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I'm a board certified internist and current cardiology fellow in my last year of specialty training. I like giving people honest answers based on my experience and education. I try to practice honest medicine with the best interest of my patients and society in mind.
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Internal Medicine
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126 Answers
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Should not. : the most common complication would be infection of the mesh. Let your OB know about your previous surgery.
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Yes. : Yes. There is nothing in the little bit of lime juice that you probably don't eat on a daily basis anyways.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes : Yes and wash behind your ears. It's healthier to brush twice a day...even if you only eat once (which could be unhealthy in itself). Bacteria tend to ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Don't worry about it: if everything else was normal, it doesn't mean much.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Don't rip it : Best to leave it alone. The tongue is very vascular meaning there are lots of blood vessels. You can bleed quite a bit from a tongue injury. Leave it... Read More
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Incompetent : veins could be your problem. It's highly unlikely to be related to anything life threatening particularly if you have good follow-up with you doctor. ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
PVCs: PVCs are usually benign...they can cause problems if you have them more than 20% of total heart beats. They can be uncomfortable for you as well with ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Thyroid?: The first thing that needs to be done is have your thyroid checked. Thyroid hormone can cause fluctuations in body temperature or perception of temper... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes : Every medication can potentially be bad for. Antibiotics should only be used in cases where a BACTERIAL infection is suspected.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes: It is ok to take it as long as you don't develop symptoms. Your heart will not stop because of metoprolol. Symptoms you should be cautious about are l... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Many, many things. : Upper abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of things. Infections, ulcers, GERD, heart attacks, etc......abdominal pain that does not go away is s... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Usually quickly. : These meds typically wear off in a matter of a few hours (can be significantly longer if you have kidney disease) but you can feel groggy for a day. Y... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
A trial of : lansoprazole 15 mg (over the counter med) 30mins before breakfast and dinner for 2 weeks. If it does or does not helps see your doctor
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes: Yes you can but you need to get off the methadone first or your baby will almost certainly be affected.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
It can vary. : Not to frighten you but the symptoms can range from anywhere to leg cramps to sudden cardiac death. If you suspect you have a low potassium level it w... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Infection. : Most likely an infection (bacterial or viral). Stay hydrated and see your doctor.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Sleep apnea?: A common thing overlooked by many is sleep apnea. You should ask your doctor about it. Sleep apnea is waking yourself up durning the night because of ... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Most : will say it doesn't matter intend to tell patients to take one BP pill at night to avoid morning surges. In your cause I would rec'd taking losartan a... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Absolutely. : But if you weren't very active in the past 2 years start slowly and gradually work your way up to more intense training.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Likely to be ok: I see your 24. Usually people in your age do not have heart disease. That's not to say never. Family history is important here if immediate family me... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Hmmm: It could be things. Without being examined and sometimes imaging (lke an ultrasound) it's impossible to tell. Could be anything from hernia to a uteri... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Sinus pressure: is the lost likely reason but high blood pressure can cause it too. Check you BP and if you feel congested or have allergies take a decongestant.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Bleeding? : If your not bleeding your likely gonna be ok, if it is bleeding apply some gauze and see if it stops (give it 15-30 mins) if bleeding doesn't stop or ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Well....: PVCs are usually benign particularly in young people with no identifiable cause. If they account for more than 20% of your heartbeats over months or y... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Ignore: Most important thing is not to treat a number. If you have no symptoms related to low BP your ok.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Ignore: Live your life as you normally would. If you have a change in your symptoms see your PCP or cards dr.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Hope this helps. : Young children tend to be very resilient and good healers. Although I can't guarantee there will be no marks, but I can tell you that it tends to take... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Psoriasis. : Without actually seeing and examining your skin it's tough to tell, but it sounds like psoriasis. If it is it's very treatable. See your doctor.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Actually...: Marijuana is known to cause anxiety when ingested. Mostly depends on THC levels. Best if you tried to quit.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
See a doctor : Make an appt. you might need some anti-fungal cream and you'll be good as new!
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes : It can take up to 6 weeks for HIV tests to return positive after being exposed to the virus. Be safe. Hope all goes well.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Maybe a UTI. : Those could be symptoms of a urinary tract infection in a man. He should go see a dr and have a urine analysis.
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A male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Needs to see...: a hematologist or infectious disease doctor. That's too many infections in 9 months. He could have an immune deficiency problem. I would get it checke... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Maybe....: If you have an inflammatory condition that requires it then yes. But for general purposes I say no. There has been no studies to show low dose NSAIDs ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
See your dr : This could be many things stricture, spasm, mass etc. See your doctor most esophageal problems innpeoplemuour age group are easily diagnosed and treat... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rony Gorgesanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Buy new clothes: You've taken two meds that can cause you to lose weight. Plus you've increased your excercise. See your doctor to make sure your not losing too much w... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Same: They are testing for breakdown products of nicotine so ecigs with nicotine will be detected.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Yes. : If it is a venogram of the feet...Venogram just means mapping of the veins it depends on what part of the body is being studied.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
If thinking of....: suicide please get help now. Go to an ER thy can help you. I hope you stay safe and get help.
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A male asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Unlikely: to be due to the Coumadin (warfarin), (warfarin) but that being said Coumadin (warfarin) tends to have drug to drug interactions with a lot of meds. B... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Not uncommon: Although you are fairly young to have developed rheumatic mitral valve (MV) disease. Restonosis is not uncommon with rheumatic MV after valvuloplasty.... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Depends. : First, phentrrmine is not the answer. It's an appetite suppressant and can be aaddictive and you tend to build tolerance to it quickly. Your best... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Cotton ball: Don't waste your tea. It does nothing to stop bleeding faster. Get yourself some gauze pads and it will work the same if not better.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Usually...: Aspirin, statins and surgery depending on the severity. Your doctors will likely recommend a left heart catheterization to look at the arteries in mor... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
See pediatrician. : You can try something like miralax (polyethylene glycol) and consider fiber supplements once it resolves to avoid future events. See your pediatrician... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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You should...: be able to after completing treatment....but if you should is a different topic...you've just been treated for an STD (sexually transmitted disease). ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Hmmm...: Pay attention to the pants/shorts you wear when your doing the exercises. With squats and lunges you flex your thing muscles causing your legs to get ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Get it checked. : You need to make sure you didn't get a tic bite. Go see your dr and have it checked.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Depends. : But in general go to the ER. Could be many things and many that could be life threatening.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 14 years experience
It depends. : If what your experiencing is a daily event a 24 hr holter can pick it up. But if what your experiencing happens only a few times a month you need a 30... Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Lafb on ekg only abnormality so far. Heart disease bad in family :(
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