Dr. Tom Harrington
Internal Medicine
chesapeake, VA
44 years experience male
Locations
churchland internal medicine
chesapeake, VA
About
Bio
I am general internist who has practiced in private practice over 30 years. I enjoy taking care of all ages of patients and I have gotten more exposure to geriatrics in the past 10 years.
I enjoy especially sports medicine concerns as I remain an active participant running local road races, doing triathalons.
I deal with all different type of general internal medicine problems and always welcome a challenge.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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.
Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Virginia
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Herpes: Soaking in epsom salts may soothe painful ulcers, but not make the infection go away.
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Arthritis: For reasons unclear to me changes in barometric pressure with precipitation make underlying arthritis pain worse. My patients admit to be great weathe... Read More
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Chronic fatige: This is unlikely. Chronic fatigue has a whole lot of possibilities. Most peolpe do well with only one kidney ie kidney donors. Certailnly if your r... Read More
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Duragesic (fentanyl) patch: Upsides- for chronic pain and gives you steady state levels that are not seen with short acting opiods.
Downsides- very potent. Not helpful for... Read More
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Afib: Typically with drugs called beta blockers. As we age they can sometimes be too strong and slow the heart down too much necessitating a. Pacemaker.
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SOB: Depending on your age, heart and lung causes need to be looked at. Also one would look at other symptoms ie. Chest pain, cough, sinus symptoms.
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Chronic rhinitis: A very common condition. One should maximize treatment with antihistamines(pill ie Claritin or nasal spray) and/or nasal steroids. I tell my patien... Read More
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Mitral valve disease: There could be many symptoms of this condition. Of concern would be shortness of breath or edema that is different than baseline. Palpitations are v... Read More
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Possibly anxiety: Depending on your age and cardio risk factors anxiety could be your problem. Pulse of 120 should be looked into if persists. There are many possibi... Read More
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Effexor (venlafaxine): Anything could be possible esp if you are new to antidepressants--i would go slow on the titration of the med which really takes 2-4 weeks to really w... Read More
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Bentyl (dicyclomine): Bentyl (dicyclomine)- an antispasmodic to relieve the pain from spasms from ibs is a commonly used and most often generically given. Not sure what si... Read More
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Vaginal itch: I think it would be fine to try otc vaginal yeast creams and soak in the tub as well as drink alot of fuids. Only your doctor can tell if it is a va... Read More
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Cymbalta/gabapentin: I think both could be taken together-both are indicated for neuropathic pain and both are not habit forming.
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Chronic hydrocodone: I would be very careful, but i would try to taper off this narcotic under a physcian direction. Daily use of hydrocodone (vicodin) has many issues in... Read More
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Pet therapy: Pet therapy has been well recieved in hospitals as well as nursing homes. In order to be labelled as a pet dog--the animal has to undergo certain tes... Read More
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Anemia: While iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia esp in menstruating women, there are many causes of anemia with normal iron levels. Ie nutritional b... Read More
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Fuzziness: I suspect anxiety is probably involved here esp if your pins and needles sensation is over several areas of your body. I suspect because you have hig... Read More
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IBS: It is hard to relate all of the symptoms to ibs but stress can cause these GI symptoms as well as irregular periods. It is hard to fit in frequent ... Read More
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Throat dryness: in the setting of treatment for tonsillitis--I suspect things will resolve with finishing the penicillin and drinking alot of fluids.
need to look fo... Read More
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Hemmorhoid: I think otc cream ie preparation h along with soaking in hot bath tub and taking some metamucil should help to shrink your hemorrhoids.
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Hyperthyroidism: It is unlikely that your med to treat your overactive thyroid is making you depressed. It is very common as your body is going through hyper to norma... Read More
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Chest pain with food: Try something to settle your stomach ie Gaviscon chewable tabs vs Pepcid (famotidine) vs prilosec. All over the counter- if no help see your PC for ... Read More
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No lab tests: Coronary artery disease is mainly diagnosed by assessing one's. Cardiovascular risk as well as sorting out various symptoms. Lab tests to help here wo... Read More
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Exercise: It takes a negative 3500 calories to lose one pound of fat. I.E. If you exercise each day and burn off 500 calories more that your baseline you will ... Read More
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Lose weigt: It is very hard to lose weight without an accompanying exercise program-to help speed up the metabolism as well help you mentally. Good luck.
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Venous thrombosis: This means a blood clot in a vein, most typically in a leg vein
symptoms would be local pain, possibly redness or warmth, swellling.
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Splenomegaly: Your pediatrician should be able to tell by a physical examination of the abdomen.
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Incontinence: Sounds like she needs to get checked. If she is have some memory issues--incontinence is more common. There is a condition called normal pressure hy... Read More
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Both are good: Both ensure and boost have about the same number of calories (250) as well as more in the plus varieties. Both suppy good amounts of protein, and can... Read More
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Florinef (fludrocortisone): Your present sxs could certainly be related to the sodium retention which is the reason we prescribe this medication. I would give it a few more days... Read More
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Heel pain: Most of the heel pain i see is due to plantar fasciitis which is inflammation of the fibers attached to the heel. Typically worsened on first weight ... Read More
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White stool: Stools can be of different color by one's intake. Alot of antacids or a recent barium test could possible be a cause. However if this persists liver... Read More
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RLS: There are a few meds to try to take for this condition-=-basically in the parkinson family that help with the tremor of parkinsons. Your pcp may have... Read More
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TB testing in NH: In virginia everyone entering a nh must show evidence of lack of TB via skin test or chest xray. Further testing should be at the desire of the att... Read More
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Mitral valve disease: This is tested by listening to the heart--most common and perhaps by an echocardiogram as well.
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Pyriformis syndrome: There are some excellent on line descriptions of the condition and necessary stretching exercises. Sitting on a tennis ball reproducing the pain help... Read More
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Jock itch: This caused by yeast infection. Not transmissible to others. It oftens recurs as tinea loves a moist environment.
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Nasal wash: very low---many people use saline washes every day.
simply --just make sure everything is clean--you should be fine
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Thoracic compression: You have sustained a throracic compression fracture--pain should be better 3-4 yrs later.
you should try some physical therapy who has an interest in ... Read More
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Excess sweating: some people just perspire more. Sweating allows your body to cool down. If you are not in shape, not used to the hot weather, overweight, on certain... Read More
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Pinched nerve: There are a lot more you can do. Prednisone,neurontin, muscle relaxants--- physical therapy.
Remember that most cases heal without surgical interven... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Neck pain: I would take ALEVE (naproxen) or ibuprofen. Apply some moist heat. Try passive range of motion exercises. See your PCP if the pain persists
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Cymbalta (duloxetine): Cymbalta (duloxetine) is once a day med for pain and depression. I think the best way to take it as many days you may not have issues--is at a simila... Read More
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Exercise time: I recommend to my patients to do 4-5------ 30--45 minute sessions per week. To get your heart rate to 80% maximum and to break out into a little sw... Read More
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Broken eye vessel: Most commonly a broken blood vessel is caused by a subconjuntival hemmorrhage that causes the white part of the eye to be blood shot--but does not imp... Read More
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Pyriformis syndrome: Pyriformis syndrome is pain in the buttocks cause by imbalance of the pyriformis muscle that crosses near the sciatic nerve that can cause sciatica ju... Read More
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Fiber health: It sounds as though fiber has helped in your constipation as it normally does. It is a real cornerstone in consistent bowel habits--i would give in a... Read More
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Sinusitis: Ge reflux is certainly a common cause and oftern empirically treated for a patient with a chronic cough. I find that chronic rhinitis or sinusitis is... Read More
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Gilbert's disease: This is a common and benign condition where on a fasting lab your total and indirect bilirubin are elevated. Your liver is having problems conjugatin... Read More
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Hyperthyroid: Many people feel anxious, warm, and clammy and think they have an overactive thyroid. The blood tests will decide whether or not your thyroid is abn... Read More
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Dr. Harrington is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Harrington is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I would really like to thank you. I can't even ask my Doctor questions so I ask my pharmacist and no one else. Again thanks so much. I have been taking them since 2007.
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Hi thanks I work on an acute stroke unit do u think I should ask his doctor to send him for carotid Doppler check his cholesterol is high an
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Thank you!! Tried cutting calories, but never considered amount consumed versus amount burned! Thanks again!! :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Vermont College of Medicine, VT
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
letterman army medical center
Completed 1982
Affiliations
Fellow of American College of Physicians
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