Dr. Ramon Colina
Gastroenterology
Sarasota, FL
33 years experience male
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Florida Digestive Health Specialist
Sarasota, FL
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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.
Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
English
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ramon Colinaanswered
33 years experience
Safe : It is safe to use although is not fda approved. It is mostly used to treat gastroparesis or slow stomach emptying . So if you take it for nausea only... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ramon Colinaanswered
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Gastroparesis : You might have a condition called gastroparesis or slow enjoying of the stomach. See a GI specialist they will be able to diagnose and treat this con... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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GI : Possible causes include cronhs disease causing his symptoms especially if he has multiple bm. Other condition that needs to be rule out is celiac dise... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Probiotics: Yes you can help preventing it taking probiotocs during antibiotic therapy and few weeks afterwards. I like align or florastror you ca get them otc.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Yes you can: Usually these meeds are taken before a meal. If you have acid reflux omeprazoke is better. But you can take them together.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Get tested: Hepatitis b is very contagious thru sex so if you had sex before he was treated and comfirmed that is no longer infectious, go ahead and make sure yo... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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IBS: You might have a condition called irritable bowel syndrome and not gastritis. It is a benign condition associated with anxiety or stress. Usually high... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Yes: I could be a variety of things including ischemic colitis , hemorrhoids contact your primary care.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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No relation : No relation between this 2 conditions.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Stones: Still you could developed stones in the bile duct without having your gallbladder, albeit uncommon it is possible. Contact your doctor if pain persist... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Side effects: No but iit can cause liver damage over time in some patients make sure you are getting liver tests every 3 months.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ramon Colinaanswered
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Yes: Yes if she has recurrent symptoms. Possible causes include stomach ulcer, gastritis sometimes caused by a bacteria called helicobacter pylori . Anothe... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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No: It should not as long as your are taking medication to heal the ulcer. Avoid too much alcohol, spicy food and medications like aspirin, aleve, (naprox... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor : You might have a infection due to c. Difficile a bad bacteria that takes over after you kill the good bacteria in your intestines because of the anti... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Colina is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Colina is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Nov 15, 2014
Great . Dr!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you dr. I do indeed have ibs.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PR
Graduated 1990MD
Awards
Top Gastroenterologist , Second Place, Florida - Summer
2013
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