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Phlebology
Family Medicine
Doctor Q&A
28 Answers
19 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
May be muscles: Given your age and symptoms cancer is unlikely. You may have a strain in your neck and shoulder muscles, likely the trapezius, periscapular and sterno... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Anal Sebaceous gland: The bumps are likely harmless but prominent sebaceous glands around the anus from local irritation like harsh soaps, rough toilet paper, recent hard s... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes of course!: Your doctor needs to know if another colleague acted unprofessionally as he/she could choose to contact that individual about the situation, or could ... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
No: The 7th joint national committee on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure (jnc 7) states that people with blood ... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
You & baby are safe: An electrified gate will not have a strong enough electromagnetic field to cause you or your baby harm, especially if you simply drove through the gat... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Too long. Get seen!: One of phenergan's black box warnings is severe tissue injury to injected areas due to chemical irritation and tissue damage which causes burning, pai... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes: During pregnancy your estrogen/progesterone levels are elevated.
Afterward, while lactating, your prolactin levels are up. These hormones can allow v... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes!: Ativan (lorazepam) can cause sedation as it is used as a sleep agent too, among other things. You should try it during the day while at home or a few ... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Tiny bone breaks: Stess fractures come from repetative overuse of leg and foot muscles, which leads to small cracks in leg/foot bones. Beginning runners are prone to th... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Creams aren't a cure: Special antioxidents called bioflavonoids, like diosmin, hesperidin and troxerutin are often recommended for treating abnormal surface veins. They may... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes: Sinusitis can block the eustacean tube in one or both ears and cause a change in inner ear pressure. This, or general ear, nose, throat inflammation a... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
That depends...: I assume you wonder how long the sprains last - which is typically 6-12 weeks, but could be more or less depending if you reinjure yourself due to ove... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Maybe nothing!: Monthly periods may vary from many things, such as a change in sleep patterns, increased stress, new levels of exercise, etc. Even in someone with ver... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes but don't worry!: This is not uncommon. With or without mild venous leakage, getting distracted, decreased stimulation, changing positions, slight pinching, which can o... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes with heavy bleed: Hemoglobin levels have been known to drop slightly around the time of periods if you have fairly heavy menstrual bleeding. If this continues, an ob/gy... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Yes but not a given: Early diagnosis and treatment of cvt involves anticoagulants like heparin, and in the earliest diagnosed cases, intravenous recombinant tissue-type pl... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Not likely!: Synthroid (thyroxine) 50 mcg is a fairly low dose. While you shouldn't suddenly stop meds, your risk of problems from being off and now restarting it ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Risk of bleeding: Anticoagulation, with Coumadin or Heparin or several newer agents, is the main treatment for clots. Older people especially have a risk of bleeding wh... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
It depends: You should always check with your physician who knows you and what other drugs you are on, but generally, it is ok to take both zyrtec, (cetirizine) a... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Try a hemorrhoid gel: This is most likely a hemorrhoid. That has thrombosed - developed a clot in a swollen vein around the rectum. Try conservative treatment 1st - lubrica... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Check upper GI tract: Since your heart is good, you may have acid reflux from your stomach which can mimic heart symptoms (and vice versa). You could have muscle strain in ... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Help you heal sooner: Ice and otc ibuprofen, etc can help. If not, get an orthopedic evaluation, as you may need a specific physical therapy script, with or without an anti... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Water & fiber help: Make yourself eat fiber and drink 6-10 8 oz glasses of water a day (that's 3-5 16 oz bottles of water a day). Why don't you have veggies and fruit aro... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Check your veins: Given your signs & symptoms, you may have not only spider veins, but abnormal (refluxing) larger veins beneath the spiders, known as saphenous veins, ... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Anisocoria: Anisocoria refers to unequal pupils.
Physiologic anisocoria is very common and normal in up to 20% of people. The variation should be no more than 1m... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
No: Superficial leg clots, or svts, are an annoyance but do not travel to the deep vein system to cause a dvt. Treatment is with an antiinflammatory like... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
Eliminate causes: Cut back on caffiene, get more sleep, look at recently prescribed medications like steroids or diuretics. Work on any life stressors you can change. ... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Dunnanswered
Phlebology 42 years experience
An adrenalin effect: Nervousness or anxiety releases epinepherine or Adrenalin which energizes muscles getting you ready to fight or run. Meds like oral steroids or water ... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Thank you notes
Dr. Ted King
Nov 8, 2012
Dr. Dunn is a knowledgeable and thorough phlebologist. He takes excellent care of patients and is an asset to the field of vein disease treatment.
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Dunn is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Dunn is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Dr. Dunn. I want to thank you for answering my question so promptly .
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! how many times can I take Advil for my pain in my shoulder?
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! I'll go to chemist in the morning. Thanks very much
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Graduated 1980MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1980MD
Residency
Macneal Hospital
Affiliations
American College of Phlebology
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