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I practice gastroenterology and have practiced general internal medicine and a large 240 physician medical group. A special interest in hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease i.e. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease. I have been in practice for 34 years.
I've been actively involved in our Regional Medical Center and had been in the department of medicine and Chief of Staff.
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Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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55 Answers
8 Agrees
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
ER: Would go to emergency room diverticulitis a real possibility. Need a ct scan. Serious intestinal infection possible hope all goes well.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Quickly: Within 2-3 days his refux will be less acidic therefore limiting damage to the esophagus and less distress to the child
the amount of fluid refus... Read More
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A 68-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Might help: Control of parkinsons could help
unfortunately some of the meds used to treat can be constipating
i rec MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) over the ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Check up: Stress is a possible cause lower abdominal pain however this is a diagnosis of exclusion meaning the other more serious sort of need to be ruled out. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Reflux: Sounds like you have severe reflux or gastritis
start Prilosec over the counter one before breakfast and see an md in next 1-2 weeks since symptoms ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Need exam: Would see family doc multiple possibilities. Intestinal spasm;pelvic cysts;pregnancy etc. Need to be examined including pelvic exam.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
CLEARANCE: There are multiple types of amylase enzyme in blood stream and you are clearing them thru the kidney at a faster rate than "normal"
also there are no... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
No other answer: Unfortunately no other answer but surgery
would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon if possible for a wider excision.
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Have lymphacytic colitis and now experiencing pain on tailbone at times. is this because of colitis?
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
No: Tailbone pain would not be a typical symptoms associated with your type of colitis.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Crohn's: Crohn's disease is a significant inflammatory condition which can involve portions or all of the GI tract.Frequent symptoms are abdominal pain, weight... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Nausea: Nausea is the feeling that you will vomit. Sour stomachand acid feeling in your throat both reflect increased acid and acid reflux..
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Multiple: Possibilities are numerous
1 gallbladder attacks
2.Musculoskeletal--rib pain
3. Lung problem--infection , clot etc
should see an md to be exam... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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ALCOHOL: Excessive alcohol alone can cause diarrhea
nausea likely related to alcohol irritation of stomach lining--gastritis
main approach is quit alcoho... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Esophageal pain: The left nipple pain could be referred pain from the esophagus. If your heartburn and pain present for more than 6 weeks you should be evaluated by a... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Safe: Very safe in general
similar drugs
kicks in quickly within hours
with your minor heart block might want to get keg in a few weeks to make sure ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Viral: Not unusual
tylenol up to 4/day for fever and body aches
imodium over the counter for diarrhea
plenty of fluids 2-3 liters per day minimum
... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Rash: Allergic localized reaction to something your elbow is coming in contact with it scabies a mite that causes itching.Trk cortisone creme over counter t... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Many causes: Many potential causes of jaundice but not renal failure alone and haudice does not equate to liver failure
causes and be meds, viral, infection, ga... Read More
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A 86-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Chest xray: Need chest x-ray to make sure you do not have atelectasis--lung not expanding
may need "blow bottle" to expand but need to r/o pneumonia as well wi... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Physician: The only meds that help are prescription
you should be seen asap to prevent dehydration, malnutrition and harm to yourself and fetus.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Reaction: This was likely a vagal reaction or a nervous system reaction to pain. This typically will cause you to feel sweaty weak and dizzy.This is not a serio... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Spasm: Most common cause is spasm from stress
if fever, worsening pain, rectal bleeding need to see an md, exam
try probiotic like phillips colon healt... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Evaluation: This could be gas but many possibilities some serious like clot in the lung--would see an md today to be evaluated
pleurisy, muscle pain all possib... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Unknown: The cause of ibs is unknown. Family history can play a role and psychological factors are important. Some question as to abnormal bacteria in the gut ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Exam: You should be examined by a physician. The possibilities are multiple. This can be trapped hernia, trapped fat, implant of tumor cells much less likel... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Bpd free: I agree cannot always trust labels
however bpa free products an be made and the label is usually trustworthy with these products.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Procedure: Cancer risk could only be judged by endoscopy a look in esophagus with lighted instrument under mild sedation to look for premalignant spots in esopha... Read More
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A male asked:
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Excellent: Have used the treatment. Highly effective. Very few side effects very well tolerated. Initial studies indicate despite expense the treatment is cost e... Read More
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A 66-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Good chance: With this many polyps others could easily have been missed or you could grow small polyps in a year i agree with repeat procedure 1yr. Also will deter... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Irritable bowel: This is likely spasm--irritable bowel--previously called mucous colitis
should have stool specimen checked to rule out parasites
try probiotic ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Antacids: Tums and rolaids are very good antacids try first
if symptoms not relieved take zantac (ranitidine) over the counter for 4 weeks--if no better see ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Neurosurgeon: A university center neurosurgeon would be the best place to get an answer--definitely this type of surgery would not be done outside of a major unive... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Probiotic: Purchase over the counter probiotic like align and take daily
increase fiber with vegetables and salads
plenty of water daily.
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A 47-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Voice: Both problems can cause voice change and treatment varies significantly. . Ent doc can look in throat in office with small light and detect which is m... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Yeast possible: Try lotrimin (clotrimazole) creme
twice a day to rash for 10 days--if not healed see md to have rash evacuated with scrapings, etc.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Need workup: First pill in stool due to fast transit in GI tract due to diarrhea. Medicine already absorbed in bloodstream..Symptoms going on too long and need wor... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Over the counter: First step is icing after exercise.Gkucosamine chondroitin may help along with fish oil.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Migraine: This could possibly be a migraine variant. I would certainly recommend seeing a neurologist
gi tract side effects are common.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Low: I agree very low risk but if open sore, cut in mouth bleeding gums risk of transmission increased
studies have shown transmission is difficult thru... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Calcium: Calcium carbonate is well absorbed and very well tolerated.It is usually a preferable to take a low dose of vitamin d long with a calcium supplement. ... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Ok: Yes rinse well with water and should not be an issue.Use cold water then can reheat.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Acid: Acid reflux would be frequent cause of the symptoms. Gaviscon an over the counter and acid preparation could be tried as directed on the bottle. If sy... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Dosages: Can use up to one every 4hrs without risk of liver injury as long as you do not take additional tylenol (acetaminophen) and avoid more than 1 drink of... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Neurologic causes: Parkinson's disease is one significant cause and you should be examined by neurologist for this.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Yes should be no major interaction.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Reflux: This likely reflects acid reflux (gerd)
try Gaviscon first --- if no afffect could try Prilosec (which appears to be safe if breastfeeding )over t... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
PANADOL (acetaminophen): Panadol (acetaminophen) indeed is easier on the stomach than naproxen, ibuprofen, etc.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Stress: Yes you very likely have irritable bowel or spastic bowel from stress. Black cherry not known to be helpful however peppermint oil and probiotic can b... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Long term: Nerves can be damaged very quickly and can take years to repair themselves, unfortunately, sometimes no recovery takes place
from my experience , i... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Multiple possibilit: Possible because it's would include abdominal wall strain abdominal hernia, intra-abdominal problems such as ovarian cyst if symptoms are chronic sho... Read More
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Dr. Mills is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Mills is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have an appt with a ENT becuz I have lump in throat and ear pain 2
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Thankyou for your reply,i didnt no that could cause severe vomitin ect
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanx just needed to be sure
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