Dr. Carisa Hines
Palliative Care
College Park, GA
23 years experience female
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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.
Palliative Care
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pain Management
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Georgia
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
241 Answers
148 Agrees
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Not a dentist: My bet is that you will be on a liquid and/or soft diet after your extraction. It is also very likely that you will be given pain medications after y... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Possible infertility: If you have been trying to get pregnant, but have been unsuccessful, there are many possible factors that could be at play. I recommend follow up with... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Abnormal labs: The potassium is elevated. I would follow back with your doctor. This could be a falsely elevated level due to cell hemolysis. If this is truly elevat... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Penis issues: Sounds like you are having 2 different concerns. Many men have concerns about size, in terms of sexual potency and ability to please a partner. Despit... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Acid reflux: If your symptoms are worsening despite use of OTC medications, then it's time for an evaluation by a physician.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Anal pain: If this symptom happens only with standing, it may be a hemorrhoid. At this point, it is imperative that you seek medical attention for this issue.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Tear duct pain: I would try over the counter pain meds, for example, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Also a warm compress to the area may be helpful. If these don't help,... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Depends: The bone may be broken, but you will need to have an x-ray taken to be certain.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Vaginal itching: Perhaps this is BV (bacterial vaginosis). I would speak with the doctor about your recurrent/persistent symptoms.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Chest pain : Chest pain of any sort should prompt you to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Urine drug screen: Tramadol may turn up in a drug screen depending on how extensive the panel of drug requested. It is not an opioid, and should not show up as such. How... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Post concussion : Post concussion syndrome can have a very protracted course. Monitor your symptoms and check in with your doctor at least monthly if you continue to ha... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Upper abdominal pain: The possibilities for these symptoms are pretty broad. It could be relating to the stomach itself, the pancreas, the esophagus, intestines, gallbladd... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Nerve pain: This sounds like neuropathy or "nerve pain." Neuropathy is a different kind of pain from your typical myofascial (muscle) types of pain and therefore... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Garcinia Cambogia: This is from WebMD: "In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration warned everyone to stop using a weight-loss product that contained garcinia cambogia b... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Anxiety: Before discussing medications, I would seek medical attention to discover the cause of the anxiety. Very many medical conditions can have anxiety as a... Read More
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A female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Drug metabolism: Drug metabolism is difficult to predict from one individual to another. External factors also play a role. For example, someone with liver disease wil... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Low abdominal pain: Is this pain new or different from your previous pain experience? If it is, I would recommend seeing a physician as soon as possible. A few days is a ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Aspiration: What you describe is an aspiration event. Usually, our reflexes protect our airway from foreign objects getting down into the lungs. Certain populatio... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Suboxone: Difficult to estimate metabolism of any drug, as it varies from person to person.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Burn : Continue to apply a cold compress to the area. If it blisters, do not attempt to burst the blister. Do not apply any ointment to the area, as this may... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Back safety: Depends on how the weight is carried. If carried in a backpack and using both straps to distribute the weight, then carrying for the 30 minutes should... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
May be positional: You may be experiencing the effects of compression due to your sleeping position.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Vaginal discharge: This can be a normal variant. Vaginal discharge can have different colors throughout your cycle. I would watch for any irritation (itching, burning wi... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Ignore: Prepare for Palliative Care in advance of the need- discuss your wishes with your friends/family.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Ignore: Besides medications, what other modalities can be used to help control my pain?
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Is is IBS?: Among the most common symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain or cramping, sensation of bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation with sometimes alternating ... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgi can be diagnosed by a primary care specialist (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine). Also, a Rheumatologist can evaluate for the presence... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Knee contusion: Most likely there is still resolving inflammation and/or contusion (bruise) in the area. Continue to monitor. If pain persists or is accompanied by di... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Dehydration: Sounds more like dehydration. When fasting, it is imperative to monitor activities, particularly in the heat.
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A female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Irregular period: This could just be a normal variation of your cycle. If his has only happened for one month, there is most likely nothing to worry about. However, I w... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Throat pain: Perhaps the second time around, the activity was more vigorous and/or forceful and there is some soft tissue swelling. Also consider the possibility o... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Injection site: You may be experiencing an injection site reaction, where the tissue hardens after an injection. Usually these resolve, but given the prolonged course... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Chronic NSAID use: Yes, there are potential side effects to prolonged NSAID use. Damage to your liver and kidneys, easy bruising/bleeding to name a few. Speak with your... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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HTN : While family history is an important factor, it isn't the only determinant. Maintaining a healthy weight, a balanced diet and incorporating exercise, ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Post procedure: I recommend that you follow the hospital/ physician guidelines on when it is safe to ambulated after this procedure.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Eat your veggies: Vegetables are an essential part of a well balanced diet. They provide key nutrients and vitamins necessary for a healthy metabolism. Many fruit and v... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Dry skin: This could just be dry skin, or the result of that skin coming in contact with an irritant. I would see a doctor for a full evaluation.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Low iron: If you are still menstruating, anemia could be the cause of (the majority of) your symptoms. Best to see your medical provider for a full evaluation.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Ignore: Build a caregiver support network. Don't try to do it all alone. Believe pt's pain. Ask for help.
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A female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Toothache: This swelling in your face may indicate tooth infection/abscess formation and will require dental attention as soon as possible.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Cocaine: Cocaine can enter your system by smoking it, ingesting it, snorting it, injecting it, and touching it.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods can occur and can be normal. Best to monitor your cycle over the next 2-3 months. If it continues to be irregular, seek medical atte... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Tetanus: Should be safe. It's a better benefit to you to get the immunization, particularly if you have cut yourself and may be exposed.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Maybe.: Vaginal secretions due change during pregnancy. Best to bring this to your doctor's attention at your next appointment.
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A member asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Soda: Doubtful. More concerning is the diarrhea, which may affect the ability of medication to be absorbed. If diarrhea is persistent, seek medical attentio... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Probably not: However if you are concerned about it, it's worth getting checked.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Poor sleep: Consider your sleep hygiene. Are you consuming caffeinated drinks in the 2-3 hours before bed? Are you exercising late in the evening? Are you sleepin... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Palliative Care 23 years experience
Drug testing: This medication is legally prescribed to you, so it is expected to show up in a drug screen. On most testing, patients have an opportunity to provide ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 23 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods can occur and can be normal. Best to monitor your cycle over the next 2-3 months. If it continues to be irregular, seek medical atte... Read More
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Feb 18, 2015
She's nice, smart, and down to earth. She seems like a caring doctor.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hines is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hines is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Pancreatic cancer with extensive mets to liver at age 75. Non-smoker, good lifestyle, etc. Super surprise. Now 2.0 years now being independent; no car driving. Sylvester...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr. Hines - I really do appreciate your input and advise. I am due to see him again next month and will ask him then. Thanks again!!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I went to urgent care yesterday and it was an infected bug bite that I am now being treated for, thank you !
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated nullMD
Medical/Graduate school
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, TN
Graduated 2000MD
Awards
Top Palliative Care Specialist, First Place, National - Spring
2015
Top Palliative Care Specialist, First Place, National - Spring
2016
Top Palliative Care Specialist, First Place, the Nation - Spring
2017
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