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JOHN E Bodell DO
Eugene, OR
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General Surgery
Licenses
United States: Michigan
Languages spoken
English
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360 Answers
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 52 years experience
After thorough assessment of the burn, you could consider the use of aloe. It is important to stay well hydrated.
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A 72-year-old female asked:
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Most hernias do not cause pain unless associated with a strain. You should stand in front of a mirror, naked and see if you have fullness in the groi... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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It appears that they want to confirm that your treatment was successful and ensure that you are in good health.
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Reviewed May 04, 2021
A 34-year-old female asked:
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Yes you should be OK and at the dose of Zoloft, youhave probably been on this for some time that you can still take it,
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Answered May 01, 2021
A 49-year-old member asked:
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Yes. You follow the advice of your PCP. Your enlarged lymph nodes are an indication that they are responding to infection.
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Answered Apr 08, 2021
A 41-year-old male asked:
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The granuloma will be removed and the vasectomy will be repeated,
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Reviewed Apr 26, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
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I think that you are going thru a normal recovery. Your symptoms are not unusual.
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Reviewed Apr 25, 2021
A 27-year-old male asked:
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Continue with the DMSO and apply warm heat to the upper, posterior back region. Nasacort and increased hydration should help your voice.
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Answered Apr 22, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not at risk.: HIV is an unusual disease and not contracted from meat at a butcher shop. I would keep your wound treated by clean washing hands and apply a band aid... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Check with PCP: Stay healthy with eating, hydration, avoid face touching, wash hands frequently and wear your mask.
You can check with the local health department for... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Close Follow up.: The mass in that location usually is a hematoma. The trauma of the procedure would indicate that it is a hematoma.
Needs to watch closely to see that... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Continue monitoring: I agree that you should continue to be active. I would elevate your legs above your hear level when at rest. You might consider the use of support s... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Probably anxiety: I would assume that you have eaten the same food at McDonald's. It is possible that your are showing a sensitivity to something in the food. If this... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Sore throat : This suggests a possible virus irritation. You need to be evaluated for your symptoms. You could gargle with warm salt water at least daily which ma... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Classify pain: Prior to beginning medication. I would consider the severity, duration, activity and type of pain. Use of a scrotal support could be of assistance. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Requires a thorough : The tonsils usually decrease in size by 31 unless you have frequent infections. I would have an
exam of lymph nodes and salivary glands. A swallow s... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Common rectal issue.: The lower GI system produces mucus. You can pass some blood with staining. You need to look at your diet and possible allergies.
Your symptoms can... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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All is good.: The large bowel function is to absorb liquids and to move along solids as a stool. It sounds like your bowel is functioning well. I would drink flui... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Bladder infection.: Since you recently had a D & C; you were probably catharized to empty your urinary bladder. Increase four clear liquid intake.
You might try some... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Clarify question.: If you are concerned about lower abdominal pain, the medication prilosec should not cause this discomfort. Renal stones usually cause back discomfort... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Your symptoms sound like an irritation of the urethra, I would suggest cranberry juice to relieve you irritation and increase your water intake. Fol... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Moisturizers/facial : Nutrigena healthy Skin and Infinite Aloe skin care are good moisturizing topicals. Use daily. Face exercise by pursing lips and blowing out 4-5 time... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Throat culture.: If a culture confirms that this Strep this will usually come with a sensitivity report. Strep usually respond to a 10 day course of penicillin, Your... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Probably not.: A hiatal hernia usually caused gastric reflux. Try to eat a balanced diet. The dizziness may be related to eating too much carbohydrates. Allow you... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
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Consult friends.: Asking your friends is a good way to start. You can consult your local medical societies and hospitals. Ask for a biography when you schedule an app... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Contact dermatitis.: This type of rash is common if you have large breasts and especially if you perspire and the area stays moist. You need to look at the washing deterg... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: I would continue the above treatment plan as it well structured. A fever is the normal body response mechanism to the virus.
The antibiotic is to c... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Acute gastritis: Certainly would have to consider gall bladder or pancreas problems. Would want to know foods, activity, and what relieves the pain.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Physician Evaluation: You need to have a physician evaluation. Note the times of bleeding and the character (bright red or dark red). Do you have pain? How long has this ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Not directly: If a hernia is incarcerated (not reducible) this can cause a bowel obstruction that may produce signs of fever and diarrhea. Usually this is associat... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: I am not convinced that the gender of the surgeon makes the difference. The results of the repair is the important factor and your comfort and confid... Read More
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A female asked:
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First gyn exam: Completion of physical - height/weight, head neck, heart and lung exam. Check of abdomen and instruction and exam of breasts. Pelvic exam by speculum ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Pain nerve radiation: Not unusual due to nerve radiation to back from an inflamed gall bladder.
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A 53-year-old male asked:
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Pain is individual.: Usually pain after surgery is located in the scrotum unless a groin approach is in the surgery. Activity such as walking is important post-op in mode... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. John Bodellanswered
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This is not unusual. I would monitor your activity through additional cycle. This may be the start of menopause. Follow with your PCP for follow up... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Upper right abdomen: Take your right hand and place it on the right side of your abdomen, just below the rib margin and this will be the area of the liver of which your ga... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No.: The enlargement may give that appearance. If you do measure size. You could consider a reduction of the areolar region. This can be completed under lo... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Stress,anxiety, and lack of sound sleep can producwe these concerns. I would consider some meditation thoughts. Discuss these feelings with your PCP... Read More
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Answered Apr 26, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Bodellanswered
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Probable allergies.: A thorough evaluation by their PCP should be able to assist, diagnose and treat the problem.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Your symptoms suggest that you may have gastritis or gall bladder disease. I would consider that you eat slowly, avoid talking cease you may be air ... Read More
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Answered Apr 21, 2021
A 23-year-old female asked:
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I believe that is possible. An abruption is usually due to a faulty implantation of the placenta ln the uterus. Your PCP should follow your conditio... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Needs exam: If severe pain, may require removing the clot. If soft, ointment may ease the discomfort and size. Needs physician evaluation.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
A 30-year-old member asked:
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It is possible: Depending an the site location of the hernia and if it is reducible may affect breathing. Hernias that are not reducible usually cause pain and disco... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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A buldge: Usually the 'belly button' (umbilical hernia) protrudes out, not in the usual inward appearance. To check if this is present, you should lie on your ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Drain lesion.: It appears that you may have an accumulation of fluid from the joint. Try to elevate your wrist above heart level when reclining
and reduce the act... Read More
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A male asked:
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Stress pain.: Since the hyper extension of the knee is not its usual motion, I would try to limit that activity. Follow with complete exam if symptoms persist.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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A lipoma is a fat tumor. It is not considered to be malignant. Usually they are managed by observation and if they do not enlarge, then no treatment... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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You need to have a thorough exam by your PCP and follow with treatment and recommendations.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Stopping side effect: The Allegra dose may lead to effects of itching, swelling of tongue, lips, difficulty breathing, and difficulty swallowing.
I would believe that you a... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bodell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bodell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I will start a food diary today and post it in a couple days
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Very good morning Dr. Bodell! Thank you very much for the information!
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thank you! have had a pulse there for a while,my veins there stick out
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
KCOM
Graduated 1971MD
Residency
Detroit Osteopathic hospital Corporation
Awards
Top General Surgeon , Second Place, Michigan - Winter
2013
Top General Surgeon , Third Place, Michigan - Summer
2013
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Affiliations
AOA, MOA
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