Dr. Jason Gittman
Internal Medicine
Phoenix, AZ
48 years experience male
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I am board certified in internal medicine and the subspecialty of pulmonary diseases. I currently practice general internal medicine at the Peoria Medial Center in Peoria, Arizona.
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
English
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NECK PILLOW SUPPORT: A neck pillow with good shape and consistency, and with firm support for cervical spine curvature, is generally recommended as an aid for neck pain an... Read More
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Swollen lymph nodes: Swollen lymph nodes do not increase your risk of cancer, and while swollen nodes may be a sign of a cancerous process, there are many benign causes as... Read More
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Herniated Disk Pain: Intermittent pain from a herniated disk is common, but not generally due to a healing process. Discogenic pain usually worsens when standing or sitti... Read More
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Skin Cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. The form of treatment will depend on the size, tumor type, depth, your medica... Read More
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PR Interval on EKG: Normal pr interval on an ekg is 120-200 ms., so your pr interval is short. This may be a normal variant and of no concern. However, it is also seen... Read More
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Dry Eyes: Dry eyes, caused by inadequate tear production, has many potential causes, including the ageing process, side effects of certain drugs such a antihist... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Hematochezia: Hematochezia, or the passing of fresh red blood in the stool, can be caused by a condition as benign as hemorrhoids or diverticulosis, or a by a more ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Dizziness: Dizziness and felling like you are going to pass out or fall can have many causes, some serious and some not so serious. Vertigo is just one possibil... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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BPPV: If bppv is mild, nystagmus may not be evident. The "floor dropping sensation" you describe may be due to other causes, such a orthostatic hypotension... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Hair Loss: You do not have to have "hereditary problems" to be genetically predisposed to hair loss. If you indeed have male pattern baldness, the only fda appr... Read More
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Barrel Chest: Barrel chest is actually the term md's use to describe a rounded, bulging chest that resembles a barrel. Barrel chest is commonly caused by osteoarth... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Livalo (pitavastatin): Yes, the statin drug Livalo (pitavastatin) common causes an increase in blood sugar, and thus should be used with caution in patients with diabetes me... Read More
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Munchausen Syndrome: It sounds like you have a classic case of munchausen syndrome, also know as hospital addiction syndrome, which is a factitious psychiatric disorder in... Read More
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Aspirin Allegy: Since you develop hives (urticaria) after taking both Aspirin and ibuprophen, which are nsaids, it certainly sounds like you have a true allergy (also... Read More
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BOOST TESTOSTERONE?: Testosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by the testis in men and ovaries in women. A small amount is also secreted by the adrenal glands. Testost... Read More
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Pancytopenia: Pancytopenia may be due to decreased bone marrow production or bone marrow failure, disorders of blood producing cells, or other conditions. There ar... Read More
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Wound VAC: Wound vac therapy dressings are usually changed every 2 - 3 days. Vac therapy generally results in a reduction of swelling around the wound. If your... Read More
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PCOS: Current criteria for diagnosing PCOS include all of the following: 1) excess hair (hirsuitism) or increased androgens in the blood, 2) ovarian dysfun... Read More
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Ibuprofen + Paxil (paroxetine): Please check with your physician before taking these 2 drugs together. Caution is advised because of the drug interaction of these medications due to... Read More
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HIGH INR: Assuming you are on an anticoagulant and your inr is really 6.2, that is way above therapeutic range and would place you at risk of a serious bleed re... Read More
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Tinnitus and Stress: Emotional stress has been linked to the onset of tinnitus, however, it is not clear whether stress can cause the onset of tinnitus or is a contributi... Read More
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Costovertebral pain: Pain in the costobertebral angle area, which is the area you describe, may have various causes and is commonly associated with conditions involving th... Read More
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Gyn Exam: Screening with pelvic exams and pap smears is recommended when a female turns 21 or when she becomes sexually active. It is also recommended that all... Read More
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Doxylamine: Diclegis, which is a doxylamine/pyridoxine combination, is effective for preventing pregnancy-related nausea & vomiting. Taken at night, it may be ef... Read More
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Constipation: The american college of gastroenterology describes constipation as unsatisfactory defecation characterized by infrequent stools, difficult stool passa... Read More
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Variant Angina: Variant angina, also known as prinzmetal's angina, occurs in about 2-10% of angina patients and can be overlooked by cardiologists who stop testing af... Read More
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Hyperparathyroidism: I presume you mean primary hyperparathyroidism, which is most commonly caused by an abnormal growth of one of 4 parathyroid glands in the neck. As so... Read More
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Calorie Counter: The amount of calories you should consume daily to lose weight will depend on your age, weight, height, activity level, exercise you do, and your goal... Read More
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See a physician....: Restless legs syndrome is often accompanied by tingling and aching of the legs in the evening around bedtime. There is also an association of this sy... Read More
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Vagisil & Pregnancy: Vagisil contains the topical anesthetic benzocaine. It is pregnancy category c drug, which means that risk to the fetus cannot be ruled out. I would... Read More
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Diverticulosis: Uncomplicated diverticulosis usually is asymptomatic, but some patients do experience cramps and tenderness in the affected areas. However, you shoul... Read More
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Arthritis and UTI: The symptoms you describe may be related to many different conditions which require a workup by your provider. For example, there is an autoimmune co... Read More
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Blood after Urinatin: From your description, it is difficulty to tell if the blood is actually in your urine or if it is coming from the vaginal area. In either case, it i... Read More
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Hypersomnia: Idiopathic hypersomina is a rare disorder that is similar to narcolepsy which also has a low mslt. Aside from the effects of hypersomnia causing traf... Read More
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AIR EMBOLISM: Small amounts of air often enter the circulation inadvertently during surgery or other medical procedures. An example would be an air bubble entering... Read More
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Tinnitus and BP: Tinnitus, or ringing in your ears, can indeed be made more noticeable by high blood pressure. Also, some of the diuretics, like lasix, (furosemide) w... Read More
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Lymphocytosis: The normal percentage of lymphocytes on a CBC (complete blood count) is 20-40% in adults. 69% would be considered high. There are many different cau... Read More
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Atorvastatin: Atorvastatin is contraindicated in pregnancy, so it should probably discontinued by any female taking the drug who is trying to conceive. However, I ... Read More
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Sutures: If you had stitches due to a surgical procedure or an operation, drinking beer will not cause bleeding.
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Loss of Height: Loss of height is a natural part of aging, and some people start losing height as early as age 30. It is not uncommon for people to lose 1/4" of heigh... Read More
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A/G Ratio: Normally there is a little more Albumin than globulins, giving a normal a/g ratio of slightly over 1. Because disease states affect the relative amoun... Read More
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XANAX (alprazolam) DOSAGE: The maximum recommended dosage for xanax (alprazolam) is 3 mg three times a day. Please be aware that xanax (alprazolam), like all other sedative dr... Read More
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Rogaine (minoxidil): Rogaine (minoxidil) is intended to prevent hair loss on the scalp, so i can't conceive of why you would want to use the topical preparation on your fa... Read More
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Scoliosis: Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, should have no effect on your weight. The vast majority of people with scoliosis do not require any form of tre... Read More
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Pacemaker and Sex: A cardiac pacemaker is inserted to regulate one's heart rate when there is a problem with electrical conduction in the heart. It should have no effec... Read More
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X-Ray "Dots": From your description, it is difficult to know exactly what the "dots' represent, but assuming they are benign, they probably represent calcified gran... Read More
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Breast: Sleeping on your stomach should have no effect on breast development/growth.
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Heart rate: Normal heart rate is between 60 and 100, and will fluctuate during the day and night for a variety of reasons. If your heart rate is 95 and you have ... Read More
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SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSIO: First and foremost, lifestyle changes should be instituted which include salt restriction, physical exercise, weight reduction, and limiting alcohol c... Read More
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PANIC ATTACK: During a panic attack, adrenaline is released which brings about the fight-or-flight response. This causes vasoconstriction with a slight decrease in... Read More
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Jul 13, 2013
Great responses. Recommend highly.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Gittman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Gittman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thankyou doctor.i have also got cervical spondlysis.can it b due to some nerve comprasion ?? this condition is since last one month
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I also have peripheral neuropathy,trig neur,cns inflam,lost90lbsin7mo.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Can you give me a list of specific medications that may cause this?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1975MD
Residency
St. Michaels Medical Center
Awards
Top General Internist, First Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
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