Dr. Nadeem Shaikh
Internal Medicine
campton , KY
33 years experience male
Locations
United clinics of Kentucky
campton , KY
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Bio
Hi I am a dual specialist specializing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics I have a special interest in addiction medicine as well
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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.
Internal Medicine
ADHD and Autism
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Languages spoken
Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
63 Answers
12 Agrees
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nadeem Shaikhanswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: need to treat with an Anti fungal vaginal cream like Monistat or a pill called Diflucan (fluconazole) or Fluconazole
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Yes : when u shower let the water flow in your ears to clean the way and you can use a salt water netti pot to clean your nose
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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It can : depending on the pill.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Vaginits : yeast infection Vs Trichomoniasis Vs Bacterial infection Vs Chlamydia ? what were u treated for ?
To prevent yeast infections, you should:
Wear ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Nope : its poop get a stool softener or a laxative
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Picture: get a pic of the lesion It can be something serious or something benign
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Same as that of prev: the symptoms are same as what you experienced in your previous 6 pregnancies
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes : you should be fine unless you are highly allergic to poison ivy In that case you either need to seek medical help or monitor closely
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A female asked:
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Probably not : a home pregnancy test would give an answer
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A female asked:
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Yes : I would recommend repeating the test at 6 m and 12 m post exposure
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Other options : Include pentesa , steroids and other meds.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Seasonal Allergies : Continuous allegy symptoms would give you chronic fatigue and illness.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Ignore: Drinking plenty of fluids and high fibre diet will ensure you to be free from constipation.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes and no: depending on the scar , body type and healing
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: the first time can be a painful experience with some bleeding
you can run a pregnancy test in 2 wks just to be sure
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Dont be worried: Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF) is a relatively common sonographic observation that may be present on an antenatal ultrasound scan.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes : it is normal to hurt for upto 12 wks
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Walking boot : is a good way to heal that fracture you need to Rest drink milk and repeat the x ray in 8 wks the 5th metatarsal fracture is difficult to heal in gen... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Its dermatitis : could be meds Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Advil (ibuprofen)
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Auto Immune disease : Auto immune disease or mixed connective disease lupus is most common a kind of arthritis needs to be ruled out.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Cholecystitis : Gall stones or pancreatitis.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Cough: it is beneficial in most cases for a child to have a cough as it helps clear the bug and is part of the body,s response to fight the bug If it persis... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Poison ivy /oak: poision ivy/oak
Poison ivy treatments are usually limited to self-care methods like calamine lotion , and the rash typically goes away on its ow... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
OCP : oral contraceptives which are female hormones can thin your bleeding
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Difficult to assess: difficult to answer need more information A home pregnancy test would give a clue
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Nope : go back to your normal regular does and have your doctor check your TSH ( thyroid test in 6 wks )
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Bartholins gland:
The Bartholin's glands are two small organs under the skin in a woman's genital area. They are on either side of the folds of skin (labia) that surr... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
The methods below: Tips for Acne
1. do not use soaps or face washes
2. use oatmeal to wash your face
3. put honey on the face at night before going to sleep
4. Ask y... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Yes : It affects body building in a good way increases your nocturnal testosterone level so essentially you are fine keep on dreaming
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Ignore: With a surrogate pregnancy, the surrogate must fully understand the concept of the surrogacy.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: The best way to deal with an abscess is to keep it clean warm soak and antibiotics as prescribed.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Nope: Masturbation has nothing to do with urination
you may want to get a urine check to make sure your UTI has resolved
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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irritation: irritation blood coming from irritation of nose and throat
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Syncope : Needs cardiac evaluation once cleared could be anxiety.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Yes: you may take them together
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Yes : its normal
with regards to ovulation you're fertile about five days before you ovulate. Ovulation usually occurs between 12 and 14 days before yo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No specific reason: No reason
It's hard to say what's normal, as every woman has a cycle that is unique to her. A normal menstrual cycle could be as short as 22 days or ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Excercise : Wt loss and fat loss is proportional more visible on face.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Not normal : Need adrenocortical evaluation by endocrinologist.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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No : It would be of no help.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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No nutrients are los: No nutrients are lost by masterbation.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Bruises are normal: if there is swelling or pain then worry about a blood clot
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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There is a risk: of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy please consult your OB
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Loose weight: exercise and Tylenol (acetaminophen)
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Chiggers: Trombiculidae (also called berry bugs, harvest mites, red bugs, scrub-itch mites and aoutas) are a family of mites.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Its Depot Provera (medroxyprogesterone): any Doctor or a nurse at the health dept can administer the shot
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Blood clot : this could be a serious condition seek medical help immediately
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Unable to say : a home pregnancy test and follow up would be needed if the discharge persists you need to see a doctor
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Auto Immune Disorder: could be Lupus or other disease based on symptoms needs to see MD
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Shaikh is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shaikh is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Is pentesa stronger than remicade or equal ? What is more effective?
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Thanks for your quick reply! Meds started 6/26 but I don't take them & it was before the meds start
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you very much. Yeah, I should exercise a lot.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated nullMD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Karachi, Dow Medical College, Pakistan
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
Completed 1997
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Lexington Region - Summer
2014
Top General Internist, First Place, Kentucky - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Second Place, Lexington Region - Summer
2014
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