Dr. Catherine Garner-Kuada

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends...: Vigorous sexual activity can cause irritation to the vaginal walls or cervix and result in spotting. If persistent, considerations include: infections... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

If you eat 2 servings of something that has <1 carb does that mean you had 1 whole card?

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Carbohydrate Counts: 1 serving of carbohydrate equals 15 grams of carbohydrate. Look at the nutritional information on the package or google it for fresh foods. For exam... Read More

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A 60-year-old female asked:

I want to loose 20 pounds more - i have taken out sugar and reduce carbs. tracking exercise and food with samsung app. i have hit a plateau after loosing 10 in 6 weeks. intake is 1300 calories a day - female, if i ramp up the cardio will that work.

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Weight loss plateau: Your intake needs to be less than your calories burned for weight loss to continue. A change in your cardio routine may help. However, consider your B... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I give birth through c- section will it be hard for me to conceive because have been trying for second baby since two months now please help?

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Scars of infertility: Adhesions (inner scarring) develop after abdominal surgeries and can cause infertility if fallopian tubal distortion occurs. The degree of adhesion fo... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I have been hiccuping all day. what could be wrong with me and how do i make them stop? when should i worry?

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Why the hiccups?: Hiccups, intermittent contractions of the diaphragm/intercostal muscles, are usually self-limited. Physical maneuvers that may help include: breath ho... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I'm afraid i may have been in contact with a bat without knowledge because i hear them at night when outside around my apartment complex.

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Possible bat contact: Bats have small teeth that can sometimes make a bat bite difficult to find. Due to concern for rabies, if a bat has been in contact with a person or a... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have been suffering with anxiety. i need help to find ways to stop it.

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Formal Evaluation: The following lifestyle measures will help: 8-9 hours of sleep nightly, regular exercise, meditation or prayer, increased fruits/vegetables, eliminat... Read More

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Have a sprained shoulder. but i am not sure if it just a sprain because it's most 2month since i bumped the shoulder. i can't move the hand past some?

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See an orthopedist: You should see an orthopedist for evaluation which may include a bedside ultrasound or an MRI. Given the length of time, you may have a Rotator cuff ... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

How does estrace cream help stop progression of bladder prolapse?

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Kegel exercises: Some studies have shown that estrogens help strengthen the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles which help support the weight of your bladder. However, p... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi i am i diabetic but struggle to loose weight what foods is a no no and what can i do to reduse sugar my intake is low but my giving out high?

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Decrease carbs: A simple diabetic eating plan is to have no more than 2 measured servings of carbohydrates (sugars, starches) per meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and ... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Can stress be the reason for a missed period?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stress and periods: Yes, emotional stress and physical stress (anorexia, or chronic illness) can cause missed periods. Blood pregnancy tests can be helpful if urine test... Read More

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A female asked:

Hello, this is the 2nd month in a row that i have had a light 2 day period. what could be the reasons for this?

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Light periods: A change to light periods is often due to initiation of some hormonal contraceptives. However, causes can be same as those of a missed periods includ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have intense lower back ache that leads into my hips and thighs when i walk or stand up with pressure on my stomache for the past 2 weeks,very bloated,what could this be?

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Sciatica : There may be pressure on your Sciatic nerve called Sciatica. This is common during pregnancy due to increase in the abdominal girth, but can occur in... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Can eating too many oranges cause problem?

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Acidic friut: Oranges are nutritious fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin C. Oranges should be eaten in moderation. They have natural sugar. Diab... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My hcg 1st beta 5/30 (3 weeks 5 day) was 59, 2nd beta 6/2 (4 weeks 2 day) was 161, 3rd beta 6/5 was 529. chances of a healthy pregnancy?

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Favorable HCG values: HCG levels start below 1,200, double every 72 hours and increase by at least 60% every two days. Your HCG rate surpassed the standard. Also, HCG level... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I missed my period on may. 8 weeks since my last period. two negative pregnancy results. i am over weight. no pregnancy/menstrual symptoms ?

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High BMI, no period: Get blood pregnancy tests. Other factors that influence an adult's menstrual cycle include, but are not limited to: emotional stress, chronic illness;... Read More

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A male asked:

What is the purpose of having blood drawn in person diagnosed with gerd?

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Helicobacter Pylori : Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria that can live in the stomach and cause GERD or gastritis symptoms and ultimately ulcers. If a person tests positive... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can stress delay your period?

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Late period: Emotional stress and physical stress can potentially cause a late or missed period. Evaluation and laboratory testing is needed by a family doctor or... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

6-10-14 beta hcg was 226.0 retested 6-12-14 now ita 492 is this good? i was told its good when your beta hcg doubles every 48-72 hours

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Yes.: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) above 25 mIU/ml indicates pregnancy. Early pregnancy hCG levels usually starts below 1,200. It then doubles every 4... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

Will diflucan help treat candida yeast overgrowth in a male with symptoms?

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Fluconazole : Yes, fluconazole is an anti-fungal proven effective against candidal infections of various sites and is NOT dependent on gender. Persons who are immu... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I missed my periods this month,actually in last 2 months my date was 9th june but in this month i didn't had periods till now.what is the reason?

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2 missed periods: In non-adult females, period irregularities is often due to lack of ovulation. Most older teens have begun ovulation and have regular periods. Missed ... Read More

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A 61-year-old male asked:

While im using metformin500mg, gettinh swollen stomach.. advise please?

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Metformin side effec: You are most likely experiencing a side effect of Metformin which very often causes gastrointestinal upset or other symptoms. Over the counter remedi... Read More

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