Dr. SURESH KATAKKAR

54 years experience

External neck pain: One uses different muscles when one swallows saliva and when you eat and drink.The fact that movement makes pain worse I believe it is external that ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Since yesterday i have this pain in my breast, i also felt a small lump. should i see a doctor?

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Yes : Yes, right after your menstrual cycle you should see the physician. As premenstrual phase your estrogen level in the blood is high and it can make you... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Protein 7.4 albumin 5.0 alkaline phosphate 75 wbc 8.7 hematocrit 39.5 rbc 4.54 hemoglobin 13.1 sgpt was 5 sgot was 7 bilirubin 0.6 platelets 357 what does this all mean is my liver ok? inr test was 0.9 pt test was 9 ptt test was 23 tsh was 2.99

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Yes liver is ok: Your test indicate that the liver is normal especially when your Albumin and PT and PTT are normal. The best test for liver is esterified cholesterol.... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Would the stomach flu last a little over a week? i have the cramps, nausea and diarrhea, along with bloating but i have no fever. my husband and 2 young daughters also aren't experiencing any symptoms and i'm in constant, close contact with them....

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Time to see Dr: If it is more than a week and if frequency of diarrhoea more than 3 to 4 a day then it's important you see a physician especially when your family rem... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have a pain running from my upper thigh to my hip when i shift my weight especially when i stand up. i dont recall having hurt or strained my leg. ?

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Weight race diet: We need to know your body weight and and also racial back ground. AS dark skin people do not manufacture Vit D with sun exposure due to melanin in the... Read More

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A 44-year-old female asked:

Should i get a covid test?

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Yes: Lack of smell sensation and the runny nose are the symptoms of COVID19. The calf pain is worrisome hence you should get the Molecular test for COVID19... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

High d-dimer blood test 1,740-no clot per ct-scan calcified granulomas on spleen and right lung could it be sarcoid or histoplasmosis? best dr to see?

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D dImer still high: i agree with previous physician however the D dimer is till high hence it's imperative you have complete physical examination and in mammography and ... Read More

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A 67-year-old female asked:

My 83 year old husband has vascular dementia. his blood pressure is slightly high. he will be put on blood pressure medicine. im afraid his dementia will get worse. do ace inhibitors work better than blood pressure medicine for preventing dementi?

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The blood pressure needs to be controlled to prevent worsening of dementia. The ace inhibitors will not have effect on dementia other than by controll... Read More

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Reviewed Jul 06, 2021

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I was on antibiotics for 3 days.my covid vaccine date is tomorrow.it has been 2 days im off the antibiotic.can i still take the vaccine?im taking moderna vaccine?

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It is a messenger RNA vaccine hence should have no adverse effects due to antibiotic use besides antibiotics by enlarge are not immunosuppressive. Tha... Read More

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Reviewed Apr 24, 2021

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A 74-year-old male asked:

Doctor i was put on a medication called vasculera 630 mg. after i started the medication, i read, do not take if you have had cancer. i have follicular non hogkins, now. can you please research this medication, to take or not to take worried. thanks?

54 years experience

It has a black box warning as it may induce or exacerbate cancer hence I would not use it. Check with your physician the alternative medication for wh... Read More

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Reviewed Jul 20, 2021

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I think i have covid. i'm now on my 12th day and i have a cough. i had a chest x-ray and its showing a pneumonial infection. i am given azithromycin, methyprednisolone, and acetylcysteine. i read that steroids are harmful. is it okay? (18, obese?

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You can request your physician to prescribe Olumiant (baricitinib) which is taken orally if it is confirmed COVID-19. . This will help you to get rid ... Read More

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Answered Oct 10, 2021

A 61-year-old male asked:

Good evening doctors. a kidney question. caucasian male age 61 egfr 55. creatinine 1.37. bilirubin 1.5, although i believe that the bilirubin is gilberts syndrome. what do these mean? could you please offer recommendations, suggestions?

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As we age GFR decreases however before this assumption please recheck your fluid intake it should be at least 8 glasses of 10 to 12 0z each, every da... Read More

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Answered Aug 18, 2021

A 39-year-old female asked:

A lot of brain fog when i turn my head sometimes, i get lightheaded. always feeling woozy. could this be a vestibular problem?

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You should be seen by physician get your blood pressure checked and check your pulse when you turn your neck.

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Reviewed Jul 06, 2021

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A 56-year-old male asked:

Controlled afib & htn, otherwise healthy and fit. exercise regularly. boosted moderna 10/27. is it possible to have an asymptomatic or mild case of covid if infected or would it almost certainly be severe because of afib?

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Yes, you still can get COVID-19 as vaccine is not 100% But it will be mild and manageable. And no, atrial fibrillation does not make you more suscepti... Read More

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Reviewed Apr 09, 2022

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have some hard skin tags/warts between the top part of my vagina, right where my lips split. i have zero pain and no other symptoms,only 3 tiny tags?

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Make sure skin tags: Make sure by showing to PCP these are skin tags not due to viral infection.knowing you are asymptomatic more likely skin tags and if so no need to do ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My mri report says that flow voids are noted in the carotid arteries as well as the vertebro-basilar system. what does that mean?

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The flow voids is a radiological term indicating rapid flow of the blood as it should be in a young individual.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Hello i suffer from sickness quite a lot my doctor prescribed stemetil just wondering if 5mg would be strong enough to stop me vomiting thank you?

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Find the cause!: There are multiple reasons why one gets "sick to the stomach" hence its important for you to find the cause why you are having these symptoms. Stemeti... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Stools lighter than normal with bright blood, low grade fever at times, nausea, gagging, jittery, irritable, discomfort between shoulder blades, scare?

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Dueodenal ulcer: The dueodenal ulcers or prepyloric ulcers can cause in between shoulder pains. However they are unlikely to cause bright red blood unless you bleed br... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

Unexplained bruises on the back of the knees. currently i am having a lot of lower back pain is it related to one another?

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It could be related: You may have a bleeding disorder and might have bleeding in the back of your abdomen causing back pain. So it is imperative that you see a physician.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Bulge left side of navel sticks out further than right side went few months back to er with severe abdominal pain got referred to gi, can't afford it.

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Navel Hernia!: Naval Hernias are common in females. vague abdominal discomfort is the commonest symptom. Use the abdominal binder and see if your symptoms resolve. ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I'm terrified i have cancer, please help. i've had a dull ache in my tummy now for 3 weeks. i'm on ranitidine for acid but still got the ache?

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Need examination.: First do not get panicky. Get yourself evaluated by a physician. He or she needs to take your history and examine you. There are many causes of dull a... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have woke up with a sore line across the length of my eyelid that stings what could it be?

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Eyelash infection: More likely minor hair follicle infection of the eyelash. Use warm compresses if not relived please see your physician

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Is it possible to treat a bladder infection with something other than antibiotics?

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Unlikely: First you have to confirm you have bladder infection by doing urine culture. Secondly the infections in bladder need antibiotics to kill bacteria or l... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Celiac artery velocites went down to 180 after stent. months later, high(>300) but stent patent on us. abd pain back.normal or recommend angio cath?

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You need angiography: When the velocity is in the coeliac artery is 200cms/sec or greater then it's an indicator that blood flow is diminished significantly. And as your pa... Read More

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A male asked:

I recently had a parathyroidectomy and would like to know about the after effects it has caused (panic attacks, insomnia, etc) and is this common?

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Electroly Calcium Mg: Check your electrolytes calcium and magnesium levels. Also thyroid functions.As above symptoms are related to the changes in electrolyte and Ca and Ma... Read More

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A 82-year-old male asked:

Acute diarrhea from removal of colon. after ileostomy to reconnect i have only 15 cm of colon left.

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DELAY IN ABSORPTION: The function of the colon is to absorb water. Your small intestine will take any where from 6 to 8 weeks to absorb the water and then stools will be s... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Myself & kids(2&3yrs old)have had an upset tummy,almost a week now,acidic loose stool but not diarrhea as such.its a few times a day,seldom cramping&sometimes a little mucus&flatulence),no other symptoms.we have been taking probiotics and septogaurd?

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See physician : Assuming you have no fever and other systemic signs and symptoms it is probably viral. Just follow usual precautions hand washing surface cleaning etc... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Face tightness both zygomatic bones and cheeks like pulling feeling. causes?blood ok. mri head ok?

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Consult and visit your dermatologist and make sure there is no underlying systemic disorder. There are some auto immune disorders they begin with such... Read More

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Answered Apr 22, 2021

A 28-year-old female asked:

Can an increase of csf fluid in the frotal lobe of the brain be harmful? my measurements on previous scans 2 years ago were 2mm by 8mm and now it is 22mm by 11mm. i recently started experiencing intense seizures, could this be the cause?

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More Likely: See your neurologist and get CTScan a of the brain and EEG. The cause of increase CSF pressure is the cause of the seizures. This needs further invest... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

During sleep my heart rate drops to 35 bpm. i have identified this with my apple watch and can share the data. is this normal?

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Not normal .: No, you should request a cardiologist to see you and do cardiac monitor. Also make sure you have no sleep apnoea

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Son, 35, woke up with soreness on both his sides about 4 inches under the center of the armpits.. soreness occurs with movement only, no other symptoms and no swelling anywhere, very concerned, is this serious? fearful of lymphoma?

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Please note enlarged lymph nodes due to lymphoma usually do not cause pain or discomfort unless massive enlargement. He should get physical examinatio... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Stopped sprintec about 4 weeks ago my bf rubbed his penis on my vagina can precum get you pregnant took a pregnancy test negative had light discharge ?

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Keep check: Unless he has ejaculation inside the vagina or on the surface the chances of pregnancy are not likely. But keep checking by pregnancy test 4 to 6 week... Read More

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A 64-year-old female asked:

Can i take miralax long term while taking prednisone 2 mg for pmr i was told to take daily 17 grams for chronic constipation.also taking colace. thank you in advance?

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Make sure you drink plenty of water daily while on Mira lax. It is an osmotic like polyethylene glycol which works by pulling water in your stool from... Read More

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Reviewed Apr 02, 2023

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A female asked:

I'm anemic and i've been told i might be hypoglycemic too. how do i tell the two apart when i feel myself getting sick because of one of them?

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Symtoms overlapp: Anemia when chronic causes fatigue dizziness where as with hypoglycemia symptoms are more acute passing out sweating(cold sweats) Depending on the r... Read More

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A 65-year-old male asked:

What is the shelf life o dimenhydrinate? does it become harmful, or just lose effectiveness?

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Usually six to 12 M: This is also called Dramamine or Gravol. You should check on the bottle or on the card the date should be printed. On an average it's six months. Manu... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

My son has keiloids on his chest. we visited dematologist 2yrs ago. he injected each an everyone with steroids almost 6 months. due to pain my son couldnt take the pain. we stop. is their a procedure we're we can remove them. or laser. permanently. ?

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No known treatment: I understand laser has not been as effective as we thought. There are clinical trials with interferon injection showing promise but final results are... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does the treatment for lung cancer (whatever is the stage) change, if the patient has already only one lung ?

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The surgical decision changes that means removing tumor with the minimum clear margin becomes the choice. If the tumor is beyond 2 cms then take advis... Read More

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Answered Oct 10, 2021

A 40-year-old female asked:

Strained something in lower back or pelvis in march. after sitting in the garden cutting, with a lean and twist of the upper body.been unable to sit since. have to eat standing. pain start in the butt and then lower back. suggestions much appreciated?

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See physician: you need to be examined by the physician and then have appropriate test like MRI or bone density or bone scan. Depending on your examination he can or... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

25 year old male, blood work normal besides, alt at 121, and wbc at 3. body almost feels toxic, better when not eating. red veins on the sides of my rib cage, discoloration almost like bruising around eyes, rash on both feet. liver or blood problem?

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You need visit to physician This sounds like the inherited problem with the liver and probably portal vein circulation. However complete physical exam... Read More

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Answered Apr 13, 2021

A 24-year-old male asked:

Hello i have been having a horrible cold that has lasted me this whole week and iv been working 14 hrs days on top of it. i took work off but i can't seem to get into anywhere that will give me a doctors note. is there a way i can do that here? also my e

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You need to be seen: Usually cold does not last for 14 days may be a week. So get yourself checked by the physician

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hi doc, i m feeling a mild pain in lower abdomen and feel little pressure from yesterday noon in pregnancy' feeling nausea too. plz suggest what to do?

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Fetal position: How many weeks are you pregnant? In gestation weeks of 18 weeks or higher it could be fetal position. Hence check with your OB and get checked.

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A female asked:

Ive had a sore throat and cough for two weeks and my tongue feels swollen. what could this be?

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Check with F. doctor: When sore throat lasts so long you need to get checked by your family physician. He will do appropriate things like throat swab and phlegm culture etc... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi there. my left big toe starting feeling numb yesterday, but thereafter got swollen and is incredibly painful. anti inflammatory meds arent working. i dont recall hitting it and i dont recall anything that should have provoked it?

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See PCP: Physician has to visualize this. You may need to check your uric acid level and or check urine for uric acid crystals. Sometimes if there is local flu... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Hi doctor so if the bile ducts were blocked where would the bilirubin back up to. in the blood or in the bodies water. ?

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Both: Bilirubin backs up in the blood and the tissues. In the tissues we call icterus

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Can all gynaecologists do a radical hysterectomy or do i need to go to an oncologist? i've been told i need to get one because i have cervical cancer.

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Yes he can but...: Yes he can but Gyn Oncologist has more expertise in cancer surgery.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Can non functional pituitary tumors cause hypergonadism instead of hypogonadism depending on the location they're found?

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Not likely.: The nonfunctional tumors are truly non functional. There growth causes symptoms due to compression of the functioning normal pituitary

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What medicine or home remedy can be used to treat vaginal thrush quickly while on period? if medication is needed what over the counter medicine can be bought for not hundreds of ranslds without needing to consult a doctor?

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wait for end MC: The Ph of the vagina is important in controlling the infections. During menstruation because of the blood the Ph is higher. The topical medications or... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Occasionally after a bowel movement i will notice tiny spits of bright red blood when i wipe, nothing visible in the stool, just very small spots on the paper. there's no pain just a raw feeling. what could it be?

54 years experience

Nothing serious: More likely excoriation of the sphincter means abrasion of the anal opening. Use topical emollient to heal. Check your diet and make sure there is no ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I seem to have difficulty passing stool and gas. it feels like there's skin hanging on my anus(not painful)and now am starting to have abdominal pain, cannot eat or drink much. when it happens the stool is in a weird shape. what should i do?

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See your physician: It is time to see your physician for the examination including rectal eaxam and the anoscopy. Do not be afraid cancer at your age is vey unlikely but ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

What cream treats lichen planus? is there anything over the counter that i could buy?

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I would check with your physician as lichen planus is autoimmune disorder it is important you get confirmed, The topical and sometimes systemic immuno... Read More

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