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Internal Medicine
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maia Hightoweranswered
Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Rest: Rest, plenty of fluids, tea with honey...And time. You can try over the counter tylenol (acetaminophen) or iburofen if you have no medical problems (u... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Maia Hightoweranswered
Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: The INR is a measure of how thin your blood is. When alcohol effects your INR it is causing your blood to become more thin. A low INR means that your... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maia Hightoweranswered
Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: If you miss your period or only spot, you could be pregnant or you could have a lighter than normal period. I recommend getting a pregnancy test. If t... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maia Hightoweranswered
Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: Every child faced with the diagnosis of diabetes responds differently. Younger children often cope well, adjusting to a new routine with repitition. O... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maia Hightoweranswered
Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Low blood pressure: Sounds like you have low blood pressure. I recommend you seek medical attention and get your blood pressure checked.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hightower is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hightower is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much Doc.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY
Graduated 2003MD
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