Dr. John Curtis
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Bessemer, AL
29 years experience male
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Orthopedics West
Bessemer, AL
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Addiction Medicine
General Practice
Orthopedic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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Dr. John Curtisanswered
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Can’t lose weight : There is NO scientific evidence that body wraps have any effect other than possibly some topical skin effect. They cannot “detoxify” you. You have a l... Read More
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Not with arthroscopy: Thoracic outlet syndrome (even if it truly exists, some controversy there) is treated by removal of the first rib. Can't do this with arthroscopy.
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Doubtful: A yeast infections in the mouth is called thrush. It's generally caused by antibiotics that kill off normal mouth bacteria allowing the yeast to overg... Read More
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No: The nerves to your arms cannot be affected by a disc problem below them. A peripheral nerve entrapment would be more likely. These include carpal tunn... Read More
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Need clarification: Etg is a test for ethyl glucuronide. It is a metabolite of ethanol (the alcohol in our liquors, beer, wine, etc). It can remain in your body up to 80 ... Read More
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Lipoma: The most likely diagnosis is a lipoma. A lipoma is soft and mobile. If it seems fixed to underlying tissues then many other diagnoses become concernin... Read More
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Possible arthritis: Pain in the groin area in the front can be a symptom of hip arthritis. Some low spine issues can also cause pain here. You need to see an orthopedic d... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Patellofemoral pain: Usually this is pain from abnormal tracking of the patella (kneecap) in the groove on the femur (thigh bone) at the knee. Bracing with therapy is my u... Read More
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Depends: Not likely unless you're using the broken extremity for masturbation. Not joking here. A broken extremity needs immobilization to heal.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ethanol: Ethanol has 7 calories per gram and gin is primarily ethanol, water, and the flavorings. Most gin has little to no sugar ("dry" gins). Some may have s... Read More
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Should be.: Cotinine, a chemical your body makes from nicotine, has a half-life of 20 hours. Most drugs are non-detectable after 5-6 half lives.
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Clarify question: A hip "scope" refers to a hip arthroscopy. A procedure where a cartilage tear about the hip socket can be treated. I'm wondering if someone recommende... Read More
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Physician assistant : Physician assistant - certified is the obvious answer. But the wording of the question is unclear.
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Usually not treated: Osteochondromas are benign growths near a bone's growth plate. They can actively grow while you are growing, and stop when your bones stop growing. If... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Curtis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Curtis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks very much for your advice
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks, now I know what "thrush" is.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Alabama School of Medicine, AL
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Oregon health and science universityy
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