Dr. Pankaj Desai

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can you get spasms in de back and side of your head near base of the skull?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Neck pain: Yes it suggests a musculoskeletal problem.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I like to take cereal(corn flakes, rice krispies, weetabix) with milk and sugar but i restrict to say 3ce a week. is that still the harmful?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Diet: I will assume you are in good health and see your doctor annually! as long as you do not use excess sugar and large amounts of these cereals...And you... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have dizziness which prevents me from doing my adls. should i visit an eent first or a neurologist? thanks!

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Dizziness: Please check with your family physician first so he can guide you appropriately.

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A 53-year-old male asked:

My lipase was increased in the month of april , my doctor instructed me not to take alcohol , now everything is normal, can i take alcohol now?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Lipase: Was amylase increased? How much alcohol do you usually consume regularly? Did u have abdominal pains? Would recommend sticking to non-alcoholic drink... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

A patient was prescribed methotraxate 15mg every week. after using this her h. pylori showed positive. what is the right drug to treat h. pylori?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

H.pylori: The treatment for this is usually a multi-drug regimen; a GI specialist or her primary care doctor will need to review the record and prescribe the ap... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take naproxen while pregnant, ?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Naproxen: The fewer medications you take during pregnancy, the better, especially in the first half. Discuss with your ob.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I got my period on dec11 and had unprotected sex dec 28 can i be pregnant? i also haven't taken my birth control since dec and am late

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Missed period: It would be reasonable to perform a home pregnancy test.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Do magic mushrooms have any therapeutic effect on bipolar disorder ?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

MUSHROOMS: No, no. Please do not try any thing like these remedies you may hear or read about-please seek help of a psychiatrist, or at the very least, your fami... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Garcinia cambogia does this product woek and is it healty to take if yoy have diabetes?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Garcinia Cambogia: According to anecdotal reports this natural agent helps with weight loss, and, can indirectly help with diabetes.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Day 4 uneven heartbeats thought stress but nope, i don't intake caffine failed ekg but they said no sign of heartattack what could it be? no pain

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Irregular heart beat: I would recommend u consult cardiologist and consider getting an echocardiogram to assess for mitral valve prolapse.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

After having dinner my bleaching starts and sometime my throat gets choked and i'm not able to breathe. please tell me the reason for this?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Reflux: This sounds like you may have acid reflux; do not eat too fast, reduce your intake of alcohol, and take otc zantac, (ranitidine) pepci or prilosec. An... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Some kind of tightness or pressure or headache in the back and sides of my head and one nostril clogged alternative ruin my life :( for 3 months now?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Sinus: It is possible you have problem with your sinuses aggravated by allergies? Please seek help from your physician for relief.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

What can you do to get protein out your urine?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Check in with PCP: Protein in the urine is not normal. Please make sure you get a thorough check up from your primary care doctor, if you have not seen one in a while. M... Read More

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A member asked:

D mannose ok with coumadin (warfarin)?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Drug interaction: Not sure what the d-mannose is being used for but there is no interaction. Please use supplements with caution when on coumadin (warfarin).

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A 32-year-old female asked:

What else can cause sciatica and tingling in both legs, numbness in both feet, when mri says broad based disc bulge at l4, l5 and spine dr says looks normal and the bulge isnt causing my symptoms! help?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Sciatica: It is possible you may have developed a polyneuropathy- please have your physician consider ordering a nerve conduction study and emg, or you can requ... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

I have chf , colitis, hbp . could i have a lapband done with these medical conditions?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Bariatric procedure: Clearly you are considered high risk. You should discuss this with your cardiologist, and, perhaps, he can refer you to an experienced bariatric surge... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Why does my head itches?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Itching of scalp: It is possible you have very dry scalp or dandruff- have your family doctor examine you, .

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: fluorescein angiography?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Fluoroscein angio: This is a procedure that ophthalmologists/retinal specialist utilize prior to taking detailed pictures of the retina to evaluate for condition that af... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Sore ovaries after period, what could cause this?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Ovarian pain: You might be developing cysts- please consult with your gynecologist, who will be able to help evaluate this better.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have acheing in my hip and suffering lack of movement progessed over a period of a year.also soreness in other parts of my leg.?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Hip pain: Depending on the age of the individual, causes may be as simple as osteoarthritis to strained ligaments around the joint--have your doctor evaluate yo... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Period was approximately 1 week ago. i have an iud. noticed blood on toilet paper after urinating 2 different times today. am i pregnant? i had unprotected sex more than 2 years ago.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Blood in urine: You should seek medical attention for further testing. Please call your gynecologist or pcp to discuss this.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

How would having type 2 diabetes and hypogammaglobulinemia affect having a tummy tuck?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

More prone to infect: Depending on the type of hypogammaglobulinemia, the concern would be higher risk of infection at the surgical site.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I had a lump in my right arm. but now it disappears. but i m feeling some mild pain in my armpit and around my right breast. my age is 35.is it bc?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Armpit problem: Please see your gynecologist; you may need a thorough examination, including, possibly an ultrasound.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is pitting edema normal in a leg sprain? the foot is normal, only the sprained area is edematous.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Ankle sprain: It is not unusual to have localized pitting edema after a sprain like you describe. As long as there is no pain, you should be fine. Try using ankle a... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Dear doctor sir my mother have pain in stomatch from few years doctors check them and give them pain medicines but pain not removed. i am from pakista?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Abdominal pains: Please ask her doctor to have her checked put thoroughly by her doctor; there could be some serious underlying condition.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diareha, hot and cold sweats. pain has been for ten days, had appendix rem0ved day 2.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Post-op pain: Please contact the surgeon who performed the procedure or have some one take you to the closest emergency room. Please do not ignore these symptoms as... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

In a day 2 or 3 time gone to lattrine and having a feel again should go to lattrine.doctor adviced mebiz sr 1 tab 2 times 1 month.is it safe & useful?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Bowel movements: What is mebiz sr? Is it menbendazole? I would recommend you have a stool examination before you take this long term course.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I'm currently on a daily dose of 20mg of nexium (esomeprazole). i am 4 weeks pregnant are these meds safe to take? i tried not taking it i was in pain after 2 days.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Nexium (esomeprazole) preganancy: I would recommend you switch to otc liquid antacid like maalox or tums (calcium carbonate). Avoid as much prescription medications during pregnancy un... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I am feeling vey nauseous, though i haven't thrown up yet. i feel like i could run a marathon, but my stomach says otherwise. what could this be?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Nausea: Are you hydrating yourself, and eating sufficient calories? May want to check in with your doctor.

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A 51-year-old female asked:

May i have at least 600mg of salt in my diet.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Sodium intake: Since you have high bp, it is very important you control your sodium intake. If you can stick to 600 mg daily, that is excellent. Use other means to i... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Is subendo infarct, initial a heart attack?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Heart attack: Yes, definitely! please do not ignore this and have a cardiologist work you up fully.

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A member asked:

I hav whiteheads wich get inflamed and forms pustules and den marks i tried everything steam extraction proactive peels nothing worked what to do ?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Whiteheds: Suggest dermatologist check your skin completely, and order any appropriate blood tests.

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I am having spinal surgery on my c 3/4 4/5 5/6 6/7 . i am itching and want to know if i can take an antihistamine prior to surgery on 9/30/13?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Pre-op medications: General recommendation by surgeons and anesthesiologists is to try and avoid all meds. Perhaps you can try applying moisturizing lotion to the area.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

When you have depression and lack of motivation do you push yourself to get up and do things?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Depression: This is a very common symptom of depression. Please contact your family doctor to discuss futher care.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Can u give me some remedy for tooth ache?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Toothache: If you have tried otc products like anbesol, may need to see a dentist to make sure you do not have a cavity.

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi doctor, sometimes my hands shake when i fell hungry.so if it is hypoglycemia or diabetes mellitus?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Hand shaking: Sounds like hypoglycemia- please have your family doctor/internist check you out thoroughly, if this has not been done.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

What can cause the sodium content in body drop? is there any solution fir that? because my grandmum is facing this problem currently.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Sodium level: Dropping sodium levels in an older person should be investigated thoroughly! could be related to medications she is taking, or several other causes. P... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I am suffering fibroid in uterus....dr. told me to remove the uterus. there is no other option .i felt so worried. i m 37yrs. pls suggest me ?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Myomectomy?: Suggest you talk to your gynecologist if laparoscopic myomectomy- that is, removal of the fibroid only, while preserving the uterus- is an option. It ... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

Can i take generic version of librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) and nexium at same time?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Mixing meds: Would be helpful to know why you are taking these two medications. I strongly recommend you discuss this with your physician.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have a boil. my doctor cut it and it's draining. how do i get that hard part out? it looks like it's right there.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Abscess: You should follow up with the doctor to make sure all the pus has drained.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is this hematoma suppose to burn and feel hot to the touch and hard?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Hematoma: It may have become infected- please see your doctor.

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A 43-year-old male asked:

Left" and "right" coronary arteries i just hade a heart cath it look clear just left one is thinner than the other is that normal ?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Coronary arteries: It is not unusual to have some discrepancies in arterial diameters. Maintain a healthy weight, manage your cholesterol aggressively to normal levels, ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

What all does the dr do when you go get a physical?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Physical: Annual physical usually includes a complete history, including family, and social and review of medications, if any, are being used. Followed by a tho... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

What can i take for tendonitis while pregnant?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Tendonitis: Would recommend resting the part, applying local icepaks and rubbing something like ben-gay or flexall-nothing more.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Barley is good for constipation?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Constipation: Several whole grains are good for constipation. Drink plenty of water also.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I have a burning pain below my lower left ribs when i bend. it feels like a sponge is being squeezed at times. not a sharp pain, bit a dull pain.

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Please seek attentio: If this symptom is continuing to bother you, i would urge you to see your physician who can take a full history, do a thorough physical examination, a... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Which of these drug have less toxicity & which has an effective anelagesic effect, acetaminophen oribuprofren?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Drug toxicity: Relating to your question, Acetaminophen toxicity is usually cumulative, Ibuprofen and related non-steroidal agents (like aleve/naprosyn) can cause ir... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Are racetam drugs (eg piracetam) safe for use in study/cognitive enhancement? do these drugs currently have any clinical indications?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Piracetam: These drugs have been studied in patients with certain neurologic conditions, eg., dementia, post-stroke, seizures etc.. Strongly recommend avoiding a... Read More

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A member asked:

Hi i want to ask a question my report result say i have a condition anisocytosis and report suggests hb electrophoresis?

Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Hb electrophoresis: This test may be requested if there is a need to evaluate a patient for abnormalities of the hemoglobin molecule. If found, it can shed light on the c... Read More

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