Dr. Jason Stokes

A 41-year-old member asked:

How long after treatment for mrsa is it safe for someone to be near other people?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Treatment length: Mrsa is most infectious if there is a wet or draining wound. Once the wound is dry and scabbed and antibiotics are clearing the infection the infecti... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

How could the first person, the first, get mrsa?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa: Mrsa stands for methicillin-resistant staphylococcal aureas. These bacteria became resistant to antibiotics by overuse of antibiotics. One person di... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Causes of sensitivity to light, blurred vision and eye pain and pressure ?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Eye pain: Concern for several things with those symptoms. Migraines, sinus problems, glaucoma. Should see a primary doctor to help sort it out as well as an o... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I am due date september 1 but on the ultrasound it say august 27 which one should i go with am i 32 week or 33 week i am confused?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Us date: Most obstetricians will assign one of the dates. Ultrasound is generally very accurate and that date is normally used.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

How to know if i have low or high blood sugar?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Low blood sugar: The average for blood sugar (glucose) is 80 on the low end to 120 on the high end. The only way to know your number is to check it in a clinic or wit... Read More

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A 39-year-old male asked:

I was in a medical building 9 days after 2 unknowing measles patients were in. any chance of me getting it,the staff having it or am i being paranoid?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Measles: There would be very low risk that far out. If your normal childhood vaccinations are up to date the risk would be even less.

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A 51-year-old female asked:

I have leg pain for awhile now, i have shortness of breath today,could it be my ealry stage of copd or a blood clot in my leg and lung?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Concerning: Both of these things are possible. You should be evaluated immediately.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have been unusually tired for 2 weeks now. any suggestions as to why this could be happening? should i be concerned?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Fatigue: Many things can cause fatigue. Thyroid problems, anemia, poor sleep, depression. An evaluation by a family doctor can help sort this out.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Found a small cyst with some pus under my skin on my chest. was found after taking off a tight shirt. does wearing tight clothing cause this?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

No: Tight clothing does not cause cysts. Perhaps right clothing aggravated a cyst causing it to swell. Pus indicates an infection which is not character... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Hi doctors, i would like to know if seroxat causes weight gain, thank you very much.

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Weight gain: This is an ssri. Most of these types of medications do cause some weight gain.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

A co-worker was doused with about 20 gal of unused motor oil and it got in his eyes, ears, and mouth. what to do about the ears? should he go to er?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

ER: Yes, ER to flush out of eyes and ears.

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A 58-year-old female asked:

I had all the symptoms of a heart attack only it was the right side shoulder neck and lower jaw that was affected. could this have been a heart attack?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Heart symptoms: Symptoms such as these are concerning for a problem with the heart. Recommend you be seen and evaluated.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Mid back pain under shoulder left side when breathing deep the pain wraps around my side to my left chest and shoulderbback pain is constant not chest?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Back pain: Many things can cause pain in this area. Pain with breathing as you describe could be pleurisy. Other things in the area of the lung could also do t... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hi, my friend is sick witha cough and fever for the last 10 days it won't go down and her coughing makes her puke help!

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Pneumonia: Sounds like it could be pneumonia or another type of lung infection. Should be seen by a doctor.

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A 60-year-old male asked:

I have trouble breathing when i lay down?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Evaluation : It could be either heart or lung. Either way you should be seen.

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A 57-year-old female asked:

I have noticed over the last couple months that one of my toenails is curling and becoming distorted.. what can be done to correct this?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Nail diagnosis: The most common reason for this is either a fungal infection of the nail or a skin disease such as psoriasis. There are several treatments for bo... Read More

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A 22-year-old member asked:

Do hospitals have to report mrsa cases to anyone?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa tracked: Yes, Mrsa is tracked closely by hospitals.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Should i be concern because a co-worker has mrsa?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa : Mrsa is passed by direct contact. The risk with casual contact is very low with good hygiene. There must be prolonged skin to skin contact

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What is mrsa?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

What is MRSA: MRSA is a bacterial infection. There are two types of mrsa infections. Hospital mrsa is different than mrsa skin infections prevalent in communities... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

I was diagnosed with mrsa, what exactly is it?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa: There are two types of mrsa infections. Hospital mrsa is different than mrsa skin infections prevalent in communities. Mrsa infections on the skin a... Read More

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A 23-year-old member asked:

Whay is the difference between mrsa and cdif?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Different bacteria: Cdif stands for the bacteria clostridium difficle. Mrsa stands for the bacteria methicillin resistant staphylococcal aureus

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How high is my chance of getting infected with mrsa if i work with football team?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa : Mrsa is passed by direct contact. The risk with casual contact is very low with good hygiene. Check your skin when you shower and any infections can... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

How contaigious is mrsa? can you get it from indirect contact?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Contagious: Mrsa is largely passed skin to skin through direct contact. It does have some transmission from mats and other surfaces indirectly for a short period... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

My sister has mrsa how do i prevent my self to avoid catching it ?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Mrsa: Mrsa is passed by prolonged skin to skin contact. Washing after contact helps prevent it.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Came in contact with someone with mrsa, what should one do?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Clean the skin: Careful skin cleaning is usually sufficient. With any sign of a rash use a cleaner like hibiclens.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

We had unprotected sex.could i be pregnant when i had my period but 2week after my period i had a light spotting for 3days now.am i pregnant?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Pregnancy test: You will need to do a urine pregnancy test available from any pharmacy to evaluate this.

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 40-year-old member asked:

What to do if i had an infection and tested positive for mrsa.on my lab report it says?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Location?: MRSA on a lab report depends on where the infection is. If it is a superficial wound it can be treated topically with cleaning. Deeper wounds requir... Read More

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A female asked:

Sometimes when i stand or move it feels like my knee will snap in two if i move it the wrong way and sometimes it hurts a lot (i play soccer)

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Knee pain: Sounds like you have some pretty serious problems with your knee. This should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon . There are many things that can ... Read More

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 32-year-old female asked:

Have had a pain right side back bottom of ribs started a heavy stabbing pain, i managed to sleep but irritable now it's more of a stinging pain?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Back pain: Several things could be causing this. Body wall problems such as muscle or bone. Skin problems such as shingles. Kidney stones and other kidney rel... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I spotted light pink off & on for abt 2 days. i took 2 home urine test, one was positive, one was negative. what should i do?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Repeat in 2 days: Urine pregnancy tests are positive when the hcg level is 50. If pregnant hcg should double every 48-72 hrs. If your hcg level was, say, 40, one test ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I think i had a heart attack this morning (chest pressure, upper back pain, dull pain in left arm, nausea) but feel fine now. should i still see a dr?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Be seen: Yes you should still be seen and evaluated immediately

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I asked this question like about 4 times now and sill no reply back the question was i am 20 weeks pregnant and i am itchy on my hands and feet?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Itchy feet: Skin changes, rashes and symptoms like itchy feet are common in pregnancy especially in the first two trimesters. Topical emollients and mid potency ... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

How do 'family medicine' and 'family practice' differ?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Family practice : The terms family practice and family medicine are basically the same. Family medicine refers more to the science of overall care of a family. Family... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Itching inside and around vagina have small bumps and feel sore wit a larger bump is this herpes?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Possibly: Herpes can look like many different things. It sounds like it could be . Should be seen and evaluated.

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Tsh 6.8, started thyroxine 25mcg tabs last wk, forgot to take yest, got a severe vertigo like never before. gp says its my cerv spondylosis. not sure?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Thyroid: Those symptoms are not those that would occur with thyroid replacement, either missing a dose or taking an extra dose.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

When i take a deep breath, my throat hurts and has heavy congested pain feeling that makes me cough hard. also clearing throat frequently. any ideas?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Eval: I'd get that looked at, concern for infection, abscess, other source of swelling/mass.

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A 35-year-old male asked:

I have tingling in my lower lip and left side of my chin. it usually lasts a couple of hours but changes position during that time. what could it be?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Cold sores: Those symptoms are often a precursor to a cold sore.

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 28-year-old male asked:

Can a swollen lymph node in your throat cause mucus and sinus issues? had a horrible tooth infection and tooth was removed monday please help

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Node : The swollen lymph node is responding to some sort of infection (tooth, sinus, throat), not causing it.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Is there a difference between family medicine and family practice?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Family practice: The terms family practice and family medicine are basically the same. Family medicine refers more to the science of overall care of a family. Family... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How to care for mrsa scabs?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Clean: Mrsa scabs, if non-painful, need to we washed until they naturally come off. If painful it can indicate infection that needs to be investigated.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

Burning and swelling in my forehead,behind the eyes,and at the back of the head.whats wrong with me?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Head pain: Several things could be causing this. Shingles is something that can cause a burning pain that can affect the face and head. Migraines would also be... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me how to get rid of my heat rash?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Cool down : Cool down. Loose clothing to allow skin to breathe. Barrier to keep skin from rubbing

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Today, out of no where my vision was like sparkly stars. it latest a few seconds. is this something to be concerned about?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Vision changes: This can range from an ocular migraine to problems with the retina. It should be evaluated.

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 16-year-old female asked:

My period arrived 3 days earlier than normal. i was very stressed out the day that it started. is there any chance that i could be pregnant?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

No: An early period is not a sign of pregnancy.

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 27-year-old female asked:

I keep on having low blood sugar 58 but my dr said that i'm not diabetic what is going on?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Low blood sugar: Low blood sugar is not an indication for diabetes. Many other conditions can cause low blood sugar. Several labs need to be done to determine the re... Read More

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Dr. Heidi Fowler agrees1 doctor agrees

A 31-year-old female asked:

Was told miscarriage no heartbeat, went in for a followup 1 week later and baby grew 1 week. hcg still rising. am i growing a dead baby?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Check hcg trend: Hcg is the hormone that is checked in pregnancy. With a normal pregnancy hcg will double every 2-3 days. Hcg changing less than that means the pregn... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me about mrsa and can it kill you and how can you check if u got it?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Contagious: Mrsa is a bacterial skin infection largely passed skin to skin through direct contact. All skin has some bacteria on it. Mrsa or staph can be washed... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Help please? what is the difference between mrsa and vrsa?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Vrsa vs Mrsa : Mrsa is methicillin resistant staph aureus. Vrsa is vanvomycin resistant. Mrsa can usually be treated by vancomycin so vrsa is more resistant than M... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What do you know about mrsa? how much should average people worry?

Dr. Jason Stokesanswered

Family Medicine 23 years experience

Skin infection: Community acquired mrsa is a bacterial skin infection. You shouldn't be overly worried about it.

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