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Family practice in Chula Vista, California since 1983
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.
Family Medicine
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Dr. Martin Linderanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Grave: Omental caking is a radiologic finding usually indicating metastatic spread of a primary abdominal or pelvic cancer. It can also be seen with tb.
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Sinusitis: Sinusitis is most likely however a medical evaluation is warranted to exclude other important causes such as high blood pressure.
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Peritoneal loss: Post-operative intestinal adhesions are due to the loss of the protective peritoneal membrane which envelops the small and large intestines.
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Several reasons: Normally the sinuses drain into the nasal cavity. In some patients drainage can be inadequate because of scarring, tumor or congenital reasons. Altern... Read More
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Reactiv hypoglycemia: You may have reactive hypoglycemia. This condition responds to diet modification so dietitian consultation should be considered. If symptoms do not im... Read More
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Electrophoresis: This may or may not be of concern. Certain cancers can produce high protein levels. Proper evaluation include a complete physical exam with attention ... Read More
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They don't: The cervix is removed during hysterectomy so there is nothing to sample for a pap smear. They still require periodic exams because they still can get... Read More
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Chronic sinusitis: Another possible explanation is chronic sinusitis. Are nasal allergy symptoms or a post nasal discharge present? Agree a physicians evaluation is need... Read More
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Less salt: Bilateral leg swelling can have many cause spanning benign as well as serious diagnosis. You should see your family doctor asap, but until then if you... Read More
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Prior symptoms: An abscess at that location is lightly due to a pilonidal cyst. A history of previous drainage, or a prior abscess at that location increase the chanc... Read More
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Antibiotics: Antibiotics, and if severe nausea and vomiting or signs of sepsis are present, hospitalization.
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Weight loss: There is no fast treatment for the pickwickian syndrome. The treatment of choice is weight loss through diet and exercise which can cure the syndrome.... Read More
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Recessive: Celiac disease is inherited in a autosomal recessive fashion. The risk of severe disease is greatest when the genetic predistribution is derived from ... Read More
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Of course: As long as you are mentally competent, it is you decision to follow or refuse medical advice. Just be sure you get all the facts.
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Antiviral: Famvir (famciclovir) is an antiviral medication most commonly used to treat herpes virus.
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Behavior and meds: Reduce intake of carbonated drinks, eat slowly to avoid swallowing air, and the otc meds beano and simethicone.
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Unclear: Although there is no consensus on the cause of bacterial prostatitis many believe it is caused by the lymphatic spread of bacteria from the intestines... Read More
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Needs evaluation: These symptoms may represent a loss of coordination of the muscles responsible for chewing, swallowing and tongue movement. Potentially serious degene... Read More
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Multiple factors: Risk factors include high blood pressure, especially poorly controlled high blood pressure, blood clotting disorders, taking medication that interfere... Read More
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2 treatments: Prolactin secreting pituitary tumors can be cured with surgery and controlled with medication. Treatment decisions are based on the size of the tumor,... Read More
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MRI: Unilateral hearing loss with vertigo that hasn't resolved after a month of corticosteroids requires an MRI of the brain to rule out a structural lesio... Read More
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Yes: In most patients a high sodium diet causes the BP to rise. Eating a meal high in salt can cause the BP to go up. This effect is increased in patients ... Read More
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Get checked: Before beginning an exercise program, you should visit your family doctor and have your cardiac risk evaluated. If indicated, a exercise treadmill sho... Read More
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Depends: It all depends on the cause of the visual field loss.
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Treat cause: Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition usually due to Insulin resistance. Many conditions have been associated with it including genetics, obesity, ... Read More
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Fruits and nuts: Good dietary sources include dried fruits, especially apricots, fresh fruits, especially melon, oranges and bananas, nuts, especially almonds and pist... Read More
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Conservative rx: Be sure all conservative measures have been taken such as no eating after dinner, elevation of the head of the bed, avoiding greasy food, garlic, onio... Read More
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Cytokines: Untreated bacterial infection can spread to the circulatory system and produce by products called cytokines which can result in circulatory collapse v... Read More
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Measure pressure: Facial planes in the extremities limit the spread of swelling to separate compartments. If the pressure becomes excessive the function of nerves and b... Read More
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Broken ribs: Flail chest occurs when a segment of the chest wall moves independent of the rest with respiration due to multiple rib fractures. It is usually the re... Read More
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Yes: Risk factors include male sex, high blood pressure, high bad cholesterol, low good cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, history of atherosclerotic vascular... Read More
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Yes: Risk factors include structural brain abnormalities such as aneurism, arteriovenous malformations, and tumor, high blood pressure and blood clotting a... Read More
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Sometime: About 25% of pheochromocytomas are familial. Both urine and blood tests can be diagnositc.
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Conservative rx fail: Persistent intolerable pain, advanced arthritis on xray and willingness to assume surgical risks after failure of a trial of: rest, analgesics, physic... Read More
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Yes: Blood tests to make sure your blood clots normally are needed before a lumbar puncture.
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2 issues: Barrett's esophagus is a structural abnormality of the lower esophagus most commonly due to chronic reflux disease. A small percent develop into cance... Read More
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Thrush: A common cause of a white coating on the tongue is thrush, a fungal infection most commonly the result of a disruption of the normal bacterial flora o... Read More
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Poss side effects: Low platelets are common in hepatitis c and also can be a side effect of interferon treatment. Treatment decisions are dictated by the overall platele... Read More
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Chronic sinusitis: The most common explanation would be chronic sinus disease often the result of allergic rhinitis. Nasal polyps can also be responsible. Overuse of de... Read More
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Diuretic use: Low potassium in a patient with CHF is most commonly due to diuretic use. Treatment options under a doctor's supervision include the use of ace inhibi... Read More
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Angina?: In certain patients these symptoms might represent insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle due to blockage of the heart arteries which may be a ... Read More
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Infection: This is usually indicative of acute bacterial infection.
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Osa: The most causes of excessive daytime sleepiness include obstructive sleep apnea (osa), sleep deprivation and medication side effects. Risk factors for... Read More
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One: This panel is usually run from a single tube of blood.
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Unlikely: It's possible, but more likely your symptoms are due to plantar fasciitis.
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Radiology: Barium swallows are done in a radiology suite but must be ordered by a physician.
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Usually not serious: Easy bruising is usually benign, the result of unnoticed injury. If accompanied by bleeding gums, heavy periods, a history of bleeding into joints or ... Read More
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No: Beta blockers usually are not stopped for holtor monitoring but you should check with your ordering doctor to make sure.
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Tube placement: Ventriculostomy is the placement of a thin tube in one of the spinal fluid cavities in the brain for the purpose of fluid drainage, pressure measureme... Read More
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Colonoscopy: Because of an uncommon association between colon tumors and inguinal hernia many doctors recommend a screening colonoscopy prior to surgery.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Linder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Linder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your answer, I do have an appoint scheduled with an endocrinologist. Have been experiencing high fasting BG levels first thing in the morning with low BG levels at bed time. Adrenal insurge...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This helps in learning how Hepatitis and what the treatment will be doing for me..Thank you..
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Yes, I have just taken a MIR. Will find out later if there is any results. I have had a cats can that did not indicate any problems
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UC San Diego School of Medicine, CA
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