Dr. Dominic Mazzocchi

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Colon check up: Consider colonoscopy start with some miralx stool softener and lots of fluid looked at your diet to see if your eating a lot on foods that cause cons... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

What causes tongue ulcers i have them recurring and i don't mean mouth ulcers as i have never had one i only get them on flat bit and front or tongue ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ulcers: It could be either herpes or be hers have it check out by your doc or oral surgeon

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Reasons for stomach pain every time i eat? has happened since last egd done for eoe (had 3 total). nothing's helped. see an allergist and gi with choa

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eating disorder: Not sure what work you had and meds given but maybe small bowel series or capsular endoscopy may help drill down the cause you shouldn't be having pa... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

Does frequent ejaculation prevent sperm granulomas after vasectomy?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Granuloms: Having had vasectomy I ask my urologist the same thing had plenty of ejecutlTions but still got one, he said no but I think it would help but no guara... Read More

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A male asked:

Burning sensation in abdomen, very dark stool and constipation, dry heaving and throwing up white with small traces of blood(stopped 2 hrs ago). er?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gi issues: It may be best going to er to see if you are having internal bleeding don't panic but get it checked out

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A female asked:

I have alopecia areata & am on a presc. shampoo & cream to see if it will help. i have 1 half dollar size patch and was curious if i can dye my hair?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Scalp issues: seeing how you have an area with no hair I would recommend hair dye at this time wait till it clears up and there hair has grown back completely

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have idiopathic slow transit constipation & suffered from this all my life. ive had 2 obstructions. i take 4, 17 gram doses of miralax daily. safe?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Slow bowels: Morals in high never tested but as far as we know not absorb systemically there are several meds on the market that can help with your condition you s... Read More

338 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 19-year-old female asked:

Aches and feels hard around stomach it happens whenever i eat and i find it hard to pass stalls. what could it be ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gi eval: Sounds like you may be having some issues with small bowel transit it would be best to see your local doc for a work up especially since this is occu... Read More

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A 60-year-old female asked:

I have been taking dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for a few years for gerd , heartburn, etc and it does it great job. recently i have been experiencing constipation and ga?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What is your diet: Make sure you had your colonoscopy check your diet what are you eating. Watch especially sugarless products cause a lot of gas probably not the devi... Read More

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A female asked:

I have a mole in the inner canthus of my eye. had it since birth but it has been growing over the years and it itches/hurts at times.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Moles: No one like to have a procedure buy it is time to have it removed see a local plastic surgeon or opthamlogist for removal you will be glad you did che... Read More

730 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old female asked:

Skin cracks behind toe cut open now hurts bad burn. what do i do

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your little,piggy: Usually it is related a dermatitis and fungal infection and can be treated with some topical cortisone and antifungal cream but you should see a podia... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Hi doctor, i have a dull pain at the right side of my abdomen just below the ribcage as well as it is the same at the right lower portion if my back.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Low back pain: Assuming that the pain has been there for awhile with no gi, or URL signs and symptoms it may be lower muscular strain or sprain especially if that ar... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have extreme bloating with burps that smell like a fart and heartburn everytime i eat?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gastro check up: That usually sounds like some delayed emptying of the upper gi tract see a gastro or start with primary doc looks towards small bowel series or disord... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is it bad for my skin in the long run to apply body lotion to my whole body 2 times per day? i have a dry skin but luckily not prone to allergies etc.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dry skin: Hard to say what's in the lotion would see a derm or pcp check to see if you have underlying thyroid or another condition that amount of cream potenti... Read More

421 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Hi, just wondering...my mother had colon cancer and my father has crohns..what are my chances of getting either one?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Family hx important: If all is well with gi tract doesn't mean you are going to get the same diseases as your parents however you probably should have earlier screening t... Read More

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A female asked:

Have been having a pain with burning sensation on my left lower side of my stomach under rib cage. it comes and goes.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abdominal pain: It always worth seeing a doc to differentiate your signs and symptoms it could be some intermittent gastritis or maybe intercostal neuralgia so probab... Read More

882 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 18-year-old female asked:

Why am i so sensitive to a lot of things i touch?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Increase sensitivity: Hard to say what the cause is do you work with any chemicals could be the cause should have certain vitamins check especially the b vitamins as well... Read More

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A 51-year-old male asked:

I've been having moderate cramping the past couple of days and i had a colonoscopy five days ago. i don't have any other issues. should i be concerned?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What's in your diet: Cramping is not unusual being that there isn't any other symptoms however check Iwith you gi doc if this persist drink plenty of non carbonated fluid... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Had sex the othernight, was rougher than usual,but after was bleeding for 5min then stopped! nothing after that and no pain! what could be the cause?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gyn check up: This doesn't mean something is bad is going on but should be check out by an internal exam to make something you don't have a polyp or inflammation o... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have a black spot on my spine on my back what can it be?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What is the shape: Usually spots that are symmetrical are begign round spot you can draw a line down the middle and it's equal on both sides however if you can't see it ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Pain in upper left abdomen when breathing (esp deep breath) and moving certain ways. also feel really full. emergency?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abdominal pain: Upper left abdomen pain with breathing usually associated with muscle skeletal injury to upper rib cage if your not having shortness of breath you p... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a skin condition that affects only the face. terrible itch followed by watery pus, dark or pink patches and/or raised itchy scars. i've seen multiple specialists,ran a few tests for the past 2 yrs + but none of them could help. please assist.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acne: Would,be curious to see what they gave are these lesion acne maybe a retina A would help as well as check on some labs does your work or home enviorme... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I keep getting sharp pains in my groin on both sides. do i need to get concerned and go see a doctor?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Check with your doc: Is the pain related to work or exercise maybe just some pulled muscle or strains or is ti stomach related to food or bowel movement check with your do... Read More

421 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 17-year-old female asked:

Hi i have had a high temperature and pains down my right arm and in my chest. also i have a pain running down my right side into my thigh?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Seek help: When you have a fever you should always see a doctor to get a exam to if an infection is present it would be hard to say if the symptoms are connected... Read More

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A female asked:

I'm coughing violently and its really mucusy. it hurts to breath and i'm also wheezing a bit during the cough. what could be wrong?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Reps Infection: Sounds like you may have some bronchitis or possible pneumonia suggest if there is a urgicare center to go over and get checked out good luck

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A 45-year-old member asked:

I feel nauseated everytime i eats. its been over 1 wk now but i never throw up?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nausea and eating: Usually feeling nauseated every time you eat indicate usually something going with your stomach suggest checking in with your doc this week for exam a... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What exercises are allowed when one has a right sacral ala stress fracture? are swimming and biking okay?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Exercises: Not sure how long you have had the fracture, but with the proper healing time you should see a physical therapist, one that might specialize in sport ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me is it normal to be so tired after getting sick?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Being tired: Being tired after an illness depending on the severity is not unusual the body needs time to recover and to return to its prior state. Patient should ... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

What is treatment for heavy bloating persistent for 4 months also sometime lead to little undigest stool? thanks

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bowel issues: If food is not digested then you have rapid transit issue it would be prudent to start a work up you can start with your primary and or gi doc for an ... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Is the hot cross bun sign on radiological imaging always significant or could it be a benign occurrence?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hot buns: Usually refers to sign on an MRI is related to variety of neuro degenerative diseases not usually a begin appearance unless there was a problem with t... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have a twitch in my chin that last hours. i had it in my knee for 2 weeks and now it is in my chin. it is very annoying and i want to feel normal.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Twitching: assuming you have no medical problems and are on no meds usually this is involuntary and not of a concern but if your taking meds or have medical iss... Read More

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A member asked:

Hi, i have some red lines on both of my inner thighs right up in the groin area. i meant to ask my doctor about them the other week but forgot. i have had them for some time.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rash: Well without a pic hard to say but if they been there for some time recommend your primary or derm look at them

608 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

I'm getting abdominal pain in the lower left and i spit up a small amount of blood, i was wondering what the cause might be?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abdominal pain: The question will be is the blood related to the pain if it is then you should get more immediate attention. The blood could be dental issue and the a... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Dudenonal ulcer on dexilant (dexlansoprazole). have painful gas trapped under my breast and shoulder bladand can't get it to escape. anything else i can do to help it?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gi gas: If it is just gas check with your gastro for a diet that is void of food that increase intestinal gas sodas sugarless products certain veggies also ma... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended to prevent ketosis in healthy individuals?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually about 20: 20"to,30" "grams

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A 52-year-old male asked:

For barrium swollow test directions say fast after mid night but my test is at 1 pm next day. isnt it too long? what is recemmended duration?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Barium swallow: It maybe a long time for some patients to go without eating but you can wait till 1 pm but if you need some clear fruit juice like apple around 6 am w... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Is it common/better for patients to refer to list of questions when seeing a doctor? do your patients look at their phone/paper notes?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Questions: We see a lot of patients who bring list it can be omg for us this could be trouble but most of the time a lot of stuff all relate to each other. Many ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Have had marble size bump on my forearm. it is hot to the touch, hard, painful and is pink at the tip. ive had it for 3 days and it is still growing.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bump: Sounds like it may be infected cyst probably go over to your local urgicare center it may need to be lanced or just treated with some oral antibiotics

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A 42-year-old male asked:

Total chol: 114 mg/dl. ldl: 59 mg/dl, ldl-p: 802 nmol/l, small ldl: 171 nmol/l, medium ldl: 128 nmol/l, lp-pla2: 58 nmol, apob: 60 mg/dl, lp(a): 269 nmol/l. are these numbers good? based on these, should lp(a) be a concern? quest lp(a) range is <75.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

TREATMENT: ALTHOUGH HIGH YOU WANT TO LOOK AT RISK ARE YOU A SMOKER YOUR FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE PRIOR CARDIAC EVENT DIABETES HYPERTENSION IF YOU HAVE NON... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I am on my 6th week. i dont want to eat anything,my tummy is always full. even in morning i dont want to eat anything? why is it so? is it normal

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gi uses: Assuming you have no other symptoms sounds like you could gastroparesis difficulty in moving your food along. However good gi work up for your local g... Read More

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A female asked:

It has been about 2 weeks since i had all 4 wisdom teeth remove. i am currently experiencing a foul taste in my mouth accompanied by yellow saliva.

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dental infection: Sounds like infection give your oral surgeon a call clindamycin is a popular antibiotic for dental infection or even better a visit to your oral surge... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Stabbing pain in middle back right side. woke me up in middle of the night. also tender abdominal pain on right side. ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Back abdomen pain: Question would how long has this being on. Mid back in general probably muscular in nature looking back to see what you have been doing in the last tw... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Is smoking iqos better than cigarettes ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Iqos: At this time no one really knows if it is safe product anytime your using a tobacco product there is always a risk no smoking and no use of tobacco pr... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

71 yrs lady has pain in ankle with urine uric acid lvl 6.4,vitmn d lvl 20.7 inflmtion & uric acid med not hlpng.could pain be due to low vitmn d lvl?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ankle pain: I don't think the vitamin d may or may not make a difference sure you can some d3 1000 daily but maybe seeing the podiatrist getting an X-ray to see i... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

For these past few months ive had no appetite i am not sick but when i force myself to eat i feel nauseous, whats wrong with me ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gastritis: You taking any meds you may have some gastritis or well when was your last period, check with your primary care doc to evaluate with some labs, exam t... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have a constant nagging ache in my tummy that i have had for three weeks now. can ibs really cause such pain and discomfort?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abd pain: always see your md for sure but if you have no bloating gas change in bowel habit it could be musculoskeletal. you don't say particularly where the p... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Good day. i have a burning sensation when urinating and it has been going on for a while and it comes and goes. is it something i should consult for?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

BURNING URINE: YES YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE BURNING URINE SUGGEST A EXAM BY YOUR DOCTOR AND URINE ANALYSIS AND CULTURE TO CHECK FOR INFECTION, IF YOUR IN A RELATIONSHIP YO... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Weird lace-like rash appeared on the back of hand tonight. nothing different in routine, not itchy, spreading to other hand and wrists. ?

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rash: Rashes like that could be a fungus or viral probably can be easily treated but check in with your dermatologist and don't put an steroid cream on it t... Read More

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