Dr. Brandon Elrod
General Practice
Olympia, WA
13 years experience male
Locations
Sunday Clinic
Olympia, WA
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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.
General Practice
Licenses
United States: California, Indiana, Texas, Washington
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
49 Answers
8 Agrees
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brandon Elrodanswered
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Unlikely: It is unlikely at the age of 20 that it would be breast cancer. However, if you are concerned and have a family history, you should have an exam perfo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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very unlikely: If the Implanon was placed appropriately, it is very unlikely that you will become pregnant. Implanon is about 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Normal: These statements are normal. They suggest that you took a deeper breath during this chest x-ray, you were slightly rotated to one side, and a piece o... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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see your provider: If you have gone through menopause already, this can be very concerning. This may also be the first signs of menopause. Prolonged menstrual bleeding... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Likely normal: Green is within the normal range of colors for stool. You likely consumed something that changed the color to a greenish hue. Colors that may be alar... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Sciatica: This could be multiple things. Ranging from sciatica and slipped intervertebral disc to muscle spasm. Probably would be best to see your primary pro... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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No: This would be very unlikely to happen.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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moderation: Half and half and whole milk contain a lot of fat. While a certain amount of fat is good to have in your diet (unsaturated fat), too much can be a ba... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Typically you would be more concerned with allergic reactions. Such reactions would occur shortly after the sting. In this case it is likely somethin... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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yes and no: You dont necessarily have to have vomiting with norovirus, however it is often the case. Typically there is a period of time where, after infected, yo... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Yes: This can be due seasonal affective disorder (sad). I would recommend being seen by your primary care doctor for a checkup.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Pre-ejaculate does have sperm present. While it is possible to get pregnant in this fashion, it is probably not as likely to occur.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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see your provider: I would suggest going to your primary provider or gynecologist for an evaluation. This can be a number of things but would require an exam to determin... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Supportive care: Thank you for your question. If you baby has had a fever, which is 100.4 or higher, and not responding to tylenol (acetaminophen) or other fever cont... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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diaphragm spasm: Side 'stitch' is a common slang term for diaphgram spasm which occurs while running or during vigorous activitiy. The diaphragm expands and contracts... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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ask your provider: The only true way to know would be to ask the surgeon who performed the procedure. Typically surgeons have to dictate a surgical report which discusse... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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unlikely pregnancy: There are a number of reasons to stop having a period once you start. The diagnosis at the top of the list is always pregnancy, but you wouldnt be pre... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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B.R.A.T: The brat diet is recommended if you have any type of stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Plus drink plenty o... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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not needed: Thank you for your question. Most of the time appendicitis can be diagnosed without needing to use any imaging. A ct scan is sometimes used if there... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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medical attention: It is not a good idea to take a bath in any clorox mixture. Swelling of the foreskin can be a dangerous condition and needs to be evaluated and visua... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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not for a teen: Smoking can stunt the growth of a fetus, but typically by the time you are a teenager there are only a few medical reasons why growth may be stunted. ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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They can...: Usually the only issues that would preclude you from getting a flu shot is current infection, fever, or allergy to eggs/other parts of the immunizatio... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: A lump in the throat can be caused by multiple reasons. A provider would need to feel the bump and determine if a scope would be needed to take a clos... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Not typically: This would be too early to experience typical 'morning sickness'. There are some women who may feel as though there is something different about thei... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There are some medications, including birth control, that can help with migraine prevention. It would beneficial to speak to your primary care provide... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Many ways: There are multiple over the counter options to use for reduction of cough. These include cough drops, nasal spray for postnasal drip, and Guaifenesin... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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most likely: Most likely lymph node enlargement or viral infection. However, such lymph node swelling should be evaluated in person by a physician to determine whe... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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The H: Adhd includes hyperactivity as a component of the disorder. You can have attention deficit disorder, mainly inattentive type, without having hyperact... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Two things could be happening. It is possible that you have a small leak at this point or that your are experiencing an increase in clear discharge th... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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yes but unlikely: Thank you for your question. Any time there is penetration into the vagina, without the use of contraception, there is a risk of pregnancy. Precum do... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: This sounds like it could be eczema, especially since you have a family history. I would have it checked by your primary provider. There are multiple... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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psoas syndrome: This may be something called psoas syndrome. Spasm and inflammation of the ileopsoas muscles.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: Most often we find that the patient has had adhd since early childhood that went undiagnosed. While poor grades can accompany attention deficit disord... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: Thank you for your question. Physicians specializing in mens health would likely perform an ultrasound to make sure that the vascular supply is not in... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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more thank likely: It is recommended to use Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex. While it is still possible that she may become pregnant, the chances are low.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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yes: There are over the counter antiperspirants that may help. Most contain higher levels of aluminum chloride. There are also several medical treatments... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Not a common effect: Low white blood cell count is not a known side effect or adverse reaction to using metoprolol. I would recommend seeing your primary doctor for furth... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Yes, but : Taking more than the recommended safe dose is technically an overdose, however in this case it is not very dangerous. If you accidentally took an ext... Read More
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It is possible: You may get disability benefits for an arthritic foot depending on the length of time it has been present, degenerative changes seen on imaging studie... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Brace/Ice: If you have torn ligaments, it is best to keep your wrist in a splint or brace and continue to ice frequently to keep swelling down and control pain u... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Unsure: Ask a question and if i can give you some information i will be happy to answer your questions.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Different causes...: working out, fasting, muscle disorders, viral illness. It is best to recheck, and if still elevated, determine if a referral to see a kidney speciali... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not for weight loss: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is not recommended as a weight loss agent by the fda. It may be used off label to control appetit... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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take a pregnancy tes: Possible, but other things may make you feel this way as well. Get a pregnancy test or head over to your primary care provider for a checkup.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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decongestan: Natural ways to improve nasal congestion include nasal saline wash and neti pots. Over the counter options include phenylephrine containing sprays, af... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Yes: You may shave, however I would allow at least 12 hours between shaving and using the cream to allow some healing of the area and hair growth beyond th... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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likely viral: Many of the viruses that cause the common upper respiratory infections can also cause gastroenteritis (upset stomach, nausea, vomiting). If he contin... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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viral: Many viruses that cause upper respiratory infections can also cause rashes. This is a possibility, but the rash would need to be seen by a provider f... Read More
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A female asked:
I took regular advil (ibuprofen) four hours ago. can i take an advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus now?
Dr. Brandon Elrodanswered
General Practice 13 years experience
It depends: Depending on what your original dose was, it would be advisable to wait 2 more hours before taking the medication. Dosing of ibuprofen (which is in Ad... Read More
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Dr. Elrod is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Elrod is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for very quick reply. Much appreciated.
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Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, CA
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