Dr. Howard Brown
Gastroenterology
retired as of 08/01/2015, GA
28 years experience male
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retired as of 08/01/2015, AL
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Gastroenterology
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United States: Alabama
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English
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No problem: Yes it is safe along as there is no allergies
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pain: The spectrum of pain you describe can either be due to acid peptic disease sucj as gastritis or ulcer or it may be associated with pancreatitis . You ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Spasm: Your symptoms are consistent with rectal spasm or tenesmis . This can be a symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). if persistant in spite of antis... Read More
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A female asked:
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Cessation of diarrhe: You may not be able to stop a diarrheal episode sooner than three days after onset. At that point you may try Immodium, 1 after each diarrhea bowel mo... Read More
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A male asked:
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Nausea dizziness: Possible inner ear infection or labyrinthine stone. Shoul see an ENT
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Left Lower abd. pain: Yes it could since the ovaries are located there. If associated with fever or narrow stool caliber and or nausea it may represent incomplete obstructi... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Bloodin stool: Need gyne exam to be sure this is vaginal or colon. If colon at 50 should have colonoscopy in any case. Several different possibilities include procti... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Dietary restrictions of red sauces, caffeine, Alcohol and tobacco products are essential.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Diet and habit control with no red sauces , no caffeine, no alcohol and no tobacco.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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H Pylorii: No, but these could be side effects of a change in the normal colon bacteria due to the antibiotics used in treatment. There is also the possibility o... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Slow bowel movement: You may have obstipation or constipation. I would be helpful to know what medicines you are on. Would also suggest an abdominal flat plate xray to eva... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Abnormal nerve sensa: This may be due to nerve compression associated with spinal stenosis or violent burping. if it persists you will need to go to you family practice do... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Vomiting: Those symptoms are too general. You need a consult to evaluate. Please call
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Anal soreness: I would recommend a good rectal exam digitally and possible to include anoscopy to assess for anal fissure or hemorrhoidal disease.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Neck pain: There are several possibilities including Thyroiditis or lymph node enlargement due to strep or other infection. you need oral exam and possibility CT... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Early satiety: Possible Bezoar orgastroparesis.needs a work up to include EGD and possible gastric emptying study along with CBC and complete metabolic panel
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Abdominal pain: Possible appendicitis. you should have a CBC done. I WBC count elevated. See your Doctor
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Abdomen tight: To alleviate concern I would recommend an appointment with your doctor for an abdominal exam. Your symptoms are too general to give you an online answ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dizzy: A sinus infection can extend into the vestibular portion of the inner ear causing dizziness and nausea.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Drinking and foggy: If you have been drinking heavily for that long you need to have a complete liver panel and a serum ammonia level to be sure you haven't developed cir... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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No stool post diar: It is not unusual for a lack of a bowel movement after an extended period of diarrhea. I would be concerned only if crampy abdominal pain and bloating... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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R subcostal pain: It is extremely unlikely to have a hernia in that location.
If the pain is in a scar it may mean nerve entrapment . other things need to be ruled out... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Dicyclomine : The only problem is the side effects which include rapid heart beat dry mouth and sometimes difficulty with urination. Long term use can result in tac... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Itching: Possible allergy to the sheets or laundry detergents. Try over the counter Benedryl or hydrocortisone if it works get non allergenic detergents or con... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Nausea and diarrhea: possibly due to viral enteritis . If it doesn't clear on its own within one to two weeks you will need a consult. Other possibility includes IBS
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ovarian cyst: If there is a large cyst accompanied by bloating, I would advise seeing your gynecologist soon. At least a CT may be necessary
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Omeprazole dosage: This is not a normal side effect of Omeprazole but it can occur.
. The use of omeprazole would effective if 40 mg is taken only in am before any eatin... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Constipation: Make sure she is getting at least 64 ounces of water per day. If still a problem may need to add stool softener. Last resort would be to try amitiza (... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Potassium absorption: This is variable but absorption usually takes around an hour. The full therapeutic effect. Could take a few days
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Liver additives: No. It is just an over the counter supplement easily available in several forms
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Diarrhea: I presume you are suffering from diarrhea or IBS. do not mix medicines. Also be aware that Pepto Bismol will turn your stool black. If you use lomotil... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Back and abdominal p: your symptoms could represent a bowel obstruction or a bowel paralysis called Ieus. A abdominal series usually can tell the difference
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A female asked:
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Post op nausea: Omeprazole doesnot help with postop nausea. Your surgeon could give youZofran for nausea if necessary
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Needs consult now: Pt needs consult. Advised to call in for consult or seek care of his own physician soon for these complaints
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Cramps: Cramps at the age of 18 are quite common, If they areassociated with alternating diarhea and constipation they usually are compornents of Irritiable B... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Suggested action: I would advise the ingestion of at least 8, 8oz glasses of water every day.
If that is not helpful have your physician review your prescriptions for ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Bechets: This is an autoiflamatory disease with no known ca;use but has been associated with a vasculitis an possibly inflammatory bowel disease. your sympto... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Foods to reduce gas: use suggested dietary restrictions and check to see if milk products are a problem by avoiding milk or milk products processed cheeses and butter an... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Adefovir: It is effective for chronic Hepatitis B but care must be taken with regard to renal disease
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IBD: IBD can not be ruled lout but if that were thecase no judgement can be made on the basis of a 2 day prednisone course. I advise you to see your gastro... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Pulsating mass: Go to the Emergency room and they may need to do CT exam. question of abdominal aortic aneurysm vs other issues depending on age
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Depression: It appears that you may have some signs of depression due to a recent event. You may need some antianxiety medication such as XANAX (alprazolam). you ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Ano rectal pain: Would recommend a visit to your doctor with a complete rectal exam. further workup would depend on findings 3 stool occult bloods should be done as we... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Unprepped sigmoid: I would to know more about the reason for at the least not being able to get enemas prior to the procedure. These could include severe cardiac problem... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Clomid`: Gaseous distension and bloating are moderately frequent side effects. I would reccomen talking to your OB Gyne if they persist
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Tachypnea: There are several possibilities including Allergy to Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and or Pneumonia . If you are extremely short of breath... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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PPI Rx: It appears that the Omeprazole is ineffective for you unless youare not taking it appropriately. It must be taken before anything is eaten in the morn... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Nausea and emesis: You have symptoms that can be associated with Gall Bladder disease or acid peptic disease. I would recommend that you see a gastroenterologist for an ... Read More
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Bump: It could be a cyst or abscess if painful or changing I would recommend you see your Family Practioner
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Antral gastritis : Antral gastritis usually presents as epigastric pain below the sternum, not inthe chest. If associated with nausea, it may represent outlet obstrictio... Read More
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Dr. Brown is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer-I truly appreciate it!
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