Dr. Anna Flor Salcedo

25 years experience

Yes: Phentermine can help with weight loss, to be used for short period of time, however, tolerance to the drug happens so you will not see further wt los... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

What are rhe best medication for elbows legement inflammation?

25 years experience

Initialtreatment r: Is still nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. For people who are allergic to this class of drug, drs will try ... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Burning pain, tingling, occassional numbness in finger joints or side of fingers? nothing seems to help. hand and wrist xray'd, no issues there.

25 years experience

See below: I suggest to have yourself be evaluated ny your doctor to check for nerve involvement, the test is usually done is called a nerbe conduction test, th... Read More

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A 47-year-old male asked:

After sex with my wife, i feel tired during day time, what i will do in order to get rid of this tiredness?

25 years experience

See below: Tiredness during the day can have different causes, some of which can be sleep apnea, underactive thyroid, anemia , low testosterone, etc.Pls have you... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to have sex in the morning?

25 years experience

Yes if...: You use proprr protection, like condom.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

I am 33 years old, and my period is 4 days late. how likely is it that i am pregnant? or is there something else that could be causing this?

25 years experience

See below: If you were sexually active during osculatory period, yes you be pregnant, however a pregnancy test can verify this. Periods can get delayed without p... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

2 ulcers on the tongue lining, since 45 days. started off with a pain below tongue and during swallowing, pain occurs every month for 3 days.

25 years experience

Get evaluated: Pls see your dr or ENT or oromaxillary specialist to find out what this is and what is causing it to still be there for over a month.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have, i assume, internal hems that i can feel when i go #2. sometimes when i strain blood shoots out in a stream. it's a lot and scary. wht can i do?

25 years experience

Get evaluated: If you have constant bleeding, you may need to have a GI or surgeon do a banding of the hemorrhoids. For now, do hot sitz bath, avoid spicy food, av... Read More

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A 26-year-old member asked:

Why is there bubbles in my urine?

25 years experience

Protein: Most common cause of bubbling of urine is when somebody is spilling out excessive amount of protein in the urine, common in disease like diabetes. Sim... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about tmj syndrome.

25 years experience

Cut: Cut foods in small pieces to avoid excessive chewing, ergo, less pain.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to oral surgery.

25 years experience

Do: Do ask your dr what medications to stop before surgery , don't presume which meds to stop.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to menopause.

25 years experience

There: There are other treatments aside from hormones to help post menopausal symptoms.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have cold like symptoms with pain in my right shoulder and pain under the right side of my ribs. what could this be?

25 years experience

Get evaluated: Simple physical exam will help give you a better diagnosis, if dr deem necessary, may need further tests like xrays. This is most probably muskuloske... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Trouble swallowing (solids & liquids) for years and breathing (especially laying down) for months. what kind of doctor should i see & what is it?

25 years experience

Gastroenterologist : Can do an endoscopy and a primary care physician to determine if your breathing problems are related to cardiac, pulmonary cause . Further referrals c... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Can i take smz/tmp ds 800-160 2 times a day and phenazopyridine hcl 200 mg 3 times a day while pregnant? i'm 5 months along.

25 years experience

No: Smz/tmp should not be taken during pregnancy, there are not enoigh studies to recommend Phenazopyridine during pregnancy. Pls don't take left over me... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

What can i take to gain weight if i am on thyroid medicine?

25 years experience

See below: A balanced diet is still the best way to gain weight, together with increasing muscle tone. Additional protein during exercise can help this. Don't fo... Read More

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A 55-year-old male asked:

What would happen if i quit taking spirriva?

25 years experience

Exacerbation: Spiriva is a medication that prevents further attack of your symptoms of COPD , example shortness of breath, wheezing. If you stop, these symptoms wil... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

25 weeks pregnant had diarrhea for 3days and throwing up now do i need let it take it course or tell my doctor?

25 years experience

See below: With you now having increase volume loss from diarrhea and vomiting, better to let your dr know so you and your baby's health will not get compromise... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Do upper endoscopies with biopsies done cause cancer? had one a few months ago, all came back normal, but i have mild discomfort in my throat still.

25 years experience

Endoscopy : Should not be a cause of cancer directly, pls consult the dr that did the procedure , and let them know what you are experiencing after egd, take car... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have migrane headache what should i do?

25 years experience

See below: Try to stay in a nice quiet dark room, try to relax. If needed, yoi can take anti- inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or even acetaminophen. As... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

Can inflammation from a severe lupus flare cause an elevated d dimer of 1600? crp over 200. esr 50.

25 years experience

See below: Elevated CRP and ESR can be signs of lupus glare up. Lupus can cause hypercoagulable state (meaning you can form clots in the body even if you don't n... Read More

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A female asked:

What are my chances of getting pregnant when my boyfriend has came in me 3 time on the past two days and once last week. ?

25 years experience

high chance: If it is your ovulatory period.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I've had a positive ana and anti-dsdna. plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) helped but i had mood changes and went off of it and pain is back - what else can i try?

25 years experience

See below: In recent yrs, there have been more choices in meds for ra. Talk to your rheumatologist for your other options, for oral meds, ypu have methotrexate, ... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

Will most lung infections just run its course, or is medicine necessary?

25 years experience

Depends: Infection can be from virus, bacteria, fungus, to name some. So viral infection usually will tun it's course, bacterial and fungal infections will nee... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Realize that my anxiety is too high & it's causing prob. how can i take care of it? can't see psychiatrist & have no one to discuss anxiety w/. tips?

25 years experience

See. below: You can start discussing this problem with your primary care, you can be started on "as needed" medication. As you are having more frequent symptoms, ... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Uti fishy smell will it go away im taking ciprofloxacin?

25 years experience

See below: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is good for uti, however you may need to talk to your doctor about a certain type of infection, characterized by fishy smell va... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Gastritis from alcohol. how long does it usually take to heal when you only eat healthy/light food, drink and take what's recommended?(i.e. omeprazol)

25 years experience

Should be: Feeling better after 2wks use of omeprazole, however, if there are still constant use of triggers such as continuous use of alcohol, even caffeine or... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

How many times and days should i take clyndamicin for my bacterial vaginosis?

25 years experience

See below: It is usually given 300mg 2x a day for 7 days if it is indeed bacterial vaginosis. Pls have your dr evaluate you first before starting any meds.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is there a test to check for thyroid function?

25 years experience

Yes: Start with tsh, and can continue with free T4 and free t3 (liothyronine). Depending on results, your dr will order further studies.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

How do i get rid of theses bumps on my middle finger they keep coming back?

25 years experience

See below: Without seeing the lesion, i will do my best guess and say this is a wart. Cryotherapy is good to remove warts. See your doctor for evaluation.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How to know if i am anaemic..simple blood test can do it?

25 years experience

Yes: Start with cbc, the source of anemia should then be checked. All these tests can be requested by your doctor. Complete evaluation is recommended. Not... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I hit top of hand and my fingers started tingling. now it is swollen and bruised. not pain now hurts to bend wrist. how know if broken or bruised?

25 years experience

Xray: Get this checked right away to avoid permanent injury, xray is the start of this process . You can go to an urgent care and dr there can verify this a... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Can sinus infection cause migraines and dizziness and confusion?

25 years experience

Yes: Sinus infection can cause headaches (which can lead to nausea, vomitting), dizziness, this is because of inflammation and possible fluid build up in t... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Feelings like i can't breath and mild pain in chest have anx attacks n use as needed anx meds should i ask my doc for a daily anx control med?

25 years experience

Yes: If your anxiety is occurring regularly and had to take your as needed meds almost daily, then you will need to have to take something, like in the fam... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I've been on the mirena (levonorgestrel) for a yr or so never had any pain or discomfort recently i've been having it. excessive amount of reddish yellow of mucus help?

25 years experience

See below: Have your gyn evaluate you and rule out infection or break thru bleeding.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Which is better for anxiety or depression. celexa or prozac (fluoxetine)? which has fewer side affects?

25 years experience

It depends: Both medis are in the same class, so side effect profiles are similar. Both are good agents for depression and anxiety. However individual patient re... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

My doctor said to take 10mg of inderal (propranolol) 3 times a day.i accidentaly took 20mg this time, am i in danger?

25 years experience

Notnecessarily c: If you are not having lightheadedness, dizziness or shortness of breath, then you are doing good. Try to check your blood pressure and pulse rate regu... Read More

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A 49-year-old female asked:

Why do i always have leg cramp in e lower part during sleeping?

25 years experience

See below: This can be restless leg syndrome, most of the time unknown cause. Happens in 10% of population, more frequent in females. Non-pharmacologic treatme... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

When is a good time to eat the most? breakfast, lunch or dinner?

25 years experience

See below: I encourage my patients to eat a heavy breakfast, good lunch and light dinner with snacks in between. Always make sure that you have carbs, protein a... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

After taking prevpack triple therapy for 14days, if no more h pylori symptoms do i still need to test again? if so how long after the treatment?

25 years experience

Not necessarily : If you are symptom free, no need to repeat test.

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A 49-year-old female asked:

I had msra six months ago; now i have a very red, painful large bump on my sternum. what to do?

25 years experience

Get evaluated: Have your dr take a look at it to see if this is from infection or something else. Simple physical exam can help a lot to see if antibiotic is needed,... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Butterfly/anxious feeling my my chest/throat but i don't feel nervous or anxious- no other symptoms other than i feel need to deep breathe. what is thi?

25 years experience

Possible anxiety : This can be anxiety or panic attacks. Try to do deep breathing exercises, meditation, regular exercises, talk to aomebody close to you if you notice ... Read More

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A 46-year-old male asked:

Are there any risks from e-cigs ?

25 years experience

See below: Risks are not completely known though one study has vbulletin shown that it has helped people quit smoking, saying that, it should not really replace ... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

After 20 years on synthroid, (thyroxine) can i switch to a natural thyroid supplement?

25 years experience

See below: If you are talking about over the counter thyroid supplements, no. If you are talking about armour (prescription needed), yes.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Pain and pressure in left eye that comes and goes. vision gets mildly blurry. along with headaches. could this be caused by my sinus congestion?

25 years experience

See below: I suggest to have your doctor see you especially you have blurring of vision, to rule out any neurological problem.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I'm getting my mom some vitamin b12 and some vitamin c and quercetin.the quercetin has 100mg of calicum in it with magnesium isit ok for parathyroid diease?

25 years experience

See below: Be careful with supplements that contain calcium for pts who have hyperparathyroidism , since serum calcium is usually high already. Additional calciu... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Sir i feel nervous whenever i am in a public place.i sweat a lot without any reason whenever i am in a public place like college, tution, restaurant, etc?

25 years experience

Possible anxiety : You may have anxiety attacks. I suggest for you to try some behavioral therapy to start like slow deep breathing exetcises, doing meditation. If you ... Read More

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A member asked:

I accidentally hit my moms nose(the bumpy part) it's swollen and she as we'll says she has trouble breathing... is her nose broken?

25 years experience

Possible : If she is having a lot of discomfort and breathing problems, pls bring her to er for eval.

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A 53-year-old female asked:

Is it really possible to go from t-3.7 severe osteoporosis score to t-2.3 osteopenia in the spine in 7 months by taking strontium ranelate?

25 years experience

See below: It has been said. That strontium can increase bone density test, but this may appear more impressive than it really is because strontium in bone can a... Read More

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A 62-year-old female asked:

My husbands feet and legs are swollen ?

25 years experience

Get evaluated: Does he have shortness of breath? What med is he taking? Does he have bubbling of urine? Leg swelling can come from med side effect, hear disease lik... Read More

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