Dr. Charles Coleman

General Practice 27 years experience

Probably an infected: Because it's warm usually means that it's some sort of blood perfusing in the area mostly due to infection.But as always get a clinical examination by... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Should men over fifty drink milk?

General Practice 27 years experience

Yes: One or two glasses of red wine is actually beneficial.But over consumption of anything can be harmful.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

A small part, right to my belybutton is noticeably swollen/bigger. no pain whatsoever. what could it be?

General Practice 27 years experience

Possible infection : Most likely a hernia.Seek treatment.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

How to get more, bigger muscle?

General Practice 27 years experience

Exercise: Exercise with increasingly more weight until muscles fatigue, rest, eat a protein and vegetable heavy diet.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

My buttcrack itches what could it be?

General Practice 27 years experience

Dermatopyhtes : Jock itch.Use an anti fungal cream.If no resolution go seek help.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have ovariun cyst is it advisable to take morning after pill?

General Practice 27 years experience

Shouldn't cause a pr: Shouldn't cause a problem , but consult with ob/gyn.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Sometimes my body will become very hot until my face bcomes red. it will happen out of a sudden like when i am in class. why?

General Practice 27 years experience

Get an examination: Endocrinology and/or phsycology.May be due to anxiety or maybe thyroid over acting.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

If you suspect bone(s) broken during upper tooth extraction, which type of ct is appropriate, face, skull, or some other? is it worth the radiation if a person continue to have pain and headache?

General Practice 27 years experience

Depends: If you suspect the maxillary alveolus is fractured traditional xray will reveal.These are common with extractions and usually heal with no treatment.I... Read More

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A 54-year-old male asked:

Would you use temporary cement instead of permanent on a 4 units new bridge for long time. any cons or pros.when you use temp cement for extended time

General Practice 27 years experience

Yes: Sometimes I use temp cement if i anticipate doing anything under the bridge irm does fine.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

A fracture in the upper palate or skull base was suspected due to the oral surgery. instead of looking at the inferior view of the mandilble, the er took panoramic x-ray of the teeth. is this right?

General Practice 27 years experience

Correct: Cat scan will give a 3-d view.Pan rex can only give 2d ...And palate cannot be seen.

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A 55-year-old female asked:

My mom is 60 and she has to pass urine after one hour .what cud be the reason and what treatment she should take .she is not habing diabetis nor kidne?

General Practice 27 years experience

Overactive bladder: Could be as simple as a uti( urinary tract infection ) or interstitial cystitis .See an urologist.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I gave birth 2 monhs ago my period didvnot start yet.when is it ime to get my period again?

General Practice 27 years experience

Give it time: Progesterone levels may still be high. Wait a month if no sign , visit ob/gyn and or endocrinologist.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Can consistently sitting during urination be harmful to men?

General Practice 27 years experience

Not that I know of: As long as it's all cleared during urination.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I gave birth two montgs ago when is it thar i start using the loop or iud for birth control?

General Practice 27 years experience

Depends: Consult ob/gyn .I would say 3 months or as soon as you want to engage in unprotected intercourse.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

What would cause someone to have hypokalemia? what food should you eat to help it?

General Practice 27 years experience

Potatoes,bananas,gre: Green leafy vegetables.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

What would cause my voice to be hoarse at random times? it also feels as if i'm breathing through a straw at times. also feels like my throat and neck are constantly tight. i also get these throat spasms that make it hard to breathe and swallow.

General Practice 27 years experience

Try taking antihista: I have noticed an increase in pollen sensitivity,when otherwise non sensitive.See if this improves the situation.If not seek Med ATTN.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can i take a one month old expired anitibiotic pills? will it still work after the expire date after one month old? will i get sick?

General Practice 27 years experience

Probably: Probably, but as an expert I have to say do not take expired medication.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: oral and maxillofacial surgery?

General Practice 27 years experience

Mouth and Face: Surgery of the oral cavity (mouth) and face(maxilla).Commonly called and performed by oral surgeons.Can include all head and neck surgery.

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A 49-year-old female asked:

What causes suger to be higher in the morning than it was the night before and you have not eaten anything?

General Practice 27 years experience

Glycogenisis: The breakdown of fat and stored glycogen during fasting.When you are sleep , you are not eating, therefore fasting.So your body breakdown stored forms... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

What is "coronal", "sagital", and "inferior" views in context of ct or mri?

General Practice 27 years experience

Planes of view: Saggital, coronal, axial(transverse).To simply state it saggital is a plane or longitudinal slice that would divide the body into left and right part... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Can you get a bacterial infection from sexual intercourse other than a staphylococcus infection.

General Practice 27 years experience

Yes: There are many more, clamydia, syphillis, gonnorhea, pid, just to name a few.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is it common for depression to increase during pregnancy and want can be done for it if so?

General Practice 27 years experience

Yes: During pregnancy your hormones are "on a roller coaster".Usually aromatherapy or exercise may help.Along with constant adulation.:).

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to wisdom teeth.

General Practice 27 years experience

Extraction,exposure: Not too many options.Extraction or surgical exposure of crowns.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Is there an effective home remedy for mild tonsilitis? i am allergic to many antibiotics and my strep test is negative.

General Practice 27 years experience

Honey,tea,and lemon : Hot tea, honey as the sweetener , lemon juice.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about wisdom teeth.

General Practice 27 years experience

Wisdom teeth makes y: It's a myth that: wisdom teeth make you smarter.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Can a baby survive an ectopic pregnancy?

General Practice 27 years experience

Very rarely: Instead of implanting in the uterus the embryo has implanted in the fallopian tubes.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have a white line in my mouth and it feels like i have bumps there also but i can scrape the white stuff off what could it be ?

General Practice 27 years experience

Linea Alba: Which is latin for white line.You can scrape it off because it's usually hyperkeratosis (excess skin).It's a result of cheek biting .Go see a dentist ... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: eosinophil?

General Practice 27 years experience

Eosin or acid loving: Eosinophils are acid loving granulocytes that take upmthe dye eosin during staining procedures.Part of white blood cells.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My eyes will become really red if i wore eye lenses and itchy, watery too. is it because it irritated my eyes? but i can't see without wearing it.

General Practice 27 years experience

See your optician : See you opthalmologist or optician .May have irritation under lid.In the mean time use visine a/c and see if if helps .The anti-histamine may decrease... Read More

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A 59-year-old male asked:

If someone has teeth malocclusion that is the cause of gum recession, is it technically periodontal disease since it does affect the gums?

General Practice 27 years experience

No,but could be : Tramua from occlusion comes in type i and type ii.Type i is primary trauma from occlusion.Type ii is secondary trauma.Type i the position of the teeth... Read More

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A 67-year-old female asked:

The bottoms of my feet often feel like they're on fire. i don't have diabetes...am told it's a neuroma. what can i do besides soaking in cold water?

General Practice 27 years experience

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Could also be very very early rheumatoid condition caused by tnf.See a very good rheumatologist. Usually steroid injections i.e.Dexamethasone works we... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

My bottom teeth are broken off, cracked, and keep getting infected and swollen. i don't have dental. what do i do?

General Practice 27 years experience

Invest in your : Decide to invest in your oral health.First get a consult by a dental professional to take care of the possible infection.At the same time get an estim... Read More

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A member asked:

How do i make a wound in mouth heal faster? i think i bit the inside of my cheek and now it's really painful. the wound doesn't seem to be getting better. i try not to touch it or hit it with my toothbrush, but it's not doing the trick. any tips? i've

General Practice 27 years experience

Use a enteric coatIn: Try putting pepto bismal or milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) on it usually will heal faster..Think about your mouth being part of the digestive ... Read More

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A member asked:

I am a diabetic on insulin. can i ever stop taking insulin?

General Practice 27 years experience

Probably not: Unless you were diagnosed with adult diabetes.With proper weight control, diet, water. It is possible to discontinue insulin.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Why don't some dr.s recommend cannabis? is it a lack of understanding of the plant? a lack of understanding of the cannabinoid system? or lack of care

General Practice 27 years experience

None of the above: Cannabis saliva is used for treating chronic pain under the name marinol. It is used to also to control the wasting seen in aids and cancer patients.

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A member asked:

My lower lip on the left hand side started twitching and now it doesn't twitch but it just swell up and goes . what is causing it?

General Practice 27 years experience

Maybe an infection: Or a blocked salivary gland in your lip. Get it checked out by your physician.

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A 54-year-old male asked:

I feel burning sensation in my food pipe and abdomen. at the same time i have tingling sensation on the upper part of the tounge. is it due to severe acidity?

General Practice 27 years experience

Acid reflux: Also you are probably regurgitating .The answer is yes, most likely.Have an exam, but in the mean time take some antacids and proton pump inhibitors.O... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

When my baby is 6 months old, what are the types of foods to start with? taking in concern that im exclusively breast feeding since birth

General Practice 27 years experience

Pureed foods: Carrots, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, etc.Things you can eat without chewing.

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A 33-year-old male asked:

What is the single best thing fo your immune system? thanks!

General Practice 27 years experience

Rest: The single best thing for the immune system is to be stress free.So get some rest to help it reenergize.

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Can i get away with not having my wisdom teeth removed? i have two wisdom teeth that have never erupted that my dentist says i need to have removed. they're not causing my any pain or problems, and they've been there for some time. will i be fine if i don

General Practice 27 years experience

Depends : Usually if your dentist recommends it then i would say do it.Xray probably reveals an asymptomatic impaction.But wisdom teeth that are asymptomatic t... Read More

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