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Internal Medicine
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
What are you taking : it for? depression, insomnia? and how many mgs? how long have you been taking it? or do you want to take it just this time. If that's the case, don't... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Depends: It all depends on what you put in your PURE green smoothy. Normally it is made up of vegetables ( spinach) and fruits such as banana. If these are t... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
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How long ago?: How long ago since your period? If you are not on contraception and you are now in the middle of your cycle, you could be pregnant. Wait until you m... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
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See doc: If you have had unprotected sex with a new partner and you suspect them of having herpes, then please go to your primary and be evaluated. Without i... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: if no fevers, chills? then you re probably ok. Do you have a tendency to have bronchitis?, if symptoms are worrisome to you.. go to you primary doc.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
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Apple cider vinegar: If it's still stinging, drench it in apple cider vinegar wait 24 h it will form a pustule once it bursts you can take the stinger out . Secondly if yo... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes.: It could be a slew of other things. I did mention IBD earlier because of the response you needed to your question. It could also be IBS, diverticulit... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: H.pylori causes ulcers , gastritis and a slew of other problems. Clostridium difficicle causes inflammation of your bowel and excessive persistent di... Read More
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A female asked:
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If you are: wondering who the father could be, it is most likely your first "dude" As its been 5 months since the split. But to be sure get a paternity test on... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Your tummy: Is possibly very sensitive to this type of antibiotic. Try not to take the antibiotics on an empty stomach and see what happens. If this persists se... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Tasimelteon is: A melatonin receptor agonist. Actually restricted in the US except for those with impaired vision and possibly for jetlag, shift work etc. Tasimelteon... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Is skin worse?: There have been mixed reviews about this skin product, some people say their skin gets better after 1 month of using it. I suggest you make an appoin... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: but if you do this everynight it will. Exercising and eating healthy will put you on the right track to losing weight and keeping it off. Avoid nig... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Noninvasive test: It really is a simple test to check to see whether you have H.pylori. (a bacteria known to cause acid reflux, ulcers etc.). You will be asked to drink... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes.: It's better to perform the blood test after you miss your next period.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Sgpt is normal.: What was the value of your total bilirubin? No values depending on the lab are 0.3-1.0 mg/dl. If that was normal, no need to worry about indirect or ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Medication: Did you put drops in to losing your ear wax? Have you inserted any objects in your ear? What color is the discharge? If this continues see your doct... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
If it's going to be: Stored it needs to be kept on ice then frozen. However, once the blood is drawn, it is always better for it to be put on ice. What actually disturbs... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
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Low volume: You proba ly have low blood pressure. When you stand up, gravity pulls your blood down & if you do not have enough volume circulating, one trends... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
To be sure: get a home pregnancy test or visit your doctor for a blood test.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
First of all have a: good stretch. Your legs, torso, arms. Exercising at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes at each time is the average. You could increase the durati... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
The: Stool is stuck in your colon and needs to come out. Do you have abdominal pain? When was the last time you had stool in the bag?
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Genes?: Do or did any of your family members have greying at your age or earlier? It could possibly be just genetics. Stress plays a huge factor as we'll. ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
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Trauma: Possibly due to trauma. If the irritation persists after a couple of days with or without discharge, please visit your primary doc. Or you could stop... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Anxiety disorder: If this anxiety is disrupting your activities of daily living, you will have to undergo therapy. Have your doctor refer you to a therapist. Your doc... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
120/80: The "ideal" blood pressure is 120/80. In your case, your diastolic which is your lower number is a bit elevated as compared to your systolic which is... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Possibly: it actually is too soon to tell. Wait until you miss a period and take a home pregnancy test or visit you ob/gyn.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Have you ever had: a barium swallow or and upper endoscopy? With the barium swallow one may be able to determine this discomfort in your "throat" and the upper endoscopy... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine
Without knowing: the details, her symptoms resemble a seizure disorder.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Have you had: when did you begin microgynon? at times, oral contraceptives could lighten a period. Have you been taking microgynon regularly? missed doses. If you... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Do you have any: discharge? if so you may be suffering from a yeast infection whereby over the counter Miconazole treatment can be used; however to be sure, have a che... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
One way is: to not eat late in the evening before going to bed at least 3-4 hours. Never overeat. Cigarette smoking can also cause acid reflux. Avoid stressors ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Symptoms: have you already had your appendix removed?Is it recent? Is the pain intermittent and sometimes sharp? When you press the area and remove your had q... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
So many: There are so many signs of pregnancy which also includes implantation bleeding. If you've engaged in unprotected sex and have pregnancy symptoms, ta... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Strange but: before you go to bed tonight, change your sheets and covers, wash you hair thoroughly in the shower and brush it out before you go to bed and see what... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
It could: be decreased blood flow as your heart is pumping very rapidly and does not have a chance to distribute enough blood to other areas, could also be a ne... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Mostly flat: With a cauliflower look. Not fully circular the edges normally are not smooth.; however there are several types
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Depends on hospital: If you were not on a drip or breathing apparatus, cardiac monitor etc which required close monitoring, if the nursing on the standard Fl. were capabl... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
You may: need to see a cardiologist. If you have blockage in the LAD with symptoms of chest discomfort, you may nee to undergo a left heart cathetherization. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Not sure: First, why did you go for the cervical mri? Is it to follow up on an already established diagnosis? When one refers to the mucosa, it is what lines mo... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
DO NOT: Who advised you to do that. for a chlamydial infection you need 1gram once.. That's it. Remember that by taking antibiotics unnecessarily you increa... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
There are some: Hair laser removal systems which cost quite a lot from $200- $500 which you can use every two weeks such as the TRIA. You also have the possibility ... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes. There was: a study published I believe in 1994 showing the concentration of peripheral cells during a woman's 28 day menstrual cycle. It revealved that the WBC ... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
You have: Rupophobia /molysmophobia. Your best way to get rid of that is to see a psychologist or therapist, they can perform certain proceedure which may get ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Metronidazole could have such side effects. Do as you are doing now. Replenishing your lost fluids. For your lack of apetite eat small amounts but fr... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Some women: experience some bleeding in their first trimester, however since you are stressed, logicaly so, it is preferable that you see your ob/gyn
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Some persons: in your age group may have joint problems and prefer not to take the risk in jogging but instead do water aerobics or some other sport which is not ta... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
I would not: It has so many artificial ingredients including acesulfame K. and known carcinogene. It also contains preservatives. If I were you I would avoid tha... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Its alsways better to avoid ingesting excessive alcohol.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadine Yamusahanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Consider yourself : lucky that you are able to naturally lubricate.. Some people cannot and hence have to resort to artificial means. However it its over excessive, you... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks makes sense, I had MRI (brain) last year, all clear. I get Aura Headaches. But not had one for 12months. BP has come down too avg 130/75.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you! That is great help. Seeing that information (which was vague) caused me some distress. But you've helped me a lot!
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I probably should've specified it's really my shins, front of my legs. Will try another chemical peel and your suggestion of olive oil. Thanks :)
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Residency
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2007
Awards
Top General Internist, First Place, New Jersey - Summer
2014
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