Dr. Gloria Lopez

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A 17-year-old female asked:

When i started on microgynon 30 the first tablet gave me morning sickness. after my 7 day break will this happen again with my second packet or not?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Maybe yes: It is a very common side effect of this medication. It may happen again.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

There is sodium chloride in my body wash. is this okay during pregnancy?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

OK: The common salt, your table salt, is sodium chloride. Because you also consume it in your food every day, it's fine in your body wash. Since we are ta... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Why i feel constant tingling in my right arm? it happens mostly when clothes touch the skin.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Not specific.: Right arm numbness or tingling is not usually associated with specific condition, so it is important to pay attention to additional symptoms that are ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

17 year old girl & had sex on july 3 & 21 & very stressed thinking i wasn't going to get my period & then today i got it but very light than usual?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Stress after sex: Menstrual flow can normally vary from cycle to cycle. Rather than worry and stress yourself after the fact, consider practicing safe sex (always use c... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I am on cd5, i have barely bled for a year n am in great pain up to my bellybutton. hot flashes anger n nausea, don't want more kids - any advice?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Hormonal imbalance: It sounds like you are going through some kind of hormonal imbalance. I don't know your age, but, could you be starting menopause? Sometimes it appear... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Test result: cmv antibody igg 38, it also states "current vs. prior exposure unclear" why is it unclear? am i contagious or not? feel achy and ill

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Need IgM test: It's unclear because IgM levels are needed to determine recent vs. prior infection. A negative (CMV) IgM results suggest that the patient is not exper... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Accutane 60mgs day 40, terribly dry lips, elbows and surrounding skin, and penis (omg why there) what can i do? burns to put cetaphil on arms.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Accutane side effect: Lip balm is necessary. Blistex is good for when lips are already chapped and Vaseline to prevent chapping. Aquaphor is wonderful for lips, and also fo... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

34 f diangosis idiopathic gastroperisos. gained 20lbs in one month. could this be from the reglan (metoclopramide) i was taking to treat the gastroperisos? if not, causes?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Gastroparesis.: Sudden weight gain is a side effect of Reglan (metoclopramide). Idiopathic means that no cause has been identified. Make sure your doctor has ruled ou... Read More

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A 83-year-old male asked:

My 87 yr old sister has cll.will not take treatment. has wax of 103,500.what are poss. side effects?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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CLL: CLL typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia. Prognosis depends on the disease stage at diagnosis as well as the presence or abse... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Hello - what are normal iron levels in a child. my daughter is 7 and recent dr. visit has shown very high iron level. we are meeting a hematologist.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Iron levels.: 7–140 ng/mL or 7–140 mcg/L. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should cont... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

My 13 days son poos liquid and yellowish in texture and also smells, already diagnosed from jaundice on 4 th day and got photo therapy for 36 hrs on?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Could be normal: Loose stools are common around the second week of life, when the the intestinal flora is getting balanced in the baby. Stools begin to smell more at t... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

My 2 year old waking u crying holding her right ear for the past 4 days i found blood and black chucks in her ear what should i do?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Perforation of TM: She has a perforated tympanic membrane. The acute infection leading to the perforation probably started 4 days ago when she complained of earache. If ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can i use retin-a all over my face or just as a spot treatment? i have oily acne prone skin and my face full of milia

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

All over: Use Retin A (tretinoin) all over your face, every night before bed time. Avoid the creases of the nose and the corners of the mouth (will burn). Make... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I get tired quickly & don't have too much strength since i delivered my child 1 year now ..why is that ?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

See your doctor: Your symptoms point to a thyroid problem known as postpartum thyroiditis. Is an inflammation of the thyroid that initially occurs in the first year af... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

If i am taking treatment for shingles, am i still contagious? what can i do to not spread the chickenpox virus with people around me?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

About shingles: Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. However, the virus that causes shingles, the varicella zoster virus, can be spread from a person... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

What healthy food i need to consume to help me stay up late night? i don't want to take any energy drink and no coffee. i drank it too much.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Night owl: The best way to stay awake is to be well rested. If you get enough sleep on a regular basis it will be much easier for you to stay awake when you abs... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

How long does it take to heal after c-section my son is almost 4 months old when will it be safe to do sit ups and other belly activities. still sore?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

C section: Generally you can start exercising six to eight weeks after a cesarean section. However, you should talk to your doctor before beginning any type of e... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Pulled muscles in ankle. it's been 4 months did rice... what will an ortho recommend to help heal? boot/cast? have appt already just wondering!

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Ortho: Probably order MRI to check for the integrity of the tendons. I hope one of the orthopedic doctors from health tap provides an answer to your question... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I lost 12% weight and so far in first place.the person who is trying to beat me has lost 8%.can they beat me by eating 800 cal a day for last week?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

800 cal diet: Cutting down calories can be good for you if you are aiming to lose weight, but bringing that down to 800 calories can be quite a drastic step to take... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What is the role of the bcaa and glutamine present in whey protein ? what is the special about whey protein ?why dont we replace the whey by n food?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Muscle recovery: Glutamine and BCAAs in whey protein are peptide-bonded amino acids. When ingested, these need to be broken down by digestive enzymes to release these ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Do i have to wash newborn baby's clothes even if they are brand new before using them for the first time?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Yes: Imagine how many hands have touched those garments, from manufacturing to retailing!, they have probably even been on the floor and stepped on! Do was... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Are facial cleansing devices such as the clarisonic good for your skin or too abrasive?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Don't use it daily: Since Clarisonic is marketed as a cleansing tool to remove dirt and makeup, I’d like to make this point. You do want your skin hygienically clean, but... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My fingers feel puffy. 26/f. i can still get my rings on and off, but they feel almost swollen. worse usually at night. don't look swollen. causes?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Edema: When your fingers feel puffy and swollen, it's fluid retention that is to blame. Medically referred to as edema, fluid retention is excess fluid colle... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Mi little boy 2 month having black spot on tongue. why it is?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Black hairy tongue: There are a number of ailments that can lead to black pigmentation on the tongue. Your baby probably has a "black hairy" tongue caused by too much bac... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have pilonidal dimple or hole above my tailbone and its a little sore the spot feels like it has anesthesia. how long will it take to heal. no lump?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Depends: Pilonidal disease that causes no symptoms does not need to be treated. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following around the pilonidal cyst: ... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Ips test screen negative (17 wks preg). should i risk amnio due to age and previous trisomy 18?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

IPS screen: Making a decision about whether to have further testing can be difficult. Speak to your doctor about further testing. For additional in formatio... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

My girl friend has diarrhea constantly it stps and again it will happen. she at greasy food and the next day was pale and throw followed by diarrhea.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Virus: Possible indigestion, or even food poisoning.Noroviruses cause a mild illness (often termed "stomach flu") with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I use topical tretinoin gel with minoxidil for hair growth. but there are accounts on the net claiming it causes hairloss. please explain the truth.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Not really.: A comparative study published in the american journal of dermatology in 2007 showed that: the efficacy and safety of combined 5% Minoxidil and 0.01% ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I am 34 & just conceived. by the time i deliver, i will have turned 35. what are chances my baby will have down syndrome? thank you!

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Consult your doctor: The most common risk factor for Down syndrome is maternal age. As a woman gets older, her risk to have a pregnancy with a chromosome abnormality incre... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

My son is 9 month old nd he has 39.6 temperature what shall i do at home?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Temp. control: Control the temperature with Ibuprofen infant drops, dose according to his weight as the chart i the Ibuprofen box shows, keep him on light clothes a... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is peeling good for a temperory solution , until resolving your acne problem , and what are the side effects of peeling?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

For mild acne: Salicylic acid or glycolic acid for acne are used for minor "peels" and often used as "adjuvants" for treating acne. However, not convinced that eit... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My 3 y.o. constantly clears his throat and complains of stonach pains. he doesn't eat well. been an issue for months. docs said it's reflux. but tired?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Possible reflux: Documentation of the reflux by ph probe or x-rays would be ideal, and also a blood test for h. Pylori, a bacteria responsible for chronic gastritis an... Read More

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A male asked:

Im a 15 year old boy and i'm recovering from a concussion that i got in wrestling. is there a way that i can recover faster?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Only time!: Take it easy, rest plenty and stay away from contact sport until you fell completely normal.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have a 14 month old that weights 20 lbs and has clear runny nose/ watery eyes can i give him benadryl (diphenhydramine) ? if so how much?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

No Benadryl (diphenhydramine).: Probably an environmental allergy or a viral cold. Can be soothed with periodic nasal irrigations with normal saline, followed by suction with a bulb ... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Which nsaid is safest for long term usage in patients with ibs & gerd?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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None safe: Unfortunately, none of the NSAID are safe for long term use. They can cause life-threatening ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, may increase the ri... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I am an ectomorph and i have a small head how can i make it bigger?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Ectomorph: Most ectomorphs have small heads, hands, feet etc. The best course of action would be to accept it, same way all of us accept some of our features tha... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I'm a 29 yo woman.never smoked . what do you think about my white papilla in my tongue?you can see it in my files. it don't hurt. thanks

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Possible yeast: Maybe a yeast infection (thrush,candida) and could improve with a one time Diflucan (fluconazole) tablet (prescription). If is goes away after that, t... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've had 3 coldsores on my lip the last 2 months, one has stayed for 2 months one is gone and other has just come up. what can i do to heal them fast?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Patience: Try Zovirax (acyclovir) ointment Camphor phenique is good. But remember, caused by the herpes simplex virus, these sores have a set healing time that... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

What could be good for throat pain i had it for a while know feels thight and when i wake up in the mornings it hurts also have a small cough?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Dry throat: If your throat hurts more when you wake up in the morning may be because of dryness from possibly sleeping with your mouth open, specially when you ha... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Left ear numbness and headache,sometimes vertigo?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Many causes: Your symptoms could fit into any of the following conditions: Middle ear infection,swimmers’s ear, ear wax blockage, laberinthytis, sinusitis, tensio... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

What could cause my skin to be so oily the past 2 weeks? 21 year old male. mild acne. it's very humid here, could that be it? anything else?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Hormones: Changes in hormone levels, such as those that occur during the teen years and early 20s, can cause skin to become oily and trigger outbreaks of acne.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Does minocycline and spironolactone affect nexplanon effectiveness? i am taking them for acne but i am scared they will reduce the effectiveness.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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No interaction: There is no interaction with minocycline, and it appears to be no interaction with spironlactone.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

How can bad diet as a child (mostly greasy salty fried meats and potatoes) influence growth?i'm now 23, very underweight and generally fatigued.

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Not too late!: Childhood is a time of critical growth in which proper nutrition is absolutely necessary. Children who have poor diets are prone to significant short-... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I am 16 years old but having chest pain it feels like my heart is just tightening up, it last long sometimes but it just come and goes?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

1% chance is heart: Push on the chest wall, and if the pain is reproducible, it's not a heart problem. Also, if the episode is brief, or the patient can move around and p... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Can secondary drowning occur from accidentally swallowing pool water? no exertion, minor headache for about an hour but sofar no other problems

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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What if he aspirated: The risk can exist from 1 to 72 hrs after the incident. Inhaled fluid can act as an irritant inside the lungs. Physiological responses to even small q... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Broke my toe a few weeks ago. doc told me it wasn't a case where you use buddy tape, instead he gave me the rigid, flat shoe. why?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Toe fracture: Maybe you had an unstable fracture, or a displaced fracture? It's difficult to question your doctor's decision without seeing the x-rays. "Not all f... Read More

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A 48-year-old male asked:

If one liver enzyme is normal, and 1 is evidently "slightly" elevated.. is there any health concern?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Probably not: Not all people with a single, isolated, mildly elevated liver enzyme value have underlying liver disease, nor do they require an extensive evaluation.... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How can i stop myself from needing to eat the food i'm craving? if i don't eat it, i get in bad mood and very irritable

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Modify diet: Eat an apple before or after a meal to help keep you full faster and longer, or between meals to help keep blood sugar balanced.It will help you avoid... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have expired iud and have had acne, dull hair, brittle nails, mood swings, and cramping, worsened migraines, all occur after expired, related?

Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

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Possible.: The hormone-releasing IUD can be left in the body for 5 years before needing replacement. The copper IUD can be left in the body for 10 years. An IUD ... Read More

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