Dr. Marvin Ott
Emergency Medicine
Wichita, KS
22 years experience male
Locations
Via Christi Health
Wichita, KS
Indiana Emergency Care
Lafayette, IN
About
Bio
I am a board certified, residency trained Emergency Physician with 18 years of post residency experience. Additionally, I have expertise in the areas of diet, exercise, and nutrition, as I developed my own nutrition and exercise system based on a plant based diet, and lost about 150 pounds.
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
Licenses
United States: Indiana, Kansas, Utah
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974 Answers
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: If someone just got a whiff of it in a well- ventilated area, they'd probably be fine. Inhaling it for recreational use or working with it without a m... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
See your GYN: Since you normally have irregular periods, this could be normal for you, however, a pregnancy test would be a good idea. Also, some doctors prescribe ... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Unlikely: There are two major causes of hyperkalemia (high potassium): kidney failure, and destruction of large sections of muscle (such as burns or crush injur... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Uvulitis: Uvulitis is a viral infection of the uvula. It can also be caused by irritation from mucous from allergies, but you said you aren't having these sympt... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Not likely: Surgery is usually a last line treatment in nerve root compression, as it can often make things worse rather than better. There are myriad other optio... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
No: Sorry, but spine length has little to do with your final height. The most important factor is genetics, so your parents' heights are very important. M... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: You didn't mention where you are in your cycle, but any woman of childbearing age can get pregnant from unprotected sex. If you miss your next period,... Read More
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A 64-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
It is unlikely: to help. What will help more is an H2 blocker like pepcid or zantac (ranitidine). Also, be sure to avoid spicy foods, caffeine, smoking, and alcohol. ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Gastritis: It sounds like you might have inflammation of the stomach, or gastritis. This can be caused by many things, such as something you ate, or viral infect... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Maybe: A yeast infection can occur with gel, because it kills off bacteria, which can lead to yeast growth. This won't necessarily happen. If you start havin... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Not necessarily: If she does truly have strep, Zithromax is a fine treatment. If she sounds croupy, then croup is a virus and there is no specific treatment. If she is... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
See your OB: Dysmenorrhea, or severe pain with menstruation is a common problem. There are some treatments available. See your OB, who can examine you and suggest ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Most likely: Generally, if the string is in the right place, so is the IUD, but misplacement is never impossible. If you develop severe pain or bleeding, call your... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Occasionally: Some males can continue to grow as late as age 24 or 25. Most stop by age 20 or so. Hope this helps!
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Ignore: Brush your teeth at least twice daily, and avoid sugary foods as much as possible.
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
It could be: that the infection is resistant to the antibiotics you are on, or that you have developed more cavities. Call your dentist ASAP to get an exam and an ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Not necessarily: Traveling to 10000 feet should be OK. See your doctor before you go, because they may want to prescribe you Diamox (acetazolamide) to prevent altitude... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: on the type of infection, the type of treatment, and whether you wear contact lenses or not. Average is a few days. If it has been a week or more, and... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yeast: infections can cause the discharge you have described. Call or see your doctor to get tested and proper treatment. Hope this helps!
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: on the timing of the intercourse with relation to your period, the brand of test, and if the test was used correctly. If you got a negative result an... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
No: This sounds more like a viral infection, other than herpes. It should go away on its own. Just be sure to stay hydrated, given your loss of appetite. ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
No: Neither of these drugs have been shown to inactivate birth control. That being said, no birth control is perfect. If you have missed a period, take a ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Although a sprain is the most likely cause of pain in a thumb injury, if the pain is not better in 2 weeks, it should be Xrayed to rule out a fracture... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
It is likely: that you bruised it. Over the next few days, it will swell more and hurt more. Be sure to elevate and ice it. If it isn't getting better in 5-7 days, ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: it could definitely be stress. There are many other possibilities, however. Eat mild foods, and see a doctor if the symptoms do not resolve. Hope this... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Legionnaire'sDisease: is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, usually contracted through contaminated ventilation systems. It can be quite deadly i... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Is there any chance: you could be pregnant? Breast or nipple soreness is a classic pregnancy symptom. If there is, take a pregnancy test. If it persists, see your doctor. ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Not long: Herpes Simplex Virus 1(HSV-1, or the cold sore virus) is transmitted by direct contact with an open sore. It does not live long outside the human body... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
It depends: Courtney,
The healing time depends on the degree of injury. Most sprains heal in 7-10 days, but severe ones can take longer. Be sure to RICE- rest,... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Vicki
If your skin is already sensitive, your risk of sunburn in a tanning bed will go way up. Not to mention the overall danger of getting melanom... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Antonio, I assume we are talking about calf compartment syndrome from exercise? In that case, swimming would probably be OK, but she should definitely... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Viral Pharyngitis: Andy,
Your girlfriend probably has a viral pharyngitis. The mucous she is producing is draining into her throat and chest producing the symptoms. V... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Doris,
It will take 6-8 weeks for the fibula to heal. Swelling should gradually diminish. To help, think RICE: Rest, Ice (my favorite ice is frozen... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Plant based diet: Kelly,
For weight loss, the best diet is one which includes whole foods, avoids processed foods, and incorporates as many plant foods and as few ani... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Ultrasound: Nancy,
Ultrasound is excellent at viewing the spleen. CT also offers a good view, but carries the downside of radiation exposure. Due to the safety... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Time: Roy, men do most of their growing between the ages of 15 and 25. Girls hit their peak growth much sooner. You are just beginning your time of peak gr... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
See your doctor: There is no over the counter replacement for codeine. There are multiple other options, but they are all controlled substances that need be prescribed... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: It is fine to drink coffee with tonsillitis, but the iced variety might feel better going down. Hops this helps!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Normal: Kimberly, follicles are the eggs which are developing in your ovary. Every woman of ovulating age has these. They are perfectly normal. Hope this help... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
33 weeks pregnant my tummy gets a very tight on top of the center. are those painless contractions ?
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: We call those Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are common in the third trimester. If you start having severe pain or bleeding, see your doctor. Hope t... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
No: Your best bet is to stop smoking marijuana. It isn't good for you for many reasons.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Kissing or other: There are two Herpes viruses: Herpes Simplex 1 (cold sores) and Herpes Simplex 2 (genital herpes) You at some time in the past came into contact with ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: If you are sexually active, and late for your period, pregnancy is always a possibility. Take a urine pregnancy test to find out for sure. Hope this h... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Definitely: Veronica, fatigue can cause prodromal symptoms just like getting sick. It can also weaken your immune system, causing you to actually get sick, though... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Unless you have had a hysterectomy, if you are a female of childbearing age, there is always a chance you can become pregnant, even if you don't get r... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Nicole, technically anything you ingest could cause an allergic reaction, although it is fairly unlikely. On the other hand, as a general principle of... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Food related/ virus: Juan, you likely have some degree of food poisoning or a viral intestinal infection. Since the purpose of the ER is to identify life threatening illne... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Skull molding: This is called skull molding. It is usually from the fact that we lay babies on their back to sleep. The back of the skull flattens. The skull will mo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: Your question does not indicate if you are pregnant. If you are in late pregnancy, these are definite signs of labor, and going to the hospital is app... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
See your doctor: Eric, this sounds like gastritis, or stomach inflammation. It usually gets worse after you eat. See your doctor. They can prescribe medications. If th... Read More
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Sep 1, 2014
I believe that Dr. Marvin Ott takes a personal interest in his patients and takes the necessary time to understand their issues. He continuously puts patient care as his top priority, even sacrificin...Read More
Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis
Aug 27, 2014
Dr. Ott is a highly conscientious emergency medicine physician who uses his accumulated knowledge and experience to provide the best outcomes for those under his care.
Nov 8, 2014
I recommend Dr. Ott as a great teacher and clinician. He consistently gives clear and helpful answers to patients on Healthtap.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thanks Your comment was very good, but i have read from a doctor that constantly holding urine may lead brain to forget or lower the sensation of void
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I purposely od knowing I could stop breathing but not going quite too far. The fentanyl is to go too far but trying to tell myself it isn't
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Happy doctors day!! Thankyou again for helping me 4 months ago
with the question about my toe! Lol you probably dont remember that. thanks again!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
Ohio State University Medical Center
Awards
Ohio State University Residency Academic Excellence Award
Top Doctor, First Place, Kansas - Summer
2014
Top Emergency Medicine Specialist , First Place, Kansas - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
American Medical Association
Publications
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