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Private practice of internal medicine, with special interests in diabetes,hypertension, cholesterol management, smoking cessation,
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Internal Medicine
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pankaj Desaianswered
Internal Medicine 44 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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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 27-year-old female asked:
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Missed period: It would be reasonable to perform a home pregnancy test.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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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 23-year-old male asked:
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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 33-year-old female asked:
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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 46-year-old female asked:
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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 37-year-old female asked:
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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 25-year-old female asked:
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Neck pain: Yes it suggests a musculoskeletal problem.
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A 53-year-old male asked:
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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 36-year-old female asked:
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Naproxen: The fewer medications you take during pregnancy, the better, especially in the first half. Discuss with your ob.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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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 22-year-old female asked:
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Dizziness: Please check with your family physician first so he can guide you appropriately.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Corneal ulcer: Best if you could discuss this with you ophthalmologist.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Itching of scalp: It is possible you have very dry scalp or dandruff- have your family doctor examine you, .
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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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 35-year-old female asked:
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Garcinia Cambogia: According to anecdotal reports this natural agent helps with weight loss, and, can indirectly help with diabetes.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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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 24-year-old male asked:
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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 38-year-old female asked:
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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 34-year-old male asked:
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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 51-year-old female asked:
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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 17-year-old female asked:
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Nausea: Are you hydrating yourself, and eating sufficient calories? May want to check in with your doctor.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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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:
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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 30-year-old female asked:
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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 33-year-old female asked:
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Armpit problem: Please see your gynecologist; you may need a thorough examination, including, possibly an ultrasound.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Heart attack: Yes, definitely! please do not ignore this and have a cardiologist work you up fully.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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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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Whiteheds: Suggest dermatologist check your skin completely, and order any appropriate blood tests.
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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 25-year-old female asked:
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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 30-year-old male asked:
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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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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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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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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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Depression: This is a very common symptom of depression. Please contact your family doctor to discuss futher care.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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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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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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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Thyroid cyst: At this size of the cyst, would recommend thyroid sonogram every 6 months to monitor; check with endocrinologist and general surgeon also.
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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 43-year-old male asked:
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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 36-year-old female asked:
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Tendonitis: Would recommend resting the part, applying local icepaks and rubbing something like ben-gay or flexall-nothing more.
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Ear lump: Most definitely have it seen by your doctor so a proper diagnosis can be made.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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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 45-year-old member asked:
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Right stomach pain: How long has the pain been present?Does it move? How long does it last? Any changes in bowel movements? Have u had any operations in the abdomen in th... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Breast pain: Hopefully u have been getting annual mammograms and seeing your gynecologist or family doctor. If not, please make this a priority.
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Constipation: Several whole grains are good for constipation. Drink plenty of water also.
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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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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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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Grant Medical College, University of Bombay
Graduated 1979MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Bombay, Grant Medical College, India
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Awards
Top General Internist, Second Place, Maryland - Winter
2013
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Northwest hospital center
Sinai hospital of baltimore
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