Dr. Charles Herrera
Internal Medicine
Saint George, GA
45 years experience
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Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Herreraanswered
45 years experience
Yes: Neck sprains and these types of "spasms" can occur upon awakening and can radiate all the way to the feet. Also remember that neck and low back pain c... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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RLS or meds: You may have restless leg syndrome or an electrolyte imbalance. Both can cause what you describe as well as a malfunctioniung thyroid. Check with you... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Vaginosis: Many healthy females with good hygiene have an overgrowth of bacteria during their "cycle" your OB md can help immensely.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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See orthopedics: Reduce weighht bearing
do not overimmobilize
see your md or orthopedist.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Not necessary: Are you referring to the azheimers hypothesis or the metal accumulation issue. Doubt that you have anything to worry about, unless you have notable sx... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Uncommon Insomnia: You require a check up with your primary md first to eliminate the "medical" causes of insomnia and ask about family history. If necessary sleep logs,... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Any lumps: Do you examine your breasts each month.
Is there a history of premenopausal breast cancer in your family (uterine/ovarian also).
Do your chest wall ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Many benign causes: If treatment is not successful then the ENT may need to look inside and possibly "clean" and have the sinus material analyzed at the same time. ? Alle... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Hemoglobin: Can not answer without knowing your blood count. Secondly the thyroid gland is of critical importance and without a TSH and other thyroid tests and c... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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45 years experience
Orthopedist: This type of sports sprain/strain could be a partially torn muscle tendon or ligament. See an orthopedist.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Checkfamilyhistory: Beta sito sterol which is in phytosterol are natural altenatives to Proscar (finasteride) or adovart used to shrink prostate. Look up the other benefi... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: Suggest you seek an addiction md quickly
do not attempt withdrawal on your own.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Many benign causes: Almost any virus or other exposure that provokes your immune system can produce a "defensive " or protective response. Albumin is a useful parameter ... Read More
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Cant tell: It is unclear what you are asking. Have you had a procedure or accident or bone bruise because bone marrow does not become edematous.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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?treatment: If he is under the care of an oncologist palliative care can extend life. Without any treatment his life is shortened to very roughly one year at best... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Can check yourself or have it done via blood test.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Herrera is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Herrera is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I had lump when i was15, now i am23, dr didnt remove it. Now i feel lump sometimes and some times it disapears,i feel pain in chest muscles.
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