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I am a Family Practice physician with a focus in Integrative Medicine. I love to share information on Health and Wellness. Empowering others to take advantage of health opportunities is my passion.
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Family Medicine
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Get checked: Fungus can appear differently depending on what part of the body its on. On the feet, it will be dry, cracked, red and itchy. On the scalp it may appe... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Rash: Any skin condition is difficult to identify without seeing it or having more history. What does it look like?Is it red?Flad/raised? Etc. It could be t... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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It Could: Poison ivy reaction can last on average anywhere between 1-4 weeks depending on extent of rash and treatment. Also, scratching it can cause it to spre... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Chronic Use: Pain does not always come from a trauma to the area such as a direct impact or a.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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There's time, but Go: Water breaking can be the first sign of labor. It is is usually long process, and for first-timers, can take many hours until birth of the infant. The... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Urinary Tract: Yes, you may have a uti. Since you are having back pain, it may indicate that the infection has traveled to your kidneys. It is impmortant for you to ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Constipation in Peds: For your 18 month old, you have a few options you can try. First you could try pedialyte, which can help with constipation. Also, you could try karo s... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Substitute veggies (carrots, celery) in place of chips, bread with hummus for low glycemic snack.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ear Lavage: An ear lavage is a quick, safe, and effective way to clear out ear wax. It can be done in most doctor's offices. It involves a gentle stream of saline... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Anti-Inflammatory: Indocid, or indomethacin, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. It is used to decrease pain in the body due inflammatory conditions such as... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Supplements and Acne: Hi, neither b complex or fish oil will cause acne. In fact, both of those can actually be beneficial to those suffering from certain types of acne. Ha... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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D.U.B.: You should be seen by a physician if you are suffering from dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It could be the sign of other problems and can lead to hea... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Many Options: Ichthyosis ranges from mild to severe, and there are treatments available for whatever type that you have. Two main approaches to treatment are 1. To ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Evaluate Immediately: There are a few reasons you may be having these symptoms. A thorough evaluation is needed to determine the cause. If the tooth is the primary source ... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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TeaTreeOil and Vicks: Pure tea tree oil applied to the underside of the nail twice daily can be effective. Or, vicksvaporub applied the same way. Also very important is goo... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends on your insurance. Each insurance company has it's own rules about what is considered "covered" services. Even if they cover a treatment, y... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: One of the possible side effects of Methyldopa is that it can increase prolactin levels, leading to breast enlargement in men and women as well as af... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Common: Common during pregnancy. You need more oxygen during pregnancy and the body adapts to this. Also as the growing baby/uterus pushes against your diaphr... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Hormone Balance: The signs and symptoms that arise for pcos are due to excessive estrogen. Any way that you can decrease estrogen exposure may help. Others may also re... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Could be Infection: Infection is a possible complication of any surgical procedure. One week out from surgery, it could be related. Or you may have developed a urinary tr... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
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More Information: It's hard to know without more information. Is this something you've always had? Or is it new? Does it itch? Is it everywhere? Or only in certain plac... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
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Nutritious Diet: Along with a nutritious diet with lots of green vegetables, i recommend taking a high quality fish oil and a whole foods vitamin with biotin in it. It... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Focus On Cause: The signs and symptoms that arise for pcos are due to excessive estrogen. Any way that you can decrease estrogen exposure may help. Others may also re... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Green tea does increase your metabolism, albeit only slightly. The resulting weight loss is not immediate or drastic, but the molecules in green tea d... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Look for Neurologist: Dystonia is a movement disorder with abnormal muscle contractions that lead to spasm and abnormal postures. There are many different types of dystonia... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probiotics and More: Probiotics contain good bacteria that helps keep vaginal pH in balance. Lactobacilli is a type of probiotic which has been shown to be helpful in redu... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Eat Green: Eating plenty of vegetables and fruit is the best way to get the fiber you need - leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables & fruit like apples. Also flaxs... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes, its True: Proteus mirabilis is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is a bacteria which typically causes urinary tract infections.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Urinary Tract: There could be a number of things going on with her and she should definitely be seen by a physician. She could have a urinary tract infection or infl... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Could be eczema...: With skin conditions, its always hard to diagnose without a physical exam and thorough history. However, what you have could be eczema - basically tra... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Awareness: Anxiety develops when we lose awareness of our thought and feelings. Before we realize what's happened, our body is responding to a situation with hig... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Strengthen: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles. These exercises can improve symptoms of urinary incontinence and prevent prolapse of pelvic organs. S... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Many False +: ANA is a screening test for autoimmune disease. False + are common. False negatives are rare. Yes, normal ppl do have this appear + sometimes. The lab... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possible: It is always possible that you may be pregnant when you miss a period. Because you have pcos, it's hard to know if you are pregnant or simply skippin... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Observation: Traction alopecia will appear only in areas where the hair has consistently been pulled tightly for a long period of time. The pattern of hair loss is... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possible Infection: The vagina has good bacteria that keep the bad bacteria in check. Soaps/douches/creams, etc can change the balance of bacteria causing the bad bacteri... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
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Can Happen: Yes, high stress and anxiety levels can affect the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is affected by the hormones released during high anxiety.Consi... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Many things: There are different types of rashes, and it's hard to know how "three red spots" actually appears. It could be bug bites. Or it could be an allergic r... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Melanonychia: Melanonychia is black line that runs the nail. It can represent many diagnosis, and subungal melanoma is one of them. It could also be a splinter hem... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Controversial: There's many chemicals in our products, & though fda approved them in small doses, we are using them daily, large amounts, & in combinations, so the... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Prevent Infection: The vagina has a specific environment (ph) and if that is altered, infections develop. Do not douche. In fact, do not use any soaps/body washes in or ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Acne: Sounds like you still have some acne. The white stuff that comes out is sebum or oil mixed with dead skin and immune cells. You may need some exfoliat... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
You're right : Due to the changes that happen in pregnancy, your posture and spinal alignment can change. Sometimes, if that is not corrected, it can cause long last... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Many Meanings: The meaning of holistic practitioner depends on how the practitioner defines him or herself. May mean that they use both natural and pharmaceutical th... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Strength Testing: There are a series of tests a doctor can use to determine which, if any, of the rotator cuff's have been injured. In most of these tests, the physici... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Need More Info: Any rash or skin lesions require a visual assessment to properly diagnose and treat. It's hard to know what these "dots" look like. How long have they... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Mindfulness : Although there are medications available for social anxiety that may help, i recommend finding a therapist who specializes in mindfulness based stress... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Rash: Any skin condition is difficult to identify without seeing it or having more history. What does it look like?Is it red?Flad/raised? Etc. It could be t... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nika Ferdowsianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: Gastroparesis is a condition in which food does not progress down the GI tract. It remains undigested in the stomach where it can cause symptoms like ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Call Around: Call around the doctor's office's in your area and let them know you are interested in externship hours. Many will be more than willing to have you on... Read More
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Nov 27, 2012
Great caring and knowledgeable physician!
Jul 2, 2012
Very impressive. Keep up the good work.
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Nov 13, 2012
Though I didn't ask her a question, I found her response to someone else's really useful. This doctor is very constructive and informative in her response, and clearly very knowledgeable. Have added ...Read More
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Thank u so much for your answer,but every doctor in my area that deals with this condition won't except my insurance!! I have va. Premiere
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Thank you, yes I found out that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I am getting referred to a gyno to find out what my next step is.
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Ok mine has been April 13 may 9 June 9 and I ovulated on June 27 I'm trying to see when I would be late to take a pg test I'm ttc
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