Dr. Kathirae Severson

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Stop amoxicillin: The rash could be from amoxicillin. You should stop the amoxicillin, notify your provider and go to the er if you are short of breath. The rash may be... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I have recently cut out soft drinks in an effort to live more healthy. after i did this my urine went dark yellow in the morning. as i drink water in the day it gets clear. is this normal. no pain and i feel better than when i was on soft drinks.

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Drink 2 to 3 liters : It's hard to say why your urine became dark yellow after decreasing soft drinks. Normal urine is a yellow color. Dark yellow urine could indicate not... Read More

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I take 4 tabs of 80 mg inderal 3 times a day for migrains. i have done so for about 13 years. what are the long time side effect my blood pressure is always normal and function every day at work and home. just concerned about some memory problems and bein

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

The : The cause of your symptoms could be due to multiple causes other than simply being fifty or a side effect of long term use if inderal. Inderal is qui... Read More

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I need information on primary biliary cirrhosis i am a 69 year female was diagnosed in 2010. what is the best test to confirm the disease. and where would be the best place for a second opinion? what should i look for as signs of progessing in the dise

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Primary : Primary biliary cirrosis is an autoimmune liver disease that occurs predominantly in women between the ages of 30 to 65. The hallmark of the disease... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

It's been 2 weeks since my last period. i've been on bc for a little over a year. i noticed i spotted a bit a day ago and my breast are tender/swollen?

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Home pregnancy test : Birth control with oral medications are quite effective. However they are not 100 percent effective. If you think you have signs and symptoms of pregn... Read More

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Can you use tobrex (tobramycin) opt solution for an ear infection? male, 31

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

As : As a general rule eye drops or opthalmic drops and ear drops or otic drops are often quite similar. However, eye drops are suited for the eyes and do... Read More

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My daughter swallowed a can tab its in her throat what she do it was in middle of her throat she tried to puke she couldn't and she had something to eat and it moved down to bottom and its hurting know

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Even : Even with the way the new tabs on caps are designed, children still swallow them. The good news is it appears that these type ingestions are much les... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Stomachache. alka seltzer, no effect. 10 hours, but i can't keep more than an oz of water down (vomit). dehydrated. anything to try before dr. appt?

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Needs evaluation : Intolerance of fluids and vomiting can cause rapid dehydration. You need prompt evaluation and perhaps treatment for dehydration. Try very small spoo... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I started taking birth control 6 weeks ago to have a period and now i have had a period for two weeks straight without any sign of ending soon. is thi?

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

See your doctor: This is not that uncommon with birth control pills. However it is not normal. It may be difficult for your body to keep up with your blood loss. You ... Read More

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Can i leave selenium shampoo on my skin overnight to treat tinia vericolor? i am pregnant and don't want to harm the baby.

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Don't self medicate.: Applying selenium shampoo to your skin overnight is not a good idea. Only certain strengths are effective for tinea versicolor and then only as direct... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

Can one become board-certified in internal medicine before graduating from medical school?

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Not likely: Internal Medicine requires that one has completed a residency with all the requirements requirements before taking the internal medicine board exam. R... Read More

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A female asked:

Is a panic induced heart attack possible? i am writing a book, and i wish to know if it is possible. i don't want to sound uninformed!

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

. Apical : . Apical ballooning syndrome or "broken heart syndrome" affects mainly postmenopausal women, but can occur in persons of any age. It typically occur... Read More

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If ascites is severe enough to make lying in bed extremely uncomfortable should we go to the emergency room? diagnosed with esophageal cancer that has spread to the abdomen. ascites causing extreme discomfort. he took his pain meds and still cannot lay

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

When : When ascites causes abdominal discomfort or pain it is generally accepted that enough fluid fluid should be removed from the abdomen for comfort. ... Read More

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