Dr. Michael Gewirtz

A 27-year-old male asked:

Mild stomach pain appeared two days ago. was gone yesterday, but reappeared today but is more mild. had low fever, but is gone. could be appendicitis?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Could be: Appendicitis begins and general stomach pain and then will migrate to right lower abdominal pain with fever and nausea. You need abdominal CT scan

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Why do some cancers cause night sweats?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Some do: Not all cancers cause sweats. Some are due to toxins and sometimes from fever

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Flew from united states to south korea, when i arrived i got a sore throat about 1 to 2 days later. no other symptoms yet. worried for ebola?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Many causes: There are many causes of sore throat. Ebola associated with high fever. Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) and follow with doctor if symptoms persisit

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I was badly sunburnt 3 years ago around my face and it still hasn't faded- my face is still red even though i can't feel any stinging or burning?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Dermatology eval: This is not a sunburn. It can be rocecea or scaring and I would get dermatologist evaluation

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A 20-year-old male asked:

What can be the reasons why head of my penis is pale and cold to the touch while everything else is normal?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Urologic eval: Your Penis is an distal organ and can fell colder in lower tempature. Follow with Urologist

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I am 27yrs male, 5.5ft height & 80kgs weight , i do regular workout, & having controlled food but not able to loose my weight. can u plz tell reasons?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Diet as directed: You may just be muscular and not overweight. Weight is a balance between exercise and diet. You should continue your exercise and eat less. I would co... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Is it normal that i'm not experiencing any of the side effects of postinor-2? i did not vomit, get diarrhea or feel nauseous. what does that mean?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

It's OK: Not everybody gets side effects of any medication It is a good thing

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Had cereal, about 20 min later, severe cramps and diarrhea, could i have suffered a allergic reaction?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Yes: May also be unrelated.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

So scared i have leukemia. fatigued for months, soar throat for 2 weeks- had cbc &other blood work all clear- don't no y so tired- scared!!!!!

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Not leukemia: There are many causes for fatigue but a normal CBC makes it unlikely to be Leukemia. You can check your Thyroid levels and other tests by your GP

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Can dehydration cause high globulin level mine was4.4 (range up to 4.0)my blood work in may was completely normal but now this slightly high globulin.

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Yes: Yes but this should be repeated as there are many causes for elevated Globulin. This is a non specific finding.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Why does my neck and side (maybe diaphragm) on my right side hurts when i cough or breathe deeply?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Need CXR: Many etiologies including Pneumonia , Pulmonary embolism or muscle strain. You need further evaluation and possible chest X Ray.

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A 16-year-old male asked:

What can cause a lot of orange/yellow mocous on stool? it happend only once, my blood and stool test are normal.

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Diet: This is usually diet related but you must check to see if it is blood.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Given 60mg shot of toradol in er for acute mid back pain.xray clear,dx muscle strain.shot didn't help at all, extreme fatigue and confusion after?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Stop NSAID: Do not take this type of medication again. Follow up in ED if confused.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Is it bad to skip a period for two months?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Yes: Do a pregnancy test for this is the most likely reason. It is not uncommon to miss a period. Need to see a OB doctor.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

My wife is 8 weeks pregnant,she is feeling like fever and mouth taste bitter, n having hyper acidity.. plz suggest something plz?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Rest , Tylenol (acetaminophen): Most fever is viral and self limited but if abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding or burning with urination develop you must see your OB.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is it good and safe to have postnatal massage?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Fine: No abdominal massage but otherwise should be fine

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A 20-year-old female asked:

20 years old. can't get erect. is my penis desensitized forever?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

No: There are many cause for this most are treatable or self limited. Be patient and visit a Urologist if no improvement

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A female asked:

My breast have been sore for 3 weeks,i have been nauseous, random cramps, back pain, random dizzy spells, could i be pregnant?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

YES: I would do home pregnancy test and follow with your OB

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I have a small hard lump on my shin. it's pink/ dark pink and painless. when i press it, i have a 1cm indent for over 1 min?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Bruise?: hard lump can be as simple bruise if it does not resolve in should be evaluated

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How come recently for the past few days i've been feeling nauseous/ having a stomach ache in the morning and at night? what could it be?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

You should check home pregnancy test even if on BCP's. Do not eat late at night.: You should check home pregnancy test even if on BCP's. Do not eat late at night.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Beta hcg 28 days after last physical encounter at 0.16.can this rule out pregnancy accurately?on bc pills and had normal period after d act.

Urgent Care 40 years experience

No: Repea beta HCG and follow with your Gynecologist if elevated or if you have abdominal pain.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

How quickly can the antibiotic abbocillin affect the pill? please let me know asap

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Quickly.: It can affect efficacy rapidly in less than an hour. Use barrier protection and con't Pill

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A 36-year-old female asked:

My body is tender and hurts when touched all over.my legs cramp as well as my arms to the point that i can't sit still or it wakes me up.

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Lab work needed: This is unusual and you will need to have your Thyroid and electrolytes tested.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

For a few day i been feeling like i'm suffacting but i'm breathing my chest has been feeling tight and my heart hurts i been to the er everything good?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Go to ED: I'm glad you went to the ED for evaluation this is necessary for complete work up. This can be your lungs, heart or anxiety but you need further evalu... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I never had sex before,but my vagina is very itchy and i'm always do masturbating,could it be the reason why my vagina is very itching?

Urgent Care 40 years experience

Yes: Sure. You could have Vaginitis. Try OTC treatment of monostat. Follow with Gyn

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