Dr. Leroy Fleischer

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

I doubt your story: It is unlikely that they found "nothing" if there was actual rectal bleeding to that degree. I believe that there had to be something that caused the ... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Is ice pick headache normal when you're on glucophage (metformin)?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No: This medicine does not commonly cause people to get headaches. If you are having a headache problem, see your doctor.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Why does my head hurt when i bend over?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Sinus pressure: What you describe could be due to sinus pressure from congestion.

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A 46-year-old female asked:

L5s1 laminoforaminotomy aug 2012.recent mri shows l5 s1 disc herniation. scar tissue abutting s1 nerve root neural cysts. is another surgery an opt?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes, but....: Having another surgery is an option, but you should try conservative treatment like physical therapy first if you are having pain. Every time that you... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

For 13 days, my hands are swollen and hurt, i am also having pain in my left elbow.

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

See your doctor: Your elbow and hands need to be seen by your doctor to determine what is going on....

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A 29-year-old female asked:

After a boil is popped is it better to cover it or not ?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: If there is any redness or pus draining, see your doctor, you likely need to be on an antibiotic.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it ok for my brain if i study about 10 hours everyday with little breaks (for 4 or 5 days)?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: Good luck on your exams.

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A member asked:

How do i reduce my waist size from 34 to 30 ?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Diet and exercise: There is no substitute for diet and aerobic exercise.....There is no quick fix.

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Dr. William Dailey agrees1 doctor agrees

A 30-year-old member asked:

How is reactive airways disease diagnosed?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Spirometry: This can be tested by the use of a spirometer, which may be in your doctor's office or at the local hospital, possibly with a methacholine challenge.

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Dr. Luis Villaplana agrees1 doctor agrees

A 37-year-old member asked:

Is total cholesterol just hdl + ldl or is there another factor in the total cholesterol value?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No, there's more: There are other sub-particles such as vldl (very low density lipid) that also make up the total cholesterol count. Please also note that in the standa... Read More

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Dr. David Fein agrees1 doctor agrees

A 41-year-old member asked:

Should you change your diet based on blood type?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No: No medical reason to do it.

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Dr. Juan Merayo-Rodriguez agrees1 doctor agrees

A 48-year-old member asked:

Can snacking be good for your blood sugar/prediabetes?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Depends on the snack: A healthy snack with protein and complex carbs is fine....Junk food and cookies/cakes/candy is not!

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Saw 2 pa's one said cervical nerve, one said entrapped nerve, now pain in my elbow and below (right arm) index and middle fingers numb and tingling?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Both are right: You likely have a compression of the nerve that runs from your neck to the fingers.....Either where it originates in the neck or somewhere along the ... Read More

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Dr. Alan Ali and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

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A 53-year-old male asked:

I had cold. my left ear is blocked esp when i stand?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Ear infection: You may now have an middle ear infection, if things do not improve with decongestants in a day or two, you probably need to see your doctor.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson agrees1 doctor agrees

A member asked:

Where are there clinical studies being offered to participate or have stem cell treatment for to my lower back as my l5 disc is causing chronic pain.?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Don't think so....: There are no such studies that I am aware of....But you could go to the national institutes of health website at nih.Gov to research any similar studi... Read More

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Dr. Navita Modi agrees1 doctor agrees

A member asked:

Every mornin i get nauseous & i stik my finger in my mouth to yack & feel better. last 6 months was only morning. now if i eat in evening i get nausea

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Sounds serious: You need to see your doctor soon and get some tests, it is not normal to have nausea and vomiting daily!

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Dr. Pamela Pappas and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

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A 47-year-old female asked:

I have somehow injured my left elbow about a month ago and it doesn't seem to be getting any better with time. in fact it's getting worse! it hurts to reach, stretch it straight, turn my palm upwards or even to lift the lightest of things(ex. a cup of cof

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

See your doctor: You could have a small chip fracture that is not healing properly, a tendon or ligament injury, or something else. You need to be examined, and may ne... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What's post thrombotic syndrome?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Pain: You can get pain in the site where you had a blood clot, even after starting treatment for the clot.

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A 55-year-old male asked:

I've had red blotches on my back in a certain area between my shoulder blades for a few days wonder of it could be related to the massive pain i've had in that area for along time?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Shingles: From the description, it sounds like you may have shingles. See your doctor soon so that he or she can get a look at the rash and decide if that's wha... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Why do the nodules of a multinodular goiter not show up on a i-123 thyroid uptake scan?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

They are "cold": In this case, the nodules are non-functioning, so they do not take up the nuclear tracer.

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Dr. Quang Nguyen and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

A 37-year-old member asked:

Is having one nosebleed every other week like some sort of clotting problem?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Not necessarily: Nosebleeds can also come from very high blood pressure or an eroded blood vessel in the nasal passage.....Get to your doctor and get checked out soon!

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Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Which are better ace inhibitors or arb's?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

They are equal: Both are effective and safe, some people get a dry cough on the ace inhibitors, but otherwise, they are well tolerated.

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Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees

A 28-year-old male asked:

Why does my left arm feel cold and tingly?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Could be.....: Several things from minor, like a 'pinched nerve' in the neck, to major, like thoracic outlet syndrome.....See your doctor soon to get checked out.

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Dr. Luis Villaplana agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My husband was diagnosed with bronchitis last week..was given a zpac and meds for a cough. he seems to b getting worse again. any advice?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

See the doctor: If the symptoms are getting worse and he has been on the antibiotic for at least a week, he may have an infection that is resistant to that antibiotic... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

If i'm not pregnant, why is my stomach getting bigger?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Many things: You need to see your dcotor soon so that your belly can be examined.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What can cause fever, cough, extremely bad muscle pain without any throwing up or diarrhea?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Bronchitis: You may need medication, call your doctor if you are not feeling beter in a day or so...

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have a rash on my belly that is odd shaped raised red. that has been here for last two days sorta itches but not too bad.?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Could be a few thing: Rashes need to be seen to be properly diagnosed....See your doctor.

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A member asked:

Why is my big toe numb?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Nerve problem: Sometimes numbness in a toe could be due to an injury or irritation of a nerve. You need to see your doctor for further evaluation.

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Dr. Alan Ali and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

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A 49-year-old female asked:

I have joint pain and stiffness. all lab work was negative for arthritis. what else could it be?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Osteoarthritis: Lab work will rule out conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma as the cause of your joint pain, but cannot diagnose things like... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I just had a epidural spinal injection a month ago and my dr has me schuduled for another one tomorrow. is that common to get two shots so close?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: It is common to have the shots a month apart.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How do arb drugs work?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Vasodilation: Dilates blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.

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Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees

A 62-year-old male asked:

What can cause scattered pulmonary parenchymal opacities in the upper lung?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Many things: A number of different things can cause this, from tumors (often metastatic), certain infections to autoimmune diseases. You will need additional studi... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for your hdl cholesterol to be too high and cause some heart or arteries problem?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No: As far as we know, HDL protects your arteries from damage.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

A 30-year-old member asked:

Can pulmonary stenosis cause endocarditis?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No: These are 2 entirely separate things.

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Dr. Le Wang agrees1 doctor agrees

A 66-year-old male asked:

Ihaven't smoked in 28 years and i have just been told i have emphysema. will that get worst?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Possibly: It could get worse with time, even though you quit smoking a while back. It is important to take your medications such as inhalers, as directed by you... Read More

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Dr. Rick Koch and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

A 24-year-old female asked:

I haven't had my period since july 28, lasted till august 2nd not normal for me i took a pregnancy test this month and it was neg could i be pregnant?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes, but.....: Many things can cause a delay in your menstrual period like stress, new diet, new medications.....Give it a little while longer, and it it still hasn'... Read More

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Dr. Carla Enriquez agrees1 doctor agrees

A 20-year-old female asked:

Umm wht does it mean if my urine has a foul smell and is cloudy?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

UTI: You could have a urinary tract (bladder) infection, see your doctor for a urine test and possible treatment.

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Can someone with endocarditis fully recover ?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: As long as the heart valve is not severely damaged, you may make a complete recovery without surgery.

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Dr. Larry Lutwick agrees1 doctor agrees

A 30-year-old member asked:

How do you get cervical cnacer if you only had sex with your husband your whole life?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

It is possible: Your husband likely contracted the hpv virus that causes cervical cancer from a previous sexual partner, and subsequently transmitted the virus to you... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

Any permanent. side effects due to barium swallow?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No: Once the barium passes out the other end in a day or so.....It's gone for good.

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Dr. Jeffrey Pollard agrees1 doctor agrees

A 40-year-old male asked:

What's the fastest most effective way to stop smoking cigarettes?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

$: Look at the price of a pack of cigarettes, multiply it by 365.....Then think about what you can do with the money instead of having it go up in smoke!

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Dr. Carla Enriquez agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Do i need to have surgery for a dislocsted disc?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

No such thing: Discs don't "dislocate." you may have a bulging disc, and this can be treated a variety of ways such as physical therapy or steroid injections. Surger... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have tiny red bumps on my stomach, back and arms and they itch, any idea that they might be?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Can't tell: Any rash needs to be seen to be diagnosed, see your doctor soon.

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Dr. Danielle DeHoratius agrees1 doctor agrees

A 42-year-old member asked:

What causes a swollen lymph node in arm pit? and how to treat it?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Several things: An infection is the most likely cause, but other things can cause swollen lymph nodes as well....Your doctor needs to examine you and possibly run som... Read More

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Is chronic obstruction airways disease a progressive illness?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: Medical treatment can slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms, but if you are a smoker and have copd, stop smoking now, it's the best... Read More

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Dr. Luis Villaplana and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

A 46-year-old member asked:

Can i take allegra (fexofenadine) with singular?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: They act on different aspects of an allergic response; Allegra is an antihistamine, while singulair (montelukast) blocks leukotienes, another componen... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What would cause severe hip and thigh pain after being on my feet for hours?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Could be your back: Problems with the lower back can often be felt in the hip and back of the thigh....Standing in one place for hours can often bring on pain and stiffne... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I am vomiting and am having really bad stomache aches, i know that i have a bug that it going around, but how can i ease the pain i am feeling?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or pepto bismal may ease the symptoms somewhat. More important is that you do not get dehydrated, if you can't keep down fluid... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I just had an endoscopy and a dialation of my esophagus and an aberrant subclavian artery that was pushing on my esophagus, will i need it done again?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Not for that reason: As long as your endoscopy showed nothing else going on, you probably do not need another one. However, you need to find out from your doctor whether o... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

What is a pottasium free diet?

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

Bad!: Unless you have a major kidney problem, there is no reason to be concerned about the amount of potassium in your diet. Having an adequate amount of [p... Read More

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Dr. Shaym Puppala and another doctor agree2 doctors agree