Dr. Douglas Beall
Radiology
Oklahoma City, OK, India
30 years experience male
Locations
Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
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Musculoskeletal Imaging and Interventional
Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Specialty: Musculoskeletal Radiology and Interventional Pain Management
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Radiology
Languages spoken
English
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61 Answers
10 Agrees
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Yes but it usually provides only temporary relief. For some people it can be beneficial
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Degenerative changes: This could either be from degenerative disc disease, a disc herniation or from degenerative arthritis. If this is significantly limiting and/or painf... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Sometimes the pain increases with inversion then will decrease but inversion does not work for everyone and it can continue to be painful.
Best way... Read More
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Fitness: Best way to reduce back pain is to be as light as you can (optimal weight) be as fit as you can (high level of fitness with good core muscle strength)... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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CT: For most things, a ct of the abdomen and pelvis with oral and IV contrast is better.
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Adaptation: Regular use cause enlargement or hypertrophy of whatever extremity is being used. This is a normal response. Popping your knuckles does not cause la... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Healthy lifestyle: Best way to reduce back pain is to be as light as you can (optimal weight) be as fit as you can (high level of fitness with good core muscle strength)... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Many: Vitamin d deficiency has been shown to be found in association with osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment and asthma.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Blighted ovum: Most likely this is what is called a blighted ovum. This needs to be followed to confirm resolution or that it is indeed a viable pregnancy.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: No, the technologist can easily scan around it.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It will tell the difference between a fracture and an inflammatory etiology of another cause.
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A 67-year-old female asked:
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Not necessarily: That is a farily standard dose.
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A 67-year-old female asked:
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No: No, this is a fairly standard dose.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: The bed you sleep in should be comfortable. A bed will not cause persistent back pain beyond muscular pain.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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It is possible: It is certainly possible. Some of the familial polyposis syndroms don't necessarily have to have a family history to be present.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Yes, concern: Concern because of pain. This is probably post-op scarring vs a painful nonencapsulated lipoma. If it causes persistent and significant pain and limi... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Very good: Ultrasounds even done this early are very good at estimating the date of conception.
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Conservative measure: The best approach to low back pain is a conservative approach involving core muscle strengthening and intermittent use of non-steroidal anti-inflammat... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely but yes: Although it is more likely that the ligamentous laxity from pregnancy is causing your back pain or that you have a particular anatomical cause of back... Read More
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Conservative first: Conservative treatment is the first step. A combination of core muscle strengthening, intermittent and as needed use of anti-inflammatory medications... Read More
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Conservative therapy: Conservative treatment is the first step. A combination of core muscle strengthening, intermittent and as needed use of anti-inflammatory medications... Read More
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Yes: It is a good start. If you have back pain at 31 you likely have premature degenerative disc disease. See an interventional pain management physician... Read More
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Don't hurt it more: Not necessarily. It is important to maintain a good level of activity but the presence of sciatic is usually an indication of an injury to the discs ... Read More
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Vascular constrict'n: When you are cold the body shunts blood flow away from the extremities and into the central portion of the body to keep the body warm. This causes nu... Read More
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Fitness: Best way to reduce back pain is to be as light as you can (optimal weight) be as fit as you can (high level of fitness with good core muscle strength)... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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No narcotics: Although the Codeine helps with pain, the effectiveness will decrease over time as you build up a tolerance to the medication. It is also addictive a... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Need additional eval: Sciatica is mostly caused by disc pathology such as a herniation or an annular tear. When sciatica becomes refractory and lasts more than 6 weeks des... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: An MRI is the single best test to evaluate the brain. This may be indicated.
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No: No, and a workout can be refreshing when you are not as alert as you normally are. A word of caution is that when you are tired or sleepy you can be ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Likey the back: Pain in the upper back is likely the spine itself rather than the lungs. You can have infections of the lungs that can give you back pain but this is... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Degenerative changes: This is most likely from degenerative disc disease or degenerative arthritis of the facet joints. Some degree of pain is normal but if it significantl... Read More
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Yes: Anti-inflammatory medications are good to take for this. Most likely this is pain referred from your neck.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Yes: This usually indicates a meniscal tear. This can be fixed with arthroscopic surgery.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Different tests: These may be seen with x-ray although ultrasound and ct are better tests for detecting them.
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Yes, but not usually: Usually pain in the tailbone is from a degenerated l5-s1 intervertebral disc rather than the coccyx itself. A fall on one's backside can injure the c... Read More
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Joint fluid: The gas present in joint fluid is pulled out of solution by stress and makes a popping sound. This is normal.
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Mostly yes: It depends on the severity of the venous disease and the presence/absence of other comorbidities but most of the time knee replacement surgery is safe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Either: Both can be effective but the efficacy varies according to the person. Try both and see which one works best for you.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Vit D nec for bones: Vitamin d and calcium are the necessary for bone health and the lack of either can contribute to osteoporosis.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Prob meniscal tear: Check your MRI results. This is probably the result of a meniscal tear.
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Conserv care first: He has sciatica. The best approach to is a conservative approach involving core muscle strengthening and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... Read More
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Yes: Yes, a ct is very good for this.
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Chronic irritation: Radiation injures the tissues and any type of injury that causes chronic inflammation or irritation can predispose the tissue to cancer. Osteosarcoma... Read More
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Probably: Cta of the coronary arteries is very good for showing problems with the vessels to the heart.
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No: No, try conservative therapy (nsaids, physical therapy, etc) first. If that doesn't help an epidural steroid injection would likely help for a while.... Read More
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Medications: There are medications like Acyclovir that can be used to treat shingles in the acute phase or right before the skin lesions appear. Medications like ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Bad sign: Generally discoid menisci are treated early in life. It is likely you have prominent arthritis that has developed after the meniscus surgery.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Almost endless: There are hundreds of different injuries that can happen in regard to the knee ligaments.
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Usu osteoarthritis: Joints pop when the gas in the joint fluid is pulled out of solution by negative pressure. This can be seen in a normal joint but is seen more often ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Meniscal tear: A displaces meniscal root means a meniscal tear. Most of the time this requires arthroscopic surgery to repair.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Beall is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Beall is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Is there anything I can do to prevent the arthritis from getting worse.to delay partial knee replacement. 9 w
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Unfortunately you were correct. I had a d & c performed yesterday. Tks
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you! Will try alternatives, and I take the one without codiene.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Georgetown University School of Medicine, DC
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Oklahoma City, OK - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Oklahoma City, OK - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Oklahoma City, OK - Winter
2013
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