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Dr. James Henning

Anesthesiology
Mountain View, CA
52 years experience male

Locations

Office

Palo Alto, CA

Address

1320 Webster Street, 1320 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA
Directions

About

Bio

<ul></ul> <ul></ul> Board certified in anesthesiology (Stanford University) and internal medicine as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar (Stanford/UCSF). Areas of interest include medical education patient simulation, design of evolving health care systems, systems analysis, health care policy, health economics, health architecture and medical ethics. Creates personalized, reliable health care content through web-based and social media support to sustain optimal health behaviors. Stress reduction through meditation, physical activity, adequate rest and clean eating are lifestyle choices he advocates and considers necessary to achieve positive health outcomes. Practice is based in Silicon Valley.

Specialties
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Anesthesiology

Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

English

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551 Answers
321 Agrees
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Targeted P.T.: Depending on the injury and anticipated recovery time, specific hydrotherapy recommendations from a licensed physical therapist can be invaluable. In ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Rarely...But..: Syringomyelia is usually a developmental problem and rarely caused by trauma. The complication of an expanding space in your neck ( a "syrinx") caused... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Yes, but...: The rapid growth in the number of registered narcotics anonymous meetings since 1978 may be the only way to measure the program's "success rate." n... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Perhaps: A highly specialized question for an experienced neurosurgeon. Good luck!
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Positive: In summary, "...Psychological stress and physical activity have opposite effects on parameters that affect cardiovascular status.." have a look below.... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Much Lower: You are to be highly commended for your motivation! at 458 lbs, however, even modest amounts of exercise may rapidly increase your hr. Beginning more ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
The Importance: Of this concern cannot be overstated on the profoundly negative effects of opioid use during and after pregnancy, rather than on the ability to gener... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Pain Relief!: Your back will be cleansed & made numb with surface anesthesia, you'll feel mild pressure when the epidural medication and catheter are put in place, ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Possibly: The incidence of facial swelling after an epidural steroid injection may be as high as 10%. It's mediated by the release of histamine and ige (immunog... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
SEA: Spinal endoscopic adhesiolysis may offer relief in patients with radiation-induced or failed back surgery syndrome (fbss)-induced adhesions. Have a lo... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Possibly: Research is very limited. Unless a tattoo is recent and still healing, red, swollen or oozing, an anesthesia provider will try to insert the needle th... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
See Your Doc: Persistent post-op pain two weeks after arthroplasty that is uncontrolled on this high narcotic dosage suggests looking for explanations....Are there ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Probably: It certainly is disconcerting to have abdominal pain and diarrhea consistently after eating and a visit to your physician is highly advised. The diagn... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Motivation: Determination, vigilance and avoidance of injury are key. Success is up to you. But, opportunities to be of help to those who wish to become more fit ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Stop and Review...: This drug works by narrowing the widened and inflamed cranial and basilar arteries associated with migraines. Because your jaw pain may be caused eith... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
No: Local anesthetics are metabolized quickly as the block wears off. If (it is extremely unlikely) the nerve was lacerated or damaged during the procedur... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
IV of NG Feeding: The provision to (and absorption by) a patient of macro and micro-nutrients to satisfy metabolic needs but bypassing the normal eating mechanisms.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
It Depends..: Behavioral breathlessness and panic disorder overlap quite bit and a visit to your internist certainly sounds in order. Further, many other metabolic ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Minimally: Patients are advised to limit activity for a day or so after a block..Feet up, resting comfortably, but steroids won't drift much because of gravity. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
That Depends..: Wrist blocks are used most often for procedures lasting 30 minutes or less, unless supplemented by other nerve blocks that allow forearm tourniquet pl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Great Question!: "red" sanders, former ucla football coach, is reported to have told his players (in 1950): "men, i'll be honest. Winning isn't everything, " and aft... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Hard to Say: Side effects of most medications are turning out to be highly individualistic and sometimes based upon genetic susceptibility! this is fairly new rese... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Ambiguous..: Spinal stenosis compresses the spinal cord or peripheral nerve roots. So, there is "less" room for nerves to move freely even after their inflammation... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Rheumatologist: Because HMS can be associated with a few serious inherited disorders and clinical responses, even to targeted physiotherapy, can vary widely, a specif... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Exam/Vitals/Monitors: Observation of physical signs, measuring an array of vital sign and eeg monitoring all confirm comfort and loss of consciousness under general anesthe... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Occasionally...: Mild nausea, some residual sedation and/or disorientation, and minimal discomfort are the issues that surface most often postoperatively. That said, ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Bad for Some: Have a look at the link below...It will show you the ingredients in sp 250. Do note, however, that you (unlike other folks) may be unusually sensitive... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Many, and Yes: Zumba specifically contributes to aerobic and core fitness, especially if done consistently and with good form. Adequate rest, hydration, attention to... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
No: These are personal preferences and are by no means recommended by sports authorities.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Limited Options!: This drug, a muscarinic receptor agonist, non-selectively causes smooth muscle contraction in the airways and is used to diagnose "reactive" airway di... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Not Reliably..: You may minimize these symptoms by withdrawing slowly, preferably under the direction of a health care professional. He/she may suggest replacement me... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Yes: Lsbs are used either diagnostically or therapeutically to diagnose or treat certain certain types of leg and foot pain. A series of three are often re... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Yes!: Not all "yoga" is created equal! some forms emphasize aerobics and static muscular contraction, others a more gentle, and gradual, series of stretchin... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Not Sure: You should be evaluated by an md or rn as soon as possible. That's quite a lot of medicine to be taking without much relief. It would be best to find ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Strict Diet: Frequent aerobic training, plenty of water, and added muscle mass are required to see the results you're looking for. There are no shortcuts and time ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Yes: Effective meditation techniques have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and associated stress hormones, improve reaction times, create... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Not much: Continuous stretching of any body part or structure risks harming the supportive tissues, nerves, blood vessels and skin.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Through Injuries!: Unless i'm missing something in your question, muscle imbalances (differences in strength) may cause undo strain on supporting structures when lifting... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Not necessarily..: The success rate of epidural steroid injections may improve with successive, and individually timed, procedures. A three week window may be fine (2-4 ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Not Likely: Serious nerve root problems after an epidural injection (whether for labor & delivery, pain control or a surgical procedure) are highly unlikely. Long... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Avoid Opiods in FM: The complex pain of fm, sometimes described as "all over, " is associated with increased pain sensitivity and can be "triggered" by arthritic, neurol... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Probably not: These issues are separate although they may be caused by similar walking, running or movement related problems from poorly fitting footwear. See a pod... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Programs: Like p90, p90x, etc. And several other in-home dvd programs attempt to engage all muscle groups to stimulate growth, increase aerobic capacity and imp... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Hmmm...: You are assuming that a recent onset of bilateral (both sides) leg pain and numbness is due to a new exercise routine, right? That may, or may not, be... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Almost All of your: Symptoms and signs might be attributable to stress, and, absent any other significant medical history, that could be high on the list of possibilities... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Should be: Remember nutrition and calories burned are the limiting factors...Taking in fewer calories than one expends will burn fat, as long as one's eating is ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Do an Online Search: For each injection separately (facet joint, paravertebral, epidural), choose "image, " and start familiarizing your self with the anatomy. Giving a de... Read More
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Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Hopefully None: Professionals in this setting are almost always highly trained and unlikely to take untoward risks. The use of sedative medications here presupposes a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
What IS: Your body type? Muscular individuals respond more quickly to weight training, for example, than more asthenic (thin) types...What kinds of activity do... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henning
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
Growth Hormone: Exerts some effects through igf-1 (used by some to stimulate hair growth), a "differentiation" factor. Colostrum is also sometimes taken to induce hai... Read More
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Testimonials
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May 10, 2013
Dr Henning provides an excellent service to the public via Health Tap. He is knowledgable about anesethsiology and a vast array of medical topics. He provides helpful, clear, accurate information. I ...Read More
Aug 19, 2013
I appreciate the insights Dr. Henning shares on HealthTap. Very clear answers about all topics, including lifestyle and health maintenance. He's a great asset to HealthTap, and I'm glad to recommend...Read More
Jul 21, 2013
An amazing knowledgeable, dedicated and caring physician.
HealthTap member
Thanks, had light anesth w/spinal w/2mg morphine and still got sick. Eventually did dilaudid, hydroxyzine, and scopolomine patch. Rough 2dys
HealthTap member
The same dr prescribed these and I thought it was a little much, so in your opinion, which ones are safetogether? Ohand I'm takingsingulair
HealthTap member
After seein my doc we figued out it was withdraw symtoms and after a dose change everything went back to normal. Thank you!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of North Carolina School of Medicine, NC
Graduated 1971MD

Residency

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER

Residency

STANFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Awards

Most Influential, Second Place, San Jose, CA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, San Jose, CA - Winter
2013
Top Anesthesiologist, First Place, California - Winter
2013

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