Dr. Tamara Modilevsky

Retired, after 46 years of practicing Internal Medicine, Currently volunteering in an outpatient clinic of a teaching hospital

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky
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Internal Medicine

Sylmar, CA

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Retired, after 46 years of practicing Internal Medicine, Currently volunteering in an outpatient clinic of a teaching hospital

I specialize in

Internal Medicine

I have been in practice

51 years

I speak

Hebrew

Russian

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Anxiety

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Dizziness

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Constipation

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IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)

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I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

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Riga Medical Institute, Latvia

I'm affiliated with

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Lac dept. health services

Ronald reagan ucla hospital

Ucla medical center orthopedic hospital

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I've won the following awards

Top General Internist, Los Angeles Region

Summer 2014

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Can I make use of your service when I’m out of the country? In brief: Yes

Provided that you have access to Internet

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

I a 48 year female and when I exercise my heart rate increases very quickly When running it reaches 180? In brief: Deconditioning

If you are otherwise healthy, have no known heart disease, no anemia or other health conditions- your high heart rate when you exercise is most likely related to deconditioning.

( meaning being out of shape) How long ago did you start exercising? In any case it is advisable to be examined by your doctor who will decide whether any tests are necessary. ...See more

EXERCISE OR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEART RATE RUNNING FEMALE HEALTH

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

How do I know if I'm getting better from bronchitis? In brief: Less cough

When you are recovering from acute bronchitis or exacerbation of chronic bronchitis - you are having less cough, less sputum production, your sputum is becoming clear, you do not have anymore difficulty to breath and no fever. ...See more

BRONCHITIS

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

Is a blood pressure reading of 150 over 94 sky high or borderline high for a 40 year old woman? No prior BP issues, take Wellbutrinxl 300 x1 Pulse was 95 In brief: High Blood pressure

Your blood pressure is high.

You have to implement life style changes, including low salt diet and weight reduction, if you are overweight or obese. Most likely you will have to start taking antihypertensive medication. Speak with your doctor. According to new guidelines normal BP for all ages is not higher than 120/80. ...See more

BLOOD PRESSURE FEMALE HEALTH

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

Cause of rough palpitations in throat & chest with cough, numbness in arms & hands, lightheaded, throwing up mucus, shortness of breath, RHR of 119. In brief: Do you have fever?

You most likely have a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

Check you temperature. Numbness in your arms and hands might be related to hyperventilation. You can take over the counter anticongestants, Tylenol if you have fever. If you have high fever and shortness of breath, it Is advisable to see your doctor to rule out pneumonia. ...See more

ARM NUMBNESS COUGH DIZZINESS EMESIS LIGHTHEADED NUMBNESS OR TINGLING PALPITATION PALPITATIONS SHORTNESS OF BREATH VOMITING

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

I have unexplained bruises around my knees and a little rash like behined one of them.what could this be?? In brief: See a doctor

You need a physical examination and blood tests

BRUISING EASILY ECCHYMOSES RASH

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

From time to time I get a sharp stabbing sensation in my chest that goes away as soon as it comes. Breathing seems to worsen pain when it occurs. In brief: Tight muscles

The short lasting stabbing chest pain in a otherwise healthy 19 year old male are usually related to tightness of chest muscles provoked by anxiety.

Try to relax.

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered:

Treatment for nummular eczema. Currently using fucicort cream. Moisturizing skin well and using mild cleanser,free & clear detergent no dryer sheets? In brief: Johnson Baby oil

After shower splash Johnson baby oil on your skin, then dry yourself.

No frequent showers, the water should not be hot. Use Aveeno shower gel.

ECZEMA DYSHIDROTIC ECZEMA

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I have polysistic ovaries. I never get my period all of a sudden I got, it lasted 4 days. It's ended 2 days ago and now I'm having severe cramps? In brief: Pain

It is common to have irregular periods with polycystic ovarian syndrome and occasionally these periods can be more uncomfortable due to polycystic ovaries.

However to know what is going on for sure, it would be a good idea to be evaluated by an obgyn

MENSTRUAL CYCLE MENSTRUAL PERIOD FEMALE HEALTH

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