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I am a Board Certified Family Physician who has been in practice for 20 years. I enjoy helping people achieve their best possible health by looking at the big picture and caring for patients as people rather than symptoms. I believe that understanding the thought process behind the treatments helps motivate people to strive for better health.
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Family Medicine
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United States: Florida, Ohio
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352 Answers
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A 69-year-old female asked:
Dr. Laura Yauchanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Might still help: You may want to consider a few days of naproxen taken with food to continue to support the anti inflammatory effect of the shot. Prednisone can make... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Not true: The herpes virus can be transmitted with contact, so genital transmission is common. It is not true that HSV 1 is only oral and HSV 2 is only genital.... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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NOT SAFE: Colonics are not recommended, especially if the colon is inflamed or compromised. See Mayo Clinic link for general info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/h... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Need evaluation: Frequent yeast infections can result from antibiotic use (doxycycline), illness like diabetes, shift in the normal bacterial balance from douching et... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Talk to your GYN: Your personal GYN can best answer for your specific case, but generally if the cyst is enlarging and causing symptoms by pressing against your colon i... Read More
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A female asked:
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Toss up: The answer depends on your cycle length and some other factors .If the 1st day of your perios was Oct 20 the probable date of conception is more likel... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No: This description would be disseminated herpes and would indicate a severe immuno-compromised state. You would be very ill if it were the case. Rash is... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Keep taking pack: Do you mean that you did not take the placebo pills, but continued on to the next pack of active pills? Breakthrough bleeding can occur with prolonge... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Ibuprofen: Melfen is ibuprofen. It can be a good choice for costrocondritis , if there is no concern for stomach irritation, kidney issues, or bleeding limiting... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Needs evaluation: Your symptoms need evaluation that cannot be done in this setting. Please seek care locally. There are many possible reasons you are experiencing the... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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See link: The most important things to look for are fever, rash and sore throat. You may have headache, dizziness, dry mouth. See link for a great resource on... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No: Ideally you should take your birth control pills at the same time each day. If you generally are good about your schedule an occasional delay of 8 hr... Read More
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A female asked:
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Options: You can try taking the pills with food, or before bed to see if the nausea is better. If you continue to experience nausea talk to your MD about switc... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Reaction to the oils: You may be having a reaction to the oils that were used. Oral antihistamines - claritin, allegra, zyrtec, benadryl (diphenhydramine) etc may be help... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Probably: If your symptoms have subsided and you are not running a fever you should be ok to go to classes. Be vigilant about good hygiene- especially washing y... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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You absorb less: Trazadone can be taken on an empty stomach, and often is when used as a sleep aid. The absorbtion is higher (you get more medication) if taken with fo... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Very unlikely but possible as sperm are present in "precum". It truly depends on the sperm exposure.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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More info needed: How do you know you had non sustained vtach? I would strongly suggest evaluation by a cardiologist given your concerns. Please make sure they are aw... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Not likely: I am sorry that you have had this experience. Your feelings are understandable.Find a trusted doc or midwife and work together so that you can become... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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May be other factors: Pregnancy can be a major factor in carpal tunnel, but it is not the only one. Vitamin deficiencies, positioning of your hand/ wrists, repetitive use... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ibuprofen instead: There are several forms of nyquil. some contain acetaminophen which may help with pain or fever but not swelling. It also may contain antihistamines,... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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No clear winner: Ledderhose disease is sometimes referred to as Dupuytren's contracture of the foot. There are multiple treatments suggested, which usually means ther... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Family Medicine
Probably not: Tongue? Probably not- herpes viruses usually will show themselves as blisters or vesicles at some point in the infection. You may be having issues wit... Read More
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A female asked:
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May be stomach acid: These symptoms may be due to an acid/ reflux issue. You can try a brief (no more than 6 week) treatment with an OTC medication like omeprazole 20 mg ... Read More
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A female asked:
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It should: When you eat there is a normal increase in bowel motility to in effect make room for the incoming food. The rumbling is the sound of the previous mea... Read More
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A female asked:
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Why quadruplets?: Start with discussing this question with your regular ObGyn. Why do you want quadruplets? Pregnancies with more than 1 fetus are considered higher ris... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: HPV can be tested for with the newer liquid based paps. It must be specifically requested by your doctor for the lab to perform the test.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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A little longer time: Ovulation occurs 12 to 16 days before the 1st day of a period.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Not heart: Your information states that you have been evaluated by a primary care doctor and cardiologist with normal testing. Chances of chest pain due heart i... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Possibly due to acid: Your symptoms may be due to acid, especially since you mention heartburn. Try 2 weeks of omeprazole 20 mg once a day- taken 1/2 hr before a meal. See... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Options: Consider coconut oil, almond oil, shea butter with or without aloe vera, or a mixture of 1/2 cup honey with 1-2 tsp olive oil , avocado, or egg yolk a... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes-: In general you should not exceed 2000 mg of Vit C a day- there are issues with it even though it is a water soluble vitamin. It can also cause proble... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See link: You can start the regular birth control right away or wait for your next period and re initiate as "Sunday start". If your period is late or abnormal... Read More
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A female asked:
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Accidentally?: Off nuvaring for 2 weeks? Flow occurs when hormone levels drop after removal of ring.You may not have had much lining build up so could have limited s... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Re evaluate: I don't know what you mean by "circle lenses", so I can't comment on that statement. "Eye doctor" can mean optometrist (who can evaluate for glasses)... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Timing not critical: Prozac (fluoxetine) is a long lasting medication and does not need to be split up. If you are sensitive to medications you can start with twice a day ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Possible acid: Some people swallow air when they speak or chew- which could cause some of your complaints. Acid reflux would be another possible cause- especially w... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not possible: It is not possible to lose 10 kilos (22 pounds) in 2 weeks in a healthy manner. That amount of weight loss in that short a time would require extreme... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Anxiety/breathing: Anxiety can cause shortness of breath, but not lumps. See a doctor to evaluate the pain issue and lumps.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Contraindications for vitamin d incude: Kidney disease, high levels of calcium in the blood, atherosclerosis, sarcoidosis, histoplasmosis, overactive ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Timing of birth cont: If you mean from am to pm- it is ok to change when you start the new package. You must remember to take it at the same time every day once you have o... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Probably: Co codamol is equivalent to tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is cleared through the liver. If you do not have liver pro... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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B12: Paxil (paroxetine) use in and of itself should not require B12 vitamiins. B12 is generally available in green leafy vegetables. Unless you are eld... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Birth control: The "pill' is absorbed when you take it but to prevent pregnancy needs to be taken daily and consistently. You should use a back up (barrier or sperm... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pid/ infertility: Pid is caused by infections passed person to person. It can result in infertility. It is impossible to say at this time is that is the case for you.... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Growth: Growths should be removed on your own. See an md.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Risk for cancer: You want to make sure you are a non smoker- you don't smoke and make sure that you are not exposed to 2nd hand smoke. Eat a healthy diet with leafy g... Read More
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Other reasons also: Depression can result from trauma (exogenous or "outside" depression) or just occur (endogenous" or "inside" depression). Some people or families see... Read More
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Probably not: Lexipro would be unlikely to be the cause of skin hyperigmentation. What do you mean by "skin darkening"? Any other changes?
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Many things: It is impossible to tell you what is responsible for your concern without further evaluation. This complaint needs to be evaluated by a provider. It ... Read More
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Nov 10, 2014
Dr. Yauch is an excellent clinician and educator. She gives helpful and caring answers on Healthtap. She is a great asset to this online community.
Nov 10, 2014
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Jun 14, 2017
Outstanding diagnostician and clinician. Amazing insight into a multitude of specialty areas. can confidently refer to a specialist for patient to receive optimum healthcare.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much, I've been to my doctor and the ER several times and could never find a solid answer. Now I know who I need to speak to.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have been evaluated & diagnosed w/ bronchitis. My concern was I didn't realize you could hear & feel crackles w/ bronchitis thought only w pneumonia
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you. I was very nervous and thought it would be implantation bleeding. It's lasted 2 full days so far but is still light. I feel better though!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, OH
MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
Completed 1996
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Panama City Region - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, First Place, Panama City Region - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Panama City Region - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Academy of Family Practice
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