Dr. Edward Neilsen
Family Medicine
Columbia, SC
21 years experience male
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ER, Urgent Care, Family Medicine Clinic, and academic experience. Special medical interests include procedural medicine, sports medicine, medical education, gynecological care, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Experience and expertise in practice management, coding/billing, medicolegal issue, and practice start-ups.
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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459 Answers
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A male asked:
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Yes: Yes...Remember that Guaifenesin only works if taken with enough water. As a general rule, if the your urine is clear, you're hydrated. Dark yellow.... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Depends on the cause: Not ovulating....This is common for one or two cycles per year for any woman, but if this occurs more often, you really need a work-up. Pcos can do t... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Probably higher: Many cancers have a genetic link, so it is best to let your doctor know so they can screen you earier. The cancers you are mentioning do very well ty... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Abscess: Usually this is due to an abscessed tooth or gum. See a dentist or your family doctor for an evaluation and possibly antibiotics.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Numbing the nerves: This is a series of shots around the cervix to numb the entire area up. By numbing very specific nerves, the whole area goes numb, allowing for proce... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Many possibilities: This could be many things, includin normal increase in blood flow around menses. However, if your doctor could examine you when this is flared-up it ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not neccessarily: Viral infections can last 7-10 days, and cause fevers. Even the flu is a virus, and can cause fevers for 2 weeks! however, typically the fevers resp... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Cyst: Probably a cyst. If cells from the epidermis (the outter layer of skin) get pushed down in the lower layers they can sometimes continue making sweat ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: Except in the case of severe trauma causing scarring...No.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Stretch: Almost all back injuries seem to get better quickly with return to activity, such as stretching. If the pain seems to travel down your leg or causes ... Read More
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Not by itself: Hirsuitism is not dangerous, but you may want to ask your doctor why. For example, a hormonal or thyroid problem may need treatment. Pcos (polycysti... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Is it the right med?: I have seen many, many people who do not respond to typical migraine medications (imitrex, relpax, (eletriptan) maxalt, etc) because they don't have t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many possibilities: Many things can cause fatigue other than not getting enough sleep. Thyroid problems, metabolic problems (diabetes, potassium problems, etc), and even... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Pregnancy tests are highly accurate, especially if taken at the time of a missed (or recent) period. There would be no way you could be pregnant with... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Doubtful: To cause ED from nerve involvement, typically nerve roots from l2, 3, and 4 need to be involved. L5 is mos likely too low to be the cause.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Difficult: This becomes increasingly difficult with age. As we age we naturaly lose some of the elasticity in our skin. This really cannot be reacheived even w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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More likely not: Although it is more likely to be an inflammed lymph node or even a blocked salivary gland, see your doctor to be sure.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Maybe nothing: Skipping a few periods every now and then may not indicate anything bad. Sometimes stress or weight fluctuations can lead to missed periods. If it d... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Moderation: Nothing has ever shown a moderate amount of caffeine is harmful. Don't overdo anything, and you should be fine. However, no amount of alcohol or smo... Read More
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No: There are many types (strains) of the hpv virus, and only a few of them have the potential of causing cancer. In fact, many of these can be fought of... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Ice, rest, NSAIDs: Most swollen, painful joints are due to overuse, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, etc. These can usually be treated with rest, ice, and anti-inflamma... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Anemia: I assume you mean 7.6 for the hemogobin, which is anemia - too few red blood cells. The MCV is the volume, or size of the red blood cells. If the bo... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Very common: Most people who are active have some degree of wear and ear (degeneration) somewhere in the body. Although conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, rh... Read More
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A 61-year-old member asked:
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Some to try...: Visual problems are common complaints with psp. Sometimes this is due to spasms of the muscles causing the eyes to stay closed. Other times the eyes... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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6 months: Generally speaking, a baby should be able to free themselves if their face gets covered or they get choked. For most babies this is around 6 months. ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Reflux?: A common cause of stomach pain and nausea when lying down is reflux. If acid splashes up from the stomach, these are common complaints. Try some tum... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes - quad strength: The patella will track better and grind less if the quad muscles are rehabed well. The quad muscles form the patellar tendon, which stabilizes the pa... Read More
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4-6 weeks: Typically women can resume all "normal" actvities in about 4-6 weeks. Remember that if both ovaries are removed, the sudden drop in homones can resul... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dehydration: Usually constipation in young children is due to dehydration and not enough fiber. Too many sweet juices and sweets will worsen this. Talk to your doc... Read More
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IV Meds: Iv sedation is \medication administered through an IV that either relaxes a patient a great deal, or knocks them out completely. Because of the risk ... Read More
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Great question: The is a great question...Hotly debated amongst experts. Because grapefruit can cause certain of these medications to increase in concentration, thei... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Coughing blood: The most common reason for coughing up blood in an infection. However, we always worry about rare things lik cancers in the lungs or other conditions... Read More
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Sinus problem: Often times this is related to a sinus problem. Significant drainage or congestion can cause smells and tastes to become obscurred....Muted. Rarely ... Read More
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5.6 is "normal": An a1c of 5.6 is considered normal. This test measures the "sugar coating" of your red blood cells. A value of 7.0 or higher means the average sugar... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Possibly: Certainly is a possibility, although many women have a thin discharge before their period, due to hormonal fluctuations. Pregnancy tests are inexpens... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Any rash on the skin of the penis should be examined by a doctor. This could be anything from a yeast infection to a bacterial infection.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Yes, but...: Switching to a different form or concentration may raise the levels some, but it may not make you feel any better. Typically values for 300-500 feel ... Read More
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Weighted neoprene: Benik vests are thick vests, usually made of material like neoprene, with weights that can be attached at various points to help with posture, balance... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Visibility: Radioisotopes make molecules that are not typically visible on x-rays to show up. In the example of pet, a common molecule used is a radioisotope of ... Read More
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Muscle relaxation: Sometimes this can happen if, during orgasm, the pelvic muscles relax so much that urine leaks out.
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Depends on cause: Unfortunately this joint can stay swollen for a long time....Sometimes life. This depends on the cause - a sprained or jammed finger may stay swollen... Read More
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Yes: Even with nerve damage that causes inability to get an erection, there are devices, shots, implants, etc that can be used to regain some sexual functi... Read More
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Probable coincidence: Green stool usually is caused by rapid transit - the stool moving through your bowels quickly. It is most likely that this was coincidence, and there... Read More
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Difficult to say: If it does not go away on its own, this would need to be looked at, as it could be anything from a hernia to an infection. See a doctor and be prepar... Read More
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Many things: Rashes are common in babies and can be from many things. If you notice them more on one area of the body, think about things that touched that area l... Read More
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Debateable: This is a hotly debated topic. Pandas is a group of disorders (ocd, tourettes, etc) that develop rapidly and seem to be related to a recent streptoco... Read More
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Many things: Tailbone pain can be frustrating (for patients & providers) and can be from many things. These are actual "joints" between these bones so arthritis i... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Certainly: Common symtoms of pneumonia include productive cough and fever. Viruses are always a possibility, but typically improve within 7-10 days. Pneumonia ... Read More
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Depends: Goals depend on risk factors. For example, a person with heart disease or diabetes has a goal LDL < 100. A healthy young person may be fine with LDL... Read More
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Water...not peroxide: Modern wound care theory suggests peroxide goes beyond killing the bacteria....It also kills the fibroblasts - cells that help wound healing. I sugge... Read More
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Apr 20, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Jan 17, 2012
He is a very help doctor, if there are questions that u need answers to ,he have the answer.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Neilsen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. My preemies are 27 week twins and a 33 weeker. When they sound "clear"- they really do. We find that some docs hear coarse lung sounds and say they "sound great" or use the term clear with a ...Read More
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Thank you. I had the spotting and bleeding for 12 days cramps sensation of pupping and hungry.i visited my prim doctor he said itcould be a miscarriage run blood test and my iron was low. I went to my...Read More
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Thanks, my son is 2.3 years old now and I have been letting him sleep w blankets and have felt guilty. Now i can stop feeling badly. We have great doctors here but I always forget to ask these basic q...Read More
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, SC
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