Dr. Meredith Lassiter
Family Medicine
Clearwater, FL
16 years experience female
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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.
Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Use a wash that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Exfoliate before shaving.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Menstrual cycle: It's possible, especially if you have irregular cycles. Take a home pregnancy test if you're concerned.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Cervix changes: The cervix is preparing for labor, but you may have been 3cm the entire pregnancy! You are close to 40 weeks, good luck!
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Irregular cycle: Your menstrual cycle can still be irregular for the first few months of taking birth control pills. Continue taking the pack as directed. Follow up ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Colonoscopy : You will have multiple loose bowel movements that will eventually turn to clear. You may have soreness in the rectal area from the multiple bowel mov... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Stay hydrated with small, frequent sips of Pedialyte or Gatorade.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Stay hydrated and active. Get plenty of sleep. Eat healthy and avoid salty foods.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Pregnancy: There's a wide range of normal Hcg levels for each week of pregnancy. At this point it would be good to go by your dates. 5 weeks is very early to s... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Needs follow up: Yes. I would take a pregnancy test and follow up with a PCP or Gyn.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Pregnancy test: It is not too early for a pregnancy test if you have missed your period. If it is negative and still no period for a week, then repeat it.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Needs treatment: It sounds like a possible infection--tooth abscess or even an ear infection. You should seek treatment with your PCP
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Your doctor will appreciate if you ask for recommendations before pregnancy happens!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Melasma: It's normal in pregnancy for your skin to darken in places from the effects of the pregnancy hormones, called melasma. Avoid sun exposure and wear su... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Needs follow up: It may be normal from implantation, but also may be a miscarriage. There is also the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Follow up with an OB/GYN.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Saliva: Thick saliva. Drink more water and non caffeinated beverages.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
May be normal cycle: Those symptoms are also typical premenstrual signs. Take a home pregnancy test if you think you might be pregnant.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Follow up if returns: It sounds like it may have been a clogged pore. If it returns, I would recommend that you have your PCP take a look at the area. Also, regular self... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Prevention : It's possible, but not likely. It's always important to wear protection for pregnancy prevention.
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A male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Elbow pain: It may be bursitis. Try not to lean on your elbows, ice, and Ibuprofen can help.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Polycystic ovaries: Polycystic ovaries can cause difficulty when trying to conceive because of the irregular timing of ovulation and sometimes not ovulating at all in a c... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Don't smoke. Don't eat immediately before bed. Avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: Every little bit counts. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, stand or walk while on the phone.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Ignore: The health of the baby and mother is the MOST important. Be open to changes of your ideal birth.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
Infection : I would suggest soaking it in Epsom salt dissolved in warm water daily and applying antibiotic ointment to the area. If no improvement or it looks wo... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Allergy medication : You could try taking a daily antihistamine such as Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra, or Zyrtec.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Meredith Lassiteranswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Intercourse: It is possible to never bleed at all after intercourse.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lassiter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lassiter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I've had this for a few days, I'm going to make an appointment now.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Reading this made me feel 100xs better thanks
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