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Board Certified Senior Physician with expertise in various phases of internal medicine as well as sleep disorders. Licensed in two states with over 40 years experience
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Internal Medicine
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Sleep positions: Great sleep can happen in any number of ways. Rigid surfaces like a hard floor can be helpful for those who require back support more then usual. Try ... Read More
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Sadly, yes: These symptoms are not uncommon after surgery and may linger.
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Blood in stool: this should be evaluated ASAP, especially if the stools are black. See a GI or protcologist
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Likely CTS: Best to see hand md for latest new rx, but could try ergonomics at work and splint at night.
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Treat: Likely not malignant. Treat with abx ointment for a week, if no better see dermatologist.
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Worth a try: Surgery must be considered the last resort and all other means exhausted first.
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Workup: You need to have a full eval prior to any surgery planned to avoid a repeat.
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Urine: these are classic symptoms of a urinary system infection
get an exam including a urine specimen
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Yes: Under the nail closest to distal joint.
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Hard to say: Symptoms are compression related and the cause of the compression will determine severity and course. Absent trauma, symptoms may be stable for some t... Read More
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Vestibulitis: Is likely. Look up eppley maneuver and if that doesn't work get to an ent.
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Months: It varies, but can be as long as 4 mponths.
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Of course: Numerous rx and non rx options are avaialble but before resorting to them it might be worthwhile to examine the root causes of your sleep disorder sta... Read More
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Yes: Most likely DX hemorrhoids, could be a parasite. Need rectal and stool tests.
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Generally: Speaking, ratio numbers are fairly meaningless. Re check the underlying values first.
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Possibly: Ibs is a protean disorder and can be affected by many things.
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Same time: If the hairs a alive, they will grow back along with the rest of your own hair.
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Yes: Neuritic symptoms are common in raynauds.
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Foods are chemicals: many foods contains chemicals that influence brain activity, like coffee
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Many possibilities: Sudden onset of hyperphagia requires evaluation by physician.
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Probably: In small amounts so it is not absorbed.
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No: Your weight is already below expected.
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Many causes: symptomtic can mean many things. Further testing may show a non cancer issue responsible for syptoms
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Not recommended: The reason for dual therapy like this is not clear and may result in unwanted side effects.
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May be normal: Only your gyne and an exam can answer this.
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Not the best idea: but if you do get 8 hours of sleep and wake up refreshed and unimpaired, then OK
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Both benign: Both seem innocuous enough but should be evaluated if they are frequent.
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Lubrication: Many causes for lack of lubircation. Try a water based lubricant like astroglide to alleviate the symptoms and then try to determine the cause with a ... Read More
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Need to evaluate: If it persists over another period, workup is in order along with repeat testing.
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Numbness: If you have numbness in your legs and pain this likely sciatica which can intially reposnd to otc nsaids-if not see s specialist or try acupuncture.
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Yes: Any trauma can trigger inflammation and tissue damage over time.
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Ankle pain: Intermittent pain you describe can be from ligamentous of rendon inflammation
try a sleeve brace first to see if it helps.
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It is not good : Unless you have a very good reason or diagnosis for using it.
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Yes: No exertion, no need for a fast heartbeat--at least fro a short while.
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Yes: Certain herbs can do that as can certain drugs andphysical mechanism.
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Unlikely: There are other more common reasons for failure to implant.
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Entirely possible: That your hair test will be positive for pot.
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Many answers: In a male with sudden nipple tenderness anything from ingestion certain herbs to hormonal abnormalities could be the cause.
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From where?: It could be reflux, but if so it would burn a bit.
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Not unusual: Hemorrhoids recurr all the time and are the most likely source of bleeding in your case.
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Serious: The swelling indicates serious inflammation or blockage of venous flow.
Get to a physician asap.
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Dr. Sugar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Sugar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I made an appointment to see my doctor on Thursday :-)
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