Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: if your bowel very bloated it can get tender. Usually gets better after BM, but if you were bloated for a long time, pain may take some time to go aw... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Blood in toilet for years from rectum, stomach pains associated with painful gas pains and i'm constantly tired, family history of colon cancer 21y.o.

General Surgery 19 years experience

See doctor: I recommend visit with GI or surgeon for further evaluation. You may also consider hemorrhoid a and ulcerative colitis.

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A 51-year-old female asked:

I read they do a hida scan when no gallstones were detected. but i had an ultra sound showing three gallstones in gb and a small portion of fatty liver. im scheduled for a hida scan wed. does that sound right? im starting to get pain in mid back

General Surgery 19 years experience

Ok to get HIDA: Yes, it’s still ok to get HIDA, they will not do ejection fraction due to stones, but test is ok.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I hyperextended my elbow on january 1st of this year, and i'm still having severe pain when i lock my arm. how can i speed up the healing process?

General Surgery 19 years experience

See Ortho : I would get it check with orthopedic doctor. Some may have orthopedic urgent care, to evaluate, and recommend treatment. Like immolization, or physi... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Is the broth from lipton noodle soup ok as a clear liquid for prepping for a colonoscopy?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: When cleansing for colonoscopy it's ok to drink anything clear- broth, juice, sport drinks. Just stay away from anything fatty, or red color.

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A 40-year-old female asked:

What does it mean if proteus maribila was found in my breast abscess culture?

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2 nd most common: Most women who get breast abscess are lactating, some may have diabetes. This bacteria is one of more common that shows up in the breast abscess. A... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

I'm 41 trying to conceive since 2004 with no success i have regular periods i have only one ovary but i use the ovulation kit and i do ovulate?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Many reasons: you may Need to see a specialist, or at least your GYN. There are many factors. Your hormones may need help, your insulin- glucose levels unbalanced... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Can you have small pleural effusion in both lungs post pneumonia being only in left?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: Effusion appears due to infection, but also when you not taking deep breaths. So, even if infection one on one side, it's hard to take breath all tog... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have pain in my urine pipe while getting erection after removal of catheter, its been 4 weeks since removal. whats wrong?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Talk to doctor : You may have UTI, urinary tract infection from catheter, your doctor can run a urine sample test to know for sure

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Would a brand new hot tub only used by me- still potentially cause infections such as uti or yeast infection in a woman?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: it is the soap and salts that cause it not the bathtub. Also the length of time you spend in it. Long soaks can kill goid bacteria in your vagina th... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

On aspirin for small pfo and atrital septal aneurysm. is it safe to take a 2 hr. flight 6 weeks into pregnancy?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Flight or aspirin: Flying usually get restricted on 3 Rd trimester, however I would be more concerned with daily aspirin while pregnant, please check with your doctors w... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Thank you for your answer! does it necessarily mean this baby will be bigger then my last 2 kids since i'm currently measuring that much over?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Sometimes : It's common for your next child to be bigger, however US is not always accurate and can overestimate weight of the baby.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Could i have appendicitis? i have had all symptoms for the past week. terrible pain everyday, throwing up, have not eaten in over 28 hours due to lack of appetite, and so on -as well as my period arriving today which is making my family think there is no

General Surgery 19 years experience

Unlikely: the symptoms you describing don't sound like appendicitis. At least not typical presentation.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

7 weeks post thyroidectomy and feel hyper, heart palps and fast heart rate. feel awful. can list recent blood work results i have

General Surgery 19 years experience

See specialist: Please see your endocrinologist or surgeon or PCP. They need to check your thyroid levels. If not cardiology to check heart.

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A 51-year-old male asked:

Seven years ago i had a sleeve gastrectomy..is my life in danger because of corona virus ?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Not higher risk: Gastric sleeve by it self does not add extra danger. So, you are at Same risk as other people at 51, with similar medical conditions. We know that pe... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Been on antibiotics for heavy cold for a week now but its still not gone. it starts immediately after i wake up from sleep.one nostril is always blckd?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Anti-cs don't work : antibiotics can't kill cold. You may want to use over the counter decongestants and other cold remedies.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I always have bowel disturbances, bloating and flatulence,chronic constipation as well. should i worry about this ?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Adjust diet: most of this problem related to diet, you may need to talk to a doctor about the changes you must make. High fiber diet, less fat and oil. Lossing we... Read More

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A 76-year-old female asked:

Is 80yrs old to old to have a colonospy ?

General Surgery 19 years experience

No: Most doctors could to say that they don't recommend colonoscopy after 75. However, if you are a healthy 80-year-old and if I ask you a question:" if I... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have a on and off pain in right testicle hurts to touch a little and some burning after urinate i really hope this isnt cancer or hernia..im worried?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Infection?: you may have an infection either in your urinary tract but also inside testicle, speak to your doctor or urologist

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A 23-year-old male asked:

I am using rifaximin for ibs. i will use it for 2 weeks....550mg tid. should i undergo sigmoidoscopy for confirmation of ibs?

General Surgery 19 years experience

No: IRRITABLE bowel syndrome - should not be treated with rifaximine. And you can't see it on sigmoidoscopy. It is a diagnosis of exclusion ( means noth... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with varicose veins.

General Surgery 19 years experience

Ignore: Do not wait for visible symptoms, get treatment sooner. Diagnosis via ultrasound.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Sometimes in the morning i spit out black phlegm. what is it? is this normal?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Do you smoke?: This can happens to smokers, or someone who stopped smoking couple weeks ago. If tub workmen really polluted area. Black can also mean blood, did you... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have acid reflux.stomach very bloated and the gas i let go is very smelly.is it anything serious?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Change diet: some people can control this with diet. Smaller portions, less spicy, fatty, greasy foods. Do not eat 3 hrs before lying down. No coffee, alcohol, ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does it mean anything when vains pop out on your legs?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Venous reflux : you may have venous reflux- or varicose veins. It can happen at early age. Weigh gain, pregnancy, long standing at work can add to it.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My waste has been green for few days and when i researched it online colorectal cancer came up , so i'm really scared.

General Surgery 19 years experience

Don't get scared: color of the waste on its own unless it is blood or white(clay) - just changes depending on what you eat.

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A female asked:

Is skin cancer poss. in area covered by clothing/never exposed to sun? skin c in family, always avoid sun/cover up/use spf, but suspect mole on torso.

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: unless you have spf clothing - you still exposed. Of course it is not as common to get cancer in covered areas but known to happen. Some more danger... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Pneumonia has been gone 6 weeks and now have atelectasis and pleural effusion? was healthy prior to this. blood work is good. will i get better?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: do more deep breathing. Breath all the way in, hold as long as you can, slowly breath out. Wait a bit and repeat (so you don't get dizzy)

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A 18-year-old male asked:

What are the odds of a 18 year old with all normal blood work and no family history having colon cancer? change in bm looser stool no other symptoms

General Surgery 19 years experience

Low: You are young, so risk is low, but young people could get it. With only symptoms of loose BM, I would first talks about irritable bowel, or change in ... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Do i have a throat clearing problem or am i just not swallowing my mucus? do most people consciously or unconsciously swallow their mucus?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: You may have sinus issues or GERD( reflux), clearing your throat is natural response.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

If structural abnormalities are ruled out, are swollen turbinates always the cause of congestion such as vaso motor rhinitis?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Rhinitis : There could be other causes of rhinitis. Allergic, non allergic. Conditions such as LPR can appear as rhinitis with post nasal drip as well. LPR- l... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

31 yr old- ruq pain 8 mos.- cbc,cmp, abdomus,egd,hida nml 6 mos ago.dr say acalculous choleysteitis.so scared of pancreatic cancer.no weight loss 7 mo

General Surgery 19 years experience

Don't be scarred: Cholecystitis is very common. It is also common for all tests to be negative and you still have symptoms which get better after surgery. Pancreatic ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Short sharps pains in front and backribs and ache pain between shoulder blades. no issues breathing. heart ok. how to tell if lungs or muscoskeltal?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Or gallbladder: sepends on exact location, timing, and duration. It sounds less likely like lung.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Can i take robitussin cf and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

General Surgery 19 years experience

No interaction : I don't see interaction between rob cold and flu and regular Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - but I would try one drug and see if it helps before adding a... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I have a low functioning gallbladder can it cause weight loss? also what are the risks of gallbladder surgery? hida scan showed low activity

General Surgery 19 years experience

Possible: if GB function is low <20%, then it could be the cause of pain when you eat fatty foods, and some people change diet enough to loose some weight, b... Read More

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A member asked:

I am having tennis elbow surgery tomorrowand have a very slight chest congestion no phlegm just mild dry cough.

General Surgery 19 years experience

Tell anesthesia doc: it should be ok for most doctors, but mention it to your anesthesia so they are ready or can give you breathing treatment

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A 25-year-old male asked:

What is the normal daily dosage of cirprofloxacin hcl 500mg for chronic prostatis for 8 weeks?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Twice a day: Usually for chromic prostate infection Cipro (cipro (ciprofloxacin)floxacin) 500 mg twice a day for 6 weeks or so. Careful- so much cipro (ciprofloxa... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Is there a natural way to treat an e. coli uti?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Antibiotics first: treat with a short course of antibiotics, then plan to avoid further infections by drinking plenty of water, couple shots of prune juice a day- to pre... Read More

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A 44-year-old male asked:

If a patient has pulmonary edema and has heart failure occurring, should i.v fluids be ceased ? and should iv fluids not be recommenced ?

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In most cases: the doctor has to find happy medium, but they should be giving diuretics and other meds to get fluid off, plus sometimes heart medicine. Some fluid m... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Are non menthol cigarettes more likely to cause throat/esophagal cancer? does the menthol cause less irritation to your throat? or no difference?

General Surgery 19 years experience

All cigs are bad!: smoking is smoking- it is bad for you and people around you. There is potential for FDA to pull menthol off market- since they may be more addictive ... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

35 years, childless, hypothyroidism, 50 mcg thyronorm daily. read long term use of thyroid hrt can increase risk of breast cancer. is this true?

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No: this medication is a synthetic Thyroid hormone which you need to survive. The levels should be monitored and adjusted by a doctor. It should not inc... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Got tattoo on ankle years before developing mild lymphedema in that same foot/ankle. would removing that tattoo help or harm the lymphedema?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Harm : I would not mess with ankle that has lymphadema. It can lead to open wounds that very hard to heal. Using compression stockings, and addressing the ... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

What to do about piles? it's paining

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Fiber, sitz baths: you have to avoid constipation or diarrhea. Plenty of fiber in your diet. 25-30 gm fiber per day. While in pain, use Sitz baths- sitting in a pleasa... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

I rinsed my mouth with peroxide, and now i have mouth sore. how can i cure them? very painful, unable to eat.

General Surgery 19 years experience

Give it time: if you used regular peroxide you probably caused a burn of tissue inside- peroxide kills healthy cells as well as bacteria. So, wait for it to heal. ... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it ok to swim with a first degree burn?

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Maybe : Are you swimming in the place where you would get burned again? Then- no.

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A 54-year-old male asked:

Will taking eliquis(apixaban) effect your blood fibrinogen levels? if so, raise or lower?

General Surgery 19 years experience

No change?: I am thinking that without any active trauma the levels should stay stable. But, if anything it should go up, not down. If there is a concern the dis... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Soft fluffy non greasy stool after gallbladder surgery green and yellowish in color not greasy not diarrhea just loose consistency once a day?

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Avoid fatty foods: it is very common to have after GB surgery for few month. If troublesome watch what you eat. You may realize how much fat in some foods- regular milk... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I had a inguinal hernia repaired, since i have been experiencing post-heniorrhaphy neuralgia. used 2 be avid runner, discomfort is preventing me. ?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Nerve block: did you talk to your surgeon or interventional pain management specialist about nerve blocks? It may help.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have a pink tag like thing on the opening of the anus. it hurts if it is touched too much. what could it be? it's been there about 4 weeks.

General Surgery 19 years experience

A skin tag: have you had pain there before or any pain with BM? Some people get a skin tag thing there as anal fissure heals. Don't touch it too much. It can a... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I had a minor surgery a month ago. it has healed but the scar is still itchy and one time there is little pain. is it normal?

General Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: scar can be itchy for a while. You can try to use some oils ( like coco butter/oil) products to massage it, may soften it and help with pain.

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A 61-year-old female asked:

Can i take 5 mg of flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) an hour after 800 mg of ibuprofen and excedrin ?

General Surgery 19 years experience

See a pain doctor: it is dangerous to combine Exedrin and ibuprofen- so please stop until you talk to your doctor or a pain specialist. You can take flexeril (cyclobenz... Read More

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