Dr. Marissa Chesney

General Practice 14 years experience

Maybe: Hiccups can be caused by irritation of the diaphragm. If he has jaundice and light color stool, he may have a gallbladder or liver condition that cou... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

I've tested 500++ on leukocyts and positive on nitrite with azo uti test. had worsening back pain for 3 days. should i go to er in pm or eclinic in am?

General Practice 14 years experience

Eclinic : Unless you are having severe systemic symptoms, it is probably OK for you to wait until the morning to see your regular doctor or a quick care.

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A member asked:

What is the optimal blood presure?

General Practice 14 years experience

Depends: The new recommendations are for most patients to keep their blood pressure below 140/90. If you are 60 year or older with no other health problems li... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Is it possible for a urti to last for more than 1 year, if not treated accordingly? symptoms haven't changed or progressed, but still exist.

General Practice 14 years experience

Not normally: You did not mention your symptoms, and I assume that you mean upper respiratory tract infection. It is not normal for that to last a year, but often ... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Hello, is it safe to consume a whey protein which contains 2.5 g of creatine monohydrate per serve ?

General Practice 14 years experience

Probably : The answer depends on your weight. It is safe taken in a daily dose of 0.03 grams per kilogram per day, meaning a person weighing 180 lb (82 kg) can ... Read More

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A 76-year-old male asked:

What is a urine m/c/s and what is it used for?

General Practice 14 years experience

Test: Test acronyms vary by institution, but it most likely means a urinalysis with microscopic examination, culture, and sensitivity. It is a urine test th... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

Is tetra pack long shelf life cow milk as good for babies as fresh short shelf life cow milk? the tetra pack milk may have some preservatives in it.

General Practice 14 years experience

Maybe: From what I understand in the packaging of shelf-stable milk such as Tetra pack, there is no additional preservatives. The milk is ultra-pasteurized,... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

How long after coming off aciphex (rabeprazole) until your system is normal. ?

General Practice 14 years experience

24-48 hours: The medication has a half life of 1-2 hours, so it is no longer in your system somewhere between 3 and 12 hours after your last dose, depending on you... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

My mom told me she was at work today and had a sudden crazy tightness and pain in chest and she couldn't bend over or anything it went away. thoughts?

General Practice 14 years experience

Difficult to say: Without knowing much about your mother's overall health or other risk factors, it could be the heart, could be reflex, could be muscle spasm.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Hello! i recently had surgery late friday night ever since then my back and chest has hurt so bad i have a dry cough, also my arms are so sore feels like i've had a tetanus shot in each arms they are achy not sure what's going on ?

General Practice 14 years experience

Unsure: It is difficult to say, given this little information. Whether it is to be expected or not depends on what the surgery was for, what type of anesthesi... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

I'm 35, 5'8, was 220 lbs(junk foodie)in april when i'v startd ~1900 cal/day home diet.no junk .no gym but light walk sometimes. nearly in 21weeks i'v lost 21 lbs with this diet. all blood works ok. is this weight loss healthy or any major problem??

General Practice 14 years experience

Yes: You are losing weight at the recommended rate of 1 lb per week. As long as the change that you have made are understood as lifestyle changes and not ... Read More

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