Dr. Yelena Kipervas

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Go to ER: You might be getting dehydrated. Its very hard to replenish the water in your body fro a lot of throwing, so best way is go to ER. they can give you I... Read More

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A member asked:

Can herpes show up in a drug test(urine test)?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

No: urine drug screen tests for medications not for deseases.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Does bloating affect whole body or just stomach..belly..? n

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Intestine: bloating is an increased gas in the intestine.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is my one ovarian cyst causing my period to be a month late ?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Not necessarily: Ovarian cysts can be happening with irregular periods, but not course it. Do pregnancy test to be sure.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Does the typhoid fever come only in the evening and can it be low grade fever! are there any diet restrictions. help.

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Reassurance : Yes, typhoid fever may have a different clinical presentation. Possible to have only evening low grade fever at some point of disease. No diet restri... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I've done varicocele surgery before 2 days and now i feel pressure on neck and severe headache when i stand, and fine when i'm laying on bed.

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : Your question should be first addressed to your surgeon, because he knows your general medical condition and what anesthesia was used for surgery. If ... Read More

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773 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi it feels like there are bubbles or loose bone around my left shoulder blade??

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Possibilities : Your description is very vague for any decision. No information about pain, restrictions of movements, longevity of this problems and so on. It's may ... Read More

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746 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How to stop with contraceptive pills without ugly side effects? before when i once stopped, i had 10 days menstruation with brown secret. please help

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : Unfortunately it not easy to stop BCPills without difficulties, especially if you taking them for more than a year. It hormonal medication and your b... Read More

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993 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 17-year-old male asked:

Im 16 male and both of my wrists make popping or crackling sounds whenever i roll them. i do not experience any pain but i am scared.it happens inboth?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Reassurance : Please, do not roll them often. This is constitutional and can be in different joins. This isn't dangerous and many people live with this all life.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I might be pregnant my last period was 7/17-7/22 i've never had sex & the last times my boyfriend & i fooled around were 8/13 & 9/3&4 we were clothed?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Recommendation : Please, perform the pregnancy test at home, and if it's non conclusive, you need to go to Doctor for blood work.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have my period 3 days ago now i am spotting it's not heavy but light. do you have any clue what's going on. 24age 3childrens?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : This can happen due to variation of your cycle after few pregnancies in short period of time. Nothing dangerous, and pretty typical. Just will see wha... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

On day 5 of cycle, went to a dance class and had intense cramps and new bleeding. two days later, still light red bleeding. unusual for me. thoughts?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation: May be your dance was too intense and small injury occurred. But if now blood spot lightening it means it getting better. But NO for this class for 1... Read More

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A 45-year-old male asked:

My wife gets red blotches on her legs from the sun. but go away in an hour. ?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation: May it mean that she should be easier with sun: just limited time ad be careful.

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A member asked:

How long does it take to wean off diclofenac? i have been taking a pill every morning and every night for almost 3 years.75 mg each

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Instructions: This medications usually prescribed for so long for some chronic condition. You not provide your diagnosis and reason taking it. It makes sense to di... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

My left kidney is lobulated and has a exophytic componet in the upper kidney pole is this normal? i do have back pain.

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation.: Lobular kidney and even kidney stones could be the accidental findings on radiological exam and benign condition. Kidney related pain usually radiate... Read More

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A female asked:

I had my period in last month date 26th march and this week on 6th april my continues so what should i do? i'm so scared pls help me am i pregnant?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: You can check it with urine pregnancy test, OTC. But it not likely. May be its breakthrough bleeding what can happen. Calm herself down. If bleeding... Read More

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A female asked:

4% gylcolic acid splashed onto plica semilnaris and carbuncle. flushed with water. eye less red but still have discomfort. would eye drops help?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Recommendation : Yes, you can try OTC eye drops like semilasan or artificial tear to keep eye clean. if you see puss you need antibiotic drops or ointment and see a do... Read More

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782 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A male asked:

Had small amount cancer removed from liver now i've got to have spleen and liver mri scan already had several scans does this mean they fond something?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : This is regular procedure to have MRI spleen and liver done before or after cancer removal. For planning next step of treatment. Necessary diagnostic ... Read More

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738 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 52-year-old male asked:

What are additional causes of gastritis other than h-pylori,nasaid, spicy food and stress?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : You practically mentioned all major factors. But this is not so simple. H. Pylori is very important but working in complex with other factors.and nee... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is dancing a good way of burning calories?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Yes: It's good for everything. Burning calories, pleasure, fun and mood. Be happy!

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A 43-year-old male asked:

My acid reflux is always markedly worse on days when i haven't gotten much sleep. why? (note: there is no gerd keeping me awake. it's after i wake up)

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : You right. When you are tired and not sleeping enough your stomach functionality down and you feel like acid reflux is worse on awakening. It could be... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hello doctor...i am suffering from primary ammnorrhea ..and having no sec sexual characteristics...uterus is small rudimentary and no breast developed?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: This condition required complex evaluation, including genetic. We do not know even your age. May be you still can wait if you younger then 14-15 years... Read More

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782 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 20-year-old female asked:

Had fever and would suddenly feel hot then cold, chest pains and cough producing green or yellow mucus. runny nose with clear warm watery fluid, headaches, very tired, weight loss, eyes sunken ?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: You have symptoms typical for common cold that usually viral infection. Use anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg 3-4 times a day and a ... Read More

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A member asked:

I feel so tired mostly thou i get enough of sleep, can u help me with this?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

No: For help you need to see a doctor who will examine you , possibly will make some tests , like blood work, and then make decision about your medical p... Read More

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451 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 53-year-old male asked:

3-4 times a day i have sharp stabbing pain for few seconds close to end of rib cage about 2-3 inches from center on left side.what could it be?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: Your description as very good. But we still can not make a diagnosis on line because you need clinical evaluation and definitely some tests. Please,... Read More

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464 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A member asked:

How much walking should i do in a camboot,i have been diagnosed with a longitudinal tear?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

As tolerated: Means: you are walking until you feel pain. Every day it will more. But if you over exercise up to moderate pain it takes longer to recover from any ... Read More

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556 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 32-year-old female asked:

I have symptoms of fibromyalgia my whole body aches i am so stiff i cant move?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : You have a diagnosis ( hope it done by doctor), that usually may accompanied with these symptoms. I believe your doctor prescribed you appropriate me... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Period 18 days late took a pt test at 10 days was negative re tested wed was negative again, please help very stressed about this?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: You have to do blood test to be sure. Go to the doctor. Blood test most reliable diagnostic test for pregnancy.

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A male asked:

Good day my son was diagnosed with immunodefiency, first misdiagnosed as lupus but dr gail faller at wits was able to rule lupus out. what multivitamin would be good to boost my son's immune system? he often gets flu and sores-head and mout

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : According to your descriptions your son has low resistance to viral infections like flu and herpes simplex. Unfortunately vitamins not helpful for thi... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

15 pound dog jumped on my stomach,18 weeks pregnant,dug claws in,had back ache&little cramping,now just slight tender stomach?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan. : You definitely need to check the fetus condition. Go to ob/gyn who take care of you, please.

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499 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Slipped and fell on back last night, pain, stiffness, and lessened flexibility this morning. tried head and over the counter meds, what next?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: Just rest for 2-3 days without significant physical activity, if you are getting better, it's fine. If are getting worse, you need doctor evaluation.

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499 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 30-year-old female asked:

What other problems could cause tingling in left heel when body temp rises besides ms. all mris negative for ms just t7-t8 herniation and l. stenosis?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Not likely: Not stenosis and not this kind herniation you have, can be reason for this feeling. This peripheral neuropathy need further investigation. Good luck.

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556 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Being treated for cellulitis with antibiotics, today my swollen legs have started to look bruised with a blue/purple tinge. is it getting worse?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Unknown : You need to be seen by doctor ASAP. May be better may be worse. Need to see these.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Hi, my mom's feet hurt for a while now, we bought alkaline powder 2 weeks ago, still no difference, is there any medication that can help her?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : There are many medications exist for different diseases. But we do not know why your mom have a pain, what kind a problem she has. Problem with skin, ... Read More

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A male asked:

I had a hip replacement done 7'years ago. my hip is now hurting when i walk uphill and rotate to the left. i feel pain by touching the area also?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan. : You need to go to your doctor pretty soon. X Ray as well. You can not resolve this problem with history of hip replacement on line.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Good morning i have had a slight amount of blood on toilet paper after passing a bowl movement and then the water in the bowl is slightly red. no pain or discomfort when visiting the bathroom. started two days ago.

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : It could be few different reason for fresh blood after bowl movement. Possible anal fissure that requires rich cream few times a day for few days. O... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

Ex had hsv did not know what type. i had an outbreak almost 2yrs ago only had 1 minor one since. is that hsv2?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Explanation : Treatment for both HSV one and Two actually the same. Why suddenly you need to know if you had outbreak 2 years ago. The type 1 usually on face, type ... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I had a uteral ablasion 5 years ago, and had no cycle. out of the blue today i feel crampy with light bleeding. could my cycle be returning?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Could be: its could be your cycle or something else. Need to see the doctor to investigate.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

If i didn't have sex but was worried of a possible drop of precum from messing around 6 days before ovulation, 18 hours later i took plan b. pregnant?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Do pregnancy test: The best way to answer your worries is to do pregnancy test. If negative repeat again in a few days.

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A 44-year-old male asked:

If my tsh is 8.77 is that high enough to have symptoms?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Yes: High TSH means that you don't have enouph of thyroid hormone. That can give you symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue, dry skin and hair, constip... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Hit head getting out of car last night. i hit the back/top kinda hard. tender to touch and some headache. should i go to doctor? brain bleeding?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Monitor: It's could be just a bruise. Put a nice pack on the area. Need to see a doc if u loss concieousness with that. If not go to ER if headache getting wor... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

On the first day of period (for the past 2 cycles) the blood has looked a dark brown (almost black) color. should i be concerned?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

No: Dark blood just mean that its old. May be the period started when you were sleeping, so the blood wasn't releasing from your body.

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A 50-year-old member asked:

What should a woman do if she only has 2 to 4 periods a year?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: You need to go to the doctor for evaluation. But at age 50 it's can be menopausal changes.

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A female asked:

My last depo-provera shot was due october 1st. i didn't get it. can you ovulate that soon after a missed depo-provera shot? do you need a period to ovulate?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Yes: you can ovulate after you stop Depo-Provera shot any time. The period just a sign of you going thrue the cycle. Ovulation happens before period. Do pr... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Why when i asked about benefit of face serum and collagen drink i get a none answer but when i decided to take them it really help my skin a lot?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Alternative treatments: that treatment considered cosmetic or alternative. We rarely see a clear since behind it so traditional docs usually don't comment on it. I am glad it... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

Is it possible for a spectrum of disease features, such as ataxia, myotonia and periodic paralysis to be present with calcium channelopathies?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Possible : But you need to discuss this with your doctor who know your condition.

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359 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old female asked:

Our local zoo has had a break out of avian flu. we have plans to go to the zoo tomorrow. i'm 31 weeks pregnant, is it safe to go?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Not safe!: No no and no. Stay home please!! Even with low possibility of transmission, better be safe.

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A female asked:

Last night my husband made us drinks with dark rum. he admitted to making them too strong on accident. i ended up vomiting up small black bits?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Related: Most likely this vomiting caused by this drink. Please observe yourself. If it happens again you need to see a doctor. Now, please drink water and avo... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

How do i teach my son to pee standing up and aim his urine stream? i am his dad, he is 3 years old and still urinates sitting down.

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Plan: You can do it by showing him how you urinate, as adult man.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My eyelid has been twitching everyday for 4 months. not stressed or tired. could thus be somthing serious like ms?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

No. : Most likely you need just enough sleep, rest and proper physical exercise outside. Being bored from undoing somethings worthy may can create some stre... Read More

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