Dr. Brian Lee
Internal Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
19 years experience male
About
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Board Certified in Internal Medicine. I have a private practice in Las Vegas. I enjoy taking care of patients in the hospital as well, and it is not unusual to see me rounding in the hospitals after I see my office patients.
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.
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Hot back: Likely represents inflammation which can feel very hot. Infection can also feel hot.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Ask radiologist: This may be a legitimate question to ask the radiologist who viewed your mri. You should make sure that he is aware of your medical history when he t... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Wait 3 more days: Typically viral...But there are other bacteria that cause sore throat besides strept. And would require treatment.
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Decrease salt intake: This may be due to fluid and salt intake...Both of which you have the ability to directly modify. Sounds like you have a touch of congestive heart fa... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Usually a medicated : Otc cortisone may help but if not see your doc.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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No: But a lot of things that happen to poatients are not normal. If you start to get discharge then this may be a concern. If you run fevers, this is a ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Sperm have a life span. If the egg is in the right place at the right time then the scenario can occur. If the sperm go into the fallopian tube and ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Try your best to be on time but remember that the pill is changing the level of hormone estrogen in your body and it takes a while for your body to re... Read More
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See your doctor: Cramps all the time may represent something more serious.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See doctor: Unclear if all your symptoms are related or just manifesting closely together. If the discharge represents an infection than your doctor would likely... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: An infiltrate may represent something as simple as an over read by a radiologist or could represent something very serious. The infiltrate should be ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Nerve: There are pelvic nerve complexes that are in the region which control bladder. Constipation is entirely different. Likely this scenario is related t... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Doubt: Next time you should complete the course of abx. This is to keep resistance down in the community.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Dermatitis: If there is a rash than may need to see pediatrician.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Pain management: This is where i would start. They have special techniques to do nerve blocks.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Humidifier: Put a humidifier in your sleeping area. This should help. If it persists, then you will need to be checked out by your doctor for other possibilitie... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Milligrams: I am not familiar with the product but usually the numbers represent strength of medicine.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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See your OB/Gyn doc: Many women experience unusual symtoms during there menstruation time. Some of these may be less worrisome than others, and speaking with your gynecol... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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See doctor: Always type symtoms are worrisome for something serious.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Grinding teeth: Sounds like temporomandibular joint disease (tmj). If this is so, a jaw guard is used to help relieve the tension of the muscles in that region while... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Not gaining weight: Digestion is very complicated. In fact, the problem may be gluten sensitivity and not fat digestion at all. Any condition that causes inflammation i... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
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No worries: Normal finding as the liver sits just below the right diaphragm and pushes it up a little which is noticeable on radiography.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Okay to wait: If the symptoms worsen such as bleeding increases, pain increases or massive diarrhea, then it would be okay to wait a few more days to see if symptom... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Keep a log: Keep a written log of your blood pressure in morning, afternoon, and evening. Then discuss this info. With your doc.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Nerve: Several superficial cutaneous nerves in the thigh. The pattern suggests a nerve being injured. Would give it time to heal.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Lotion: Try putting lotion on after getting out of bath. Sometimes putting vaseline over the lotion can really help penetrate into the skin and keep moisture... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Check: Should always check with symptoms resembling pregnancy if you have been sexually active.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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Insect bite?: Although the question is a bit vague, it sounds like an insect bite. Assuming you have an identifying mark on your finger it would not be unusual to ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Blood flow: Typically an increase in blood flow to the skin of the trunk, including the abdomen can cause an itchy feeling. Would monitor progression, and if per... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Stop taking medicine: Change your diet. High fiber helps. Vitamin c helps. Drink more water.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Not uncommon: Many patients tend to get pain in that region. However, there is still the possibility of a retained common bile duct stone and your doctor can help ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Post nasal drip: Could be a post nasal drip. I would still check with your doctor. May also be asthma.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Many pills can interfere with absorption. Read the medication insert.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Get a cxr: Get a chest xray. This will eliminate your concerns for active TB if you don't have it.
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A 75-year-old female asked:
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Too much: Change your diet. Change your lifestyle. And take extra vitamin b12. High acid is usually a symptom of a poor diet or lifestyle.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Most likely: If it something serious than we would expect an evolution of your symptoms. May also consider checking pregnancy test if appropriate.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Vaginitis: Likely an infection that women get in their vagina. It is easily treated. To diagnose it, your doctor will need to collect a specimen of the dischar... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Not uncommon: Some people have it for several months and others notice immediate improvement after diagnosis. The main thing here is that you should be getting app... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Monitor: This is a key area for hernias to occur. They can be very small at 1st and not easily felt or detected on x-rays.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: I don't quite understand the question, however i think you are asking if blood clots behind the cervix near the body of the uterus could be seen by us... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: If pain gets better than no worries. If it return or worsens than will advise you to see doc.
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Gargle listerine: If this doesn't help than may need to see doctor. Could be an infection.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Look up : Internet resources are abundant. You want to know the half life of the medicine which will tell you how many hours it takes to eliminate 50% of it fr... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely Hip: Typical hip pain that stems from arthritis is usually not described as "burning". However, nerve pain, (called neuropathy) is commonly described by p... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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End menstral cycle: The last day of bleeding symbolizes your ovulation time. This is why we use that day to estimate your date of conception.
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A male asked:
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Sounds good: Will probably leave scar depending on how deep crater is, but getting it to heal is key.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Hemmerhoids: Most likely hemorrhoids...But you should have a digital rectal exam and simple blood tests completed.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Nerve injury: Shots in the buttock are common place because they don't hurt nearly as much as other areas on the body, however, there are nerves that should be stee... Read More
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Pain is unique: There is discomfort initially until you get use to them.
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Surgery: I'm not a big fan of plastic surgery, but for the right situation it makes a lot of sense. If the problem is interfering with your confidence, social... Read More
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Dr. Lee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you! Allneosporin I now have the vaseline on it. Thanks again!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for your quick reply! 3 times,initial was a ab fissure,& ACE.NH
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Thanks for your quick reply! I want to find a balance to take both, prob after the pill is absorbed
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Ross University School of Medicine, Dominican Republic
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