Dr. Rita Corona
Internal Medicine
Lubbock, TX
20 years experience female
Locations
The Grace of the Divine Healing & Wellness Center
Lubbock, TX
Office
Lubbock, TX
About
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As a young girl, my passion was always finding solutions to problems, especially to life's biggest challenges and mysteries in health and well being. My extensive research and work with and in Minority Health and Health Disparities helped me find avenues in improving this area of a big public health problem; however i still had more unanswered questions on why my patients were not getting better. So I decided to start treating them as a person rather than a mere patient, number or statistic. Well wouldn't you know HbA1c's started improving, blood pressures became more stable, you get the jist. As physicians we have lost are value to our patients and we have definitely devalued them as people. Thirty minutes for a new patient visit is a joke but yet thats how we are trained. Luckily the rebel within and my stubborness became my strength as i fought to spend my time with patients. The time that THEY NEEDED AND REQUIRED OF ME, not the time my residency program believed I should spend with them. Regardless of what specialty, what clinic structure, what business plan one implements, there will always be a positive effect on patients when doctors believe in their patients and truly exhibit sincerity and concern for their well being. Lets get back to being that "Noble" profession we were called to be. In a nutshell, I am passionate about teaching people how to live life to the fullest without dependence on medications. I believe in unleashing the healing power within our bodies. Holistic medicine is the true form of healing.
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Internal Medicine
Holistic Medicine
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A 26-year-old male asked:

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Internal Medicine 20 years experience
Rash: Depends on where you all have been and been exposed to. It's probably an allergic type reaction even as simple as new detergent or soap. If noone has... Read More
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Chest pain: It sounds like it may be musculoskeletal but always good to ensure. Ice packs and moist heat will definitely help me move in the right direction with... Read More
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Flu: You most likely have an super imposed infection with a bacteria which occurs when your immune system fighting another infection. You may need to see ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Bulemia: You probably have torn your esophagus from all the retching that occurs forcing yourself to purge. The fact that isn't is being passed in your stools... Read More
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Thyroid: Depending on what lab is actually 2x as normal will help point to the root of the problem, however, i believe in treating the patient and not the labs... Read More
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Stomach pains: I will have to partially disagree. If u are starving yourself then your body reminds you to feed it by "growling" which may be painful. If your stom... Read More
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Trunk Strengthening: Good to hear that you r staying active despite being in a wheelchair. My recommendations would be pilates type core abdominal & back exercises. Obliq... Read More
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Sprained Ankle: The lump is from the natural healing effects from the sprained ankle. Its like a small scarring inside. It should eventually go away but if it doesn... Read More
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Vitamin and protein: There shouldn't be any reason why you can't take both. The work together to enhance performance of a physical activity.
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Holter monitor: Your primary doctor can order a holter monitor. If you have insurance, they may have criteria on when and who can order the monitor.
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Post lap: Take a break and recover! wait for the allotted recovery period which is usually 6-8 weeks. Listen to your body and don't overdue it. Get back into ... Read More
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BirthControlPill: Yes, being on birth control can shorten your periods and make them lighter as well.
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Lumbar injection: Depending on what you were injected with will determine how frequent it can be done. If it was a steroid injection, 4-6 months is what a patient must... Read More
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Guava: Usually its the natural sugars and fiber in the fruits that can cause you to have a lose bowel movement. Fruits also have natural cleansing propertie... Read More
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Reflux : Yes. A very simple put counterintuitive solution is adding hydrochloric acid supplementation to your diet. It's not the acid that is the problem it's... Read More
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Pregnancy safety: Normally tylenol (acetaminophen) is the only safe medication that can be taken for headache during pregnancy. Benadryl is also on to take for sinus s... Read More
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Sprained ankle: Yes it is completely normal. Just continue to ice it and u can actually start moist heat (wet towel wrap) to help increase blood flow and healing to ... Read More
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Canker sore: If you meant canker sores, the typical treatment I have recommended is warm salt water rinses with liquid antihistamine mixed together. You can even ... Read More
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Herpes: Yes there's test to detect hsv1 or 2. Usually blood tests are run. However u can get herpes 1 or 2 on either genital or mouth and vice versa.
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Strep throat: If u r getting treated for strep throat 3+ times a year, u r probably doing more harm than good. Not only do the antibiotics kill good bacteria in yo... Read More
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Passive Aggressive: You aren't an immediate danger but with time you hurt yourself and others by building walls up around you to keep people out or by people not wanting ... Read More
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Hard Calf: Sounds like scarring perhaps you have injured your calf or tendons connecting your calf to your heel, at some point. A partially torn tendon can resu... Read More
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Dizziness: Eventhough your b.P. Is 'normal' doesnt mean its not your blood pressure. If you have your BP taken while laying down, then sitting, then standing, y... Read More
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Burning calories: Yes thinking does burn calories. Everything we do for the most part burns calories. I don't think you could think hard enough to lose a lot of weigh... Read More
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Shoulder pain: Depending on the characteristic of the pain, such as sharp, stabbing, dull, aching will determine origin of discomfort. In my opinion it sounds like ... Read More
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Right shoulder pain: It sounds to me to be your diaphragm irritated which refers pain to your shoulder and when u take a deep breath. If u just recovered from an upper res... Read More
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Chest paun: Depending on wht brings the pain will determine the cause and cure. If it hurts to press on it, it's likely costochondritis, which is irritation of t... Read More
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Eczema: It is unclear exactly what causes eczema but from a holistic stand point, it's an imbalance in the immune system over acting to an unknown substance t... Read More
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Body pains: This sounds to be a nerve type pain or irritation. Muscular knots on shoulders/neck can cause this as well as bulging disc which both can pinch nerve... Read More
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Rash: It sounds like it maybe a fungal infection similar to what a diaper rash would be. Occurs often if u sweat a lot, thighs rub against each other and o... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Temperamental period: It's likely a female hormone imbalance which can be effected by stress, illness, food intake changes and physical activity alterations. I wouldn't wo... Read More
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Period Irregularity: Our menstrual cycles r regulated by 2 main hormones estrogen &progesterone. These in turn are regulated by our internal body environment and our respo... Read More
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Menopause: Very unlikely for the cause to be something else besides menopause but i would recommend doctor visit to ensure nothing else is going on.
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Strain/sprain: It is likely a strain or sprain with possible tendon tear. Inadequate stretching before strenuous exercise or some type of fall may have caused some ... Read More
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Diarrhea: There are many causes for diarrhea from infections to malabsorption problems. Depending on whether you would get it regardless of food intake points t... Read More
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Braces: I would swish/gargle with warm salt water and liquid Benadryl as many times as possible to help blood flow in that area an promote healing. There is ... Read More
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Post surgery healing: It has been said that it takes almost a full year or more for your body to fully heal after a surgery. 1 wk post surgery swelling is normal. Watch a... Read More
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Gut Sensitivity: This has nothing to do with getting older per se but has to do with the damage in your gut that has occured from consuming processed foods which our s... Read More
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Foot massage: Foot massage is extremely helpful for foot numbness because it increases circulation. Numbness is due to decreased circulation especially to nerves w... Read More
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Thyroid: An MRI can not reveal if there are any functional issues with your thyroid but it can reveal maybe an anatomical abnormality but that doesn't imply an... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:

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Sprained Ankle: No, you don't need an xray. For the most part they may miss small fractures and now you have exposed yourself to unneeded radiation. Just ice, wrap ... Read More
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Numbness: Low thyroid can be the culprit for many annoying symptoms especially numbness, coldness, dry skin, and even tendonitis, plus many more. I would reco... Read More
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Period: There's no way to stop your period for one day if u have already started but if you want to delay your period and u r on the 'pill' u can keep taking ... Read More
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Clothes: There no 'real' danger unless you try on undergarments and bathing suits which is the obvious. But there could reactions to whatever chemicals may be... Read More
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Rice and grains: Yes white rice and all processed grains/pasta can have an effect on your bowels secondary to gluten intolerance. Gluten is in rice, corn, wheat, grai... Read More
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Stress: Sorry you r going thru this. It all ties in to stress &its effects on hormonal balance. Stress triggers changes in our inner hormonal environment resu... Read More
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Viral syndromes: Yes it's likely related. Viral infections tend to have constellations of different symtpoms from several body systems. Continue to rest and drink lot... Read More
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Dry eyes: There are various different dry eye treatments but they are all temporary fixes. It's good to get at the root of the problem such as plugged ducts or... Read More
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Red skin spot: It's really hard to determine what it could be. It could be a pimple perhaps. Just wash thoroughly and keep any eye on it. Make sure ni changes in ... Read More
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Restless legs: Seems like you are describing 'restless legs' which can easily be treated naturally rather than with the various medications on the market. You can s... Read More
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Nov 27, 2012
I have had the honor of reading Dr. Rita Esmerald Corona's excellent and caring answers to some very difficult questions posted in the Avvo community. It is heartening to know that her answers are ve...Read More
Dec 8, 2012
Dr Corona is a thoughtful, caring clinician
Dec 9, 2012
Very precise and thorough. Impressive.
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This saved my life. Thank you. I've been on synthroid for 20 years. I have severe fatigue. Last few years it's worse. I've researched and wanted to try Armour but my drs. won't try it. Blame it on ...Read More
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Thanks for your quick reply! I do have clicking and popping regularly due to constant clenching however this severe pain is new pain relievi
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Thank you so much. I can't afford a $200 doctors visit unless absolutely necessary so it's good to have a little reassurance. Thank you!!!!!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
TTUHSC
Awards
Hispana of the Year (2012)
Redes En Accion Hispanic/Latino Cancer South Central Regional Network
HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Affiliations
Texas Medical Association
American College of physicians
National Hispanic Medical Association
Publications
Post-cardiac injury syndrome following transvenous pacemaker insertion: A case report and review of the literature.
Investigation of Individuals Exposed to a Healthcare Worker with Cavitary Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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