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. Farbod Farmand
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Dr. Farbod Farmand answered:

Is it possible to have a serious medical problem that went undiagnosed so long that symptoms that would alarm normal people would feel normal to me? In brief: Absolutely

Many medical conditions develop slowly and are asymptomatic in the early stages.

Symptoms sometimes develop in there later stages. Also people have different perspectives of their pain and symptoms.

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Would raising kids and being married make major depression worse? In brief: Not necessarily

People who are married and have kids are less likely to suffer from depression.

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Dr. Farbod Farmand answered:

What can you use over-the-counter for bacterial vaginosis? In brief: Not much

Over-the-counter medications are unlikely to treat your infection.

Bacterial vaginosis is treated with medicine. Two different medicines can be used. They are called: metronidazole clindamycin both of these medicines come in different forms. They can come as a pill or as a gel or cream that a woman puts inside her vagina. Most women have fewer side effects when they use the gel or cream treatment. ...See more

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I have a sever soar throat and caugh and loss of voice. And congestion. Had bad. Acid reflex recently. Could it be laryngitis? In brief: Yes

Loss of voice is usually due to laryngitis it may last a couple of days but usually recovers without any complications.

Treatment is supportive without the need of any medications. If however your sore throat gets worse with high fevers and increased cough you should see a physician for pharyngitis. This is also usually viral and does not need any medications, however rarely strep throat maybe diagnosed which does need antibiotics. ...See more

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When i lightly push on my stomach it makes gurgling noises. This is from all area of my stomach.What could cause this.Could it be Plan B side effects? In brief: Doubtful

It's likely to be due to gas or air in your stomach.

This is normal as gas travels through the intestinal tract. The severity of it's also varies greatly between person to person. If you do not have any pain or acid reflux it's is not of major concern. However if your symptoms get worse you could be seen by a physician for dyspepsia and to rule outs h pylori in your stomach. ...See more

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I've woken up this morning with my throat is throbbing red raw and my snot is dark green. In brief: Pharyngitis

Sore throat is usually caused by an infection.

Two types of germs can cause it: viruses and bacteria. People who have a sore throat caused by a virus do not usually need to see a doctor. People who have a sore throat caused by bacteria might need to see a doctor specially if your cough gets worse, your breathing gets worse, or you develop high grade fevers. They might have a type of infection called strep throat. About 1 in 10 adults who seek medical care for sore throat. ...See more

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I have had 3 full blood count this week. My white cells keep going up from 7000 to 12000 then 14000. What does this mean? My monocytes are 1.5 In brief: Depends...

The following are some of the causes of increased white blood cell count: any active inflammatory condition or infection cigarette smoking, which may be the most common cause of mild neutrophilia pregnancy and following uncomplicated spontaneous or cesarean delivery previously diagnosed hematologic disease certain medications (eg, glucocorticoids).

Your underlying medical condition also plays a role.

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Urethra hurts and there is a burning sensation while peeing, I have been to doctors and there is no bacteria in my urine, any idea what this is? In brief: Urethritis

If your urine has been checked and is negative for urinary tract infection the other thing that it may be his urethritis which is inflammation of the urethra.

It may or may not be associated with an infection. Treatment is supportive your physician can give you a medication that numbs the urethra and causes relief of pain - pyridium (phenazopyridine). ...See more

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