Dr. Fareed Asfour

Dr. Asfour trained in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, and in Infectious Diseases at UC San Diego. He has worked in Africa and in Geneva for the World Health Organization. He is interested a holistic approach to health, and uses interests in conventional and non conventional approaches.

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Dr. Fareed Asfour
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Pleasanton, CA

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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Internal Medicine, Board Certified

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20 years

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck

Dr Fareed Asfour is an excellent physician he is the bugs buster no bacteria will pass him he is very knlweldgeable in the field of medicine and specially the field of infection disease he is a passionate physician

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I am located at

Diablo Infectious Diseases

1447 Cedarwood Lane

Pleasanton , CA 94566

Call 9254631318

I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

New York Medical College, NY

Fellowships

Infectious Disease UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER

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Dr. Paul Sucgang answered:

I have to keep urinating even when I just finished? In brief: Possible UTI

You may have a urinary tract infection.

Talk to a doctor via HealthTap or your primary doctor to test your urine. Even if negative, I would treat as a urinary tract infection.

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Dr. Paul Sucgang answered:

I did see a doctor on Friday i have back (kidney/ribs) and bladder pain, and I get the chill and urinate a lot they didnt pick up anthing in my urine. In brief: Possible UTI

Maybe the doctor took a urine sample to check for bacteria and do a culture with sensitivity laboratory exam? If not, I would return to your doctor and ask for a UA C&S.

I would treat based on symptoms. Please followup with your Primary Doctor.

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Dr. Paul Sucgang answered:

Can I take NyQuil if I took Alegra for allergies 6 hours ago? I also used fluticasone nasal spray In brief: Yes.

There will be no interaction between allegra and nyquil if taken within 6 hours.

Also no interaction with fluticasone nasal spray.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Hi, daughter has very high fever from evening. Given her calpol and now a suppository. What are the causes? Have heard a couple of friends to have the same symptoms. In brief: Fever in a child is

usually related to an infection by a virus or a bacteria.

Viruses can cause cough and cold sx, GI sx, or sometimes just a fever and aches. They are contagious but resolve without Rx. Bacterial infections are things are strep throat, pneumonia, ear or kidney infection. If the calpol reduces the fever, ok to treat at home 2-3 days but if breathing problem, severe headache, pain, see your doctor ...See more

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Had EDNOS but now its anorexia. Im still healthy wt (BMI 20.6). Thyroid hormones were fine on recent blood test.Does that mean my BMR isnt slowed yet? In brief: BMR complicated

It is complicated to calculate true BMR, as both overweight and underweight people can have a low BMR. Activity, body muscle/fat proportion, insulin and other hormonal factors all contribute and thyroid hormone is only one factor. When the body senses starvation, especially with a low BMI, basal metabolic rate will slow down to conserve calories, so keeping weight in the normal range is helpful.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered:

How is neuropathy diagnosed and treated? My toes on both feet are very painful, numb and burn,even wearing socks hurts my toes. In brief: Neuropathy

You can also consult a nutritionally-oriented doctor or licensed nutritionist.

Alpha Lipoic Acid, as a certain dose, may help, but you need guidance after diagnosis. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered:

How do I boost my good HDL cholesterol? In brief: HDL

You may be able to avoid statin meds w/the help of a nutritionally-oriented doctor or nutritionist.

He/she will need your lipid panel lab results to see if you need good quality marine fish oil and /or red yeast rice and if you are healthy enough to take that. Peace and good health. ...See more

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered:

Hard lump, buccal of #19 & #20. Pano is normal. But not sure why it’s there. Should I be worried something is being missed ? In brief: Not Sure...

What did your dentist say that it was? If your dentist cannot give you a definitive diagnosis then see an oral surgeon for peace of mind.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Week ago started having random light stinging pain in upper left ribs/lat. after i eat, or random. 5d ago started a pop/bubbling feel around left nipple/ribs. sometimes in sync with pulse or induced by inhaling. only when laying back or on left side. In brief: Chest wall pain

It sounds like inflammation of the muscles or ribs, perhaps from a new or change in activity or recent cough.

Try ibuprofen for a few days. If it persists, if you feel tired, dizzy or short of breath. Get urgent evaluation.

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered:

Hi, my son is 3 year old, currently on Orelox antibiotics for an earinfection. He just woke up with a bad cough, sounds like when he has croup. Nebulised first with Duolin and the Pulmicort. Is there anything else I can do?? In brief: Maybe

The medications you used are very effective for asthma but croup is caused by inflammation of the upper trachea or windpipe.

If he is breathing well, continue the meds you have. If he is making a gasping noise in the throat with every breath, get urgent care. Oral steroids might be needed. ...See more

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