Dr. Robert Bates jr.

Critical Care 26 years experience

Weakness, dizziness: And possible death if too much is lost. There needs to be immediate transport to the nearest ED if the person involved is not able to stay awake or c... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Do you know are blood transfusions dangerous?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Mostly no: A properly done blood transfusion is not dangerous. There are possibilities of problems, but they are rare and it is best to ask about them before yo... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Please tell me what to do during a possible drug overdose?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Immediately call 911: Get that person to the Emergency Room ASAP. In the meantime, keep the patient as still as possible and turn the head to one side to prevent issues wh... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is a hcg level of 52 at approx 14/15 days past ovulation normal? thank you

Critical Care 26 years experience

Yes: Expected range is 5-50 at 2-3 weeks. Recheck at 4 weeks. Should rise. 5-426 is range at 4 weeks.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

2weeks ago took 12 500mg tylenol (acetaminophen) in 24 hours had blood test week later normal should i be able to forget about it now? took them every 4 hours

Critical Care 26 years experience

Depends on reason: You should be fine by now but the reason is important. Was this directed by your medical provider or was this a dosage you decided for yourself. In ... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Why was legionnaires' disease given such an odd name?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Discovery: It was discovered at a Legionnaire's convention hence the name.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

If one had xray 4 months ago was negative then xray today had one nodule - if doctor is requesting ct , is it certain they are looking for cancer?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Not necessarily: There could be other causes including infectious to consider. I would await the CT Scan results and then conference with your provider.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Have small pea size lump (2mm) inside my tongue near the tip. had for 5 yrs & seen ent for over a year who says it's fibroma & 0% cancer but will not biopsy due to poten tongue damage. is that right?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Most likely: Most likely but if concerned get a second opinion for your piece of mind.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What to do if i have endometrial hyperplasia, i had my &quot?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Missing issue: It seems your question got cut off. As to hyperplasia it depends on whether it is simple or complex and if there is atypia (weird cells). What type ... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a vaginal ultrasound on april 28, 2014 that said i was 4 week and 4 days pregnant could i have gotten pregnant on april 20, 2014 or when?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Not likely: More likely your date of conception was in late March.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I was wondering if my stitches could be remove on the 10th day?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Depends: Depends on why you got the stitches in the first place and the appearance of the wound.

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A 43-year-old male asked:

Quest lab--iron % saturation: 17 low, ferritin: 13 ng/ml low, rdw 15.1 a little high. what does this mean and what do i do about it?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Cells: RDW is the calculation of the difference in cell size. The MCV is a better indicator of the actual size of the red cells and if below 80 is considere... Read More

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A female asked:

What is difference bettwen symptoms of benign and malignant ovarian tumor?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Should see Doctor: Until late in the course of a malignant ovarian tumor there are very few specific symptoms. With both malignant and benign tumors some describe a fee... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

I am postmenopausal my endometrium measures 6 mm i am braca 2 positive. what concerns should i have ? results from biopsy not back yet.

Critical Care 26 years experience

Await biopsy: Before worrying I would wait for the biopsy results. Then a more complete picture of what is going on will be available for your medical provider to ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Had hcg level of 73. blood work 48 hours later and it did not double but it went up to 111. 48 hours later level was 164. its not doubling... problem?

Critical Care 26 years experience

See your provider: There could be issues but I recommend you see and talk to your OB as soon as you can about your concern.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Swollen left foot for 6+ years, suddenly getting worse. now swollen up to knee. tight skin. red. not warm. blood test, xray & pulse all normal. ideas?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Evaluation ASAP: Even without pain this should be evaluated ASAP. It is always a good idea when something supposedly stable suddenly changes.

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A 42-year-old male asked:

In blood cp test report of my wife, platelets are below normal range i.e 121,000/m3. what could be reason. suggest precautions. her age is 30.

Critical Care 26 years experience

Repeat test: The first thing would be to have the test redrawn and repeated. If there is still a low platelet count, then I would suggest follow-up with your medi... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What are the odds of a 19 year old getting colon cancer?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Very low: They are very low unless there is an underlying issue such as Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer) or Familial adenomatous polyposis ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can home pregnancy test be taken 2 weeks after intercourse? can it be accurate enough?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Yes: Yes you can test after two weeks. Depending on the brand it will be accurate in a high number of cases but read the packaging to ensure this.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Had sex on the 4th,15th and 2nd of oct all unprotected. have pregnant signs and stomach getting bigger. last period sept 29 when did i get pregnant?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Do preg test first: Before jumping to conclusions, you should perform a pregnancy test.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What medicine can help with my hcg level im trying to have a baby but i have no periods?

Critical Care 26 years experience

See your provider: With no periods I recommend a visit to your OB/GYN at your earliest convenience.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Can i drink alcohol when im done with accutane?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Depends: On how long after you finish the medication.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Bled alot after sex several weeks ago, typically get my period by now but haven't, pregnancy test came out negative. when to expect period? what's up!

Critical Care 26 years experience

See provider: if your period does not come in the next 7 days then see your provider for direct assistance and appropriate testing...

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My period is due in a week, having breast pain for like a week now, getn minor lower back pain and small reoccuring cramps. took a hpt, negative.....?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Combination: of when you last had intercourse and are you normally regular. You can repeat your home pregnancy test in a week after the last one or go see your pr... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Period is 6 days late. had 3 negative pregnancy tests. he didn't ever ejaculate inside me. took plan 4 four times in 3 months prior. am i pregnant?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Doubtful: Many things can cause your period to be late including stress. With three negative test it is doubtful you are pregnant unless you performed those te... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

If i believe i conceived on june 20th, would 2 negative hpt tests on june 30th and july 2nd prove otherwise?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Hmmmm: It would make it unlikely but a blood HCG may be a better test for a definitive answer.

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A member asked:

My husband felt as if he needed to clear his throat and when he did a bright red glob of blood came out, it is now just streaks of blood.

Critical Care 26 years experience

See provider: He should see his primary care provider as soon as possible as long as there are just streaks but if there is free flowing blood like with a paper cut... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

Im very afraid that i get lung cancer i used tosmoke about 1-2 cigarette a week i did this about 6 month, what is the risk i get lung cancer. ?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Low: Low at hour current age if you no longer smoke.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I can't do sex more then 5 to 10 min i want to increase my sex power what i have to do?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Distraction: Distraction is one technique. Also condoms that contain numbing cream to encourage longer lasting action and also the squeeze technique which usually... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

I recently had a case of hyperventilation and i researched that mouth breathers ( like me) are prone to it. how can i convert to nose breathing?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Possibilities includ: e meditation training, and behavioral modification seminars. Also a lot of martial arts assist with breathing techniques and may be of assistance. P... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can you still have gastroenteritis with a normal cbc?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Yes: Yes but not normally.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Im having frequent pain that is sometimes on my left side or back. it only occurs when im sitting and is relieved if i bend to the right. what is it?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Many possibilities: Given your age more history is needed. Such as have you had a back injury in the past? This could be from a compressed nerve in your spine if you ha... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I take morphine sulfate 200mg 3x a day. had a routine saliva drug test. tested positive for fentanyl. is this possible? never had fentanyl ever?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Repeat lab test: Next step would be for lab to repeat test and check quality control results.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

How would my urine culture become contaminated with pseudomonas. the midwife thinks is contaminated because it's less then 20,000 colonies.

Critical Care 26 years experience

Pretty difficult: I suggest a repeat sample using clean catch instructions.

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A 47-year-old female asked:

When standing after sitting for a period of time i have pain on my left side on my back under my ribs?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Type of chair: As well as how you are sitting in it may be the cause. If you are not sitting fully facing forward, the chair back may be leaning against your back m... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Ultrasound showed 15 mm uteris lining.23 year old 5 months post partum ,breastfeeding and have gotten 3 normal regular peroids (my first ultrasound 4mo ago also showed 14 mm lining)i also have 1 ovay?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Question: Not sure of your question but 15 mm lining that is increased should be looked at and evaluated by your Gyn provider.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

My period is always on time, last month i got it on the 10th of june (usual 20th) and then this month on the 8th ?? i had a preg test on june 10 neg.

Critical Care 26 years experience

See OB: This change should be evaluated by your OB provider to ensure your endometrial lining in not developing harmful changes. Given your age it most likel... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I had a colonoscopy 8 weeks ago they found a 15 mm pendulated polyp it was removed and tested it came back showing changes is benign is this ok?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Benign: Should be no problem but continue to follow up with your provider since you are under 50.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I am having period like cramps, miss period, thick white discharge, lower back pain, negative pregnancy test now am worried?

Critical Care 26 years experience

See OB soon: I would see your OB provider as soon as possible. This could be an infectious process but needs visual exam to be sure proper therapy is initiated.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Pull out method" of sex june 25th. plan b pill administered june 27th. + hpt july 7th. is it possible plan b failed or was i pregnant before?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Yes - possible: It is possible you were pregnant before (or later depending on circumstances). Cannot say definitively without more history. Rate of Plan B failure ... Read More

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A 66-year-old female asked:

How to lower red blood cell count, my numbers are 5.32?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Depends on reason: The reason for the level is important. A therapeutic blood draw can be done but before you do anything see you medical provider.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

No period for 2 months but pregnancy tests are saying a negative result?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Provider visit: Would suggest a visit to your provider for an evaluation and history with a blood pregnancy test. Other things such as extreme exercise can cause mis... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I had blood tests recently and the results say 'liver chemistry normal'. what does this mean? what have they tested?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Liver function tests: They tested a group of chemistries that when properly interpreted can tell if there isdamage or dysfunction to how well the liver is working. Things ... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

If a lower eus says t1 possibly t2 rectal sigmoid 80mm mass likely cancer?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Highly likely: Given the size and the result being reported in T format. It is highly likely to be cancer however, biopsy should have been taken and radiology corre... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

With an abdomen tumor does your stomach swell up or just the affected part ?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Location: This depends on the location of the mass and how large it is. In some cases, there may never be any external indication of a mass being present and i... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Could two heavy 7 day periods within 3 weeks cause a slight rise in rwd on a cbc?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Yes: Yes it can due to your bone marrow replacing what is lost. Those new cells tend to be a little bigger in some cases and can result in a slightly incr... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have a small hard lump at the base of my finger (palm side). i first noticed it two weeks ago and i think it's grown since. should i see a doctor?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Sounds like: A ganglion cyst. But get it checked to be sure.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I have anxiety and i can feel my pulse in my stomach i've seen two doctors one do a xray should i be concerned about a aaa?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Doubtful: Not likely unless you have a collagen deficiency. More likely related to the anxiety. Need to know what the x-ray showed to be sure.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I am 19 years old and i have not gotten my period for 4 months.the pregnancy test would come out negative but that was 2 months ago.gaind waight why?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Recheck test: and see your provider. More history would also help sort this out.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I always feel tired and never want to do anything. my iron levels are fine. and i don't have diabetes or any other condition. what could this be?

Critical Care 26 years experience

Thyroid: I would see your primary care provider and request a check of your thyroid function. Also would keep a log or journal of activity and record when you... Read More

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