Dr. Marisa Johnson
Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Shreveport, LA
female
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Genesis Nephrology LLC
Shreveport, LA
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Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Solo practitioner
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Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Nephrology and Dialysis
Licenses
United States: Louisiana
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Usually the opposite: Caffeine, which is a stimulant, usually works as a diuretic and causes increased urinatiion after consumption. If your urine output returns to normal ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Seek Help: A stye is usually from inflammation of an eyelash follicle or a lid-margin tear duct. These can usually be treated simply with warm compresses. When t... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Good cough helps: If you were able to produce a good cough you probably got it all out. Inhaling food can lead to what is called aspiration pneumonia and/or a chemical ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Only you know best: Sickle cell (ss) disease is going to be something you and your family will be dealing with for a very long time. Only you can judge when your child is... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Difficult to Say: That would depend on the cause of your CKD and treatment options that are available to you. I would discuss this with your nephrologist so that you ca... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Probably not related: Transient hematuria is common and almost always benign in young patients and a cause is often not identified. If it is bothersome and you want to purs... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Seek immediate help: missing periods could be due to being pregnant. The pain you are having could be signs of a tubal pregnancy. The only way to know for sure is to be ev... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Vague Question: Pain with deep breathing could be either a cardiac(heart) or pulmonary(lung) issue. Either one is not necessarily a good thing and you should probably... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Exposed blood vessel: if it is constantly bleeding it may be a surface blood vessel. Cauterizing it should help. Also you may want to avoid the Aspirin you are taking until... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Ask your nephrologist for helpful tips to help limit your fluid intake.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Reflux: I think what you are talking about is vesicoureteral reflux (vur). This is more commonly seen in children, especially males. There is a secondary form... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Dehydration: People who have trach are always at increased risk of infection and chronic inflammation. If there are other signs of infections (fever, lethargy, alt... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Rosacea: From your limited description you may be suffering from rosacea. I would recommend avoiding harsh medications and getting an evaluation from a dermato... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Size matters: Rdw just tells you the size of your rbcs. Iron deficiency can make your RDW be low.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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OK: Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) happens when there is impaired reabsorption of bicarbonate and/or impaired acidification by the kidneys. One way to trea... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pregnant: If you are sexually active you could very well be pregnant. You should do a home test or get an appt with an obstetrician to do the test.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Probable swelling: Liposuction is like acne treatment: things look worse before they get better. Give it time and the swelling should resolve. Make sure you keep all you... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Plugged Duct: If the black spot is located in the corner of your eye near your nose it could be a blocked lacrimal duct. Put warm compress (not hot) over eye and se... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Beware: The only 100% way to prevent pregnancy is abstinence. Even on birth control pills you can still get pregnant with unprotected sex, not to mention the ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Normal Occurrence: Leukocyte Esterase simply means the presence of WBCs. Drug-induced nephritis is partly an inflammatory response and that means the presence of WBCs. O... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Probably Not: A healthy 9 year old who eats a regular diet should not have issues with low potassium unless there is some underlying problem. Low magnesium can also... Read More
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Abnormal vs Normal: Hot flashes represent thermoregulatory dysfunction due to altered hormone levels . Fever is your body's appropriate response to infection.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Normal: With PKD HTN is a common finding. You should strive for a normal BP (
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Pleurisy: Your pain could be musculoskeletal but it sound more like pleuritic-type pain that comes from irritation of the lining around your lungs. If you have ... Read More
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A 62-year-old female asked:
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Yes it could: it appears you are taking antibiotics and that could cause you to have a negative urine culture but still have infection. You may need more or differe... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: The kind of procedure necessary to remove a kidney usually requires the patient to unconscious (intubated and under general anesthesia). Local nerve b... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Abnormal: Anything that is draining should be examined by a physician. Seek personal ( in person) medical attention asap.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Women who have bacterial vaginosis can have a vaginal discharge that smells fishy and causes you to have an alkaline ph. Any infectious process involv... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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. Surgery: I am not sure what mj is, but your history shows you are taking rx meds for pain so otc meds may not work. If you are still experiencing pain after al... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Overall, fertility rates inADPKD men and women are similar to those in the general population.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Endometriosis: Since you have had a scan i would assume you are being followed by a physician. Abnormal uterine bleeding and thickened endometrium can be caused by e... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Hard to say: Abdominal complaints unfortunately can be difficult to diagnose. Our diet plays a very important role how our digestion works. It is also important to... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Hard to tell: Women who use the Depo-Provera shot have a variable time of return of fertility. Some may take as long as 18 months but some may conceive right away. ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not Enough: In order to lose one pound you must burn 3500 calories. A 200 (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) pound person will burn about 240 calories in 20 minut... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Dyspareunia: Pain with intercourse can come from something localized to the vaginal/female organ area, something systemic, or something psychosocial. The only way ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Seek help: If you are still having pain after 9 weeks i would recommend you see physician. You may have a broken bone.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: An rns study is considered positive if the decrement is > 10% but a decremental response is not specific for myasthenia gravis. Decrements may be s... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: No two pregnancies are alike. Thin people look more pregnant than heavier people. Just enjoy your pregnancy and make sure you keep all your doctor's a... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: What does higher than it should be mean? We do expect decline in GFR as we age but there is no set level it should be at a particular age. Sometimes... Read More
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Contact Dermatitis : you are probably sensitive to some chemical irritants. Try changing your detergent and/or your underwear material.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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UTI : This sounds like a UTI and can be very dangerous in pregnant women. I would suggest you call your OB immediately or go to the ER. untreated infection ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Continued infection: Your signs and symptoms can be seen with STDs. You are being treated but is your partner being treated? Are you still having sex even while you are ha... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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RTA: Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis usually results from either the net retention of HCl or its equivalent (NH4Cl) or the net loss of sodium bicarbona... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Beware: If you are pregnant and have a UTI I would recommend that you receive antibiotics prescribed by your physician. Untreated UTI can lead to infectious c... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Cystitis: Pain in the bladder is called cystitis. The same organism that cause epididymitis can also cause cystitis. Continue your antibiotics until you have t... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Should not: Nephrocalcinosis can be caused by a variety of things and is usually asymptomatic, chronic and slowly progressive. It is usually an incidental finding... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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No: That is an acceptable level in and of itself, but it must be evaluated in the context of other hormonal levels and other symptoms and signs you are ex... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Tisane de durbon is commonly used as a laxative and to rid the body of impurities. It is purported to be a natural blood cleanser and purifier and is ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Various Things: Kidney pain is very rare unless there is something causing inflammation and/or irritation or something causing the tight capsule around your kidney to... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: Magnesium glycinate is the chelated form of magnesium that tends to provide the highest levels of mg and is good for correcting mg deficiency. Magnesi... Read More
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Aug 12, 2017
I think iv had some sort of sleep disorder years now, I'm ALWAYS sore and no matter what I do I CANNOT get myself to sleep at night and I sleep during the entire day and I wake up still feeln tired.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Johnson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower9
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Johnson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Doc did say I had some protein but recommended no treatment?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to know!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Cant u tell me what can i use omg go to a doc loser!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/UAMS College of Medicine, AR
MD
Residency
LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER - SHREVEPORT
Completed 2001
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Affiliations
American Society of Nephrology
Renal Physicians Association
Women in Nephrology
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