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Board certified in Family Medicine with practice experience since 2003. Additional areas of interest include herbal medicine and wilderness and travel medicine.
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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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jason Smithanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Urinate frequently?: May need bloodwork to rule out diabetes which can make you thirsty and urinate frequently. Also, singing can dry out your throat as well. So. This may... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Snore?: You mucus feeling may be due to opening your mouth while you sleep. May need to see your doctor for a sleep study.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Boils?: If you mean boils, these often require incision and drainage by your doctor and or antibiotics. Recommend seeing your doctor asap.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Talk with doctor: Make sure your doctor understands you need cheaper medications. He or she is likely happy to change your medicines, if need be, to make sure you can a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Fungus: Likely a fungal infection. Recommend you see your doctor for treatment.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Outdoor medicine: Wilderness medicine is broadly defined by medicine performed outside of the traditional office or hospital setting. This may encompass traumas or infe... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
See your doctor: A rapid heart rate could be a sign of heart disease. See your doctor for a full work-up.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Is it decaf?: Caffeine can cause premature contractions during pregnancy and its use is discouraged.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Try vitamin E: You can try vitamin E creams and lotions. If this doesn't work, see your dermatologist for more treatment options.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Salt water: Try gargling with warm salty water. Use a teaspoon in 8 oz of warm water and gargle and spit.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Possibly. : Your heart should speed up when exercising or performing strenuous tasks however, this could also be a sign of heart disease. I would recommend seein... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: May be as simple as too much caffeine. But if this is happening a great deal, would recommend you see your doctor.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Many causes : Recommend seeing your doctor for a full GI work-up.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Salt water: Try gargling with warm salty water. Use a teaspoon in 8 oz of warm water and gargle and spit.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Smithanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: Nsaids such as Ibuprofen are the mainstay of treatment for this. However, if you have any doubt, see your doctor for a full work-up.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Won't help: Triple antibiotic will not treat a fungal infection. See your doctor to confirm diagnosis and provide treatment.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Yes it could be: Recommend you see your doctor for h. Pylori testing.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: Depends on what the cause of the bump is. Recommend you see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment options.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It can : Cardioversion can be used to correct an abnormal rhythm such as atrial fibrillation. Sometimes, however, the procedure does not correct the situation.... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Will likely need to get antibiotics from your doctor.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Yes: I recommend you see your doctor for a possible change in your medication.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Smithanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Salt water: Try gargling with warm salty water. Use a teaspoon in 8 oz of warm water and gargle and spit.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Days to weeks: Some muscles heal quickly while others may take much longer to heal. If in doubt of the diagnosis, see your doctor.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Could be: I would recommend you see your doctor for a full work-up that includes checking your thyroid.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: Some feel improvement within minutes of hours. However, it may take up to 14 days to reach maximal benefit.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
May be bacterial: By this time, you may have set up a bacterial infection. This can only be treated with antibiotics. Recommend you go to see your doctor.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Probably not: It would definitely be painful. I wouldn't recommend it.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Depends: This would depend on the source of the leg pain. I would see your doctor for a full work-up to determine the cause.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Antibiotics: Antibiotics and possibly a nasal spray should take care of this problem.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Smithanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Days to weeks: Some muscles heal quickly while others may take much longer to heal. If in doubt of the diagnosis, see your doctor.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Yes: This could be allergic reaction. See your doctor to confirm this.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Many options: These can be treated in many ways but freezing is often the fastest and most effective way to treat this. Recommend you see your doctor for treatment ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: Could be a wart. Most over the counter wart removers do not work very well. However, always best to have your doctor confirm the diagnosis and recomme... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes: While many ulcers are caused by h. Pylori, not all.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Talk to your doctor: Xanax (alprazolam) may not be the best medicine for you. Consult with your physician for possible changes.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Low blood sugar: This is usually due to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This could be a harbinger of diabetes, however. Would recommend you see your doctor for a ful... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 20 years experience
Probably: Would recommend the decaf, though. Caffeine could certainly increase the side effect of a fast heart beat.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Many possibilities : Need to be evaluated by your doctor. Could be as simple as too much caffeine. But you need to be examined to be sure.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Smith is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Smith is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. Maybe dehydration; feeling a bit parched. Will try to drink more water plus electrolyte-rich drink. Best!
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Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA
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