Dr. Latifa Degraft-johnson

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Not necessarily: It can also be normal for some women. However, if accompanied by other symptoms, such as vaginal itching or burning, evaluation is warranted. Evaluat... Read More

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A 44-year-old male asked:

Middle to upper middle itching on my back . itching feels a little painful as well?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Shingles vs irritant: It is difficult to say. If persistent and if a rash appears in a specific pattern on only one side, it may be shingles. Occasionally, shingles witho... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a low fever diaherria strep throat and bad migranes what type of otc medicine should i take?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

See the doctor: If you have "strep" throat, which indicates infection by bacteria named streptococcus, you will need to take antibiotics. This is confirmed by testing... Read More

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A male asked:

Can i give a be syrup to my 4 moths daughter ?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

No: Honey should not be given to children under 1 year old. Clostridium, which is a bacteria that can cause infant botulism, a rare but serious disease, c... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

My back and stomach are hurting very bad. not on period, got off last week. this is the second time this occured in one week. help?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

See the doctor: The only way to determine the cause of this is to be seen by your physician. Since the pain is severe, it is necessary to be seen.

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A 33-year-old male asked:

I sometimes wake up with my heart thumping as if i worked out what is this?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Need evaluation: It could be a number of reasons. It would be necessary to check your heart rate during that time to determine your actual heart rate during that time... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Whatis the cause of throbbing headaches ?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Varies: There are many types of headaches. They can be caused by stress, dehydration, high blood pressure, food allergy, caffeine withdrawal, as well as other... Read More

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A 49-year-old male asked:

If taking a benzo .klonopin/ativan/valium etc.and on it a few months at an average dose.if not helping do you still have to taper the same way?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Tapering recommended: Tapering is recommended for long-term use of benzodiazepines, such as klonapin or ativan, (lorazepam) as stopping abruptly leads to withdrawal symptom... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have an irregular period. i skip every 2-3 months and when it does happen i have very mild cramps. what causes this?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Could be normal: Periods can be irregular in your teenage years soon after first starting. However, there are also certain conditions that can cause irregular or infr... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

When i urinate it smells so bad i don't like using the restrooms when i'm out of at a friends.. the oder of urine is very strong and embarrassing?why?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Possible UTI: Urine odor can be an indicator of a urinary tract infection. Other symptoms include burning with urination, lower abdominal pain, and increased urina... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with dry skin.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Ignore: If you are healthy, 64-80 oz water/day is recommended. If kidney or heart problems, consult your MD.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Pea sized lump on labia minora painful?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Need evaluation: See your doctor. Could be benign nodule but warrants further evaluation to ensure not a sexually transmitted disease or other cause.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

My chest discomfort what can i do?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

See a doctor: Chest discomfort can be due to a number of reasons, including heart problems (heart attack, pericarditis), lung problems (bronchitis, pneumonia), musc... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to mix cephalexin and sumatriptan?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Yes: No significant interaction exists when combining the two medications unless you have an allergy to either medication.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My period comes back every 40 days and lasts for 4 days, my first day is always very light and dark and i am wondering if this is normal?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Can be normal, but..: If this has been your typical period, this may very well be normal. Whether or not this is normal, is also dependent on other factors. There are cer... Read More

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A 18-year-old member asked:

How do you know if you have a yeast infection?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Vaginitis symptoms: Classic symptoms of yeast infections include white cheesy discharge, vaginal itching, and irritation. It is best to see your doctor for further evalu... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

What is the healthiest protein breakfast to have for 43 yr old male with borderline high cholesterol?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Be careful: Too much protein can affect kidneys, so before embarking on a diet, it is best to check with your doctor and get baseline blood testing to check your ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

5 days after period starts i always get dizzy and my blood pressure goes down to 110/57 then up to 134/83 in minutes and i feel faint and anxious why?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Needs evaluation: It depends on how heavy your periods are. Women who have heavy menses are at risk for anemia and therefore low blood volume. This can translate into... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Reason both of my upper eyelids have been twitching for about a week. they twitch at different times or sometimes together. thanks.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Stress/anxiety?: Eyelid twitching is usually due to benign reasons. Often, stress, anxiety, or fatigue are the culprits. Occasionally, it may be due to electrolyte i... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with the stomach flu.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Ignore: Avoid using anti-diarrheal agent if you notice blood in your stool. See your doctor ASAP if present.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Please can you give me name of website for learning medicine online?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Need actual training: If you are requesting information to learn the field of medicine, the study of medicine is intensive and requires the integration of basic sciences an... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with jock itch.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Ignore: Try to keep the affected area as dry as possible. After exercising, change into dry clothes.

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A female asked:

If a woman doesn't have fully developed breasts, is it still possible for her to get breast cancer?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Yes: By not having fully developed breasts, do you mean, pre-pubertal? Or do you mean smaller breasts? Breast cancer is dependent on many factors, many of... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Will spice show up in my pee drug test?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

No: Typical urine drug screen tests for the following: Amphetamines (speed, meth, crank, ecstasy), Cannabinoids (marijuana, hash), Cocaine (coke, crack), ... Read More

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A 58-year-old male asked:

What are risks of sharing glucometer (transmission of disease) when pricking is done from different lancets. thanks?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Sharing glucometer: No risk occurs if using different lancets.

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Sezuires why is it so hard to find the cause of these?i had to be taken to e.r.2 times in less week they still can't find the cause of them?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Needs evaluation: Seizures of new-onset in an adult warrants evaluation. If the er was unable to determine the cause, a neurology evaluation is recommended, as they wi... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

When do i take my 8 month old to the dr...she threw up her breakfast and lunch and has been acting ok but sleeping a lot?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

See the doctor: When an infant or child is vomiting or has diarrhea, he/she is at risk for acute dehydration or loss of bodily fluids. When a child is sleepy or leth... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

How to find a good doctor in chicago who specializes in hernias? any ratings/review websites? i cannot find any for doctors i am finding.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Doctor referral: To find a doctor who specializes in hernias, it would be a good idea to contact your insurance provider for an in-network provider. Usually, they wou... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I'm 36 weeks 4 days pregnant can i eat skinless bake taplia fish does that fish have mercury in it?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Low level of mercury: Tilapia is considered to have a low level of mercury. Here are some websites for your research on "safe fish" to eat. http://water.epa.gov/scitech... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Thank you but can you give me some links?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Medical info links: www.mayoclinic.com for information on common medical diseases http://www.Merckmanuals.Com/home/ for patient information to go to medical school,... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

How do i know if my kidneys are being affected by lupus? my rheumo. only does blood work every 3-4 months shouldnt ua be done

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Blood work important: Depending on what your rheumatologist is ordering, blood work contains a great deal of information as well. For example, kidney function is most ofte... Read More

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A 39-year-old male asked:

I have pian in my lower right jaw, difficult when chewing/eating food on right side, gets worse when waking up?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

See your dentist: If this is a recurring problem, you may be grinding your teeth at night. If this is new, there may be a gum or tooth problem in the affected area.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with the stomach flu.

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Ignore: Ensure adequate hydration. If you can't drink water, try ice chips.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Lower abdomen pains when i flex that area ? any ideas?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

? abdominal strain: It could be a number of things. If you have recently exercised, it could be due to muscle strain. If not, an evaluation by your doctor would be warr... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

A week in a half ago i had sex with my husband now he wakeing up in the middle of the night throwing up can't keep no food down what does this mean?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Probably unrelated: He should get checked out by his primary doctor. May have viral gastroenteritis or another cause. If persistent vomiting and unable to keep food dow... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What could cause pain in right side of back below the ribs but above the hip?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Evaluation needed: It is possible that it could be musculoskeletal or kidneys. I would advise being seen by your provider

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A 45-year-old male asked:

I have a bloated stomach,diarea,and feel full all day..i'm also cramping. went to urgent care and said i was ok..i suffer from ibs, cist in left kidn?

Family Medicine 22 years experience

Need evaluation: If you haven't had a full workup by your primary care provider or gastroenterologist, I would suggest that. If you haven't had a recent colonoscopy, ... Read More

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