Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Endocrinologist: If you are suddenly experiencing growth spurts at 30 years of age please get this evaluated. Pituitary tumor may cause this

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A 21-year-old female asked:

How to repair d moisture barrier. skin becums oily even after applying water. no moisture in skin but so much oil. tried acv honey.not much improvemnt?

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Dermatologist OR: You still need to use a non oily moisturizer.If that does not help,rub just a minute amount of fresh unused anti-antiperspirant AND YES the same kind... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I'm a 30 year old female and weigh 117 lbs. each time i take my blood pressure, it averages 136-149/89-100, rest heart rate 77-90. cause for concern?

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Yes: Your blood pressure is slightly higher than it should be. There are various things you can do to get this down. Get the SALT SHAKER off the table,use ... Read More

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A female asked:

I had unprotected sex feb 13 and have a gyno appointment next week. can she tell if i'm pregnant or would it be too soon!

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No: It is not too soon. She would be able to tell with a simple urine test. Goodluck

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A 27-year-old member asked:

What are the most common pregnancy symptoms?

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Missed Period: Fatigue, Nausea with or without vomiting, breast tenderness, frequent urination, food cravings or aversion to certain foods,mood changes

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A 18-year-old female asked:

What to do after sperm is ejaculated if you want pregnancy?

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Intimacy: Nothing else to do once the sperm is ejaculated in a female who is in the reproductive age .

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Its been weeks and my mom hasnt gotten better she eats but vomits it & she has cough with flems she is in her 60?

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Evaluation : your mom needs to see.a doctor. information provided is not adequate for diagnosis.hope she feels better

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Eating at night syndrome. i can't stop my self from eating at night. i eat highly carbohydrate food and sugar. any medication to stop appetite.

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Yes actually : there are medications.for.binge eating.and some lifestyle modification to help you. talk to your physician about this

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A 55-year-old male asked:

2 years after acute pancreatis is it healed can i have a glass of wine no problem with alcohol feel great will it come back i feel like it never happe?

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Likely: Avoid alcoholic beverages with a history of pancreatitis to prevent recurrence

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A 26-year-old male asked:

44mm kidney stone in bladder severe pain in penis feel like something crawling in my penis. no more flomax (tamsulosin) to help any suggestions?urine flow is good

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Adequate hydration: In addition to the pain medication,you need to drink at least 8cups of water a day and keep yourself adequately hydrated. I am guessing the urine was ... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I have gastroparesis due to nerve damage. i may not be able to eat for 2-3 days since my stomach is full. is there any way to induce stomach-emptying?

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Yes: There are medications that your doctor can prescribe for this condition.Water intake is also good

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Who do i see for a perpetual bouncing sensation i get, almost like walking on a mattress? ent could not help, so i'm lost. which doctor can help me?

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Gait and balance: Gait and balance rely on proper functioning of the eyes,ears,brain and muscles. See a neurologist for evaluation

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and/or cranberries kill helicobacter pylori?

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Yes: Pepto-bismol is part of a quadruple antibiotic therapy used in treatment of H.pylori and the regular consumption of cranberry juice has been found by... Read More

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A female asked:

I have a cold virus (cough and runny nose) as well as a headache. i took a nap but it only got worse, and when i move my eyeballs the pain increases.

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Retro-orbital pain: Usually called retroorbital headache a common symptom of the flu. This gets better. Keep warm plenty of fluid s and rest. Use common analgesics that y... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

My stomick started hurting earlier today my temp is @101 been throwing up can't keep nothing down know it has moved to my right side and hurts like cr?

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EVALUATION: You need to go to the ER and get this checked out. You could have any disorder ranging from gastroenteritis to appendicitis.Get this checked out NOW ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Hello, what are the possible causes of excessive hair shedding in a 21 year old female?

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To mention a few: Excessive hair loss can be due to chemical ,illness,medication,trauma. Hair braiding especially from the traction. Autoimmune diseases,thyroid dysfunc... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How soon after conception can i take a pregnancy test?

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! to 2 weeks: Pregnancy tests check the HCG in blood or urine and by 7days you have enough HCG to be able to detect this using a home pregnancy test kit depending o... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I walked by a coughing toddler with her mom saying "i hope she didn't get chicken pox." if this toddler had been exposed, should i get vaccinated?

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No: Even if child was exposed, walking by them is not enough exposure to get vaccinated. Getting the vaccine is not a bad idea if your blood work is d... Read More

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A male asked:

What is mers, is it deadly, is in usa, am i at risk, is there a treatment, are they working on one.help aaaahhhhh?

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See below: A typical case of MERS consists of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is a common finding on examination. Gastrointestinal symptoms, inc... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

My heaviest was 298, i am now 229.4 i have been between 234-229 for months and no changes. why can't i lose more?

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Plateau: You have reached a condition referred to as" plateau". Good job by the way for remarkable weight loss. If not pregnant ,you now need to adjust the tot... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Feeling pain on knee wound. taking antibiotics for 2 days. how long pain will last?

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Varies: Pain depends on your tolerance level as well as other factors that will affect the healing of this wound. If it,s infected it heals more slowly than i... Read More

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A female asked:

Its 2 days before my period and i'm peeing more than often. this also happened before my last period. is this normal?

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Hormonal: Hormonal variations during menstruation may affect the stretching of the bladder causing frequent urination but not necessarily an increase in urine v... Read More

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A female asked:

What can i take to conceive if i am over 35?

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OB consult: There are medications that can aid in ovulation but given by prescription. See an ob for consult

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A female asked:

I had unprotected sex 1 or 2 days before my period was supposed to start. he didn't ejaculate but i'm now 6 days late. could i be pregnant?

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Yes: There is some small amount of sperm in the pre-ejaculate and even though the incidence of pregnancy is low, it may still be possible. Get a pregnancy ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Good morning i had notice this morning (suddenly)that i have one swollen lymph nodes on each side of my groin area( female),no pain, what could this b?

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Inflammation: Lymph nodes enlarge because of some inflammation in their area of drainage. Sometimes this can occur if you have a herpes outbreak or any other infect... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am diabetic and have large keytones. could that cause my urine to smell like raw meat?

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Go to the ER: Please go to the Emergency Department for evaluation now as large ketones in a diabetic could mean that you have diabetic ketoacidosis which could be ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My due date is september 26 . when did i conceive or even have sex ?

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Dec 2013/Jan 2014: Results: First Day of Last Menstrual Period: December 20, 2013 Probable Date of Ovulation: January 3, 2014 Possible Dates of Conception: Dece... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can i know my baby gender in 7th month of pregnancy on altrasound ?

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YES: Correct visualization of any fetal part depends of a host of factors such as fetal position, amount of and thickness of the abdominal wall, Gender can... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

What does it mean when "internal" hemorrhoids are on the "anal verge"? i've been checked numerous times for the pains i have - no anal fissures.

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Beyond the orifice: The anal verge is the distal end of the anal canal, forming a transitional zone between the epithelium of the anal canal and the perianal skin. Please... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I had a sore throat with swelling and no other symptoms for two weeks. told tonsillitis, took antibiotics and it went away. why is it back days later?

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?Post nasal drip: The cause of the sore throat may not be infectious as it could arise from postnasal drip with irritation of your throat. You need to get evaluated tho... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is h pylori the bacteria that causes c diff?

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No: These are two distinct organisms and cause different diseases in the body

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A male asked:

Normal physical urinalysis shows occult blood 2+, protein trace, rbc 20-40. no bacteria, all others are normal. what could this be?

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Microhematuria: Causes of microhematuria (blood not seen by the naked eye) are numerous with causes ranging from completely insignificant causes to potentially life t... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My pimples has become worse by the day and i've tried everything and it's not working. can you help me please.

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Dermatologist: A dermatologist is your best bet. The underlying cause can be evaluated by your physician to prevent recurrence. Topical and oral medications are ofte... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I feel extremely tired in the afternoon when i get home but am unable to sleep. i'm taking trazodone at night. might these two things be related?

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Yes: These are side effects of Trazodone. You should speak to your physician about these

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Can i take percocet and trazodone together? percocet makes me stay awake all night. even if i take it at noon i can't sleep at night.

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Insomnia: Both medications may cause insomnia. It is important to get enough sleep,contact your doctor to see if the percocet can be changed or another medicat... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had my perido a week ago now i am spotting and nausea could i be pregnant?

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Possible: If sexually active, it is prudent to get a pregnancy test. You can have spotting outside of your regular period which may be unrelated to pregnancy a... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Im taking terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% & upon inserting an applicatorful it immediately started to ooz out, will it still be effective?

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Yes: You should lie down to use the applicator and give it a few minutes then get up to wash your hands thoroughly. Preferably use before bedtime

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How badly does a tb test hurt? i'm extremely terrified of needles and would like to know how bad it will hurt.

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None: It does not hurt much.You would feel it as much as you feel an insect bite. To distract yourself get an activity going while it is being done. Goodluc... Read More

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A member asked:

My grandmother's blood pressure varies from 100/70 - 151/59. what should be my concerns?

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SYMPTOMS: I don,t see that she is on any medication but if she is, then discuss with her physician to see if the medications are of the appropriate dose. If she... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I m male 23 years old.is there any exercise to become taller.i m ready to work hard to become taller.so please suggest me some exercises.

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No: You have already passed puberty and it assumed that at the end of puberty,growth stops. You may want to work on your posture though because while it d... Read More

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A female asked:

I am a train driver and are not allowed to take drugs would this b classed as a illegal drug i also have gastritis wit a huge appetite shud i take thi?

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Explain: Unsure what the question is but illegal drugs cannot be used by train drivers and neither can medications that may cause drowsiness, change in sensori... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

If i have sex day before 14 and the day after day 14 my ovulate day can i still get pregnant?

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Yes: This depends on the day of your ovulation. There is a period of 6days including the day of ovulation when you can get pregnant if sexually intimate. w... Read More

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A female asked:

How do i know it is healing? is it normal for it to show up in other places while its healing?

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???: Unsure what you are referring to. It would be impossible to help unless more information is given.

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A female asked:

Kindly tel me any medicn for licoria?

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?Leucorrhea: Most women have a normal scanty whitish discharge which may change color and and become malodorous if there is infection. So get this checked out fir... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I got the news from my doc that i came out positive for herpes but did not prescribe me no antibiotics. why not? don't i need them?

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No: You need treatment only if you have an outbreak and at that if recurrent. The doctor will treat this with an antiviral agent and this will help the pa... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I am i eligible for job in overseas with single testicle???

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YES: Your eligibility for a a job does not depend on the number of testicles you have I wish you luck

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Best treatment after scraping skin from palm of hand

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Washing: Wash with mild soap and water. Make sure you get all the dirt out. Apply antibiotic ointment. If not yet done,update your tetanus immunization

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A 33-year-old male asked:

I lost my voice yesterday after having a cold. what are some ways to get my voice back?

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Rest: Rest your voice and avoid any thing that can strain your vocal cords. Adequate fluid intake.Use a vaporizer to keep the air around you moist.. Avoid d... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have an abscess. it's very large and black in the center. it won't pop. i don't want to go to the doctor i'm 17 and had an abscess 2 months ago. ?

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I&D: You need to see a doctor to get an incision and drainage done,Meanwhile apply warm compresses for 15minutes 3 to 4 times a day. Having recurrent absce... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend has this boil looks like it's red hard and it's hot it's has yellow and blood comes out its swollen it's about size of a6montholdbabyhand?

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Urgent care: Have your friend go to his primary care physician for evaluation or an urgent care center. It looks like he needs an incision and drainage which shoul... Read More

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