Dr. Arabinda Behura

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Tender loving care: If my mother goes to a nursing home i would expect her to be treated as a human being not patient, get timely attention, fall prevention, physical th... Read More

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A 92-year-old member asked:

Who really runs things at nursing home? rns, lpns or aides?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

NHA: Nursing home administrator (nha) who are certified through nursing home administration program run by department of health and national association of... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What is the side effects of fertomid?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Common side effects : Headaches nausea and vomiting hot flashes abnormal uterine bleeding.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Tingling on left side of chest and under breast on left side. previously had x-rays at er but have a app soon at my family doc.

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Does not sound anything seriou: Your primary care physician may give you more answer after examining you . Could be coming from rib sprain. I wouldn't be very concerned with your age... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Im battling cough and colds his week. why do i make whimpering and wheezing sounds when i sleep? how do i stop?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Bronchitis, asthma?: Do you smoke? This could be from asthmatic bronchitis most likely affected from cold symptoms please see your primary care provider if the wheezing or... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

If you stretched out the small intestine of an adult, approximately how long would it be?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

6.9 m: The average length of the small intestine in an adult human male is 6.9 m (22 feet 6 inches), and in an adult female 7.1 m (23 feet 4 inches). It can ... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What are symptoms of pneumonia?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Cough: Cough, fever, chills, phlegm/sputum, shortness of breath, chest pain.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have panic attacks. i have .5mg xanax (alprazolam) pills (which really help), but is there a way i can burn off the horrible residual adrenaline? a brisk walk?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Yes: Walk will help. Try yoga, drink plenty of water, listen relaxing music.

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A male asked:

I'm a us navy veteran on ship in 1969 expose to asbesto on ship should i be worried?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Yes: If you were exposed for a longer period and have breathing problem you need a pulmonary function test (pft) and x ray of you r chest.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Its been 62 days since i last smoked weed and im still coming up positive on drug screens why? i weigh 196 5'6" female. i was a heavy smoker for a yr

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Possible.: It depends how many days did you use before quitting. 1 time only 5-8 days 2-4 times per month 11-18 days 2-4 times week ... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Swollen painful ankle on one side. warm to touch. could this be a blood clot?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Possible.: Other possibilities are- cellulitis (infection), arthritis.

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A 74-year-old female asked:

Chest pain following mva could it be cracked sternum?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Possible.: Most of the time its a muscle sprain. But rib fracture and sternum fracture possible which case pain more severe with each breath and movement. You sh... Read More

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A female asked:

Can staph be present under fingernails?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Yes: Another common place is nasal mucosa. So wash your hands with soap and water.

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A 61-year-old female asked:

Have had ear infection 4 weeks was on amoxicillin now azithromycin not better . suggestions?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

ENT evaluation.: Please see ENT physician. Ear nose throat. You might need to have cultures taken from ear if there is any discharge, to give correct antibiotics.. ... Read More

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A member asked:

Gluteal wasting with unintentional weight loss?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Very rare..: You can read these two articles for more info.. http://www.livestrong.com/article/553843-exercises-for-gluteal-muscular-atrophy/ http://articles... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Im 19, i've lumb on my breast, what i must do for it?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Ultrasound: See your physician for a ultrasound and depending on result of us, may need a biopsy to confirm. Most of the time its benign.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What can i do to increase my chances of getting pregnate?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Stay healthy..: Get a pre-conception check-up. Get to know your menstrual cycle. Watch you weight. Avoid lots of caffein and alcohol beverages , smoking. Live a s... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

What would cause congestion and phlegm after being outside in the cold?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Viral?: Most of the time its viral upper respiratory infection. Could be bacterial, if you have fever, chills associated then you may need antibiotics.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I've been smoking meth every single day since.june of 2005. it makes me feel sick now...when i try to stop it i get even more sick. how do i quit?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Detox center: A drug rehabilitation center a very safe and smart place to detox when discontinuing methamphetamine use. Ask your physician regarding local detox ... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

How is the cost for manboob removing surgeory?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Varies..: There is no set price for male chest reduction surgery as every single patient is different and treated on an entirely individual, case-by-case basis.... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have your period again after two weeks of your last menstrual period?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Yes.: Your period may not be the same every month and it may not be the same as other women's periods. This is normal. Periods can be light, moderate, or he... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

How can i differentiate svt and psvt, when 12 lead ecg showing as like as svt?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

P is for Paroxysmal: Only difference between svt and psvt is p-paroxysmal- means sudden onset. Regardless both look same in ekg.

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A member asked:

Why do hear echo in one ear ?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Its annoying isnt it: Echoing in your ears for more than three to four days, consult your physician. Earwax, ear infections and sinus infections all can be easily treated. ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What's the diagnosis of a reddish swelling on the lower part of the leg and on touching it you feel it's solid somehow ?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Cellulitis: Most commonly cellulitis but a blood clot needs to be ruled out with ultrasound of leg. Seek med help for antibiotics asap

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have noticed myself having puffiness around my eyes and legs swellings especially on waking up in the morning.can this be signs of thyroidism?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Nephrotic syndrome ?: Possibility of low thyroid, nephrotic syndrome where you lose protein in urine. Get a urine analysis and thyroid profile

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What are symptoms of infected stiches?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Redness: Redness around stitches , pain, discharge and occasionally fever.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Is there any possibility to increase the testicular size through medication. ?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Testosterone level?: Please talk to your pcp before taking advertised pills online or otc, get your testosterone level checked.

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A 46-year-old female asked:

I slipped on icy driveway. did not fall hard i now have pain in my right hand that starts at my wrist there is no swelling. did i fracture my wrist?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

X-ray ? Splint?: Get an x-ray to rule out fracture, if no fracture then splint and pain meds should help with rest.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How long is the human intestine?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

6.9 m: The average length of the small intestine in an adult human male is 6.9 m (22 feet 6 inches), and in an adult female 7.1 m (23 feet 4 inches). It can ... Read More

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A member asked:

After how long should we take the allergy tablets after consumption of alcohol?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

How much alcohol?: Depends how much alcohol is consumed, 6-8 hrs is safe for 1 drink.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

What is the qt and qtc for heart rate 106?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

EKG intervals : The faster the heart rate the shorter the qt interval, it assesses the risk for arrhythmia (irregular heart rate).

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What's the difference between the icu (intensive care unit), and a ccu (critical care unit)?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Means same: Both are same, no practical difference. Ccu is used in uk hospitals . Ccu also means coronary care unit for sick heart patients

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A 21-year-old member asked:

How can staph infections be treated?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Antibiotics.: Bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) clindamycin, vancomycin, linezolide. Are most common medications used.

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A 40-year-old male asked:

Could nicotine cause tia?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

No: But it increases your risk of having a tia, if you already have high bp, high cholesterol and diabetes.

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A member asked:

I feel some stuck in my throat as i have some sort of stomach problem too do this have some permanent solution?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

How old are you?: If this is ongoing for over 6 months and not relieving with anti-acid medications, if you have weight loss, loss of appetite you may need to see a gas... Read More

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A 73-year-old female asked:

Other than cat scan, eeg, ekg, mri and neuro exam, what other tests should follow a tia with no residue?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Observation only: If all the above tests were normal wait and monitor should be appropriate, though we can check for carotid doppler ultrasound of carotid ( neck blood ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I'm having trouble sleeping. i constantly feel tired, body ache, dizzy and difficulty breathing. sometimes i feel my heart is beating fast.?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Sleep apnea: All the above symptoms point towards obstructive sleep apnea. Consult your physician to get screened for osa.

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A 47-year-old male asked:

I am sufferng frequent headache?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Migraine?: Depends on what other symptoms you're having with headache, talk to your pcp if symptoms going on over six months.

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A 50-year-old female asked:

My husband has end stage hcc. he has been having to have a paracentisis every week now. judging from this information, how long would you say he has?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

No one can tell..: Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. It appears like he has failed all the treatment options which includes liver transplantation, hepatic artery emboli... Read More

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A member asked:

Which diseases or disorders affect your stomach?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Too many to name but: Most common diseases are- gastritis, gastric ulcer, bleeding, gastric cancer, gastric reflux , hiatal hernia.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

I need a web site for ophthalmology exercises, where can i go to find information ?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

You can try this.: If you are asking to improve muscle strength in your eyes for ptosis, you can try these exercises. http://www.livestrong.com/article/324870-eye-exe... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Does stress cause acne?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

No..It worsens.: Stress aggrevates existing acne. Researchers hypothesized that the worsening in acne might be due to higher levels of sebum produced during stressful ... Read More

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A 54-year-old female asked:

How are cervical facet injections performed?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Spine injections.: http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/injections/cervical-thoracic-and-lumbar-facet-joint-injections as with many spinal injections, facet joint in... Read More

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A 61-year-old male asked:

How is a urinary bladder pallinoma removed, and what is the recovery time?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

You mean Papilloma?: They are usually removed through a lighted, fiber-optic viewing device (cystoscope) that is inserted through the urinary canal (urethra) into the blad... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

My father is 50 year old.his blood sugar lavel is 194 higher than normal range. what does it mean and how to dicrease this lavel to normal?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Fasting blooglucose : Plz have him checked by pcp and get a fasting blood glucose done. That will tell us if he is diabetic or not.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I am a type 2 diabetic i am having chest pains that make my shoulder feel numb and i also get headaches and pain on the right side of my head. what's?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Hear attack ?: Chest pain in diabetic pts is a serious condition , need to rule out heart attack and stroke , unlikely though as you are young.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What is a reason my small intestine is hurting and has been for several days?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Which are?: There could be several possible diagnosis for belly pain, if you could describe the nature of pain and duration, aggrevating and relieving factors wil... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

My 7yrs old son has a right lower lobe consolidation. what is the cause and how to cure it?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Pneumonia ? Antibiot: Possible pneumonia if he is having fever cough , sputum and chills short of breath. Antibiotics will help.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

How does hba1c actually work?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Complicated..: Tells your average blood glucose level over 3 months period, actual biochemical mechanism is complicated..

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I have had a very bad congestion cold for 5 days now. left side of neck is swollen and tender! what do i do?

Internal Medicine 12 years experience

Go to ER/Urgent care: Could be pharyngitis, mono, tonsillitis. May swab for throat for strep, may need antibiotic and throat culture.

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