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Dynamic physician, ABP certified in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, with cytopathology training, MBA (Benedictine College) & a Fellowship in Management (Advisory Board) and with over six years of managerial and practice experience in regional community hospitals. I believe in:
- patient-centered healthcare.
- quality healthcare for all humans.
- team-based approach to medical care.
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A member asked:
Dr. Chakshu Guptaanswered
Pathology 25 years experience
See below: Prostate biopsies are done under ultrasound guidance and usually 6-12 cores are obtained (variations exist but 24 cores be unusual - did you mean gaug... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Sometimes: Some types of testicular cancers produce substances that circulate in the blood and can be detected with simple blood tests. Not all do, however, and ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Non-specific: Bladder is a large empty bag and tumors often have no symptoms or symptoms overlapping with other conditions, including blood in urine, pain or irrita... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
ADA: Per american diabetes association, target blood sugar levels in non-pregnant adult diabetics are fasting below 130, 2-hour post meal below 180, and A1... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
See a doc: There are both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions that present with cervical node enlargement and night sweats. Please consult a physician for def... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Not necessary: Fna is an excellent tool for diagnosis of thyroid papillaey carcinoma. Treatment of both positive or suspicious fnas is still surgery. Even if the fna... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Possibly: If you are not menopausal and not on hormonal contraceptives or hrt, lack of periods can be associated with certain ovarian tumors. Please consult a o... Read More
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Pathology 25 years experience
Ask urologist: There are different types of bladder tumors that are treated differently - ask your urologist for details.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Not directly: Antioxidants help reduce inflammation and with cell repair, so a heathy diet and active lifestyle will help reduce your risk. But cancer is caused by ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Educate: Diabetes is a chronic condition with severe complications if not properly controlled. Some complications include loss of vision, large ulcers of limbs... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Maybe: You may be at increased risk of auto_immune diseases if you are a female, have a personal or family history of auto-immune disease or if you live in c... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Some types: Long standing ibd is but not others.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Yes: The malaria parasite lives and divides in the red blood cells. In some forms of malaria, there are so many parasites that the red cells start getting ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Not necessarily: Gb syndrome is an auto-immune disorder when the body turns on itself. Early treatment (in the first few weeks of onset) gives the best chance of recov... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Various: Depending on your location, they can transmit a variety of parasites. In the mid-west we are seeing a lot of paragonimus infestations in the lungs.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Hemophilia predisposes to bleeding due to lack of blood clotting factor. Asprin and nsaids such as Motrin can increase bleeding risk and should be avo... Read More
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Most are: Most are inherited, although there can be acquired mutations in a small number in utero (before birth).
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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NO: Melanosis is accumulation of pigment in different tissues for a variety of reasons. In the skin, it can be due to sun damage, after inflammation or in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Safe sex: Cervical cancer is caused by (some strains) of hpv virus that spreads by sexual contact. Consider hpv vaccine if young and not yet infected. Regular p... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Some are: Teratomas arise from cells that can differentiate in to a host of tissue types and can be associated with chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities or with ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Possible: The histogenesis of colloid cysts is unclear. Surgical treatment is usually considered if they cause hydrocephalus (swelling of the brain). Surgical r... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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4 stages: Stage 1: tumor <5cm limited to the adrenal gland.
Stage 2: tumor >5 CM limited to the adrenal gland.
Stage 3: tumor of any size limited to the adrenal... Read More
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Concerning: It is certainly concerning for being cancer. Please consult your doctor who can order appropriate tests and biopsy.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Insurance driven: There are different methods for this test, which are often done sequentially and under the guidance of a genetic counsellor. Cost varies by type of te... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Big yes: The concern would be the alcohol. I would not allow a parent under the influence to give my child a ride.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Unclear: What do you mean by "tumor in the breast"? It could be a lumpy breast related to breastfeeding, a cyst, a benign growth such as a fibroadenoma or less... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Maybe: Some ovarian cysts and tumors (not all are cancerous) can cause these changes, but these may also be hormonal, due to supplements or drugs, or birth c... Read More
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Pathology 25 years experience
Castration: Medical (lupron) or surgical castration may be indicated in some as decreasing testosterone levels may help slow growth of tumor. Older men with small... Read More
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Cancer center: The most common type of thyroid cancer, even if metastatic, can still be managed quite well. Seek care at a reputable cancer center without delay.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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See a doc: There are many possibilities for the problem you describe, too complex to discuss in this forum. You need to consult a physician.
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Possible: Clerical errors that lead to mixing of patient samples, although uncommon, are still the leading cause of errors in modern labs. If there is any doubt... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chakshu Guptaanswered
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Prosthesis: A penile prosthesis may be your best bet. At this time this is not available.
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Possible: Urinary catheters may cause irritation of the bladder or repeat infections. Both these may lead to mucosa changing from bladder type to squamous (skin... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Liver test: Fatty change can happen in the liver from a varity of diverse causes and most liver function tests may remain normal or mildly elevated if there is no... Read More
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Chemo-radiation: Some cancers need aggressive treatments such as chemo, radiation and bone marrow transplants.
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A 64-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: While the biopsy can cause infection, this doesn't happen very often. Many biopsies are performed to evaluate the prostate by urologists. The tumor is... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Consult: Difficulty with erection is a recognised side effect of radical prostate surgery. There is no way to go and 'reconnect' all nerves. Discuss options wi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Likely not: If you are otherwise healthy, this spot is likely due to a benign process such as blood vessel proliferation or sun damage. Have your primary care doc... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Very safe: Blood transfusions are extremely safe with risk of transmission of HIV and hepatitis virus less than 1 in 2 million. You have a higher chance of light... Read More
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Discuss: The intent of radioiodine is to destroy all your thyroid cells. It is secreted in the urine but also in the saliva. In atleast one randomized blinded ... Read More
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Yes: Yes there are several other sites for a blood draw and depend on factors such as frequency and volume of blood needed, if there is a catheter already ... Read More
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Yes: Not every breast cancer needs chemotherapy and many are managed by surgery and hormone therapy with or without radiation.
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Depends: There are many different types of endometrial cancer, which arises from the inner lining of the uterus. Depending on the grade, how deep it had invade... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Rarely yes: Rare uterine tumors secrete hcg, which is what is detected in pregnancy tests.
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Yes: Yes other conditions can present this way. Please consult a doctor for diagnosis.
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Yes and no: Cervix: pap smear with hpv testing is a quick but robust test for cervical cancer.Tests for ovary & uterus are less robust but include exam by a doc, ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: By chronically irritating the lining of the bladder, repeat UTI may lead to a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, in some but not all indiv... Read More
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?radiation treatment: Some patients have radioactive "seeds" placed in their belly for certain types of cancer. In this situation, please consult the cancer doctor on risk ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Strictly defined, ovarian cancer is rare in teen years. However, cysts, nodules and a tumor called teratoma is not uncommon and can sometimes develop ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Pathology 25 years experience
Unknown: Various skin lesions can appear to be "moles". Cancerous features of true moles include size over 6 mm, irregular pigment, irregular borders or recent... Read More
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this dr gave me questions that my dr's have never brought up so now i can ask the questions i did not know ask.
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Dr. Gupta is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I just used a new neoprene waist band for a couple days. For the past day or so I've been experiencing pain in lower back, kidney area and very tired
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Having recurring teratoms in my fertility days has worried me.
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thank you dr. gupta. i will be asking the questions that you have recommended.
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