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Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji

Family Medicine
Atlanta, GA
17 years experience female

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Family Medicine

Licenses

United States: California, Georgia, South Carolina

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114 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Pregnancy possible.: If your home pregnancy test is confusing or inconclusive, follow up with your doctor for further testing. This will enable to start prenatal early if ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Dentist evaluation: Given your age it is abnormal to have lot of broken teeth unless you have an oral cavity disease - periodontal disease, gingival issues, dental caries... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
T-score: For postmenopausal females T score less than -2.5 signifies osteoporosis. I'm assuming that R and L in your question is referring to right and left fe... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Reflux: The further along you in your pregnancy the higher likelihood of reflux which can lead to nausea. As the baby grows, it pushes on the diaphragm which ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Possibly: The fact that she has already conceived twice means that she can conceive. Any number of reasons can be causing the miscarriages. One of the things th... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No: Just your 5yr old on your abdomen is fine especially at this early stage of the pregnancy. Avoid any direct pressure or force on your abdomen. As the ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
True: The hair goes through different growth stages. The stages differ in length and are affected by different factors - water, weather/climate, texture. G... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Apeendicitis: Appendicitis is a common diagnosis everywhere. It's just that in America most diseases are tracked i.e, the epidemiology of most diseases and diagnosi... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Constipation: Constipation can be very uncomfortable and can cause severe abdominal pain. See a doctor soon for treatment. Good health.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Absolutely!: Cialis is used for erectile dysfunction and not for contraception. As long as you are sexually active and producing sperms, you are most likely able t... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Possible herpes: The most likely cause of painful bumps in the vaginal areas is herpes. The bump could also be from vaginal irritation from yeast infection or other va... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Dehydration...: Persistent vomiting for that length of time can be very dangerous because it can lead to electrolyte imbalance that can affect the functioning of vita... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Good idea: If you are having unprotected sex and your period is late, there is a chance of pregnancy. back ache and stomach pain can also be from other things li... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not a clot: This is not likely a clot as clot are usually found in the deeper veins in the calf region (on other side of the shin). It may be a bruise, cyst or no... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Worms: Sometimes you may feel any symptoms. It all depends on the type of worm in question. The symptoms could be GI related or involve other systems/organs ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Pregnancy: Usually when choosing between Last menstrual period (LMP) and ultrasound, the LMP is more accurate than the ultrasound. The LMP gives a more accurate ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not normal: Prolonged cough in anyone, least of all an 8mth old requires immediate evaluation by a physician. Any number of things could be the culprit ranging fr... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Little noses: For that age, the goal is to keep them comfortable especially while asleep. Putting a humidifier in the room will help. If pain is an issue, then tyle... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Maybe: Time frame is important here. If its been a while that your HCG returned to normal and you've been having unprotected sex, then you could be pregnant.... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: Given the age, I'll recommend seeing a doctor for either antibiotics or to drain the boil. Good health.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Infection?: You may have secondarily infected (cellulitis) the bite from scratching it. Due to germs that can live under our fingernails, it's easy to infect an o... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not a bad sign: Pregnancy varies from person to person; pregnancy symptoms vary from one pregnancy to the next in same individual. Lack of symptoms now does not precl... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No: Usually dental problems don't cause thyroid issues. In some cases, the thyroid gland can get large enough to have some mass effect on the esophagus bu... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Post nasal drainage: Sounds like you have sinus drainage that drains at the back of your throat, usually causes sore throat due to the constant irritation of the drainages... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Most likely: Once you start on the pill, it will rebalance your hormones and you should likely get your period per the pill pack. In some cases it may take an extr... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No: Bleeding is just one of the complications of hemorrhoids and it can be severe in some cases. If the bleeding is consistent, follow up with a physician... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
GI effects: Metformin is known for its gastrointestinal side effects including the ones you mentioned above. If you just started the medicine, it could be the cau... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No harm: It's not harmful to use hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies during pregnancy. Good hygiene is always encouraged. If the smell makes you sick or nause... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Braxton-Hicks: The hardness is likely as a result of Braxton-hicks contractions which usually occur in third trimester and can be irregular. Ensure that you are well... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Sex: It all depends on your cycle and at what point you had sex. If your period is regular and you had sex around the mid mark, which is close to ovulation... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
?Status: Having an immune disorder does not mean you have to have an HIV test but if you are having unprotected sex or with multiple partners, then absolutely!... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Very likely: Anytime one engages in unprotected sex, the likelihood of getting pregnant is there. The sperm can survive for several days and this could coincide wi... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Vertigo: Vertigo can be caused by various things - trauma, migraine, CNS issue, sinus issues, ear problems. The most common type is benign paroxysmal positiona... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Possibly: Depending on when in your cycle you started the pills, it may delay your period but it will fall into the pill cycle and come when you are on the plac... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Pull out method: The pull out method is not 100% effective. Sperm can be in the precum fluid. You may want to get a pregnancy test. Always use protection when pregnanc... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: yes it is possible but it the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy is higher. You can also talk to your obgyn about reversing the procedure.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Fluids: If your in pain then seek medical help. If not, in the meantime increase fluid intake to help the stones pass during urination. Good health.
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A female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Likely normal: Normal menstrual cycle is between 25-35 days and each period can last 3-7 days. If your falls in this category then all is well. If still concerned, t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Cramps: Most females have pain associated with their menstrual cycle. In most cases, an anti-inflammatory medications days before your period can help minimiz... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Coronary artery dis: Angioplasty is done when there is vessel blockage. One of the causes is plaque deposition on the vessel. Because of this coronary artery disease, it i... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Various reasons: Fatigue is a common symptom for different diseases including but not limited to thyroid disease, stress and anemia. Persistent fatigue deserves a work... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
?humididfier: Most times with the use of any CPAP, the addition of a humidifier can be helpful in reducing the side effects on the nose. Try that and hope it helps.... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Possible: Spotting after a miscarriage can persist for a while especially as the body's hormonal levels are trying to adjust back to pre-pregnancy levels. You m... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Vaginitis: The symptoms you describe is consistent with vaginal yeast infection. See a doctor for treatment. Good health.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Imaging study: It will be a good idea to get another image of the ankle. Its possible that a fracture may have be present that was not picked up initially causing th... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends: If it's due to fat deposition, then exercise and weight loss can help. If it's a bone issue, then that's harder to fix as this could be to aging and t... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Definitely: Masturbation leads to penile erection. During masturbation, the same hormones and sensation at play during sex are also present. Good health.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Contraindications : Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy. It is category D - life threatening. I'll advise that you stop the med immediately if you are pregnant a... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Normal: Your body temp falls within the normal range. The heat can lead to what is called heat exhaustion or heat stroke. So hydration is key. Good health.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ifeoma Nnaji
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Don't think so: Although some semen spills out, some still remain inside you. If it's been over a year with conception, both of you should definitely see a physician ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Nnaji is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nnaji is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Oct 21, 2015
perfect in every aspect
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thank you very much.i had STI test when i was pregnant,result (-)ve
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I appreciate the insight. I'm doctor shy and docs like you help a lot!
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This saved my life. Thank You! THANK YOU SO MUCH ! Your answer was very helpful ! Have a good day !

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Morehouse School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 2006MD

Residency

SPARTANBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2009

Awards

Top Family Physician, Third Place, Georgia - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, Second Place, Georgia - Spring
2017
HealthTap Founding Doctor

Affiliations

AAFP, FAFP
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
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