Dr. Andrea Rodgers
Emergency Medicine
Akron, OH
30 years experience female
About
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Married for 20 years, mother of one daughter 11 years old.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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.
Emergency Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Cast: It is normal to have pain with broken bones but if this pain is new you need to call your orthopedist. There may be a problem with the cast. Make su... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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See a doctor: Cat bites are one of the worst bites. If your cat bit you on the hand you need to be seen as soon as possible to be treated with antibiotics. Cats' ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Infection unlikely: Infections from Naegleria Fowleri are very rare especially from tap water. I don't think you should worry.
More info here:
http://www.cdc.gov/parasit... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Hi, most of the time the symptoms attributed to food poisoning are actually caused by a stomach virus. Food poisoning is caused by a number of bacter... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes it is possible: Hi,
It is possible to have an allergic reaction to a medicine that you have previously taken before without problems. In fact, it is more likely to o... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Not that I know of: There is no remedy for the diuretic effect of caffeine. Try half caf, but do it in advance of your next exam so you can wean yourself off. You don'... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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You can test now: Over the counter, urine pregnancy tests can detect a pregnancy within the first week after the missed period. For best results do it first thing in t... Read More
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A male asked:
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Two thoughts: I have two thoughts on the cause of your skin problem. Vitiligo is a pigment disorder, thought to be autoimmune in origin, that causes loss of skin co... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Itchy?: I have a few questions. Are they itchy? Was he immunized against the chicken pox? Any other symptoms like fever? The rash you describe sounds like... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Feeling sick?: A hot shower could raise your body temperature for a brief period of time, but it should go back to normal quite quickly once out of the hot water. I... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Hyperventilation: Your symptoms are consistent with hyperventilation. Hyperventilation causes you to deplete carbon dioxide in the blood. Hyperventilation is most com... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Spleen and lung: The spleen and the lower part of your left lung are located there. The stomach also lies just slightly left of the midline.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Tonsil stone: What you are describing sounds like a tonsil stone. They are fairly common and are formed by debris in the mouth and throat that collect in the crypt... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Get checked now: If you are having pain in the left upper abdomen and have a diagnosis of mono, you need to be checked by a doctor. Mono can cause an enlarged spleen ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely but...: An ectopic pregnancy is a fertilized egg that implants outside of the lining of the uterus, it can be life-threatening. Pregnancy is unlikely to occur... Read More
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Maybe: If you released all the pus and it is less red, swollen and painful, it should be okay. If it continues to be swollen, red and painful you need to be... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Ice and elevate: For starters you need to ice, wrap the ankles with a compression bandage and elevate your legs. If you are not allergic, OTC Advil (ibuprofen) or Mot... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that you will become pregnant during your period, but if you have missed a period take a pregnancy test to be sure.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Too early: It is too early to tell, most women have a 22-28 day cycle. If she is regular, she would have just recently ovulated. Unprotected sex two weeks aft... Read More
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No way to tell: It is too early to detect a pregnancy. If you miss your period, take a home pregnancy test. Over the counter tests can detect pregnancy as early a... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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UTI: It is very common to see blood in the urine with a urinary tract infection, that would explain the pink you saw. You need to be seen and treated wit... Read More
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Black stools, yes: Pepto Bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate)( bismuth subsalicyate), does cause black stools. It should not cause stomach pain. If your pain is persistent ... Read More
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No way to know: There is no way to tell what the color of your baby's skin will be. Sometimes babies take after either or both parents but also can get traits from g... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: If you started your period and there was no ejaculation of semen inside you, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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No home remedies: A 3rd degree burn is a very serious injury, occasionally they need a skin graft to heal. My advice for your friend is to to see his or her doctor who... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Gallbladder: Abdominal pain that radiates to the right shoulder blade is typical of gallbladder disease. Salad greens should not cause an attack but a salad dress... Read More
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Rare: Brain abscesses caused by amoebas are rare. Amoebic disease is more common in tropical areas with poor sanitation like Mexico, Africa, South America ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Could be infected: Hi,
Your burn might be infected. I suggest seeking treatment.
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Most likely: Hi Betty,
Your symptoms sound like those of early pregnancy. Another symptom of early pregnancy is having to urinate frequently. Wait a couple days ... Read More
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Urologist: A urologist is the specialist to see for pelvic floor dysfunction. There is a subspecialty of urology that deals specifically with pelvic floor and b... Read More
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Severe pain: A severe headache needs to be seen by a doctor. Headaches can have many causes and most are not serious, but if you are having a lot of pain, new ons... Read More
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Pregnancy test: Have you missed a period? The best time to take a pregnancy test is after you missed your period. Breast tenderness can be a sign of pregnancy but i... Read More
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You can: There should be no adverse effects from using the belt while you are menstruating. The belt using mild electric current to contract your superficial ... Read More
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Strep throat: My first thought about the symptoms of white patches on the tonsils and bad breath is strep throat. There are other causes of tonsillar white patches... Read More
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See your doctor: Without seeing you, I can't tell you what the sharp pains are. If they are bothersome enough for you to reach out to us here, I advise being seen or ... Read More
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Road rash: It sounds as though she has an abrasion, which would be consistent with the type of injury she had. It is normal not to have scabbing this early on. ... Read More
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Yes: One of the side effects of thorazine (chlorpromazine) is weight gain. Please do not stop it it on your own, tell your doctor your concerns so he or s... Read More
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Could be yeast: If you have tried all the traditional treatments, it could be a yeast rash. Lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream sold over the counter can treat this rash.
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He needs to be seen: I can't be sure what the blister was without seeing it. If the area is swollen it could be a skin infection and he needs to seek treatment.
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Arrhythmia: It could be an arrhythmia,(abnormal heart rhythm). Arrhythmias can be either fast or slow, regular or irregular. There are many causes. I suggest y... Read More
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Upper or lower pain?: If your pain is in the upper right abdomen especially with radiation of the pain to the upper back it could signify gallbladder disease, call your doc... Read More
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Fibrous: Celery is very fibrous; break a stalk in half and you will see "strings". It is those string that may be causing the gagging. If you still want to e... Read More
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X-Ray: Hi,
If the fall was yesterday and you are still having a lot of pain and limited movement, I recommend getting an x-ray of your hand/wrist, depending... Read More
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No worries: Masturbation has absolutely no effect on fertility. Good luck and I wish you the best.
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About 3 months: The rash of pityriasis typically lasts about 3 months. The size of the lesions are not predictive of how long the rash will persist. Without seeing ... Read More
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5 months: Your baby should start moving at 20 weeks gestation.
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Addicted?: Carrots are not addictive. You could have worse habits and there are no bad side effects from eating them. If this behavior distresses you however, ... Read More
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Be seen now: If you are having suicidal thoughts please seek immediate help. I can't say whether or not the doctors will prescribe medication it all depends on yo... Read More
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Sunburn?: Hi, a sunburn can cause those symptoms, especially the peeling. If it is a sunburn the best thing to do is use a gentle moisturizer like Eucerin and ... Read More
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He needs to be seen: If your son has had a fever and been in pain for such a long time, he needs to be evaluated by a doctor immediately.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Rodgers is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rodgers is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Nov 26, 2015
I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I work in an area that's near woods and we have dear walk through all the time. I feel like I'm crazy. All my other blood tests are negative. Thanks.
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The peroneal artery is on the lateral side. The posterior tibial is on the anterior side. They are not the same artery. Go back to school.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks but I was trying to get my ovulation date my baby due September 18 and day I got pregnant
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Mt Sinai Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Awards
Top Emergency Medicine Specialist , Second Place, Ohio - Summer
2014
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