Dr. Mohammed Shafi
Gastroenterology
Las Vegas, NV
38 years experience male
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Las Vegas, NV
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Las Vegas , NV
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
Hindi, Persian
Doctor Q&A
125 Answers
145 Agrees
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
ABDOMINAL CYST.: Usually cysts are benign-but location and size of the cyst is important.Skin rash and vaginal infections sound like 2 seperate conditions.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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WEIGHT LOSS.: Excersise, fluid restyriction to 1.5 litres per day.Some times diuretics help you in this situation.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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GASTROENTERITIS: Low residue diet and try peptobismol for 1-2 days, if still not better consider seeing a ge doctor.
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A 77-year-old female asked:
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COLONOSCOPY.: You can have abdominal distension and bloated feeling for a few a days after colonoscopy.The air should not travel to neck unless is cases of extreme ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
SKIN CONDITION: This could be acne or seborrhic dermatitis or eczema.Please see your dermatologist.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
ABDOMINAL PAIN: Right sided abdominal pain can be due to gallbaldder problems , irritable bowel syndrome and appendicitis.Please see your doctor.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
UTI, DIFLUCAN (fluconazole): If you have complted 14 days course of Diflucan (fluconazole) , that should be sufficient.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
FATTY LIVER.: Your liver tests look normal.
Coarse liver texture does not necessarily indicate liver disease.
Sometimes it could suggest fatty liver.Check liver f... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
WEIGHT LOSS: Weight loss and skin changes could suggest connective tissue disease.Recommend seeing a doctor to check blood work and x-rays.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Ulcers.: You can take Acetaminophen for pain and fever.You should not take advil, (ibuprofen) Aspirin and ibuporfen when you have ulcer problem.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Constipation: Try high fibre diet and increase fluids.If your symptoms do not improve in 1 week please see your M.D.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain with increased amylase usually suggests pancreatic inflammtion.Gallstones, alcohol and medication are common causes for pancreatitis.P... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
STOMACH PAIN.: Gastritis, ulcers, gallstones and musculoskeletal pain.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
RECTAL IRRITATION.: Irritable bowel syndrome, internal hemorrhoids, fissures and polyps can cause that sensation.Please consult a gastroenterologist for sigmoidoscopy.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Constitpation: High fibre diet, increase hydration, 2-3 prunes per day.Sometimes smooth move tea is helpful.If symptoms still persistant see your M.D.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Change in bowel.: Sometimes this could be due to internal hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
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A member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Musculosketetal pain: Pain which increase on change of position is usually coming from muscles and bones, try Ibuprofen for a 2-3 days and see your internist.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
FLATULENCE.: Flatulence is related to your dietary intake.Avoid caffiene and carbonated beverages.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
ABDOMINAL PAIN: Usually appendicitis symptoms are acute and get worse progressively.Pain after intercourse suggests pelvic inflammatory conditions and ovarian problem... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Gerd: Avoid large volume meals.Try maalox or mylanta.If you still have symptoms consider seeing your gastroenterologist.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
STOMACH PAIN: Avoid dairy products, caffiene and carbonated beverages.Try petobismol as needed for a week.If you still have symptoms please see your M.D.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
AZITHROMYCIN: Only if you have cough secondary to bacterial infection.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Abdominal bloating: There are a few medications like Amitiza (lubiprostone) and linzess.You need see a doctor to get these medication as these are prescription medication... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
SKIN CONDITION.: If it is a recurrent problem i suggest you see a dermatologist to r/o ecczema and psoriasis.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Musculoskeletal pain: This sounds like pain in the lower vertebral columntry Ibuprofen for 2-3 days if not better see your internist.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Asacol (mesalamine): Regular Asacol (mesalamine) is 400 mgs in strtength.Asacol (mesalamine) hd is double strength it has 800 mgs.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
DARK STOOL: Dark black stool can be a sign of ge - bleeding. Sometimes antibiotic usage can change the color of stool..Bismuth and iron supplements can also chang... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
ABDOMINAL PAIN: Severe abdominal painmay be due to many reasons.You will need abdominal ultrasoundto r/o gall stones and abdominal masses.Please see your doctor.Av... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Constipation: Stomach bloating can be due to chronic constipation.Please see your doctor.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Erythema: Gastric mucosal inflammation usally suggests mild gastritis.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Fatty liver: No.Fatty liver rarely leads to organ failure.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Increased liver: You should get checked to r/o fatty liver, hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis and medication related problems.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Enemas: Sometimes fleets enemas help relieve constipation.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
STOMACH PAIN: Stomach pain with diarrhea can be due to colitis, irritable bowel syndrome or spatic colon.Please see a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.I su... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Ocp/birth control: Your primary care doctor can help you with birth control.You can also see your gynecologist
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Abdominal lump: Small abdominal lump with tenderness folliculitis, abcess are possibilities abdominal wall lipomas are not ususally tender.Please see your doctor.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Thromboplebitis.: This is most likely due to irritation of veins.Suggest using extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) 1-2 tabs every day for 2 to 3 days.This kind of ir... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Hemorrhoids: Use' preparation h' use twice a day for 2 weeks.Consult your doctor if not better in 1 week.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Normal liver functio: All the three conditions can have fluctuating levels of ast and alt (liver functions).So it is possible to have normal lft's sometimes with cirrhosis... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Yes: But if you need laxative for more than 2 weeks please consult your M.D.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Lower ge bleeding: If you have lower ge bleeding it can lead to a
decrease in your blood counts and can cause anemia.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
REFLUX: If you need acid suppression daily you should see your gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Constipation: Increase fibre intake, take 2-3 prunes per day.6-8 cups of fluids per day.If symptoms still persistant see your m>d>.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Constipation: It should work in 1 -3 days.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Fatty liver: Keep your weight under control, excercise, low fat diet.Follow up with your doctor every few months to check liver function tests.Usually fatty liver ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Fatty liver,jaundice: Fatty liver is a common condition seen in people who are overweight, .Mild elevation of bilirubin(indirect bilirubin) is usually due to a benign condi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Fatty liver: You can get fatty liver due to excessive drinking.Other conditions causing fatty liver are obesity, diabetes and medications.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Polyps: Try Pepcid (famotidine) 40 mgs once every day.If symptoms still persist consider seeing your doctor.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Change in bowel: Any change from your regular bowel movement pattern costipation or diarrhea is called change in bowel habit.If it is persistent situation consult your... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mohammed Shafianswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Mild gastritis: Gastric mucosal inflammation usally suggests mild gastritis.Biopsies are checked for h.Pylori bacterial infection of the gastric wall lining.
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Dr. Paul Schanbacher
Nov 27, 2012
I have worked with Dr Shafi for several years. He is an excellent physician and a wonderful person. He is very bright, caring and talented. I would certainly highly recommend him to any of my famil...Read More
Aug 8, 2013
Great answers, very helpful! Keep up the good work!
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Initially I was enthralled with the care I received by Dr. Shafi, his staff and his treatment. HOWEVER, I am quite upset his team did NOT tell me I could not be set up on a payment schedule as a first...Read More
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Thanks for your quick reply! But my problem that my skin has been changed same issue when the belly of pregnant woman changed what should I do to remove this changes
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Thanks for your quick reply! But this question has already been answered..had blood tests and no diabetes, etc.My Dr thinks it was a one off
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have an appointment at an urgent care for this afternoon. Hernia?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Gandhi Medical College
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals
Residency
St. Luke's Health System
Awards
Community Business Leadership Award, Citigroup-Corporation
Top Gastroenterologist , First Place, Nevada - Winter
2013
Top Gastroenterologist , First Place, Nevada - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American College of Gastroenterology
Digestive DIsease Specialists
Publications
A Case of Wire Capsule Endoscopy Presenting As Esophageal Forien Body
Mycotic aneurysm of external iliac artery secondary to Salmonella infection masquerading as pelvic abscess
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