Locations
Anesthesiology
TX
About
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.
Anesthesiology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
11 Answers
3 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Embarrassing things: Relax and breathe
IV sedation relaxes you.
908 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
It causes amnesia : It is not a horrible drug. It causes amnesia which is temporary.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Anesthesia: With the monitoring system used in anesthesia. general anesthesia is generally considered safe. Like any risk factors from your procedure, there are s... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Back pain and lump: There are several causes of lower back pain. Was there any injury to your lower back causing a lump? You need to see your physician to get a detailed ... Read More
1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Rapid Eyelid itching: Allergic reaction to the medications may occur after the injection such as itching, rash, etc. depending on the medications used. Usually they are mil... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Need detail: It is difficult to answer this question unless more details are given.
What is the diagnosis?
What kind of nerve block is it?
Was it done under fluoro... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Numbness right hip: Numbness in right hip may be due to entrapment of the nerve as it passes between the upper front hip and the upper point of the hip bone which may occ... Read More
1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Pus: Your description seems to be infection of the left big toe. I recommend you to consult a surgeon to take necessary action.
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Back pain: Pregnancy can cause mild low back pain as early as the first trimester as the uterus grows and due to hormonal changes. Consult your physician if your... Read More
1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Munir Merchantanswered
39 years experience
Tingling sensation: If the left lower abdominal pain is accompanied by low back pain radiating to your left leg, then it may be due to pinched nerve arsing from the spine... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 64-year-old female asked:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
1
Recommendations
7
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Merchant is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good!
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks!
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Bombay, Seth G. S. Medical College, India
Graduated 1983MD
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less