Dr. Raymond Blair

A 21-year-old female asked:

I have recently been diagnosed with pneumonia what are the chances of my 7 month old catching it? she already has a cold and cough but was checked

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Moderate: If she is healthy, her risk is fairly low as long as you are not running a fever and practicing proper hygiene. If you are running fever, you are more... Read More

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A 44-year-old female asked:

My 13yr daughter had her reg. period about 11 days ago, just yesterday blood has been coming out brown, but it's a light flow. what is this?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Possible Infection: She should be seen and examined to determine whether she has an infection or just or just an irregular menstrual cycle.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Its been 3 days and i still have wierd pains in my lower left side below my rib cage, it travels up to my left side of my neck and chest. what is it?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Go see doctor: You must go to the doctor and have an evaluation. Although your young age lowers your heart disease risk, a cardiac cause of this pain has to be ruled... Read More

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A 49-year-old female asked:

Why does the the inside of nose hurt sometimes?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Can't answer: This is too general of a question. There could be many causes. You need to be seen and examined.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I was just told i have a friable cervix at my yearly appointment. is this what has been causing sex to be painful for me? does friable cervix go away?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Unlikely: Mots commonly when a cervix is described as "friable" it is related to some external process that is causing this to occur. Nonetheless, a "friable" c... Read More

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A male asked:

How long is the period when a cauliflower ear can be drained so that it looks normal before it hardens? no real swelling just a red mark and soreness.

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

No such period: It should be evaluated asap. Fluid on the ear could be causing pressure on the cartilage that could lead to permanent structural ear damage. Don't was... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Can cerumen impaction contribute to vertigo? thinking of asking for ear lavage while i'm in the er since i haven't had one in a very long time.

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Yes, Possibly: Especially if associated with an ear infection or i'd fluid is trapped behind the wax. You should see your doctor. It is inappropriate to see an er fo... Read More

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A female asked:

I had a posotive pregnancy test last night but the rest have been negative. what does this mean?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Likely negative: Wait 1 week and recheck a pregnancy test. If still negative, probably 99% sure you are not pregnant.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have a hard white dot on my 3rd finger. it feels like a splinter is deep in there when i press on it. i have tried to cut it out, but always returns

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

See a physician: You should not try to "cut" anything out. Since you have failed your home therapy, you should certainly see a physician to properly evaluate this prob... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

If i have had my flu shot is it ok to be around a child with type b flu?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Hand hygiene : Use good hand hygiene and avoid droplet spread (from coughing, sneezing, etc) and you should be ok. The flu shot is not always reliable bc the flu vir... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

After bronchitis (feb) develop ance on forehead/checks; bumps don't pop mainly liquid/puss 4 mo and they dn't go away? switched to mirena (levonorgestrel) in dec. help?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Visit: Depending on your therapy, it is unlikely that your acne is related to having had bronchitis. Cleanse daily with i scented dove soap. Avoid touching y... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Lt side jaw and cheek numbness and sore lt side neck muscles.is this a sign of bulbar palsy no slur or swallowing problems.just weird sensation in neck advil (ibuprofen) seems to help. push on lt side it's sore. ?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Unlikely: Your physician would need more information. Bulbar palsy is unlikely. It is more likely an infectious process. Go to your family doctor to be evaluate... Read More

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A 44-year-old male asked:

My chronic bilateral episcleritis is treated with local nsaid daily, in long term use, should i prefer a more effective 1% prednisone eye drops ?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

No: Steroids are more likely to cause adverse long term side effects and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 21-year-old female asked:

I smashed my elbow off a concrete wall there is no swelling but i can't stretch my arm fully without pain shooting down my arm what should i do?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

X-ray: You need an exam and X-ray to evaluate this. It cannot be fully evaluated online.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have bad pain in the left side of my abdomen. sort of like where my fallopian tube is supposed to be. it's as if there was air in there. is this bad?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Can't tell: It is impossible to answer that. But i can tell you that you cannot sense whether your pain is from the fallopian tube, ovary, urinary system or intes... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Raw throat dry cough for 2 days now coughing up green and brown no fever. flying tomorrow do i need antibiotics?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Possible Infection: If your condition is worsening, i certainly recommend an office visit to determine whether you do need antibiotic therapy. If you are actually improvi... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can restless leg syndrome cause symptoms in the feet too?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Yes: Stretching before and after exercise is important some labs may help determine/rule out metabolic causes. Drinking a glass of tonic water each evening... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Is it ok to shampoo regularly?will there be any problem with it?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Yes: Yes. However if you shampoo too much your scalp may become dry. If this happens, you may shampoo a little less frequently.

4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old female asked:

I saw my menses on the 30th of january and. it ended on the 3rd of february .now i notice that after using the toilet and clean up i see a brownish discharge with a slight pain on my waist.

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Doctor visit : You need to be seen. Pain and discharge could indicate an infection.

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A 49-year-old female asked:

What are the best treatmens for hyperparathyroidisum?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Too complex: This is way too complex to ask here. Thre are many causes of hyperparathyroidism and therefore many things to evaluate and different treatment approac... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have lost my voice and this morning i coughed up some hard green stuff. i try and cough anything else up but nothing. what should i do?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Clinic in 24 hrs : If you are having a fever with temp >101, difficulty breathing, shakes, body aches or chills, you should go to a clinic and be seen. If you are oth... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have a steady period now.but it comes on twice a month.i went from a7-9day straight to it basically breaking up twice a month.is that okay?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

No: You need to see a doctor. That much bleeding can cause anemia and should not be ongoing. You will need labs and an exam as well a an in depth discussi... Read More

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A member asked:

10 year old daughter has a lot of phlem in her throat and has been clearing her throat nonstop for over a month now but it is not sore just annoying to?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Allergies v Reflux: It is impossible to tell without a clinical exam and more information, however if she is otherwise healthy and not on medications. It is most likely t... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Is it normal if i spot/bleed twice in one month?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Relatively normal: It is fairly common for this to happen. If there are no other symptoms and it is intermittent it is probably fine. However if you are having more than... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

My lower gums are swollen and underneath my tongue is swollen to. it hurts my teeth to eat. it started yesterday afternoon. what can it be?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Med Rxn vs infection: This is most concerning for a medication reaction. Many prescription medications can cause gum swelling. However, tongue swelling is even more concern... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Hi am akash(male).my age is 21. i want to know what was the normal weight at the age of 21 because my weight was only 53?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Depends on height: It depends on your height. However the average weight of an average height male (68" tall) is 70kg.

4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A member asked:

How can we clean our face?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Gentle Soap: I recommend using a gentle soap (and warm water) such as Unscented Dove or Eucerin. Cleanse twice each day. Rinse with cool water. If you have particu... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Last period was 24/12. ovulation test was positive on 11/01. tried on 11th-13th. no period as yet (1/1/14). have sore breasts and lots of cramping.

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Check Pregnancy test: You haven't given enough information to determine whether you are pregnant or not. You should check a pregnancy test.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

If you squeeze your nipple and a little white stuff comes out of the bumps, is that normal, or only with pregnant people?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

See a doctor: It can occur in benign conditions, but is most common with pregnancy. You must be seen by a physician for an exam and lab work to determine the cause ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Does itching come with swelling after a wasp sting?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Yes: Topical steroid ointment such as hydrocortisone should help reduce itching.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I had my first ultrasound (transvaginal) and am 9 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. i've been trying to figure out what side the placenta is on?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Ask your OB: Your ob/gyn or the sono technician can tell you this information. You probably won't be able to tell by pictures that you have been given. Also, keep ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Zantac (ranitidine) caused me shortness of breath after a few days. will omeprazole do the same?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Unlikely: Zantac (ranitidine) is an h2 blocker and Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. They are very different chemically and have very different mechanisms ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have pcos, not trying to conceive but i don't want to keep taking pills anymore. what are my options?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Stop pills: Stop taking meds and all of your symptoms will become much worse.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What does it mean when my doctor asked for a second urine std test 10 days after my last std test? i was treated for chymadia three weeks ago

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

That's standard: It's called a "test of cure." It's a standard of care. When we treat an STD such as Chlamydia, we test after therapy to ensure that we have cured you.... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

First month off the pill and i haven't got a period ( 4 days late ) should i test? i was only on the pill for a year and a half

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Maybe: You could be pregnant, however it would be hard to tell and may be too early for a test to be positive. If no period in a week, test then. Pregnancy t... Read More

4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Cramping(uterus)after spotting stop.low back pain. bloating.gas... and the cramping isn't pain full .just fills weird..what is this?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Period : Likely it is just an unusual menstrual period for you. However if it was irregular for you, not at your usual time or related to pain or unusual disch... Read More

4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 49-year-old female asked:

Will seroquel make me gain weight?

Dr. Raymond Blairanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Likely: Seroquel is commonly associated with weight gain. However, you can prevent significant weight gain by eating a low calorie diet and exercising regular... Read More

942 viewsAnswered >2 years ago