Dr. Christopher Nicora

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

No worries: Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly d... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

I hadscoliosisas a teenager and was told that it would stop after i stopped growing. i'm 32 now, and it seems to be getting worse. could this

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Scoliosis: Not likely to get better. Stretching and maintaining flexibitly is important. Consider orthopedic evaluation.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

What is autoimmunity, and what causes an autoimmune disorder?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Antibody v.s. self: Autoimmune diseases arise from an inappropriate immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. In other word... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What is an adeli suit?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Adeli suit: Is a method of physical therapy for cerebral palsy and stroke patients.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

Painful achilles tendon how do i get rid of the pain?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Achilles tendonitis: Otc ibuprofen, ice and possibly physical therapy are some options. If pain is severe an MRI can be done to rule out a tear of the tendon.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

Why is clostridium difficile infections levels increasing in the elderly?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

C diff: Broad spectrum antibiotics is the cause.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

How can i make laundry work less painful?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Pain: Otc advil (ibuprofen). Preferably in the 600 mg range.

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A 50-year-old member asked:

How can i alleviate the pain of burning mouth syndrome?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

BMS: Magic mouthwash prescribed by your dentist or doctor.

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A 57-year-old member asked:

I think i have the flu .what do i do. it's been 4 days ?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Influenza: This is a self limiting viral illness. Increased fluids, tylenol (acetaminophen) and rest.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What does it mean to have a meniere's disease episode?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Meniere's: Meniere's is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo low pitch... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

I have an appointment for restylane (dermal fillers) lip injections. what is downside?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Restylane (dermal fillers): Pain, asymmetry, infection, cost. Usually not a whole lot of downside to worry about.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

How do therapists who offer talk therapy get trained in comparison to those who offer drug therapy?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Psy vs psy: Psychology (phd or psyd) versus psychiatry (md).

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What can i do in my diet to overcome anemia?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Anemia: The cause of your anemia must first be determined. Please see your pcp.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Is one safer: a leg press or a leg extension?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Leg workouts: Both safe if done correctly.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What are the side effect of trihexphenidyl hcl tablet?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Trihexyphenidyl: Trihexyphenidyl may cause dizziness or blurred vision.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

If i start taking atenolol for svt, will i be taking it forever?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Beta blockers: If you stop taking it the risk for svt is greater. Consider ablation with a cardiologist/electrophysiologist.

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A 23-year-old member asked:

Is it okay to use rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball on your clean face to help dry it up?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: Not recommended but safe.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What causes grooves in the tongue?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue, an inflammatory condition of the tongue affecting approximately 2% of the population, is characterized by discolored regions of tas... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

I get these little shake or shivers in my arm and leg it wont stop like if it was vibrating is something wrong the usually last 15-30 min ?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Fasiculations: "muscle twitch", is a small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation which may be visible under the skin . Completely not a concern.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What are side effects from artane/benzhexol/trihexyphenidyl?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Artane: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat and prevent ... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

My heel has been hurting for a year and a half now. not sure if its plantar fiscitis because it hurts the more i walk on it. how can i get better?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Fasciitis +/- spur: It is likely you have plantar fasciitis with a bone spur. See a local podiatrist for possible cortisone injection.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Is heartburn a side effect of taking glimepiride?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Amaryl (glimepiride): I suppose it's possible but not commonly seen. I would look for other reasons such as coffee, alcohol or smoking.

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A 23-year-old member asked:

I was bent down for a short period of time n now i have had a numb spot on my calf for 2 days...y is that? i am a 23 fem. it also has a bruise there.

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Gastrocnemius: Possibly ruptured some calf muscle fibers aka gastrocnemius. No specific treatment.

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A 25-year-old member asked:

How can i prevent hair loss?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Alopecia: Get blood work first with your primary care dr. Men can take Finasteride or rogaine (minoxidil).

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How common is it for somebody to get muscle spasm?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Spasm: Extremely common. Does not necessarily point to any disease state. You may want to consider seeing your pcp for some blood work e.g.Electrolytes 4 ou... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to use hydroquinone on my face?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Melasma: Yes.Common rx for melasma.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

How bad is a staph infection in your sinuis? and what other problems will it cause?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Sinusitis: Staph is a very common pathogen in a sinus infection. Treatment is not particularly complicated for this bacteria.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I have bm 4+ times a day what can i do to lessen the amount?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

IBS: I am not sure this represents a disease state. You could try Imodium (loperamide) over the counter. Actually increased fiber content may help despit... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Every time i take a transoceanic flight, i catch a cold. what can i do to prevent this?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Hand washing: Is the # one way to prevent this.

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A 22-year-old member asked:

My fiance is a quad. as a result of an auto accident. are there any suggestions on how to help prevent kidney and bladder infections?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

UTI prevention: Nitrofutantoin taken 100 mg daily can prevent recurrent uti's.

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A 20-year-old member asked:

Can a bacterial and a yeast infection diagnosis at the same time mean something bad like a std. this is my first yeast infection and im 20?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Vaginitis: This depends on what type of bacterial infection. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are std's. The concomitant diagnosis of a bacteria and yeast is more likel... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What is axom3?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Omega 3: Axom 3 is the new generation of omega 3 body supplement. The design is based in combining two graphic disciplines in one, the first, the visual world ... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I've got a itch on the sole of my foot its 2 inch round im useing a itch cream but what can i use for it to go?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Athletes foot: Otc lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream and keep feet dry.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Telmisartan effects & side effects?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Micardis (telmisartan): Is an angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. (arb) very effective BP agent with very few side effects.

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A 29-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: pneumatic dilatation?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Openingwitha balloon: Often times used to describe a method of opening the esophagus with a balloon due to a condition called achalasia. (narrowing of the end of the esopha... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Can i take 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) at 9pm and 5mg more at 11pm?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Lexapro (escitalopram): Yes you can but I cannot think of a good reason to do so. No problem with this

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A 22-year-old male asked:

It burns very bad at the end of my pee and now i have blood in my pee. i have been very weak and tired today. what's wrong with me?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

UTI: This sounds an awful lot like a urinary tract infection. Please see your dr. For a urinalysis and culture. In the meantime increase fluid intake an... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does my body give off sighs to show when i'm ovulating?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Yes. Quite possible: Women near ovulation experience changes in the cervix, in mucus produced by the cervix, and in their basal body temperature. Furthermore, many women a... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Is that possible to lose inches but no weight?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: Muscle is heavier than fat. Exercise can promote loss of fat and adding muscle which can lead to loss of inches with no net weight loss.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about back pain.

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Most: Most back pain is a self limiting process and will get better on its own.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What is this red painful bump on my lower lip?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Herpes I: Herpes simplex 1. Will go away on it's own but a physician can prescribe topical ointments or oral medication to make it go away faster. (do not confu... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

Can you develop graves' disease or is it something you simply have. always had?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Autoimmune disease: Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. You do not always have th... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a sharp, almost unbearable pain in upper left ribs when i take a deep breath in? i also have a chesty cough so may be related?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Costochondritis: This is a chest wall syndrome and should respond well to Ibuprofen otc and some time.

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A 58-year-old female asked:

What causes irregular blood pressure readings?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Normal: You have to determine if the cuff you are using is accurate. You will rarely get the same BP readings with an automated cuff.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have a lump under my arm i have had it for years sometimes is swells a hurts. if i push on it pus and blood come out what can it be.

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Sebaceous cyst: Possibly an infected sebaceous cyst. Consider seeing your doctor for evaluation.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

How do women prevent growing hair in armpit?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

No such treatment: Laser hair removal can help but not entirely. No other option that I am aware of.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Would it be okay to go back to urgent care if medicine ant working for severe muscle/ joint pain . priscibed medrol (methylprednisolone) n flexeril?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: It is ok but you may want to finish the Medrol (methylprednisolone) pak first.

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A 68-year-old male asked:

What is reynards disease?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Raynaud's: Raynaud's phenomenon is a vasospastic disorder that causes finger discoloration with cold exposure or emotional stress.

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A 54-year-old male asked:

Can two 500mg tablet of azithromycin be finely crushed and mixed in food water juice or mixed drink and still work to treat chalamydia answer for each?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: Yes. Can be crushed. It comes in liquid as well.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

How serious is a bp reading that is 193/123?

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Hypertension : Quite serious. Please see your doctor soon. No room for debate on this one.

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