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Dr. Scott Rudkinanswered
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Not likely: The majority (>90%) of recluse bites cause little tissue damage and do not need medical attention. Watch the bite site--if you notice the site bec... Read More
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Arthritis in finger: Yes--you can have monoarticular (one joint) arthritis. Have you previous injured the finger which is giving you problems? This is the likely culprit... Read More
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Yes.: Stress is a known trigger for alteration in the menstrual cycle.
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About 5 weeks: You will get a much better estimate when your OB can estimate a crown rump length.
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Yes: May people with cysts get pregnancy. Assuming you have both ovaries, your left side can ovulate too.
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Try selective H1: Of the antihistamines, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is the most effective, but also causes the most sedation. Some of the more selective h1 agents (eg.... Read More
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Therapeutic dose: The therapeutic dose is 1mg/kg. Would be ~ 50mg.
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Typically yes.: There are several methods to produce "meth" -- some of these are similar if not the same as medicinal α-methylphenethylamine.
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Diarrhea and vomit: Typical symptoms of a "stomach flu" included vomiting and diarrhea. Another name for it is gastroenteritis.
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Not likely: It partly depends on the source, but assuming a urine same, this is not an issue.
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Probably OK: Assuming your child is under two has no scalp swelling, is behaving normally, and no loss of consciousness, she is likely ok. Question is whether a c... Read More
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Probably not.: It is always possible to be breast cancer, but typically breast cancer does not cause pain until it gets large. It is common to have painful breasts ... Read More
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Dropping B-HCG level: The hormone which we test for (beta human chorionic ganadotropin, b-hcg) rises until 8-11 weeks of gestation and then begins to decline throughout the... Read More
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Sounds normal: Sounds like you got a true thermal (cold) burn to to your arm. As such, the tissue needs to heal and can remain pink (assume not fire-red to indicate... Read More
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Likely folliculitis: From your description, it sounds like an infected hair follicle (folliculitis). Try a warm compress a few times daily and watch it--should resolve in... Read More
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It can: Typically costochondritis causes pain where the ribs insert into the sternum. The clavicle also inserts at the sternoclavicular joint and can be infl... Read More
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Level in body: A Dilantin (phenytoin) level tells how much drug is in the body--a certain amount is needed to be effective. People excrete the drug at different lev... Read More
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Yes: If accurate, this is indicative of severe kidney disease. However, the elevate creatinine isn't the real issue--it is the inability to excrete potass... Read More
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Palpitations: Assume you mean he can feel the beat of his heart. This is normal and usually felt when one is lying still (as when going to bed). It is normal.
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Yes, but doubt it: You are most fertile near ovulation (mid cycle).
Risk of pregnancy near your period is low, but still possible.
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Vaginal cyst?: From your brief description, it sounds like a bartholin's cyst. These can become infected and require drainage.
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Shouldn't : Chromium shouldn't cause a false positive.
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95-130 pounds: Your bmi should be between 18.5 and 24.9.
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It may: It is more likely that you will lose weight if you substitute non-caloric drinks (eg. Unsweetened tea or lemon water) for a caloric drink (eg. Coke). ... Read More
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Myelosuppression: Some viruses can cause leukopenia from myelosuppresion (bone marrow suppresion). This is transient and resolves on its own.
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Kids are different: It is normal for some kids to have warm palms/soles. Nothing to be alarmed about.
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About a week: Occasional cannabis use if detectable for a week while chronic use can be detected up to a month.
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Could be: The outbreak of herpes typically is described as a fire-like pain.
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Yes.: Typically morning sickness starts around six weeks gestation and continues into the early 2nd trimester (~14-16 weeks).
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Depends on height: It depends on the height. Take a look at: http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi/bmicalc.Htm
this allows you to calculate the bmi.
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Yes: If you have a fracture (bone break), you will have inflammation and swelling. With this being said, everybody is different and will have differing de... Read More
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Anxiety : Typically no. You can learn to control it through meditation, psychotherapy or certain, anti-anxiety medications.
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It should: It is possible to masturbate to the point the glans (tip) becomes raw and then forms a callous. Suggest resting for a while.
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Syphilis?: It is hard to say without seeing the lesion, but a a painless chancre on the penis is a classic finding of syphilis. Did you get any blood testing?
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Possibly. : Have you had a discharge for a while? Wouldn't show up on a pap smear.
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Yes: Are removal or orthopedic fixation devices (eg. Screws/plates), the bones remodel and fill in the defects left by the hardware.
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Elevate your feet: Any time you have an injury, the acronym rice helps: rest, ice, compression elevation. Elevation will prevent any blood pooling if you have a small ... Read More
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Saline irrigation: If antihistamines are not helping, you may want to try a neti pot (saline irrigation). If this doesn't help, you may need to have an otolaryngoloist ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Ice it: Sounds like you have a bruise to your face. Assuming no vomiting, double vision or confusion/loss of consciousness, you should be fine. Apply ice fo... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The dark brown color of stool is from red cell breakdown--this is normal.
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Yes.: It depends on the cause.
Some are from allergies and would be painless.
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Folliculitis: Sounds like an ingrown hair or infected hair follicle. Either way, try a warm compress a few times a day and wash the area daily to see if it resolve... Read More
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Yes: A non-contrast ct scan can shows signs of tissue edema/swelling, which occur with inflammation. If there is true concern for encephalitis, an MRI woul... Read More
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Yes.: 5mg is a lower dose.
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Unrelated: A knee effusion won't cause increased or decreased urine output.
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Technically yes: Suggest taking tylenol (acetaminophen) instead. Technically it is ok during the first and second trimesters, but suggest avoiding if possible. Durin... Read More
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No.: Folate is excreted in the urine (folic acid is water soluble). Your body will excrete what it can't use.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
I am getting abdominal cramps in the first month of pregnancy, in the lower abdomen. is that normal?
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Not likely: Recommend you see your ob/gyn. It could be signs of a urinary tract infection (higher risk of miscarriage if not treated), early miscarriage, or can ... Read More
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Usually a few weeks: Shigella producing e. Coli typically clears as the infection disappears. However many continue to shed for several weeks. Kids shed longer than adul... Read More
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Depends on cause: What caused the swelling? Is it allergic? If so, avoid the allergen. If traumatic or from vigorous intercourse, rest and ice may help.
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Great Doc !
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Dr. Rudkin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I don't believe its an allergic reaction, a cut maybe the cause
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UC Irvine School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1998MD
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Top Emergency Medicine Specialist , Third Place, National - Summer
2013
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