesterol, and lo... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Several: Too much vitamin d can be bad for you and can cause serious problems. Side effects may include high calcium levels, elevated kidney function, nausea, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pregnancy category b medication, indicating that is generally considered safe in pregnancy. As with all medications taken... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
No: A pinguecula is a non-cancerous growth on the conjunctiva of the eye. Usually no treatment is needed, but if necessary there are eye drops your doctor... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Surgical removal of a pinguecula is possible, but not always necessary. It may be treated with drops as well. Sometimes, no treatment is necessary.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Other possibilites: While excessive urination is a symptom of diabetes, depending on how long these symptoms have been going on, you may have a bladder infection or anoth... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Side effect: Short term memory loss/troubles with concentration is a known side effect of topiramate. The exact mechanism of action of topiramate is unknown.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Maybe: Depression is usually treated with therapy, medication, or both. All can be equally effective. The decision on treatment usually depends on the severi... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Not really: .Md is the top level domain assigned to the republic of moldova. All countries have been given tlds. (.Us=usa). This site is trying to act as a resell... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Nothing fatty: You want to avoid greasy, fried, fatty meals. Usually if you stick to a bland diet you will have less pain, but it may not be possible to completely a... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Current guidelines recommend beginning female wellness exams at age 21 regardless of sexual activity. You should schedule an exam with your doctor.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Diet, exercise: You can raise your good cholesterol by increasing the amount of exercise you do, losing weight, and following a healthy diet, low in fat and cholester... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Relatively safe: While all medications have potential side effects, amlodipine is fairly safe. You should take with caution and advice from your doctor if you have cer... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Sleeping too much: Idiopathic hypersomnia defines a condition in which a person may sleep too much without a known cause.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Gluten sensativity: Physicians usually refer to this as gluten sensitivity or intolerance. Its not a true allergy. Many use this term incorrectly. Historically this term ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Drainage: For small, simple cysts, sometimes something called a sitz bath may help relieve a bartholin's cyst over several days. However, surgical drainage may... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Strep throat is passed via respiratory route from person to person. It can be spread by coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, sharing utensils or dri... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Lamictal is approved for the treatment/prevention of different types of seizure disorders.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Other meds: You may be developing copd/emphysema if this is a chronic condition. You may want to see your physician and discuss other options for medications to i... Read More
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A member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Not low: Herpes simplex virus can cause acute hepatitis. It is most commonly
seen in neonates, pregnant women and those who are immunocomprimised. Generally ... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Age restricted: There are currently no products approved for children less then 4 years old. Some physicians still recommend smaller doses of otc products, but this i... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Cost of producing it: The price of medications, including this one, is set by the manufacturer based on costs related to developing, producing, and distributing the medicat... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Supportive care: Uncomplicated viral meningitis is treated generally as an outpatient with supportive care only such as tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for fever and... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Louis Krennanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Low carb: A diabetic should be mindful of their carbohydrate intake. You should also eat low fat. Eating small meals spread out through the day is recommended a... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Abscess or cyst: This could be an abcess or a cyst. Either way, this should be looked at as it may need to be surgically incised and drained. Prior to that, applying m... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Krenn is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Krenn is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! thank you for your reply and it will help me and please update me good diet and timely for the same to be followed.
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Thanks i have had this for 15 yrs it seems its gotten worse over the years not better and now I feel like I get UTI each time but neg result
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Thank you! I definately have pain/arthritis issues and would like and antidepressant that helps pain. Depression is very common in my family
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/UAMS College of Medicine, AR
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
COX MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2004
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Springfield, MO - Winter
2013
Top Family Physician, First Place, Missouri - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Springfield Region, MO - Summer
2013
Affiliations
CoxHealth
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