Dr. Colette Wiseman

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Allergies?: A cold usually lasts only a few days so this sounds more like allergies, especially with the watery eyes. Effective allergy medicines include Clariti... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

On the left side of my body i have acne bumps on face an head ache an feel sick to my stomach what could this be if it's all on one side of my body?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Acne or shingles: It could be acne, or hypersensitivity dermatitis (a skin reaction to something). It could also be shingles if it's all on one side. Shingles is usuall... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I had my period this month twice i'm 36 years old and i never had my period twice a month.. what does that means ?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Spotting: This is called spotting. It is important to take a pregnancy test if you have irregular bleeding. Other causes are hormonal fluctuations, early menopa... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

What's the fastest way to get rid of a cold?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Self-care: Rest, avoid physical exertion, drink plenty of fluids (2 liters per day). Cold medicines such as nyquill and Dayquil may help with the symptoms but ... Read More

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A 73-year-old male asked:

My dad has been on donezepil for 2+ months but have only noticed short term memory getting worse. when does donezepil start working? also on zoloft (sertraline)

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

6 months: most studies look at outcomes at 6 months although you could see a benefit earlier. However, you should be aware that these types of medication only c... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

If i weigh 118 pounds, how much caffeine is considered "safe" for my body.

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

2 cups of coffee: Everyone is different and some people may have side effects from smaller amounts, or be able to tolerate larger amounts. Here is a helpful article fr... Read More

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A male asked:

Can you apply sunscreen over mupirocin ointment being used for skin rash?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: Wait 30 minutes to allow the antibiotic to absorb before applying sunscreen. If skin is broken do not apply sunscreen as it may cause irritation.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My mom has 2 broken blood vessels (one in each eye) along with swollen nodes, oncoming strep and a fever of 102. should she go to the hospital ?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: It could be a virus or something more serious. She should call her doctors office or go to an urgent care or ER.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is it normal to poop assoon as your doneeating likeonce u finish youmeal you go take a poop?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: Eating stimulates "peristalsis" which means the intestines are moving food along. If you have stool near the end of the intestinal tract, you will hav... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

What will the doc give me if my cirlation is bad?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Need more informatio: Do you mean bad circulation? What kind of symptoms are you having? This can be a complicated problem and you will need to be tested for high blood p... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

How to prevent pregnancy sickness and fatigue naturally before it starts ?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Stay hydrated: It may not always be possible to prevent these symptoms. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating small, frequent meals and getting plenty of rest may help m... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

What's better to drink daily, diet soda, or crystal light packets?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Similar ingredients: Both drinks contain artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and high acid. There are some studies that suggest (although not proven) a link between a... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

My foreskin is swollen and it's really burns when i pee?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Infection: This sounds like an infection, either of the skin or of the urethra. You should go to see a doctor as soon as possible to get further evaluated.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

My girlfriend and i had sex and since then she's not been hungry. her period came on 24 hours after we had sex, can she be pregnant?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Possible: If she had unprotected sex and an irregular period then she should take a pregnancy test.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Recently had a severe uti. finished antibiotic week ago tomorrow. when i pee, i get a terrible pain on my left side of my back. any ideas what this is?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Kidney infection: This sounds like a kidney infection, or pyelonephritis. The infection may not have been totally treated by the antibiotics and it has progressed up to... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Very oily itchy nose, chin and between eyebrows with skin colored/pink bumps that scab and crawling tickling sensation on face and twitching eyelid?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Seborrheic dermatiti: Skin conditions are very difficult to diagnose without a picture. However, this could be either severe acne or seborrheic dermatitis. See your doctor ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am up urinating every hour and can't sleep. my hubby got me a blood glucose test monitor and it was 98. is this high? normal?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Uti?: You should get tested for a uti. Also if you have been through child birth recently your muscles may be week and you should work on strengthening them... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Can you explain what might be causing problems w/ human body thermoregulation? e.g. 96.2 w/cold ambient temp, and 99.6 when return from summer outdoor

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Normal: This sounds like a normal variation. If you feel cold or hot excessively you should get your thyroid checked.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

What is the most common infectious disease (viral, bacterial) in the usa? my friends says it's aids idk?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Common cold: The common cold is a virus which is transmitted by small particles from coughing or sneezing.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Should you avoid ibuprofen when you have gallstones? i was told they are bad for people with stomach problems. paracetamol doesn't even touch the pain

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Ibuprofen is ok: Ibuprofen can cause stomach irritation or bleeding, especially if you take it frequently or on an empty stomach. However the gallbladder is a separate... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

What are chances of bloodclot traveling to brain while pregnant? if no blood disorder and never on birth control. im scared to get pregnant

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Unlikely: Blood clots usually form in the legs and rarely travel to the lungs. It is possible but even more rare to have a blood clot in the brain. To reduce y... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Fell off kerb 7 months ago. pain bearable but not improved. really hurts if pressure is applied to a certain point along 5th metatarsal what's wrong?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Could be broken: pain this long after a fall might mean you broke a bone and it did not heal well, or that you had a bad sprain that is not healing. Talk to your docto... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Only treadmills, consumer testing hypoxia response, i've been taking herbesser, the doctor said i was not serious .... just only 55%?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Please clarify: Herbesser is the name for diltiazem, a cardiac medication, from countries outside the US. This can be used for blood pressure or irregular heart rates... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

8pound baby delivered normal thru induction, possible?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: Babies can be delivered vaginally even over 10 lbs. Some larger babies may cause difficulty with delivery however. Do not rely on the estimated size t... Read More

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A male asked:

I am a male that has a lemon sized lump in my arm pit. it's not inflamed nor tender. it's been there for several months. what might it be?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Get a biopsy: This needs a biopsy. The most serious possibility is lymphoma. Go to your doctor asap.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Only when i go to church, my eyes turn red, they don't itch or bother me, they just simply turn red, i think it might be the lights, what can i do?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Try eyedrops: It could be allergies to something at that particular location, or dry air. You could try some lubricating eye drops, or anti-allergy eyedrops (such ... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I smoked meth only a year. could i. have lung cancer?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Unlikely.: Signs of lung cancer are weight loss, coughing up blood, chronic cough, and shortness of breath. Smoking generally increases risk for lung cancer ma... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Coughing spasms and i get shortness of breath and tightness in the left side of my chest and i cough up phlegm over half the time when i cough.

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Bronchitis: Or possibly pneumonia. It's also possible it's a virus like a cold, but given the severity of the cough you should get checked by a doctor ASAP. They... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

Does methocarbamol or cyclo benzene shown up on drug screen?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

No: usually drug screens check for opiates, benzodiazepines, marijuana, and amphetamines.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

First i started getting sharp pain on my left side by my uterus and now few days go by and the pain is moving up my back. what should i do?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Get checked: any acute abdominal pain should be evaluated by a doctor. One possible cause is a urinary tract infection that could be moving up to your kidney. This... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Is there any benefit to catching a boil earl in my butt crack?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Boil (abscess): I think you are asking if there is a benefit to catching it early, meaning before it gets big? If you have something that feels sore like a pimple, u... Read More

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A female asked:

Hi, i have allergic rhinitis and asthma, since my allergies are very strong i drink allegra daily can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: one dose of benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night (25mg) is safe. However use it only when absolutely necessary. Antihistamine overdose can make you deh... Read More

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A 56-year-old male asked:

Greetings, am i able to see the difference between a polyp and a hemorroid ?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Yes: Polyps are internal so you would not be able to see them. Hemorrhoids are usually external (although they can be silghtly inside the rectum). If y... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Really bad lower abdomen pain, 4th csection 7months ago, past 3 periods irregular but 2night have had severe pain in lower abdomen where scar is?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

See a doctor: Severe abdominal pain should be checked by a doctor immediately. Possible causes are ectopic pregnancy, appendicitis, bowel obstruction, or many other... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Does johnson baby lotion help clear up ance and spots?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

No: Johnson baby lotion is just a mild, scented lotion and not particularly helpful for acne. A mild soap and acne medication containing salicylic acid is... Read More

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A 64-year-old male asked:

What can get your blood count up dr?

Internal Medicine 15 years experience

Iron might help: If you mean hemoglobin then it depends on the cause - why is it low? Blood loss, blood destruction and decreased blood cell production are the three c... Read More

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