Dr. Jana Tomsky Corvalan

Family Medicine 29 years experience

See your doc soon!!!: Your symptoms may be sign if infectious process in gall bladder area or elsewhere ! fever, nausea , vomiting grand attention to be seen asap by medic... Read More

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A female asked:

If i had protected sex on 5 th dec which was the day of end of my period can i get pregnant? am worried because i have tender breasts and a little cra

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Likely not ...: If you had " protected " sex and on last day of your period ( day 5) it has been 2 weeks now - it is very unlikely that you can be pregnant. Await you... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I saw my internist for skin cysts that turn into boils, burst, shrink, and then reform again. they often form open tracks. she called them furnaces. they are on my breasts, jaw line, groin, and upper thighs. can these be caused by cellcept?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

It may..: Cellcept is in general Immunosuppressant. For reason to prevent rejection of transplants etc.. Any decreases of immunity can make you prone to infecti... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

What would be causes for female's bones to still be open & unsealed in mid thirties? thought girls shouldn't add anymore height after 25 @ the latest?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

See docotr: Bone growth close in teens or 21. If this would not happen it could be hormonal abnormality as excess of Growth hormone. Simple X ray of wrist is used... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Bleeding between periods. bloating & dizziness. pelvic pressure/pain. lower back pain, and left thigh and knee pain, should i consult my doctor?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Yes: Your symptoms may be caused by variety of different condition related to female organs ( as ovarian problem, Pms, back problem , intestinal issues..) ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I've got pain in my lower right abdomen. ct scan shows free fluid in douglas pouch on right side. what could this mean?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Emergency..: If you have abdominal pain and had CT. Free fluid in lower part of pelvis( Douglas pouch) is never normal. It could be ruptured tubal pregnancy, appen... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My feet have been swollen since yesterday. it pains a little bit she i walk. my hands are also slightly swollen. i am not sure what to do.

Family Medicine 29 years experience

How much salt..?: Are you pregnant? Very important to answer 1 st. If you just " puffy" feet and hands it could be eating too much salthy food - Watch SODIUM! It needs ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Hello, i am having a problem. i was moving my position in bed with my fist. i'm pretty sure i do it a lot. but this time kinda hurt and the vein in my middle finger kinda moved over a little. it hurts, and i'm scared to move my hand. ?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Bruise..?: If you put preassure on yor hand / fingers/ nuckles frequently or just once little too stronng it could cause some bruising or " hematoma" - " broken ... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take ibuprofen for pain relief while on 20mg lexpro? i was advised there was a significant risk of serotonin syndrome.

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Low dose ok but ... : Lexapro +Ibuprofen( NSAID’s) have an additive effect in risk of bleeding ( inhibit serotonin uptake in platelets and Ibuprofen inhibits platelets as w... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What is the least restrictive physical restraint?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Depends: If patient is hospitalsied and pose the risk to itsself - as pull tubes, lines, fall.. than someitme physical restrain may be needed.It is last resort... Read More

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A 29-year-old member asked:

Lower back pain and stomach pain after drinking milk?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Intolaerance...: If you have abdominal pain and possibly bloating and diarrhe after milk , it could be lactose intolerance. Cramping in abdomen can simply be radiating... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it implantation bleeding or period, i have heavy cramps and when i pee all of a sudden some amount of red colour blood is released without any odour?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Can You be prehnant?: Are you on your schedule to have a period? Or is the bleeding random in between the cycle? Are you pregnant? Normla period can cause cramping and whe... Read More

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A 50-year-old male asked:

How to control high bp?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Very complex...: Hight blood pressure is a result of many factors - including, lifestyle, smoking status, genetics... What is always beneficial : read label of food an... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I woke up with no memory thurs morning. head felt odd night before. no drugs/alcohol, no witnesses. i've regained some memory, but not all.

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Should be seen..: Hi, your memory laps is always concerning. If no drugs, alcohol or other obvious causes... it could be some seizure activity.. if no complete memory b... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Numbness at the back of my head and i get really sensitive all over.not sure but i think i hit the back of my head 2 months ago.its off and on..

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Nerve injury...: Possible explanation of your persistent pain is injury of " posterior occipital nerve", branch from cervical spine supplying back of scalp with nerves... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I never had stomach pain constant burp, pain in upper chest near neck no throat pain but has burning pain sensation taking prilosec 40 mg not working?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Eating habits: If you suffer with hertburn or "gerd", prilosecbor similar is just a part of treatment . Avoid eating rich and spicy food especialyv2 h before bed. Co... Read More

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A member asked:

My blood clot was due to a mass that was found in the left ventrical of the heart bits and pieces periodlybreaks off, and go throught out the vascular system. what vitamines and minerals can i take?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Vitamins do not help: Your condition is rare but serious and most likely you are by now taking prescription for " blood thinning"- warfarin or similar to it. It is preventi... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Below ribs i have a marble size nodule, that is tender, what is going on?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Fibroid nodule..: Close to bone boarder s ribs is area with tenons which may form small nodule like structure - ussually mobile, pee size. If frequently toucherd, rubs ... Read More

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660 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with a cold.

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Ignore: Symptomatic treatment as relive congestion: NASAL SALINE RINSE , Steam inhalation , warm beverages.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How can i build proportional muscle and symmetry?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Exercise program: Muscles and body composition is partialy determined geneticly & lots of depends on our nutriiton and exercise. Best is to start slow and increase ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am 4 weeks on bedrest yesterday pink discharge with odor. today bright red blood when wipe now it stopped any suggestions?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Contact your OBGYN: If you on bed rest due to pregnancy - obviously because of some risk ! Any bleeding , cramping ..etc . Please, consult your OB!!

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A member asked:

I had spotting 4 days before my period with mild cramping and lower back pain. am i pregnant?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Not necesserily..: Light spotting few days before period start fully is quite bnormal. Crams may precede period few days ahead. Keep track of your calander and if on pi... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

22, f. and woke up to light pink/red bruising under my right breast. i started nuvaring last month, and had a breast exam. was clear. scared of ibc?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Unrelated: Your Nuva ring has no relationship to accidental discoloration under your right breast. If you had normal exam and in general you are healthy young wo... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

What could cause abdominal swelling? i cant tell if im bloated or a hormonal stomach. mostly upper stomach and side flanks. obgyn pressed on my stomach and didnt say anything. no fever or vomiting. what could be the reasons? have had for a while?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Need to know more about you . Abdominal bloating or " swelling " may be result of dietary probelm, overwight status, constipation, irritble bowel. ... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Lump on top of left testicle more pronounce than the one on the right?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

likely normal : Right above testicle is structure “ epididymis “ . It feels like small lump . Our bodies are not 100% symmetrical and one testicle or “ epididymis “ c... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I'm diabetic(janumet&ryzogeg). didn't had high blood pressure before. but yesterday it was 167/115(92 pulse) today 15/8& 177/99(89pulse) no symptoms dr today prescribed losanet and amtor medicine combination is that good & why high bp without symptom?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

If you have DM, controll of blood pressure is very important to prevent diabetes associated complications as kidney failure, blindness... Hyperten... Read More

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A 61-year-old male asked:

Do dog bite puncture wounds require antibiotic prophylaxis?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Depends: Most puncture wounds can harbor servere infection. All humans and cats puncture wounds do require antibiotic prophylaxis. After thorough irrigation an... Read More

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A female asked:

What are the possible prognosis for concussion?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Depends..: Concussion is an injury of brain as a jolt there are 3 degrees of concussion depends on severity of injury - graded according to symptoms . In sever... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

He is 12 years old and has a white circle on his inner bottom lip it came up last night?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Cancer sore?: Your 12 y old sounds healthy otherwise, if you/he found sudden white spot in his inner lower lip - it could be from pressure ( braces?) bite, irritati... Read More

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A 88-year-old female asked:

Pain under right breast also upper and lower abdomen?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Gallbladder?: Right upper abdomen discomfort and under ribs with sometime radiation to back ( under Rt shoulder blade ) is typical for gall bladder stone& infla... Read More

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A member asked:

Smashed side of my wrist into solid door very hard was verby painful swelling had gone down not painful slight bruise but hard lump still where i hit it cause?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Hematoma: If you hit wrist - evan after swelling down and pain less severe - there is usually some degree of blood collection in subcutaneous tissue ( hematoma)... Read More

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A member asked:

What meds recommended for a uti in women?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Depends...: UTI is extremly common in woman ( due to anatomy- short urethra) Most common bacteria is E colli. Antiobiotics prescibed " empiricly - most common are... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

My dr had me stop keppra, (levetiracetam) 750, after 6 months and now i have horrific headaches and feaver. should o be worried. and how long will this last?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Withdraw...: If you had been seizures free and your doctor determined it is safe to go off medication - as Keppra (levetiracetam)...it should be rather tapered of... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

My dr is just stopping 150 trazadone (ineffective for sleep) will i have withdrawals?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Unlikely: Trazodone is used for sleep in 50-100 mg dose as needed. If you been on 150 mg daily for while some withdraw symptoms may happen id stopped abruptly. ... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

How to breathe from your diaphragm?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Breath down...: Diaphragm is big muscle between chest and abdomen.Helps us breath. Singers breath more to upper chest and dancers low under diaphragm " to the belly" ... Read More

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A member asked:

I am suffering from cold every time?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

What symptoms..?: Cold is a generic term for viral respiratory infection but sometimes other problem may present same way. Seasonal allergies, exposure to plants, dust... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Can u get epilepsy even if you had no brain injuries?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Yes: Epilepsy or a seizure disorder can happen in any age without brain injury for various reasons. Base for a seizure activity is an electrical impulse o... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I have puffy eyelid (upper) for past 2 days on my both eyes, the right one more. it does not itch, burn or anything else. it's just there. i have used pataday and took antihistamine.?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Sounds like allergy.: Puffy eyelid without any other symptoms could be allergic reaction to something in food, medication, environment etch... Pataday drops is used for a... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend came in a napkin but a little got on my finger. about 10 seconds later i scratched my vagina without getting the little bit off am i preg?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Unlikely pregnant : If he did not ejaculate to your vagina and you just " scratched" with some of ejaculate liquid on your finger -you unlikely to become pregnant ! sperm... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I have no sex drive how do i get it back?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Very complex questio: Wish to say a magic fix! depends how old are you, any chronic medical conditions or medications and most importantly how is your relationship? If you ... Read More

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A 22-year-old member asked:

Can the risk of legionnaires' disease be determined by geographical location?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Possibly: Historicaly legionella was 1st diagnosed in philladeplhia on a convention of legioners - mostly older people and some of them had been usisng habitual... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Hello! 10 days ago i had repair surgery for my left inguinal hernia, and today i masterbated without any pain in the area during or after. though should i still be worried? this surgery is the mesh type of surgery. thank you in advance?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

No worry: 10 days after surgery without pain is expected . I assumed it was laparoscopic .Masturbation or intercourse shouldn’t cause any harm to surgical side ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Hi, id like to start taking prep. whats the process to get on the prep program? and what are the side effects of the medication?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Have check up first : Before you go on this medicine have full exam and labs done . Std screen, HIV test, kidney and liver functions. Make sure to be up to date with vaccin... Read More

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A 57-year-old male asked:

Is it to safe to take aromat in food to replace salt for a diabetic?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Read labels : Aromat known as Knorr food spice . In general ok to use . Watch for other than salt ingredients as MSG. It may affect blood pressure as well as sodium... Read More

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A female asked:

I have soft dark brown sticky stool for a past one month not regularly but oftentimes. also usually suffer from constipation problem. wht shld i do?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Recent change of BM?: if you over 50 y you need colonoscopy as prevention. If you younger and had recent changes of BM - it could be dietary, or other disorder os IBS... bu... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have been having burning and pain in the stomach region intermittently for the past 4 days and irregular bowel movements. what could this be?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Poor eating habits: In your age acid reflux ( " heartburn") symptoms are mostly form bad eating habits. Make sure to eat your breakfast daily ( fresh fruit, protein - eg... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Chronic sore/scratchy throat. sets in late afternoon.i talk all day for work.pain is minor, more irritation.some drainage. concerned about oral cancer?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

" fatty liver" NASH: NASH -liver disease very common new condition mostly caused by increased rate of Obesity. Fatty liver is another term used for description on liver u... Read More

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A female asked:

Is this ok to drink this during colonoscopy prep? low blood sugar isopure coconut water the only completely clear whey protein when dissolved in water

Family Medicine 29 years experience

... clear liquids ..: Prior to colonoscopy 24 h regimen is clear liquids only, no red colors. Any dairy or protein drink are out of this recommendation . During prep drinki... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My bf came in my mouth but some fell onto his hair and around that area. he peed and wiped with a dry tissue we had sex w a condom. am i pregnant?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Unlikely: Sounds like you had intimate encounter but not intervoutse with penetration. In such case you can not be pregnant but contract STD os possible. If you... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

13 weeks pregnant with my first child and experiencing such a roller coaster of emotions. any advice to help stabilize my moods?

Family Medicine 29 years experience

Rest, nutrition: 1 st pregnancy is very emotional! Its normal. To control " up & downs" make sure get enough rest. Avoid concentrated sweets, caffeinated beverages... Read More

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