Dr. Harold Fields
Family Medicine
Houston, TX
63 years experience male
Locations
Village Family Practice
Houston , TX
Phone
Village family practice
Houston, TX
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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.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English
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A 56-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Glumetza: Glumetza ER is a xtended release metformin and it would depend on how often you wanted to take the drug, if you have side effects from the short actio... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Hypothyroidism: Very unlikely, but your doctor can do a blood test to reassure you
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pelvis: A pelvic ultrasound is one method of diagnosing disease of the pelvis however it does not diagnose all diseases in that area and other tests may be re... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: your doctor obviously thinks that your cervix is not closed enough and he is thinking of putting in a stitch to prevent you miscarrying
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Vision: I think that you need to talk to Your ophthalmologist if you're still having problems with your eyesight
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Pus: If your child has a pussy eye I you need to see your pediatrician our family doctor
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Lymph node: If the lymph node remains swollen please see your physicians and get a definitive diagnosis
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Throbbing: you may be seeing a blood vessel throbbing and it is of no importance and it's not serious
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Labyrinth it's: I would suggest you remain indoors if this type of storm is approaching it certainly could cause you to have increasing problems with your labyrinthit... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Periods: Your hormone balance may be a little out of kilter just to wait and see what the next . Is like if you continue to have periods that are either longer... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
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BP: No. The important thing is to inflate the cuff above the systolic blood pressure so that when you do just the cuff it comes down to show systolic fir... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Muscle spasm: A heating pad may help and perhaps Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleeve. If neither help I would see your physician who would probably prescribe a muscle relax... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Pulse: Your pulse is perfect at the rate you have however steady exercise over time may reduce it further
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Heart rate: Beta blockers are the only safe drugs to reduce your pulse rate but unfortunately they reduce your BP. Try and take the lowest dose possible
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Birthmarks: Unlikely and a small red mark that has been there for a long time is probably not a malignancy
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Birth control: No birth control is 100% safe I would suggest if you may be pregnant you should do a pregnancy test
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: It is probably Braxton Hicks contractions which is common in pregnancy but I would still let your physician have a look at you as soon as you can
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Numbness: May be associated with a nerve stimulation and should go away by itself
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Concussion: You may be suffering from a mild concussion If symptoms persist please see if physician
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Infection: it could be a viral infection try resting your stomach by only intaking clear liquids for 24 hours
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: pregnancy is possible but anytime that you have unprotected sex I would suggest that you take protection when having sex. If you miss your period do a... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Knee: It is unlikely to be a break or fracture unless you have had an acute injury it is more likely to be a strain or arthritis depending on your age and w... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Pain: it's just probably musculoskeletal and of no consequence and should be self-limiting
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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White spots: try increasing your calcium intake,for example milk
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A female asked:
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Cheer leading: It depends on the extent of the scoliosis and your ability to do exercises and your athletic ability
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Infection: it depends on the type of infection and where the infection before you can attempt to answer that question
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Bowels: I think you need to make sure that you are well hydrated increase your fluid intake and increase your roughage intake as well if this does not succeed... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Period: Slight color change is not unusual in your period. I would wait to see if the next one is within normal limits
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Infection: it sounds like an infection but I'm unable to give you a definitive diagnosis I would suggest that you see your physician have a complete examination ... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Physical: I think it 43 you ought to have at least a physical every 3 to 4 years you need to have your blood checked and it would be a good idea to do that this... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Infection: It sounds like you have a skin infection I would just suggest hot moist soaks e two or three times a day may bring this to a head and then once it dis... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Weed: I have seen no warnings that weed causes varicocele a
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: I would suggest that your doctor knows when to do an aultrasound during your pregnancy so I would relax and allow him to do his job
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Pain: you may have an abrasion or irritation of the scalp. You could also have a minor infection like a cellulitis. If it persists let a doctor have a look ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Pleuritis: You may have inflammation of the lining of the lungs adjacent to the chest wall. See your doctor and he will decide if you need a chest X-ray
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Iteration: no there are no serious interactions of drugs and I would relax and wait for the effect of the Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) to wear off
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Pain: You may have a urinary tract infection I would see your physician and have your urine checked as you may need an antibiotic
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Infection: You may have a renal or kidney infection. See your doctor for a definitive diagnosis
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Health: I would suggest a good balanced diet and exercise program
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Panic attack: It sounds like a panic attack please sit down relax and take deep breath's and it should disappear
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Pregnancy: Have more intercourse at the times when you are most fertile
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Garlic: You would get no increased benefit by eating it after a meal except that those around you may not like it
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Sounds like muscular chest pain. It should gradually disappear on it's own.If it persists see your doctor
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Inflammation: There maybe inflammation of the vein or the surrounding tissues if you apply moist warm heat that should help it go away
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Pain: You may be moving a tendon over a joint. It is not serious at all
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Rash: It is impossible to tell by your description I would suggest you see a physician to get a definitive diagnosis
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Stomach flu: If this is from a virus or just from something upsetting your stomach it is unlikely to reoccur
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Alka Selzer: Yes it is safe for you to take that
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 63 years experience
Infection: It sounds like either your infection did not clear with treatment or ther is another bacteria present. I would see your physician to get another smear... Read More
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Jul 9, 2020
I dont think doctor harld fields has been in pracrice 60 years..sometimes doctors lie
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Fields is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fields is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Are there any doctors that are in Michigan that my wife and I can set up an appointment to discuss the issues of our marriage while understanding that much of it stems ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for your thoughtful response. The other doctor that answered was really not helpful, as I do understand the risk of the two medications being taken together, h...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Glasgow Faculty of Medicine, Scotland
Graduated 1960MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Houston Region - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, First Place, Houston Region - Summer
2014
Top Doctor, Third Place, Houston Region - Fall
2014
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