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General Surgery
Critical Care
Trauma Surgery
Wound care
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United States: Colorado
Languages spoken
English
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
See dermatologist: Would see a dermatologist as soon as you can, any wound or skin lesion that doesn't heal after an extended period of time is concerning for a skin can... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Maybe normal: Sounds like you are experiencing what is called palpitations, an anti anxiety drug may be helpful. EKG and possibly what is called a Holter monitor wo... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Depends: If the infection is near to the skin level and there is little or no tissue damage, could be easily treated. If the infection is deep within the body ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Swelling: Hernias occur when there is a weakness in the abdominal wall, there is swelling or a lump in the area, and there may be dull achy pain or heaviness. T... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: Two separate problems, although they may occur together.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Urologist: I would see a urologist, you don't mention any trauma to the area. A non-healing wound is always concerning. Chronic infection is most likely, but the... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Mineral oil: Put mineral oil in the ear (should be able to get at any drug store). Leave in 20 or 30 minutes, which kills the bug. Should then be able to gently fl... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Dicey: It's kind of hard to tell just what a lump is sometimes, the best thing is to remove it, especially if it's causing pain. An MRI would probably be the... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Histology: Thyroid tumors are classified based on the appearance of a biopsy under the microscope (histology). There are benign tumors, adenomas, multi nodular g... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Normal process: Blood cells such (white blood cells, platelets) and other tissue cells release chemical factors called cytokines that initiate healing. This results i... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
More info: There are a large number of things that could cause a lump in the neck you should have a doctor check you. Do you mean a lump on the outside that is ... Read More
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427 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: You can take 2 norco, up to every four hours as needed. Mobic is also safe to take, it is a pain medication but works differently than norco.
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A female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: Would not recommend this. High risk of an infection and the keloid will likely recur and may be even worse. Keloids are caused by abnormal inflammatio... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Suspicion: The surgeon has a suspicion that there are cancer cells that were missed by the first biopsy (a false negative test). This can happen with any test, t... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Absolutely: Depression is a common symptom, along with difficulty concentrating, memory loss, problems sleeping, dizziness, headache and personality change.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Usually infection: Gallstones can get left behind after surgery, that is the most common cause, they were there all along. It's easy for that to happen. If new gallstone... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Not advised: Hydrogen peroxide impairs wound healing, use a commercial wound irrigation solution, which any drug store can help you with. Just saline (salt water) ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: I wouldn't risk it. Nothing has changed with the pancreatitis, and in fact there may be scarring in the pancreatic duct that makes pancreatitis more l... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Depends: This will depend on what injuries occurred from the stab wound. If injuries are confined to an area just below the skin, you might even go straight ho... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: very rarely, if the spleen is injured and some of the spleen tissue implants elsewhere in the abdomen. This is very rare though, usually the spleen is... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Severity of pain: Appendicitis usually causes severe pain, especially with movement. The pain may start in the right lower abdomen and move to the central abdomen. Ther... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: A hernia near the belly button causes a lump in the area that comes and goes, worse when standing or pushing out with the abdominal muscles. Usually g... Read More
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687 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Get checked: If there is a question of infection, go back to the surgeon, would not wait any longer. Symptoms of an infection include redness, swelling, pain, the ... Read More
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401 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: There is a syndrome called a conversion reaction, where an emotional trauma can cause temporary blindness. It is not well understood why this happens,... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Wound infection: You should see the OB/GYN who did the surgery, sounds like a wound infection and there may be pus under the skin which has not drained properly. The t... Read More
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373 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Severe!: Diabetes insipidus occurs when the pituitary gland is injured. This is a small area of the brain that produces a hormone called ADH (antidiuretic horm... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: Gallbladders cannot be put back in. Are you having diarrhea or frequent urination?
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: Betadine is not used on an open wound, as it impairs wound healing. There is one exception, a draining wound on a foot with poor blood flow, and even ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Possibly: The usual culprit here is that gallstones got out of the gallbladder before it was removed, even during the surgery. Rarely gallstones can form in the... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: A facial wound is pretty quick to heal, a week or two. If it is healed it would be safe to cut the ends. Absorbable suture can take months to disappea... Read More
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401 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Not related: This is a new problem not related to the appendectomy. Hard to diagnose over the internet without more information, get it checked out.
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403 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
None: Generally no supplements are needed. If you are having problems digesting fatty foods a drug called cholestyramine may be used. Of course avoid fatty ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
0%: Hydrogen peroxide is currently not recommended for any type of wound as it impedes healing. Ask a doctor who has seen the wound, sterile saline comes ... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Either: If you want the skin wound closed in a certain way, ask the surgeon prior to the procedure. If there is a lot of fatty tissue in the abdominal wall or... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: A wound with infection is usually redder than the surrounding tissues, this is due to increased blood supply in the area of infection. Healing wounds ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
A month or two: You can have diarrhea after a fatty meal when the gallbladder has been removed. This should resolve as the body adjusts to not having a gallbladder, a... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: A concussion is a mild form of a head injury. Symptoms might include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression, sleep difficulty, personality ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Reflux: You may have reflux, which is when some fluid from the stomach makes it back up the esophagus and into the mouth. There may be some chest pain/burning... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Almost any: Any exercise that increases the pressure in the abdominal wall can cause a hernia, weight lifters are at high risk. Aerobic exercise less so.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
No: Drinking can impair thinking ability and may mask symptoms from a head injury. May also make concussion symptoms worse. Would give it a few weeks at t... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
General surgeon: General surgeons treat bowel obstructions so they are the first choice. A gastroenterologist or internist might follow up if it is a chronic condition... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Can be done: A TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) consists of the removal of the uterus (womb) and ovaries. Years ago it was common to remove the (normal) appendix... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: The lump under the skin is called a healing ridge, it's basically scar tissue that forms around the hernia repair. Is usually worse if mesh was used t... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
More info needed: How was this diagnosed and are you having any symptoms? The momentum can be easily removed with an open operation, and it might be possible via laparo... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Depends: This would depend on the reason for the death of the recipient. Could potentially be done but a double transplant of an organ would be pretty unusual.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Several causes: Any history of trauma to the area, any changes to the skin in the area? any history of other medical problems? Possibilities include a sebaceous cyst,... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
More information: Is there a separation of the edges of the wound, redness, draining fluid or increased pain? What concerns you about this wound? Seven days is an appro... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes: An arthroscopy in the operating room should be done to gauge the severity of the injury, especially if you are having symptoms (pain, unsteady knee, k... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Yes, normal: Entirely normal, especially when lying down or bearing down. Only abnormal if there are other symptoms, the most concerning would be shortness of brea... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I will follow up with a nuro specialist as I am having symtoms that were listed. Thanks so much as I was not going to follow-up.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr. Clemens for the information! It is obviously a problem that the public needs to take very seriously.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr.Clemens for all yourkind professional details.Much appreciated to you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1984MD
Awards
Most Influential, Third Place, the Colorado Springs Region - Spring
2017
Top Doctor, First Place, Colorado - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, First Place, the Colorado Springs Region - Spring
2017
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