Dr. Zach Patrick

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A 39-year-old female asked:

What happens when get period less than 3 weeks apart and bleed heavily and have blood clots?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Nothing much : The fact that he period is off of your normal cycle is most likely why you are expiring heavy flow. You may have another irregular period before you g... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is it normal even when you have stuffy ears , to hear your stomach growl?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: You hear by vibrating the tympanic membrane. So while you may not hear external sounds as well when congested you will actually hear internal noises ... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Damaged blood vessel cut off circulation to the hair follicle how can i repair the blood vessel?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

You can't : There is now way to repair small vessels. They just have to heal naturally. The vessel will either regrow or it won't.

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A female asked:

Hello i have been bleeding every time i masterbate it started about 3 weeks ago and i know i'm not scratching it because i don't finger myself anymore?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Depends on how: It depends on what you are doing. If you are using a device it could be that it is re-injuring an old tear. If this persists after not masterbating fo... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with a skin abscess.

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Ignore: Do use warm compresses. Do not use alcohol on them. Do not try and pop it with a needle.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why my front tooth hurt when i hit my nose?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Nerves: The nerves that go to your nose also enervate the area near your upper teeth. The pain signals will be sent along the same pathway and ill register li... Read More

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A female asked:

I drank 2 ciders and a vodka n soda with a meal out tonight. this was 3 hours ago. is it safe to take 2 mg of diazepam?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: You should never mix alcohol with Benzodiazepine medication ( also know as downers, or anxiety medication). There is a risk of stopping breathing.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I woke up this morning with spot like bite on my thigh surrounded by a red patch, it is evening now and still the same and hurts to touch?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A male asked:

The alien inside me is ready to burst out of my stomach, any tips before this happens?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See your Doctor: Abdominal pain can have many complex causes. You need a physical exam to try and figure this out. Please see your doctor. If the pain is severe go to ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am on birth control and in febuary i had a brown period without blood and last month i had a regular period and this month i don't see my period.

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See your doctor : There are many possible reasons you are having irregular periods. One may be the type of birth control you are on. However there are others that shoul... Read More

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A male asked:

Skin on feet go red like a rash comes every night looks similar to sunburn. 4 months now, just incase itsa infection but they look fine during the day?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A 34-year-old male asked:

Went to my gp due to a chest infection he said he heard some crackles in my lungs does this mean pneumonia or can it still be just a chest infection ?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Not necessarily : A chest infection can be either viral or bacterial. Both of these can cause the mentioned crackles. Plead follow the advice of your doctor and return ... Read More

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A female asked:

Doc i am experiencing a pain on my back and lower abdomen, do you have any medication to recommend? thank you

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See your Doctor: Abdominal pain can have many complex causes. You need a physical exam to try and figure this out. Please see your doctor.

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A 33-year-old male asked:

I was pricked by a sewing needle in a shop selling suits i recall it prick my skin but didnt notice bleedingam i at risk of hep b, hep c or hiv?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: In order to transmit a virus the needle in question would have to contain blood from someone with that virus (Hep B/C,HIV). This is an extremely low l... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

2nd day i can feel the little pain under the right rib. the little pain shooting to stomach and around the right side of body. what can it be? thanks

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See your Doctor: Abdominal pain can have many complex causes. You need a physical exam to try and figure this out. Please see your doctor.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

About to be 25. smoked about a pack a day since i was 16. quitting now. by quitting young will i avoid all smoking related disease?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Possibly : First, great that you are quitting. Yes you will decrease the likelihood that you will have lung problems by stopping. However it will never go to zer... Read More

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A female asked:

My bf was given doxycycline however his insurance didnt cover it. can he take a rx for metronidazole instead?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

It depends: It really depends on what the doxycycline was prescribed to treat. You need to call the doctor who wrote the prescription and ask them. Not all infect... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is it normal for left lower side rib to stick out more than the right? are our ribs symmetrical?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: Your body is not perfectly symmetrical. There will be differences from side to side. Most notable are breasts. If there is no pain or problems with it... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does eating late at night (eg. 1-2 hours before sleeping) really have bad effects on your brain?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: Eating late does not have adverse effects on your brain. So long as you maintain a healthy diet and are not diabetic you should be fine. If you are a ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have these boils and red looking things that keep coming on my pelvis area. i don't know what they could be? help?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Hello,i drink black tea and i make it with half cup water and half cup milk is it reduce the benefits of black tea bcoz i drink for benefit plz sugest?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: There is research to suggest that the milk binds the beneficial components in the tea. I would drink the tea without any additions to be sure.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Had a period 10/21 didn't go off until 10/28 & now today i'm seein light blood little cramps i am on birth control(implanon)should i go to the doctor?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: It sounds like a normal period. When you're on long term birth control like implinad or depo you can have irregular periods. Do not worry you should r... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Are blunts(weed rolled in cigar wrapper)bad to smoke? ive heard the wrap has tobacco but does it have alot of tar or just nicotine?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yea: If it is a cigar wrapper then you are consuming tobacco as well as the marijuana. This comes with the additional byproducts like tar and chemicals use... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Hello there. my period ended 3 days ago, last night it from the seems of it started again... what could that be? should i be concerned and go get chec

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Irregular period: Many things cause irregular periods. If you were having unprotected sex it is possible this was a mild miscarriage. It could also be due to normal l... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have svt & doc prescribed propranolol 20 mg 3 times daily, but said take as needed. some days i need 1 & others i need 3. is this safe to do?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: So long as you are using the amount as the prescription states you should be fine. If you are needing it more than it is prescribed then you should se... Read More

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A female asked:

I was wondering if you could get pregnant even if you have an irregular period? say you might miss a month or two, could you still get pregnant?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: Despite having irregular periods you are still having them. It is always possible to conceive while having periods. If you have a regular cycle most o... Read More

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A female asked:

I have taken my antibiotic before food .can dis cause me acidity...and nw with acidity my both d arms r paining my age s 40 years

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: Antibiotics can cause gastric upset. This can be felt as increased burning sensation. Make sure you take the medicine with food. Also try yogurt or a ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

How do your boobs change/look in your second pregnancy? is it the same as your 1st? or are there differences?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Different : Every pregnancy is different. Your body changes will be different every time. The normal is for the breasts to dwell in preparation for producing milk... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

My testical gets sore if i feel them and give a sharp pain for about 60 seconds what could b wrong?i had an infection in my left testical cleared

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor : Many possibilities exist. With severe pain this is a concern and you should see a doctor right away as it could be a blood flow problem that could cau... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Hii i am having cold and severe phlegm from past 1week...because of phlegm i can't able to breath properly..would you suggest any remedies...thanks?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Sinus meds: I recommend a antihistamine & decongestant combination like Calritin-D (or similar). This is not a prescription but you do have to get it from the... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

I want to know about ed and how it can be cured?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Many possibles: ED can have many sources. The most common by far is psychological. While difficult to hear, there usually is a underlying issue that impedes your erec... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Should you eat during the night?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

You can: You can eat at night, so long as you're not waking up to go eat. You want to make sure you eat more calories per day than you should.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

For the past 3-4 days i find a few dark grey or black streaks when i blow my nose. it doesn't happen always, but usually once a day. i am congested. ?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Possible : The colors of your snot only shows what you have been breathing in. If you're blowing your nose very often it may be that you have seasonal allergies.... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I am black and recently had laser hair removal on my face. two days later i developed these horrible white bumps on my chin and jaw line. i got 2.5% hydrocortisone and topical antibiotic from the dr. i seem to be getting worse instead of better. please he

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A member asked:

My baby's head is hot but temperature 36.7. is it normal?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: This is not a fever and there is no concern. Sometimes your child will feel hot to touch. This is the same as when you get hot and then cold throughou... Read More

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A male asked:

I have red bumps around my belly button and they go around in a circle around my belly button and it's extremely itchy?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A female asked:

Should flomax (tamsulosin) norbactin and tramacet be taken on an empty stomach what? what is considered an empty stomach?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: Tamsulosin is meant to be taken 30 mins after the same meal everyday. Unless specified that you have to take without eating you can and should take me... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Can a 19 year olds period stop & go because of stress?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: Many things can cause a stop of your period including stress. If it lasts for several months see your doctor.

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Stitches out 6days ago - cyst removal/thigh site pain& leaking yellowish/blood fluid since ulnar shortening surgery next wed can i make this close b4?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: This is a normal healing process. There should be no problem for the next surgery. Just make sure your surgeon is aware of the cyst removal site.

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A 41-year-old male asked:

Me: hiv+ 13 mo. avr 12 mo. virus undtctble. cds=800s. feel achy/swollen lymphs. is it possible to have symptoms this long after infection/on avrs?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: If you have had these symptoms for a while it is likely the antiretrovirals. It is also possible that you can develop these symptoms as you use them. ... Read More

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A male asked:

Dear dr i have af and taking apixaban and sotalol, is it safe to take magnesium taurate, if so what dosage can i take per day?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Shouldn't: Unless you have been diagnosed with a deficiency then do not take any electrolyte supplements. The magnesium shouldn't interfere with your medications... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I keep getting weird "flashes" of dull pain in my upper left arm. i think it is a "radicular pain". becoming more frequent. possible cause?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor : A physical exam is needed to figure this out.

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A 52-year-old male asked:

I just took an oraquick in home hiv test. i did test 1 hour after i had my immediate dentures soft relined. will material used affect test results?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

No: that will not affect the test at all.

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A male asked:

I left my amoxicillin in my car for 3 hours. it was warm, but not hot. is it still good?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Yes: this should not affect the medication

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What to do if i have heavy bleeding but what is it?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a GYN: Heavy vaginal bleeding can have multiple causes. You need to see a doctor for this.

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A male asked:

I have a red painful lump on my armpit since a week and yesterday ive notice that there is two more small spots/lumps beside the old one?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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A female asked:

Am bleeding over 3month now stopping and coming what's the couse?

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Please see your doc: There are many things that could be causing this. However if you have truly been bleeding everyday for 3 months this needs a thorough exam and lab wor... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with the stomach flu.

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

Ignore: Carbonated beverages rarely help. The sugar content is too high and will actually increase upset.

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A female asked:

I had pink spotting and i am wondering what it could be from.

Dr. Zach Patrickanswered

Emergency Medicine 14 years experience

More information: It is not possible to answer this question without more information. When was your last period, how long did you spot, Does it hurt to urinate etc. Pl... Read More

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