Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Internal Medicine
Port Charlotte, FL
38 years experience male
Locations
Office
Millennium group
Port charlotte, FL
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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
Geriatrics
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
184 Answers
87 Agrees
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Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Pressure: Decubitus ulcer or pressure sore.
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Aftercare for CVA: Most strokes are caused by a clot or embolus in a brain artery. A full stroke work up should be done including a cardiac evaluation and carotid artery... Read More
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BPH: I suggest you start a prescription drug for relieving obstruction from enlarged prostate. Otherwise you are likely to get complications such as infect... Read More
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Go slow: Weight loss plan should keep a goal of losing about 5 pounds a month. Calorie controlled diet, eating behavior modification and exercise is the usual... Read More
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Any fever?: Tonsilltis or pharyngitis. You need an exam and a strep test.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Yes. No.: Yes to your first question and no to the second!
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Yes, it is possible, if partner is rough. Can damage breast tissue. Ice the area carefully to alleviate swelling and pain. It should get better.
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Blood: It is important to find out if the bleeding is vaginal or rectal. Maybe it's just hemmorhoids! bleeding does not signify pregnancy.
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Have courage: Be positive and optimistic. Do exercises under supervision of pt. For your liver, follow right kind of diet, take the right meds and see a GI doctor.... Read More
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No.: Most antibiotics are associated with c.Diff. Inappropriate use of antibiotics should be avoided. Stomach acid controlling meds, called as ppis, are al... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Muscles: You need to do regular back exercises for strengthening the muscles that support the spine.
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A suggestion: Do an ekg at the time that this happens. Also do a spirometry and pulse oximetry. Make sure these tests are performed when you are short of breath. Mo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Pompholyx: Pompholyx (dyshidrosis) may be caused by harsh detergents, stress or some other factors. Avoid them. Ask your doctor to prescribe a topical corticoste... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Careful: Can help, but may cause irritation. I would say no. Try benzoyl peroxide instead. Dermabrasion for scars and blemishes.
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Cube: Multiply length x width x breadth and you should have the volume in cubic centimeters, whatever you might kearn from such a measurement!
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Uti: Have a simple urine test to find out if you have a uti. Prednisone can lower your immunity and increase susceptibilty to infections.
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Mind & soul.: Yoga and meditation is useful in such circumstances.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Stay healthy.: Stimulate your mind with books, problem-solving tasks, exercise, restrict tv watching, eat right, drink less alcohol. In fact the mind and body have a... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Renal: At least start by doing a urine test for UTI and an ultrasound of your kidneys.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Sex: Get examined for vaginal or cervical inflammation. It may or maynot be anything. Since you are 52, it could be atrophic vaginitis.
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Semen: It is natural for youngsters to worry about such things. For peace of mind, have a semen analysis, and testicular exam.
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Sore mouth: Aphthous ulcers or an infection, herpetic stomatitis, are common possibilities.
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Soak: Soak your feet every night before bedtime in lukewarm water for 10 minutes or so. Then apply a urea &/or salicylic acid based cream. Wash it off every... Read More
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Apocrine: I have a feeling that more than likely it is an inflamed apocrine gland in the armpit, rather than a lymph node. Avoid friction or trauma, apply moist... Read More
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Many causes: Headache for last 3 months hase a wide differential diagnosis. Obviously there is no point of beating around the bush. Go and consult a neurologist.
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See a doctor: It is inappropriate to diagnose your condition based on the description. It would be risky to suggest some possible conditions that cause this. Do the... Read More
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Neoplasm: Should be stage ii. Talk to her oncologist. Type of cancer, grade, hormone receptor status and some other factors need to be understood as well.
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ABECB: Acut bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (abecb) is a possible diagnosis. COPD exacerbation may occur a few times each year. Other aggravatin... Read More
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Bruising: Avoid scratching, minor bumps and injuries. Wear protective clothing. Prevent excessive dryness of skin. Apply an emollient such as mineral oil after ... Read More
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Living will.: For many of theses individuals, it is important to understand their prognosis and advance directives.
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Annual wellness: I think the best way to motivate her to start exercising will be by making an appointment with a geriatrician for a full physical and wellness exam. S... Read More
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Infection control: Antibiotic resistant bacteria are commonly present in body fluids such as urine, feces and phlegm. Be careful and wash hands with soap and water. Alco... Read More
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Safety: Inadequate literature for safety in first trimester of pregnancy and lactation.
I would say that it should be held during these periods.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No: Unfortunately, the answer is no.
Hip and knee joints can be replaced if the arthritis is advanced and painful in one of these joints.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Careful: Better, if used by a schizophrenic patient or someone with major depression. Terrible, if used otherwise. Do not take them unti unless your psychiatri... Read More
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Clinically: History, exam and an x-ray are sufficient most of the time. Not that complicated for a well trained doctor to diagnose.
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Muscle spasms?: Cramps usually mean that your are having painful spontaneous muscle contractions. Maintain adequate fluid intake and check blood tests for magnesium, ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Consider these: Sick sinus syndrome,
atrial fibrillation,
pulmonary embolism,
ischemic heart disease.
See an internist asap.
These are not the only possible... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fracture risk: If she falls on her back, she is at risk of vertebral compression fracture due to underlying osteoporosis. If she does not move around or stand and wa... Read More
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Atherosclerosis.: This usually means that she has hardening of arteries or atherosclerosis. Yes, she is at greater risk o stroke. However, risk can be decreased with pr... Read More
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Yes.: Although we do not as yet have a vaccine for prevention of alzheimer, genetic tests (for those with an affected parent) may predict a person's chances... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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DEXA: Osteoporosis or osteopenia.
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Definition: Good health, mental , physical & spiritual, leads to enjoyment of life to its fullest. Wealth without good health cannot provide any quality to your l... Read More
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Inconclusive.: Find out urine protein to creatinine ratio and get a calculation done for creatinine clearance. Only then will you be able to understand the significa... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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PT/OT: Range of motion, resistance, strength and balance require attention. A good physical & occupational therapist will be able to train you. You have park... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Many causes.: Yes, it could be gas. The important thing to exclude is gall bladder inflammation and stones.
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A 62-year-old female asked:
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Oxygen need: If you have shortness of breath frequently and your pulmonary function tests reveal a fev1/fvc ratio as significantly low, then you should talk to you... Read More
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Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Young man.: At your age, impotence should be thoroughly assessed by a physician. I am not convinced that you have ed. U need physical exam, blood tests and possib... Read More
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Vitamins: Mega doses of synthetic vitamins have no scientific evidence for health benefits. In fact, toxic effects can occur with high doses of fat-soluble vita... Read More
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Nov 17, 2012
His answers and advice are concise and correct and helpful
Aug 7, 2013
Excellent physician! Would have him care for me !
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kumar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Ever since I took the antibiotics, it burns when urinate and I pee in small portions constantly ... All that is after I took the antibiotics
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I am scared to be honest. I am uncertain if I may something even more worse like a bone disease.
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Thanks Dr. Great advice people are quick to throw medicine at a problem. Thanks for your input
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Graduated 1987MD
Medical/Graduate school
Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Graduated 1984MD
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