Dr. Hanriet Minasian
Internal Medicine
Glendale, CA
20 years experience female
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Glendale, CA
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross of California
Blue Shield of California
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UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
Dr. Hanriet Minasian is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Her private practice in Glendale, California focuses on primary care, preventive medicine, and treatment of disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and much more. Her scope of practice incorporates women's health, osteopathic manipulation, medical nutrition therapy, and alternative medicine.
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.
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
Armenian, English
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A 66-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Urine or stomach?: Left lower quadrant pain as described can be due to constipation, colitis, kidney stone, urine infection, hernia or muscular problem. A urinalysis ca... Read More
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Yes: You need to be evaluated with cardiac studies, starting with an keg and possibly a prolonged ekg called a holter monitor. Causes of irregular heart b... Read More
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Excision: Sebaceous cysts can be easily removed with a minor surgical excision.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Pregnancy occurs when the sperm meets the egg and fertilizes it in the fallopian tubes. Ovulation is the porcess by which a woman releases an egg. T... Read More
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Laboratory: Anyone who has laboratory testing can perform this test. This includes a physician's office or the hospital laboratory or a blood draw station. The ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Antihistamines: You can try over the counter antihistamines such as Claritin or zyrtec or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for relief. You may wish to have an allergy pane... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Is ice cream ok?: Lactose intolerance will also cause problems when you eat other milk products such as ice cream, cheese, etc. See how you do with some of these other... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Parkinson's rigidity: My first recommendation is to consult with your primary care physician or neurologist to verify that the dose of your Parkinson's medication is approp... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Bronchitis: There are a few things i would recommend. First of all, you may wish to discuss the choice of antibiotics with your physician. The most correct way ... Read More
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Chronic sinusitis?: Loss of taste is the number one symptoms of chronic sinus infection or inflammation. You also need to evaluate any medications because they may also ... Read More
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A 69-year-old member asked:
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Call 911: If you suspect a heart attack, the first thing you should do is call 911.However, in regards to your Coumadin (warfarin) use, you should still also ta... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Dandruff relief: Dandruff can be relieved with special shampoos , which have a high zinc content. Over the counter preparations include head and shoulders, selsun blu... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No: Hemorrhoid cream decreases the inflammation of the hemorrhoid, which is a dilated vein. It does not destroy the vein or eliminate it. They can recur... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Ligament/meniscus: You may have injured a ligament or damaged the mediscus in your knee. First line treatment should include anti inflammatory medications, bracing, and... Read More
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Yes: Anything that irritates the bladder will cause frequent urges of urination. Also, changes in the acidity of the urine, caused by the diet and /or med... Read More
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Yes: Adenoids surgery is done under general anesthesia in an operating room at the hospital.
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Any doctor: Any physician who has access to laboratory can order this test, which requires a stool sample. Most often though, this test is ordered by primary care... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Te swelling in the cheek can be from an infection or just inflammation. In the case of infection, you need to be on antibiotics. If it is inflamed f... Read More
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Yes, it is possible: Slapped cheek disease is caused by the erythrovirus( previously called parvovirus b19). It is spread primarily by respiratory secretions, such as sal... Read More
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Hydration: Pain of muscles after exercise occurs as a result of Lactic Acid buildup. The best way to clear the Lactic Acid is to drink lots of water to flush yo... Read More
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Very: In this era of frequent antibiotic use and poor dietary habits, probiotics help replete the body's natural flora. They help prevent overgrowth of cer... Read More
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Depends: What are your breakdown of your cholesterol numbers such as your ldl, hdl, and triglycerides? You want to always start with a low fat diet and exerci... Read More
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Depends on cause: Improvement of symptoms depends on what is the cause. Muscle spasms respond well and quickly to physical therapy and anti- inflammatories. Fractures... Read More
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Yes: Alendronate can cause irritation of the esophagus and stomach and cause erosions. You can take the medications but must monitor closely for symptoms ... Read More
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Probiotic: You may be having some changes of your vaginal flora, including increased yeast, due to fluctuations of your hormones. There is no need to treat with... Read More
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Labyrinthitis: Depending on which nerve root was affected by your shingles outbreak, you may have "irritated" nerves that innervate the labyrinth, or balance centers... Read More
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Iron/vitamins: You need to be evaluated for iron deficiency and other vitamin deficiencies. Also make sure thyroid panel is okay. If you wish to try someone over t... Read More
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ER or urgent care: Lacerations can be repaired in an emergency room and in most urgent care centers. Certain physician offices also have the necessary tools for lacerat... Read More
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Palpitations: You are having palpitations, which can be caused by many things, including thyroid issues, anxiety, arrhythmias, caffeine, hypoglycemia, among many ot... Read More
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Yes: An abg is an arterial blood gas and entails a needle inserted into the artery in the wrist. It is usually done in the hospital's pulmonary lab or wh... Read More
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Loss of strength: Unfortunately, the nerves in the human body do not regenerate. However, with some aggressive physic therapy, you will regain some strength and range ... Read More
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Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a condition of curvature of the spine. The spine and pelvis are a continuous unit, like a stack of blocks. It is very likely that chang... Read More
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Sore throat treatmen: There are 2 diagnoses that can explain your symptoms. The first is a sore throat, pharyngitis, which can be caused my many different types of organ... Read More
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Depends on cause: Pancreatitis can be caused by gallstones, medications, high triglycerides, a tumor, and several other causes. The treatment depends on the underlying... Read More
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Hormone cream: Atrophic vaginitis is best treated by depleting the hormones that are lost after menopause. Topical hormonal creams are effective for some and others... Read More
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Symptoms of shingles: Shingles is a condition where there is a reactivation of the virus that causes chicken pox. That is why shingles is also known as herpes zoster. Sym... Read More
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Yes: Your eyes will continue to change and adjust in order to maintain your vision, sometimes even if 1 eye gets lazier.
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120 lbs +/- 10 %: Ideal body weight is calculated for women as 100 pounds for 5feet and 5pounds for each additional inch. You can give or take 10 % for variations of s... Read More
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Vasomotor rhinitis: When we eat, our parasympathetic nervous system gets activated and causes us to secrete digestive fluids. For some people, they also get activation o... Read More
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Yes: There are 2 possible explanations for why you have hearing loss. Fist of all, depending on how your mom cleaned your ears, she may have pushed the wa... Read More
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Somewhat: A healthy weight loss is estimated at 1-2 pounds per week. Weight loss is simply a numbers game. If you are negative 3500 calories, you lose 1 pound... Read More
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Depends on cause: Bronchitis can be viral, bacterial or allergic. Fnding out the cause leads to proper treatment. However, allergy medications and nebulizer treatment... Read More
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Sinusitis: The symptoms could have recurred because you were either not treated with the appropriate antibiotic or not for a long enough duration. Sinus infecti... Read More
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Can be: A sebaceous cyst is simply a cyst filled with oil. They can be painful if they get large enough or if they become infected and turn into an abscess. ... Read More
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Sex: Pregnancy involves proper functioning of both your and your husband's reproductive systems and timing. The best time for you to be pregnant is during... Read More
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Hyperthyroidism: You have hyperthyroidism, which may have been partially caused by radiation to the chest for treatment of your breast cancer. You should undergo a th... Read More
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Reflux: You may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux. This is a condition where the stomach acid level is high, causing gas and sometimes even halitosis... Read More
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Water: Most constipation is due to dehydration. Give him or her a little extra water or dilute his milk or formula with water. You can also try mineral oil... Read More
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Torch symptoms: Symptoms of torch infection may include fever and poor feeding. Newborns are usually small for their gestationsal age. They may also have a reddish ... Read More
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Neuropathy: You may be having muscle spasms that are squeezing the nerves that come off your spine in the mid back region. The explanation for the abdominal symp... Read More
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Thank you so much 6 doctors couldn't diagnose this as the odor was intermittent and the heartburn wasn't present initially now it's getting worse. Thank you from the bottom of my heart I will discuss...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Been having these symptoms for years and dr's can't figure it out. Thx
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Thank you for the reply. Wanted to know a bit more before paying for a visit and tests. I appreciate the info.
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Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
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