Dr. Cathleen London

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Exercise: Exercise is a great antidepressant - running, swimming, biking etc - anything that gets your heart rate up - but if you are really fighting depressio... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can long term chlamydia cause ulcers on cervix and swollen labia minora?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Possibly: Usually chlamydia causes a friable cervix and discharge, and ultimately if left untreated can go up to tubes causing infertility.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Had symptoms of uti minus burningthan strted my period, its heavier than norm, cramps are bad but don't last and i bled out something weird and sticky?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: Sounds like clots - which happen when your bleeding is heavy.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Had my period for two days last month haven't gotten it for this mpnth whar does this mea?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Pregnant?: Have you taken a pregnancy test? Are you on birth control? That is fairly normal if you are as you often do not build up enough of a lining for an... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Can you take tums while on coumadin (warfarin)?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: Tums are calcium which does not interfere with coumadin (warfarin).

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I'm 10 weeks pregnant and i'm hungry all the time. is this normal? i eat and then i'm hungry again about 30-45 minutes later.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: Though you may be mistaking heartburn for hunger!

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Hello dr, what about black menses, this time i had 3 days red and 5 to 6 days black menses, is it ok? or

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: It is just old blood passing - slower to make its way out so the blood has time to oxidize.

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A female asked:

Had mri after lumbar puncture due to pain. no leak/hematoma. bulging disc, tears, cysts. no pain/symptoms before puncture, did it cause/irritate this?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Probably: The epidural needle goes through an area that is sensitive and can irritate the nerves in your spinal cord as well. Should resolve.

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A 73-year-old male asked:

Apart from the use of antibiotics, what can be done to treat a patient with hypostatic pneumonia?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No such thing: There is no such thing as "hypostatic" pneumonia pneumonia can be viral, bacterial or fungal. Antibiotics only work on bacteria.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Can food poisoning/gastroenteritis cause severe lower stomach cramps w/ bloody diarrhea without vomiting or nausea? i was treated with iv & then was fine, discharged. follow up colonscopy neg.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: Absolutely. Viruses can also cause a regional gastroenteritis with only some symptoms though bloody diarrhea usually makes me think of salmonella or a... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

How can i effectively treat my back spasms? it's been 12 hours now and i'm unable to get any relief. i've been unable to sleep because it's impossible

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Spasm: Lay flat on your back with your knees bent - this is a position that allows the muscles to let go. Put a pillow under your knees (sometimes 2) and ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Is acupressure accurate in diagnosis kidney disease?my pt said that i have kidney problem when i feel pain when he pinch my hand and said that it is kidney.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No: Acupressure and acupuncture talk of liver and kidney differently than western medicine.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend and i kissed and he leaked. i touched his penis tip and adjusted it inside his underwear. later after sometime, i put my finger on my vagina to masturbate. is there a chance of pregnancy?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Unlikely: It is best to wash your hands as it really does not take many sperm to create a pregnancy however if some time has passed unlikely - though no impossi... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I take vitamin c, whitening and breast enhancer pills as a supplement..do i need to take it different time? if so, when should i take those supplement?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Ingredients matter: It depends on what is in the other supplements. As a general rule, vitamins should be taken with food but yes some can interact.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I have a pillar cyst on my forehead how much to remove?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Size matters: Depends on the size, where in the country you are etc. Likely covered by insurance.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What is the difference between a chemical pregnancy and a miscarriage? how do i know which one i had?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Same: Essentially the same - a chemical pregnancy is just a very early miscarriage.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I have pain in the way back underneath my tongue, i try to reach the source but i end up gagging. it's extremely painful to chew, swallow, talk?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Please get seen: Could be infection or a growth that needs to be removed. Please see a physician.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Either directly or indirectly, can the cystine deficiency play any role in pathological visual and audio evoked potential test? thank you.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Likely no: Cystine deficiency often results in electrolyte imbalances but i could not find any data suggesting changes in evoked potentials.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Im a month and 3 weeks late for my period but , tests and doctors are saying that im not pregnant.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Many reasons: There are many reasons to miss a period from stress to illness to hormonal imbalance. Follow up with your doctor.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Heavy thick discharge with lots of blood in it for 3 weeks. tests haven't shown anything and it's never happened before. why is this happening?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Unclear: Sometimes we don't get the answers - if tests are all normal it may just be a strange cycle.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I've raised ggt, i've good diet don't drink not on meds and have no infection, have scarring on liver had biopsy done, docs ar baffled can anyone help?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Results?: Did the biopsy show NASH (non alcoholic steatohepatorrhea)? It is a common cause of scarring. I assume you were tested for all the hepatitis a, b, c... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Past months peroid has been normal. for some reason this month my period wasn't.third day of my period i spotted up to the 6th day, what cld this be?.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: A change in bleeding pattern is usually just a variation in how the lining built up that month and sounds normal.

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Lmp1/06/14 had pregtest+sign1/31/14 bleeding with clots.2/15/14 had tvs results gestational sac meas.0.4x0.3cm and thick endometrium im confused.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Cautious optimism: Sometimes normal pregnancies can have bleeding - even with clots. For now be cautiously optimistic.

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A 55-year-old female asked:

I have pulling around my hip and bladder area. i looked at the entrance of my vagina with mirror and see oblong seed-like tissue clumped. any ideas?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Needs to be seen: Hard from that description to know - you should get checked out.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My period is 4 days, on the fourth day it stopped, but the next day it came back. is this normal?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: Your period is the shedding of the endometrial lining, and it can wax and wane - it is very common to have a pause in the bleeding.

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A 73-year-old male asked:

Some pathology reports have "blood film" and "film examined?" on them. what is a blood film for, that is, what can it provide evidence of?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Need to see: Not sure what you are referring to out of context - would need to see an actual report.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

What is the role of potassium during aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Balance: Potassium and sodium are important in all cells in the body and are lost in sweat - affecting both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Iv always have been nervous to ask a dr this but how do i redeem myself from the frequent flyer label in the er i just always get hurt or in bad pain?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Primary care!: Sounds like you need a primary care doctor who can see you urgently - and have regular appointments with you to handle some of the pains you get.

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A 32-year-old male asked:

The procedure of removing hydrocele.....is nt dangerous?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No: There are risks with all surgeries but this is pretty simple.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I haven't had sex in a month and i have a uti. why did i get it? how can i get rid of it fast?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Uti: In women utis are common due to the short track of the urethra. To prevent them make sure you drink lots of water. Cranberry pills keep bacteria fro... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Can a woman get pregnant the day after her period ?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: First, timing of ovulation varies and sperm can live for a week in a woman's body.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I've taken my temp the last few days and it's bouncing around. it can be anywhere from 95.8 to 99.8. depending on the time of day i guess. is this ok?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: Body temperature varies at different points of the day as well as with different activity levels. This is totally normal.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Menstruation blood clots.? are they bad?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Normal: Blood clots are just heavier bleeding and the sloughing of the lining that happens with your menses. It is totally normal.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Overnight pulse ox was low so doc has me on 2liters of o2 till sleep study. it's not helping. more tired in am than before. could this be the o2?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Unlikely: Thought everything possible - you might be bothered by it being on your face.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

How long do i need to wait until i have sex after a fibroid surgery?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Ask your surgeon: Depends on the type of surgery but minimally 6 weeks.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had a miscarrige in october , now i am pregnant how can i protect my baby ?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Pregnancy: Eat right, take your prenatal vitamins, avoid toxins and alcohol. Being pregnant after a miscarriage can be very anxiety provoking - just be cautious... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Feeling down no energy sad ask the time nothing brings me joy anymore i'm on remeron (mirtazapine) but dint think it's working what should i do ?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

See MD: Go back to the doctor that prescribed the Remeron (mirtazapine) because you are right it does not seem to be working.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

If you use a condum while on birth control and antibiotics will you most likely be safe? took azithromicin, but had been on b control for years

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Should be ok: The risk with zithromax is more theoretical in reducing efficacy of birth control - but the added addition of condoms means you are likely fine.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

32 weeks pregnant, 2nd pregnancy, is it normal to have my vagina hurt when i get up from laying down? its been like this for a few days now

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Possibly: Could just be pressure (second gives much more) and you might have varicose veins in your vagina - let your physician know at the next visit.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have been working out for my abbs. the only thing that is hurting is my lower back why is that? isn't it suppose to be my abbs?am i doing it wrong?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Check your form: The abdominal muscles do wrap around to the back and if your form is not correct you can strain your back. Get someone who knows what they are doing ... Read More

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A female asked:

My mother in law had ct scan its wriiten that "old lacunar infarct in bilateral basal ganglia . left lateral ventricle is more prominent".what is this?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Stroke: The ct report is describing the kind of stroke that happened in the past.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Why do my face get hot n red, but im cold? is high bp? i do have anexity.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Flushing: Anxiety can cause that some hormonal shifts can cause those symptoms as well.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Im 17 and pregnant i live in texas. am i emancipated if so what's it mean. because im trying to move out since my mom wont help me?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes: Being pregnant makes you an emancipated minor.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am 34 weeks with my second child and have a very swollen and painful nipple is this normal?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No: Swollen painful nipple is not normal. Try some hot compresses and if it does not resolve quickly see your doctor.

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A 45-year-old male asked:

What is meant by extra articular referring to an ankle fracture?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Outside the joint: Meaning not in the surface of the joint that articulates bone to bone.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

How long does it take for your hcg levels to go back to 0 after miscarriage?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Depends: It depends on how far along in the pregnancy you were. Usually the drop is fairly quickly.

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A 16-year-old male asked:

I have one swollen lymph node in my groin i have no symptoms is this hiv?

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No: Not HIV but could be another std - please go get tested.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My period feb. 24-27th. was a light period. two days when it was over with i had spotting for 3 days. i still feel like i have my period.i have bloating, very dizzy headaches and nausea.

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Irregular menses: Sounds like an irregular period - normal just annoying.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Mild cerebeller atrophy. is their any cure for it and is their any problem which can faced in future ? -age -42 yrs male

Family Medicine 27 years experience

No: No unfortunately any atrophy in the brain is permanent. The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination - as to if you will have problems p... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

When i sit in fixed postion like cross leg sitting for long time i get numbness?and i have tendency to have varicous vein by genatic ? and overwight

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Circulation: The numbness if from circulation being blocked and is consistent with the varicose veins. Being overweight makes both conditions worse. You should tr... Read More

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