Dr. Khristine Tate
Family Medicine
Livonia, MI
23 years experience female
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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.
Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
It's ok.: If you are not having pain, fever or concerns of sexual transmitted infection it is ok to wait to see the ob. Your menses can be late for multiple r... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to speak w/ Dr: You need to speak with your physician about adjusting your medication or find another psychiatrist if he or she is unwilling to make changes. You n... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Maybe allergic rxn: You should be evaluated by a physician or other medical professional, could be an allergic reaction or something else.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: This could be normal. You should speak with your doctor about other causes like ibs.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Don't worry: Skin tags are easy to identify and are not harmful. However if you are worried see a dermatologist.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not affect the hepatic circulation like certain other medications and should not affect the efficacy of the pill.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: If you missed your period there is definitely a possibility that you are pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test and follow up with a physician ei... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Herpes can be transmitted through direct contact like during wrestling match, skin to skin.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Don't be scared: You need to see your pcp. Or obgyn. You need to have blood work done to find out why and possibly imaging.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: You should speak with your ob. If you are pregnant remember every pregnancy is different.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
You need follow up: You should be reevaluated by the surgeon to make sure that nothing else is going on. It might be normal to have some discomfort but reevaluation is ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes.: Very high hcg. Levels can indicate an atypical pregnancy such a what is called a molar pregnancy. Strict follow up with your OB is important.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: Cough and fever is very non specific and could be viral. If you just take an antibiotic then you are creating resistance. If your symptoms are seve... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to be evaluated: Normally peri urethral tears that are not too deep do heal on their own but since i'm assuming you mean clitoris you should be evaluated.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes if time: You should get a tetanus shot if it is 10 years or greater since your last immunization for tetanus. If your skin was broken and you are due for tet... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: You should see a doctor. You need to be evaluated and likely have blood work.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Likely normal. : You should try an antacid but also let your ob/gyn. Know what is happening.
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Maybe infection: You could be developing an infection. You should follow up with your doctor for an evaluation.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: No you will not feel anything in your lower abdomen until much later if you are pregnant.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to see someone: You need to have blood work. You should have your thyroid checked and possibly a work up for polycystic. Ovarian syndrome.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Normal: It's normal to still have pain. This should decrease with time. Make sure you are following your doctor's instructions.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
It's important: It's important that you stick to your diet that your obstetrician prescribed. Your baby could have many problems like being very large requiring a C... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Normal: The cramping is normal. The pipette was inserted into your uterus and that causes cramping. It shouldn't last past tomorrow. You should speak with ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Uncommon: You have to be careful with broken skin but it is unlike to contact hiv. I'm this way.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Likely normal: This is likely normal however you should discuss your symptoms with your ob.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Needs an evaluation: If you are concerned about a heart attack then you should go to the er. Women do not always have typical symptoms.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
See a dr: This could be a fungal infection v something else so you should be evaluated and see if you need a topical medication. Likely an easy fix.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Not likely: The newer birth control pills do not cause significant weight gain. However, the lowest dose is usually the best choice. You should discuss the op... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: No. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the trade name for Acetaminophen and you should not take more because it can cause liver damage and possibly liver fail... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to see Dr: You must go see a dr immediately. If the pain is severe then you must go to the. Er. You have to worry about a torsion which requires immediate sur... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Follow up important: Make sure you follow up as directed. Fingers can be difficult to treat. Do not stress. Just make sure you follow up for reevaluation.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Consider going to ER: Since it is the worst pain you have ever had you should go to the er. The worst case is a perforation which can be a surgical emergency or an infecti... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
It could be: It could be nothing or a disorder. You need to follow up with your doctor to have at minimum of lab work.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: The fishy smell is common with bacterial vaginosis. Intercourse can also cause a similar odor.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to see someone: You should speak with a psychiatrist and then he or she can get you on a regime that may include medication and therapy. This will help you get a be... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to talk to dr.: You generally need to wait for menses but because you are on both control you should speak to your reproductive endocrinologist.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes, most likely: Depo. Can cause irregularity for a long time but it you are having regular menses you are most likely ovulating. A normal menstrual cycle is every 21... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
Disc or sciatica: Back pain can be tricky but is usually self limiting. However, you should be evaluated by a medical professional and have follow up to make sure you... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Khristine Tateanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Need to see dr: Plan b is not 100 percent. You need to see a dr because you could be pregnant.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: They do not remove your sinuses. Sinuses make your skull lighter and provide a means for drainage and other functions. They may do surgery on your ... Read More
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Hello I have a very serious question that's been bothering me I haven't had a good holiday season due to a stupid mistake of mixing up clippers by mistake and cutting both of my son's hair now I do cl...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tate is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Tate is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Hearing from other professionals and getting there incite is a great
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks for the advice. It hurts to walk or turn in bed i have spd
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! So Herpes comes in a cluster or can it be singular
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