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Internal Medicine
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8 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: This is natural and perfectly healthy (as long as not interfering with sex with a partner). It is our bodies natural way to relieve sexual tension. Ma... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes, go to ER: You could have a serious infection that has spread to your bloodstream. You need to go to the er.
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Minoxidil: Minoxidil is a topical solution (aka rogaine). There is a female formulation that is 2% solution. This is should applied twice a day and takes about 2... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Dangerous: Medications like Ibuprofen called nsaids are generally safe if used in moderation. The quantity of medication you are taking can have many i'll effect... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Many organs effected: Think of high blood pressure as stressing almost every organ and vessel in the body (increases wall tension of vessels and increases plaque build-up).... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Lifestyle, Meds: For the most part high blood pressure is related to genetics and often needs medications to control. But some lifestyle changes can be tried such as a... Read More
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 68-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain. It is similar to Ibuprofen and Naproxen... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Retin-A cream: A possible next step is to try a prescription cream called retin-a. It is a form of vitamin a and promotes skin turnover (less dead skin for bacteria... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Witt is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Witt is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Never heard it put that way
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA
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