Dr. Rodrigo Delacotera

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Talk to your GYN: You should see a gyn. It could be a miscarriage ( if you are sexually active) or there could be other reasons for a heavy menstrual bleeding.

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A 64-year-old female asked:

I am a i'm a diabetic and my feet swell up shod i be xoncernon?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Yes: You should visit your doctor right away. Feet sweilling ( edema ) could be a sign of a heart condition called " heart failure " which it could be a co... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have a pain in my left side and lower back area for the past 12-14 hours . it is sometimes severe and sometimes moderate pain. wha could cause this?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

See a doctor: If you are having lower back pain, plus bad smelling urine, you might have an infection. Please see a doctor asap.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

My knee has hurt for 3 months. it hurts anytime i flex my quad or is kept bent for to long. could this be jumpers knee or something worse?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Yes: Yes, you could have a knee ligament issue. I suggest consult with your doctor.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

My father has a diabetes 2. he also has problems with kidneys. his potassium level is 5.6. suddenly, we found that he has a low level of iron. ?

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Anemia: Diabetes can lead to chronic kidney disease, which may lead to high potassium and anemia..Your question is not clear, but i guess when you say " low i... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

I am a diabetic, why do my lips feel numb?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

High sugar: Make sure your sugar is under control. Many diabetic people may have "numbness" in several body areas if their sugar is very high.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

What if your have unprotected sex with less than a week before your period is supposed to start will you still get your period?

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Yes: Yes, you will still get it unless you got pregnant.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Pain in lower left side , and back. foamy urine with odor. persistent over a significant period of time , what could be the cause of this?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Urinary infection: You may have a urinary tract infection. You need to see a doctor asap to get treatment.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have a headache and it wont go away i have trtried?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Headaches: Yes, i agree it's time to visit a doctor. Most of us can have sporadic headaches due to benign causes like fatigue, stress, etc, but if your headache ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

H.pylori ab (igg) positive h mean?

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H Pylori: Means that you have been exposed to h.Pylori in the past...Maybe you were treated already. It does not necessarily mean that you have an active infect... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is going to sauna everyday good or bad?

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Ok: It's okay as long as you go just for a short period of ime 10-15 minutes at the most, and you get out of it if you start having any physical symptoms ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

How much high is the risk of getting salmonella eating raw eggs and what are the factors that could influence the presence of salmonella?

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Pretty good risk: There is a pretty significant risk if you eat raw eggs or undercooked eggs. The only factor that could make a difference is if you appropriately cook... Read More

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A 54-year-old male asked:

Is erectile dysfunction reversible or it happened that is all and it's permanent?

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Reversible: In most cases, it is reversible, especially if it is associated with a medical problem that can be controlled ( like diabetes ) or emotional reason ( ... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

I am hypothyroid after having a total thyroidectomy in nov 2012. when will my hair loss stop?

internal Medicine 22 years experience

Under control: Your hair loss should get better once your thyroid hormones are controlled, this is normally achieved via taking a thyroid hormone pill and getting bl... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

I've had viral ear infection for almost 3 months now..got better but last week hav had more dizziness..should i be worried? will it ever go away?

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Ear infection: You might need antibiotic treatment. You should see a doctor to have your ears checked.

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