Dr. Swati Avashia
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Austin , TX
25 years experience female
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Austin , TX
About
Bio
After residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. Avashia spent two years in the United States Public Health Service as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During her term of service, she was stationed at the Texas Department of State Health Services in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Surveillance division. Dr. Avashia then spent five years working in indigent care clinics in Austin until she joined the Department of Family Medicine at UTSW Austin in October 2009. Her academic interests include pediatric and adolescent medicine curriculum and development, teaching evidence-based medicine, and health care disparities. She enjoys treating patients of all ages but has a particular interest in adults and children requiring complex medical care.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Holistic Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Languages spoken
Gujarati
Doctor Q&A
204 Answers
228 Agrees
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Swati Avashiaanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
How does s/he look?: The height of fever does not reliably distinguish between a viral and bacterial infection. If your child has fever for 3-4 days and is acting normally... Read More
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A female asked:
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Standard dose: 1 gram is the standard dose for chlamydia if it's just in the cervix. If you are still having symptoms see your doctor. You may have gotten reinfected... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Difficult: Tubal ligation reversal is difficult and expensive (usually not covered by insurance). Furthermore, the likelihood of a successful pregnancy afterward... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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No symptoms: The majority with gonorrhea have no symptoms. If symptoms exist they are penile or vaginal discharge and burning with urination. If gonorrhea goes unt... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There is no difference in how effective they are. Always go for the cheaper, generic drug when you have a choice in over the counter medicines.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Nasal saline drops: Nasal saline drops are the best remedy. Mix 1/4 tsp non-iodized or kosher salt, 1/8 tsp baking soda, and one cup of warm water (same as body temperat... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Count calories: A good guide is that if you cut 500 calories out of your diet each day you will loose 1 pound a week. Logging calories is a good way to help you lose ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: If your liver is inflamed and the capsule around it is being stretched you can feel some discomfort. Some people with hepatitis c don't have liver inf... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Maybe: Headaches are a reported side effect of ventolin. But rarely, ventolin can cause really high blood pressure and headaches can be a symptom of really h... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Should be: There is no evidence to the contrary. The most important thing about menstrual cups is that you use them as directed and you follow closely the recomm... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Needs to be seen: Hyperactivity in a child can be age appropriate or due to an underlying problem. The underlying problem is not necessarily adhd. It could just be not ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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There is a cure: He needs to see a doctor. Treatment for hepatitis c depends on the genetics of the virus and the individual person's ability to withstand the intense ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Finicky eaters: Too much juice or milk decreases a toddlers appetite. Toddlers are also more likely to be "grazers" and eat several small snacks a day rather than 3 ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Typhoid Fever: It's the same as typhoid fever. See this link for more information: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/typhoid-fever/ds00538/.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Watchful waiting: With a low grade fever and no symptoms you can wait a day or two and see if symptoms develop that explain the cause. Often it is because you have a r... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Yes: He should be seen by a doctor. It may just be a viral infection but if he doesn't have any other symptoms that point to a viral infection the doctors ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It is not unusual for babies to have a decreased appetite when they are i'll. Your baby's appetite will return to normal as the illness starts to reso... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Unclear: The exact causal relationship has not been completely defined. But adopting healthy lifestyle changes to help control diabetes may help to decrease ca... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Callus remover pads: Have you tried over the counter callus remover pads? They are like bandaids with medicine to help soften callouses. You can also see your doctor or a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Distraction: Depends on the age of your child. You may be able to use guided imagery or biofeedback to help tolerate procedures better. A psychologist can help wit... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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See link: Too long to fit in this space. See this link for details:
http://intramural.Nimh.Nih.Gov/pdn/web.Htm.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Talk with your doc: This is a link to an article that lists all the possible medications that may exacerbate myasthenia gravis. http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Condoms: Hepatitis c is transmitted through blood and sexual intercourse. Use a condom when you have sex, don't share shaving supplies or toothbrushes, and avo... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Multiple factors: This is a great explanation: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/diabetes/an01072.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Change the diaper: You are a blessed mom! that's unusual. You don't want your baby to stay in a soaking wet diaper for that long every night because it can lead to skin ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Usually < 5 or > 0.5: Depends on the normal range for the lab where the test was processed. If it's high or low it should be interpreted in the context of a free T4 and whe... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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How does it look?: If it is ingrown, red, swollen, tender, or has pus, you should see a doctor. If it's sore because you pulled a hangnail, try using some triple antibio... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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What Kind?: Protein shakes are not recommended in people younger than 18 years of age. Neither are energy drinks. If you want to boost your protein intake you c... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Maybe: Depending on your skin type and the appearance of the marks, laser treatmet might work. Talk with a dermatologist.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Probably OK: Breast milk is better digested than formula. At 3-4 wks of age breast fed babies may have a decrease in frequency of poops to every few days. Switch... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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None really: It's an overuse injury so splinting, ice, rest, massage, and antinflammatories are the treatments. If they're not working you may need surgery.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Cough, wheeze: Symptoms of asthma may include:
--dry cough, especially at night or in response to specific "triggers" like allergens.
--chest tightness
--shortness... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Anti fungal cream: Buy over the counter anti-fungal cream like Clotrimazole and apply it twice a day for 10-14 days. If it doesn't resolve or if it worsens see your doc... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: If you mean he puts his hand in his diaper to play with his penis, this is normal. I would not shame him but it is ok to give guidelines about when th... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: Has your child been evaluated by her doctor? It could be any number of things including iron deficiency, psoriasis, recent hand, foot, mouth disease, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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2-5 days old: Newborns, especially breastfed ones, should be seen ideally 48-72 hours after going home from the hospital. On a case by case basis some babies have t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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How does he look?: I wouldn't focus on the degree of his fever, i would focus on how he looks. Fever is a normal part of the body's way of fighting infection. If he is... Read More
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See your doctor: Heel pain can be be from many different causes. The exercises your were given sound like they are for plantar fascitis but you may have another condi... Read More
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When i go to a warm city like scottsdale or hawaii my feet start peeling after a few days. cause an?
Dr. Swati Avashiaanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Athlete's foot?: You may have athlete's foot (tinea pedis). It can be a chronic, recurring condition that gets worse in warm or humid climates. Here's a link to more ... Read More
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Leakage with force: Stress incontinence is when urine leaks with coughing, sneezing, laughing, straining to lift, or exercise. Here's a good link: http://www.Mayoclinic.C... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: A week is a little long to have a persistent sore throat from a typical viral infection. If you are having a runny nose, cough, congestion, it is les... Read More
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May be yeast: Discharge fluctuates with women's cycles. If the amount or character of the discharge is different from what's normal for you it could be a sign of a ... Read More
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Therapy: Pelvic floor stimulation therapy is available to help improve tone and treat stress incontinence after having a baby. Talk with your doctor to see if ... Read More
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Sometimes: Fibroids may affect conception/pregnancy if they are a size or location that block your fallopian tubes or interfere with sperm travel from your cervi... Read More
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Condition skin: Condition skin with showering or a warm moist washcloth to face for 5 min prior to shaving. Apply lubricating shaving gel (edge or aveeno (oatmeal)) o... Read More
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2-3 times a wk: Strength training 2-3 times a week helps to build muscle mass. Protein supplements aren't necessary but you should be getting adequate protein in your... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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See his doctor: Shortness of breath can be expected with pneumonia but you want to make sure that your grandfather is getting enough oxygen and that he isn't developi... Read More
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Food Diary: Many foods can cause increased intestinal gas. There are also some malabsorption conditions that can cause increase gas and bloating. You should cons... Read More
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Depends: If caught early in the first few months of infection and effectively treated, brucellosis can be cured and the risk of relapse or chronic infection is... Read More
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No harm done: You may not be able to get others to change their behavior. If you can, great, if you can't, don't sweat it. Baby talk is not going to harm your baby'... Read More
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Mar 24, 2012
I really enjoy the good and straight to the point opinions of Dr. Avashia.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Avashia is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Avashia is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This has started happening to my 2 yr son, along with his nails peeling at the top. He had hand, foot, and mouth in12/17. I didn't know this could be a result. Thank you...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Shortness of breath completely resolved with loss of 30+ pounds over a 4 month period. Thank you for your information.
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thanks a lot, but swelling is in the face side of the ear and not behind the ear. i hope u got my request and fully suggest the problem and remedy.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
West Virginia University School of Medicine, WV
Graduated 1998MD
Awards
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, Texas - Summer
2013
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