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I am Jerry Fioramonti MD. I was born and raised in Chicago Illinois. I moved to Scottsdale Arizona with my wife and children in 1982. I practiced Family Practice for 20 years. The past 11 years I have been woking full time in Urgent Care.
I am married to a wonderful woman named Bonnie for the past 40 years.
I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren ( all beautiful girls !).
I love spending time with my wife and family who all live here in Scottsdale.
I enjoy music and played trumpet professionally in my younger years
I enjoy playing golf wtih my wife and enjoying the great outdoors in Arizona
I feel priviledged to be in a profession where I am able to help other people with their healthcare.!
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Urgent Care
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
72 Answers
24 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Several conditions: A blood clot that blocks a deep vein in your body is called a deep venous thrombosis and depending on where it occurs can put you at risk for a pulmon... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probable skin tak: It sounds most like a pedunculated (with a stalk) skin tag. These are almost always benign, however you should have a doctor look at it to be sure.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 73-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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Not to worry: The urine dip test is only a screening test. In women, it is not unusual to find a small quantity of leukocyte esterase in the urine which can be from... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Floraster: Floraster is a good probiotic that can be used daily and may be taken along with a multivitamin.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Scalp ringworm: You can try tinactin (tolnaftate) or Nizoral cream. Ring worm in this area of the body can be hard to get rid of and you may need to get a prescriptio... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not likely: Chronic cystitis can cause low back or abdomina/pelvic discomfort. It would not cause pain all the way up your spine.
If that is persistent, you sho... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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Not likely serious: In your age group, this kind of pain is not likely to be coming from a serious condition. You may have a muscle strain that is pinching a nerve interm... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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No: If you take them as directed you should not become pregnant.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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Be careful: The bacteria that are causing your abscess can be transmitted to others through your saliva. Do not share food or drinks and do not kiss on or near th... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Several possiblities: The tender lump that causes pain can be due to several causes. These would include a cyst, abscess, growth, and others.
It should be evaluated by a ... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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It may: Prednisone may cause irritation of the lining of the stomach, reflux, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.It helps to take the medication on a full stomach... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: Any infection going on in your body may affect the regularity of your menstrual cycle. However, if you miss a period and there is any chance you could... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill: It can go down in a matter of seconds to as long as hours if it gets stuck in your esophagus. You should not take any kind of medicine in pill or caps... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Labial sore: The lesion you describe my be from herpes virus. You need to see your family doctor or your gynecologist to have it looked at and tested.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Promotes good health: Dental cleanings remove plaque and tarter from teeth and gums which together with bacteria cause tooth and gum diseases
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Concerning: The abnormalities you have described raise concern for heart disease in a young woman like yourself. You should see a cardiology specialist soon to d... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Pregnancy unlikely: Having unprotected intercourse on day one of menstrual period is very unlikely to produce pregnancy, however it is not impossible if the bleeding was... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Possible: If you are having intercourse without any form of contraception you could be pregnant.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Sore throat causes: Itching and soreness of your throat could be due to allergies and post nasal drainage. It could also be due to a viral or early bacterial infection. I... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Need to be checked: Your symptoms need evaluation by your doctor. They could be due to infection, hormones, or even an underlying cancer. Do not panic but do not ignore t... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: It is safe to use a stool softener such as colace (docusate sodium) or surfak while on pantoprazole.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: You can have a variation of ibs called ibs constipation predominate.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: A pelvic ultrasound would be able to detect a pregnancy at that stage.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
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BPPV: Determining which ear is the problem in bppv is very difficult to do to yourself. I think you should see a doctor who is familiar with performing the ... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
By end of therapy: Your discharge should stop by the time you finish your Doxycycline treatment. If not, go back to the doctor for a recheck.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Hives: Hives can be caused by many things
if they become a recurrent or chronic problem, you should have a full evaluation by your doctor and a dermatologis... Read More
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Hearing loss: Hearing loss at your age is not normal and could be caused by a number of things, some of which are treatable. The first thing you need to do is see a... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not to worry: You should get ready to have your baby soon! increased movement of the fetus at 39+ weeks is not a sign of any kind of problem. You should be concerne... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not likely: A tickle in your neck or throat is not a symptom of a blood clot. It is much more likely to be coming from an allergy or post nasal drainage of mucous... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Almost zero: The urine screen for marijuana is sensitive and you will likely fail your screen.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Right clavicle: It is not unusual for people to have a slightly more prominent clavicle on one side, especially the side of your dominant hand.
If there is no pain a... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: It makes no difference what the age of your sexual partner is concerning the tone of your vaginal muscles.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Most likely: The lump is most likely due to the trauma of sucking and may be a hematoma (collection of blood from a broken blood vessel).
I would recommend that y... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No bleeding: No bleeding during vaginal intercourse is considered normal. If that is a persistent problem, you need to see your gyn md for an examination to determ... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Mouth ulcer: Viruses are frequently the cause of recurring mouth ulcers. However, because you are a smoker, you should be checked by your doctor to be sure there i... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Can be of concern: If you have enlarged lymph nodes in both axillary areas, you need to be evaluated by your doctor to determine if it is due to infection, inflammation,... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Low sugar/UTI: Your wife could have felt unwell from her uti. A low blood sugar reading is not indicative of diabetes. It can cause a person to feel weak, dizzy, fog... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: There are different kinds of lung cancer and some of them are not caused by smoking such as asbestos exposure. However, the vast majority of lung canc... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: Internal hemorrhoids can bleed frequently. However, it would be wise for you to see a gastroenterologist and see about having a colonoscopy to be sur... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: That is a normal BP reading for someone your age and a normal pulse rate.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Wrist sprain: You should have that pain evaluated by your doctor. There is a bone in the wrist called the navicular bone that can be fractured when you injure your ... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Unlikely: At your age, the likelyhood of the 2 tests missing a blocked artery is very low. Under other circumstances, it is still possilbe for the tests not to ... Read More
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Must be evaluated: There is no way for you personally to know the cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck. You should visit your doctor
the great majority of the time... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends: Which brand you buy is not as important as the spf (sun protective factor) of the product.
If you have olive skin and do not burn easily, an spf of 1... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Belly button: It will not usually fall off before it is ready. Just be sure to keep treating it with whatever your pediatrician suggested. See him if it is draining... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: The sex of most babies can be determined by ultrasound somewhere around 17-19 weeks. You may want to wait another week or two to increase the odds tha... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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Endocrinologist: Either an endocrinologist or internist would be able to further evaluate these symptoms and labs.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Start with Rice: Rice cereal is a better choice to start with because it is very easy to digest and less likey to cause GI upset or allergies.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably: If your low resting hr is due to excellent physical fitness, your hr during activity would typically also be slower than someone who is not physically... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: Having a period does not necessarily mean you have ovulated. It is possible to have what are called, "anovulatory cycles", where vaginal bleeding occu... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fioramonti is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Fioramonti is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Ty!!! I did, he told me 'eat sugar when i feel low' rural docs here :(
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so nuch, you've eased my mind. having a biopsy soon. Ty !
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Thanks for your quick reply! Don't wanna bother the doctor too late/early morning thank you
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University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
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