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Internal Medicine
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Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Acne: First of all stop picking. You will only make it worse. Secondly go see your doc or a dermatologist and they will give you a treatment plan that will ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Pain: Cellulitis is a skin infection and it causes swelling and other changes in the skin and surrounding tissues. You are probably experiencing some post r... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Prego: You need to understand that any form of unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy and the only way to play safe is through birth control. Go see your doct... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Infection?: Sounds like a possible urinary tract infection. Sometimes urine can smell foul due to foods we eat. Asparagus contains a sulphurous compound called me... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Pelvic pain: Yeast infections tend to be the main cause of itching and likely the reason for your painful intercourse. You need to see your doctor to be further ev... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Rumbly: Doubt it's the uterus. Likely bowel . If persists go see your doc :)
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Shoulder pain: Shoulder pain common causes and presentations are many but most frequent are soft tissue injury. Like a muscle sprain or even a rotator cuff injury . ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Nausea: I'm concerned with you not eating the past 5 days and if your fluid intake has also been poor you are likely dehydrated and clearly malnourished and s... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Runnings ok: Costochonditis is a disorder related to a type or inflammation of the sternum and rib joint area that is inflammed. This can worsen with certain activ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Apap: I think best you head straight to the ER and get evaluated. Better safe than sorry.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Ignore: Coughing, wheezing, odor. Nicotine patch gum lozenge . Sweet smell of freedom.
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A male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Bowel blaster: Yes you are correct. A diet high in fiber (mostly veggies and fruit ) cause your bowels to move faster and more gas / sound while a diet more of meat... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Chest pain: Sounds like you have had a cardiac work up and if your under 35 years of age and have no risk factors for heart disease such as diabetes, elevated blo... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Bump: It's probably a callus ( which is a thickening of the skin at one point) or could be a plantar wart. Either way let your doctor take a look. :)
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Itchy : Itchy skin which is generalized ( the whole body) likely is an allergy either to a certain food or medicine or other allergen. Sometimes can be a symp... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Mustache: Growing a mustache is dependent on your genetics. Some men at an early age are able to grow a full mustache in less than few weeks while others never ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Knee pain: When your young common injuries such as internal tears of soft tissue such as cartilage or tendons seem to be the problem. You need to see your doc an... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Bp: BP can vary from time to time especially stress or pain. To be sure you should check your BP more frequently and look for an average. See your doc and... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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146: After eating our blood sugar normally is elevated and a blood sugar after eating within a few hours of a meal is normal. In the clinic setting we chec... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Voices: If the dialogue your hearing is other people not present or sounds that no one else hears, you need to see your doctor and describe these complaints i... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Depression: Depression can present many ways and a common presentation is anger , sleep disturbance , sadness, hopelessness and these feelings can lead to physica... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Pimple: Acne and cysts especially on the face should be left to the dermatologists . It sounds like a cyst that is now inflamed. Leave it be a apply warm wet ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Pmdd: Pmdd is not a contraindication for tramadol . It will help your breast pain . Pain can worsen your mood so treating the pain helps both. :)
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Itchy: Common problem related to treating bacterial infections( like your uti) with antibiotics, is developing a yeast infection. You need to see your doctor... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Lip: It could be many things. From an infection like herpes to an allergic reaction. He needs to be seen by a doctor. :)
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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ED: When your young erectile dysfunction is rare. The most common cause are psychological such as stress. Stomach disease such as ibs (irritable bowel syn... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Ignore: Keep a food Journal. Write down what you eat and how you feel daily. It can help spot trouble.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Methadone: Any long term opiate use can cause hypogonadism and this explains your decreased libido. I'm not sure why your penis size appears to be affected. You ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Back: Yes. Back pain usually is related to muscle spasm . One way to control that pain and possibly help the muscles relax is heat thus thermal baths should... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
No: No, as long as changes are by the your physician.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Acne: First of all stop picking. You will only make it worse. Secondly go see your doc or a dermatologist and they will give you a treatment plan that will ... Read More
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Prego: You need to understand that any form of unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy and the only way to play safe is through birth control. Go see your doct... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Shoulder pain: Shoulder pain common causes and presentations are many but most frequent are soft tissue injury. Like a muscle sprain or even a rotator cuff injury . ... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Pregnancy: You need to understand that any form of unprotected sex at anytime can lead to pregnancy and the only way to play safe is through birth control. Go se... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Emg: As far as I know EMG and nerve conduction study are one in the same . There is some pain and yes if you have a nerve injury and the area is already in... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Head ache: Most headaches are musculoskeletal especially stemming from the neck and can be managed by getting the muscles in the neck to relax either by medicati... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Swelling: Swelling in that area is unusual and I would see your gynecologist to get it checked out.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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The: The body is a dynamic machine ever evolving to meet our needs . " use it or lose it ".
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Ignore: Healthy sleep, hygiene and eating is where to begin. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Excercise excercise!
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Itchy : If a rash is itchy its usually an irritation or an allergy( likely topical) sometimes it can be infection. You should see your doctor and let him or ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Ignore: Start by asking yourself why you smoke and all the problems related to it. Then it's easier to ask.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Cough: Go back and see your doctor. It's common to get a post viral hypersensitivity in the lungs meaning after a viral or bacterial Infection your bronchiol... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Ignore: Positive thinking. Accepting change. Staying active physically and mentally. Keep you young.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
ASAP : You clearly have diabetes and its taking a toll on your kidneys. You need help ASAP go see a doctor today and they will help you manage your issues. D... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Bp: Asymptomatic Low blood pressure tends to correlate with longevity . I do not know of any correlation to blood clots. Not sure why you are concerned ab... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Is there a such thing as withdrawal symptoms when taking amoxicillan and clarithromycin for 14 days?
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
Antibiotic issues: Never heard of antibiotic withdrawals. Probably something else and coincidental with you stopping the medicine. :)
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Wounds: I do not know what "savlon" is but penis and wounds concerns me. Again go see your doctor, your problem could be very serious .
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Bump: It's difficult to tell in this type of arrangement what your concern is . I would tend to believe that based on your age and other factors probably a ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Blood: Most common reason for blood in the stool is hemorrhoids. You should see your doctor and get checked just to be sure. Try increasing your dietary fibe... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
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Moles: Yes you should get them checked. Any mole that changes best have your doc evaluate :)
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Jul 26, 2014
Dr. Trpkovski provides helpful and compassionate replies. I'm looking forward to learning from the wide range of knowledge he offers. He's yet another valuable resource here at Healthtap.
May 11, 2014
The only doctor you need to know in Honolulu, HI is Dr. Tony Trpkovski. I would recommend him for my family and friends with no hesitation.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Trpkovski is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks so much! I wish my doc had told me that when I returned 2c her.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks. will check this out w/ dr. The rib inflammatIon comes & goes
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! That's what I thought but just wanted some reassurance. Thank you!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ss cyril and methdius university skopje,macedonia
Graduated 1993MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Hawaii - Summer
2014
Top General Internist, First Place, Hawaii - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Second Place, Hawaii - Summer
2014
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