Dr. Thomas Alfreda jr
Internal Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
16 years experience
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Internal Medicine Specialist
Las Vegas, NV
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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.
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
Telugu
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79 Answers
15 Agrees
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Weight loss: Unintentional weight loss is serious. I would see your primary physician first for a metabolic panel, complete blood count, thyroid panel, and stool ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Breathing problems: Don't mess with breathing problems. Go to the er or urgent care immediately.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Pain Meds : Depending on the diagnosis and recent imaging studies. However, i would recommend nucynta (tapentadol).
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Rx change: See you physician and ask about vilazodone, or viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride). Has a lower sexual side effect profile.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Antiparasitics: It appears the two meds you listed above are correct. Make sure you take and finish all medications as directed.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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PCI: Percutanous intervention. This is a procedure where a catheter is place in an artery and run up to the heart where the cardiologist balloons or stent... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Mental health: Your primary care physician will be more than qualified to help you with this situation. I would also recommend counseling too. Good luck.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Allegra (fexofenadine) 12: If it's the 12 hour, yes. You can take 60mg every 12 hours.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Cold: Most of the time colds are viruses and antibiotics will not help. However, during the change of seasons, most "colds" appear to be allergy related. T... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Hydration : Water is the best to consume during exercise. If you use sports drinks, use the low sugar ones.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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BMI : 150-180 pounds. Or a bmi of 19-24.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Psoriasis : Could possible be psoriasis. I recommend seeing your pcp or a dermatologist. Hard to say without seeing in person. Try using lotions and moisturizers... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Pulmonary function : Most internal medicine physicians should have them in their offices. Myself or my partners would be happy to see you in summerlin.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Mono: Although rare as an adult, it does occur. The only treatment is symptomatic. Avoid contact sports, and don't share saliva, drinks, or food. It can tak... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Orders. : Talk to the physician, charge nurse, and patient advocate. If nothing is being done, talk to the executive director of the facility.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Exam: For the rare and difficult cases, it's best to be seen in a tertiary medical facility. Good luck.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Bloating: A good otc medication is gas-x. If this continues, please see your pcp.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Medication: Most medication such as xanax (alprazolam) will be fine after heat exposure. You can always call your pharmacist to confirm. Please be careful with ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Drug test: As long as a medicine is prescribed and reported, they shouldn't have a problem with a drug screen.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Puritis : No. Unless you are scratching you anus out of anxiety.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Hospice: Each hospice usually has their own support system. Ask their social worker.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Hospice: To qualify for hospice the patient needs to have less than 6 months of life. You can extend if they live longer. This should be a topic discussed wit... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possible yes: Ovulation typically occurs approximately on day 14 of your cycle. "pre cum" cannot get you pregnant, however, there could be sperm available to aid i... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Asthma or COPD: I worry about other underlying conditions. If you smoke, please stop. Also, you may want to obtain a chest x-ray and pulmonary function tests. Things... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Anxiety: I am happy to hear you saw a specialist. The most common causes include anxiety and caffeine use. Discontinue coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and an... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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STI: Yes only through unprotected sex.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Physical therapy: Only services under the hospice diagnosis are covered. Typically pt/ot are never covered. If the patient has a secondary insurance you possibly have... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Spasm: You unfortunately probably need a physical exam. Make an apt to see your pcp.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Migraines: You need to see your pcp. Look up foods that trigger migraines and keep a diary. Include your periods, food, activity and try to find a correlation.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Bone scan: The question is why do you want one? Insurance won't approve testing unless it is indicated. Ensure proper calcium and vitamin d. As well as proper w... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
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Pain: Low back to abdominal and testicular pain is classical kidney stones. However, other causes include hernia, torsion, muscle strain, and even an append... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Practice: To build endurance and stamina you must practice. Try interval training and slowly build.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Discharge: This could be normal discharge. But i would see still my gynocologist for an accurate diagnosis.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Prenatal vitamins: This is the second best thing you can do prior to getting pregnant. The first is to stop smoking if you smoke.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Lipoma: No correlation that I am aware of.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Anxiety : Most likely anxiety at your age. But please see your primary care physician to be fully evaluated. It depends on your family history and risk factors.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Flagyl: This is an antibacterial and anti parasitic. Covers anaerobic bacteria.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Memory loss : I don't see that listed as a common side effect or adverse event. Please see you pcp or pain management physician.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Orgasm: Try masturbation and find your spot. This way, you can help your boyfriend.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Fungal: You can try otc lotrimin (clotrimazole). If not, see your physician.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Pregnancy: Depends on ovulation. If pregnancy is desired intercourse around day 14 is recommend. If you wish to avoid pregnancy, abstaining is the only 100% met... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Atrial fibrillation : The maze procedure is not commonly used these days. However, electrophysiologist cardiologist do ablations in the lab that can cure atrial fib, if the... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Xanax (alprazolam): Xanax (alprazolam) is highly addictive and should only be used as needed and less than a month at a time. Four mg is the max dose in 24 hours.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Bruise: Just a matter of time, your average bruise to heal.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Low libido: Could be anxiety and depression. I would follow up with your physician. There are new medications that can help.
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UTI, kidney stones: The most likely cause is infection. Usually seen with flank pain and polyuria. However, kidney stones are a common cause of pain. This usually radia... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy : Anytime you have unprotected sex, you can risk pregnancy. The highest risk includes unprotected sex during ovulation, approximately day 14. To avoid ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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MVP: Mvp is common. The maxim heart rate equation is 220 minus your age. Mvp shouldn't effect your work outs.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Reaction: This could be a reaction to latex condoms, lubricant, or lotions used. More unusual could be body soap or cologne.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Sexual dysfunction : Very simple...Control you blood sugars. Keep your a1c between 6-7 and you should be ok.
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Apr 15, 2013
Every single patient that I send to Dr Alfreda have only the best things to say about him. He provides exceptional service to all his patients.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Alfreda jr is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Alfreda jr is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I'm not constipated I went to the rr but when I push it hurts I was wondering if laxatives will help
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you! i forgot to include that the problem is getting better.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks but im in Canada and not sure they have NSAID here.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 2007MD
Awards
Top General Internist, Second Place, Nevada - Summer
2013
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