Dr. Farbod Farmand

I'm a hospitalist physician at a large county hospital in southern California where I encounter a large variety of medical disorders. I specialize in a wide variety of adult diseases involving all internal organs, infections, disease prevention, health/nutrition. I'm up to date with the latest treatment guidelines - feel free to involve me in your medical care; I'm sure I can make a difference.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Hi, daughter has very high fever from evening. Given her calpol and now a suppository. What are the causes? Have heard a couple of friends to have the same symptoms. In brief: Fever in a child is

usually related to an infection by a virus or a bacteria.

Viruses can cause cough and cold sx, GI sx, or sometimes just a fever and aches. They are contagious but resolve without Rx. Bacterial infections are things are strep throat, pneumonia, ear or kidney infection. If the calpol reduces the fever, ok to treat at home 2-3 days but if breathing problem, severe headache, pain, see your doctor ...See more

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Had EDNOS but now its anorexia. Im still healthy wt (BMI 20.6). Thyroid hormones were fine on recent blood test.Does that mean my BMR isnt slowed yet? In brief: BMR complicated

It is complicated to calculate true BMR, as both overweight and underweight people can have a low BMR. Activity, body muscle/fat proportion, insulin and other hormonal factors all contribute and thyroid hormone is only one factor. When the body senses starvation, especially with a low BMI, basal metabolic rate will slow down to conserve calories, so keeping weight in the normal range is helpful.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered:

How is neuropathy diagnosed and treated? My toes on both feet are very painful, numb and burn,even wearing socks hurts my toes. In brief: Neuropathy

You can also consult a nutritionally-oriented doctor or licensed nutritionist.

Alpha Lipoic Acid, as a certain dose, may help, but you need guidance after diagnosis. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered:

How do I boost my good HDL cholesterol? In brief: HDL

You may be able to avoid statin meds w/the help of a nutritionally-oriented doctor or nutritionist.

He/she will need your lipid panel lab results to see if you need good quality marine fish oil and /or red yeast rice and if you are healthy enough to take that. Peace and good health. ...See more

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered:

Hard lump, buccal of #19 & #20. Pano is normal. But not sure why it’s there. Should I be worried something is being missed ? In brief: Not Sure...

What did your dentist say that it was? If your dentist cannot give you a definitive diagnosis then see an oral surgeon for peace of mind.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Week ago started having random light stinging pain in upper left ribs/lat. after i eat, or random. 5d ago started a pop/bubbling feel around left nipple/ribs. sometimes in sync with pulse or induced by inhaling. only when laying back or on left side. In brief: Chest wall pain

It sounds like inflammation of the muscles or ribs, perhaps from a new or change in activity or recent cough.

Try ibuprofen for a few days. If it persists, if you feel tired, dizzy or short of breath. Get urgent evaluation.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Hi, my son is 3 year old, currently on Orelox antibiotics for an earinfection. He just woke up with a bad cough, sounds like when he has croup. Nebulised first with Duolin and the Pulmicort. Is there anything else I can do?? In brief: Maybe

The medications you used are very effective for asthma but croup is caused by inflammation of the upper trachea or windpipe.

If he is breathing well, continue the meds you have. If he is making a gasping noise in the throat with every breath, get urgent care. Oral steroids might be needed. ...See more

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

Hard lump, buccal of #19 & #20. Pano is normal. But not sure why it’s there. Should I be worried something is being missed ? In brief: Hard lump

May be benign hard lump of bone called a boney exostosis.

May be other things as well. Point it out to your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon and ask their advice.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

I applied darlie toothpaste to cure pimple. And it made the skin darker. Looks like burnt skin. How to cure the spot ? In brief: Pimple "cure"

What makes people think that putting toothpaste on pimple will cure it? T'paste is formulated to be used inside the mouth, not on the skin.

As you have found out it can cause skin damage, and that damage can be permanent. Would advise that you see a skin specialist, a Dermatologist, to 1) Treat the area you damaged, and 2) Treat your Acne. You need a doctor, not a google search. ...See more

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

I have 4 severely impacted wisdom teeth , they are partially erupted, have a bad smell and hurt everyday can they cause dizziness and unsteadiness In brief: Impacted teeth

Most definitely can cause your symptoms.

Bone and gums around the teeth, the wisdom teeth themselves, and the 12 year molars ahead of them may all be infected. And that infection is spreading. You need to see a specialist Oral Surgeon immediately. This can't wait. ...See more

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