Dr. Louis Reznick

A 62-year-old female asked:

Eight days in the hospital with pulmonary emboli; the medical staff insisted the pe was unrelated to the recent onset charlie horses in right calf. ?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

You'rre Right: Probability is pe was caused by deep vein thrombosis, which causes calf discomfort. Probability is right calf charlie hore was a symptom of deep vein ... Read More

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A male asked:

Am i a good candidate for cataract surgery at my age? i have been diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. i recently turned 80 and am concerned about my prospects as a cataract surgery patient. i don't want any set-backs. what makes a good candidate?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

I : I am a doctor 67 years old & have a cataract in 1 eye; so I am answering this question with more than a second opinion. My eye doctor explained to me,... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I take 800mg of ibuprofen a day for arthritis pain. is it ok to have an alcoholic beverage? no more details...

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

The : The simple answer is yes, but in moderation. Excessive alcohol is dageing to the liver leading to alcoholic cirrhosis & Motrin also is limited in amo... Read More

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A member asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant i spotting light pink since i have had two miscarriages i was wondering should get ready for another one. i have no pain just light pink spotting , my breast are not sore

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Any : Any show of blood during pregnancy could signal miscarriage, but more important requires a gynecological exam with pelvic sonogram to check on the pos... Read More

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A 45-year-old male asked:

I get sharp pain in my upper middle back or spine when i drink anything hot or cold . i'm a little worried. dan green.?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Virus Infection: If this is short term, virus infections often make nerves sensitive to heat or cold. Exercise by doing pushups but leaving your knees on the floor ext... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Why do i have night mares every night i wake up tired?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Stress: Preocupying problems interfere with sleep & create nightmares. Good sleep habits like eliminating light & sound to induce sleep is important. Talking ... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Sometimes a pain behind the ear at the head ares..could this be due to wrong positioning sometimes?im being paranoid..aneurysm?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Not Aneurysm: Aneurysm gives a throbbing headache that is hard to differentiate from migraine. More likely tension headache or torticollis- strained muscles in t... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

How effective is umbilical cord serum eye drops for dry eyes?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Very Effective: I have used serum eye drops for dry eyes on my dog with great efficacy; however, restasis(cyclosporine) is probably equally effective & available by p... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Why do old people seem to have huge ears?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Age effects the skin: Skin becomes more elastcic . Stretchable, & wrinkles, all of which, makes these organs look larger.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

How effective is resveratrol?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Very: Resveratrol is derived from the skin of grapes. It is a powerful antioxidant that detoxifies free radicals in the blood, which have an adverse effect... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Are there different types of resveratrol and which one gives you the best effect?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Pills & Liquid: Resveratrol comes in pills & liquid form. Since it is absorbable under the tongue, the most bang for the buck is the liquid form placed by teasp... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

When i urinate its not very much and there is pain, could it be dehydration, urinary track or is it a bladder or kidney infection (diabetic ) ?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

UTI: Urinary ttract infection. Painful urination is usually an infection in the bladder or urethra, but it can also be a stone. Stones result in blood in... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Is there a possibility of having amoeba in urine? if yes, what are the symptoms?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Trichomonas: Amoeba is rare but anything is possible; more probable is trichomonas, which is also a parasite thast looks like ameba & is easily treated with flagyl... Read More

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A male asked:

How many procedures or ear surgeries are needed to repair my torn earlobes? i wear my hair down and now i resort to clip on earrings because the holes in my earlobes are so badly torn from years of heavy earrings. the holes are long (about a quarter of an

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

You : You are upset about the appearance of your earlobes & they can be repaired by cosmetic surgery easily. The number of operations depends on how many of... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How effective is relenza (zanamivir)?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Very Effective: Relenza (zanamivir) is a treatment for influenza(flu) that is administered by inhaler. Dose is 2 puffs twice a day for 5 days. It is an alternative to... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My grandfather has chf, adema in his legs and kidney failure how dangerous will shunt surgery be?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Failure is Dangerous: Heart failure & kidney failure is more dangerous than shunt surgery. The shunt is for dialysis which can improve both heart & kidney failure. When th... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What can i use that wont make my hair frizzy anymore?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Flat Out: Flat out relaxing balm made by kms works for men & women.

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A 44-year-old female asked:

Is sodium citrate good for sore kidneys?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

YES: Sodium citrate makes the urine alkaline it doesnt kill germs but helps reduce the size of stones to clear them from the bladder.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I've been having constant ear head and throat pain. what does this mean?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Infection: See your familt doctor for antibiotics, you probably have tonsillitis & otitis & sinusitis.

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I am on a topical antibiotic for my eye. i have now developed 2 styes, same eye. the stye on my lower lid has a swollen pouch under it, what is it?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Hordeolum: Hordeolum is a plugged up mucous gland that is causing the swollen pouch. Warm compresses & antibiotics, both topical & by mouth may be necessary to t... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I finally get a lh serge on the ovulating kit... when should i have sex now to get pregnant?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Now: Now is the time since eggs are being made. So enjoy yourself . Don't stress out. A good positive attitude is also important in getting pregnant & sex ... Read More

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A member asked:

How to get rid of a pulled back muscle

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Exercise: Leave your knees on the floor face down while doing pushups. This stretches the musclews of the back. Ice is also nice to apply. Ben gay also wo... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How effective is replens?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Very Effective: Replens is a vaginal lubricant that is very safe & effective to make sex less painful. Lubricate & stimulate makes intercourse more enjoyable.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Can people turn blue because of genetic?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

YES: Blue is sometimes from co2 when you have pulmonary disease causing an increase in carbon dioxide.Other reasons for blue color is co2 from venous stasi... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

Had tkr twice doing pt it has been six months still can not straighten my knee completely also have numbness in foot is this going to get better?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Yes: Keep up the pt. Check with the surgeon or a neurologist to see if the nerves are intact & x-ray to see if the position of the replacement device i... Read More

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A female asked:

It's clenbuterol 40 mcg?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Caution: Clenbuterol is a beta 2 agonist that bronchodilates for asthma & COPD to improve breathing. It is also used by athletes as a performance enhancer. Mo... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How much resveratrol dosage can i take per day?

Dr. Louis Reznickanswered

Family Medicine 52 years experience

Follow Directions: Because it is a food substance, it is safe in high dosages, but not necessary to get benefits. Since the product comes in different forms & diff... Read More

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