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Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
English
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rashmee Patilanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Cardiac condition: If you have a significant pause in the electrical activity of the heart, you will feel very dizzy and fatigued and might have other symptoms like shor... Read More
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Heart weakness: I need more information to answer your question. What heart problems do you have and what are your symptoms?
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Grave's disease: Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). It is not a communicable diseas... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Antibiotics: Depending on which antibiotic you were given, there is a possibility that it may cause symptoms like diarrhea however it is unlikely to persist for ma... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Metformin: Your endocrinologist has specialized training in diabetes management and must have come to the conclusion that you would benefit from metformin. For p... Read More
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A female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Palpitations: If you are experiencing palpitations that are noticeable and this is a new symptoms, it would be beneficial to see your primary care physician and to ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Egd: Esophageal perforation after EGD is very rare and occurs acutely within days after the procedure. Clinical risk factors include difficult procedure, m... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Rectal bleeding: There are a number of causes for rectal bleeding. It is very important to see your primary care physician and have a complete physical exam including ... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
EGD: It is best to consult with your gastroenterologist about the findings of your procedure. There are specific findings that the endoscopist will see wit... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rashmee Patilanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Heart disease: Determining heart disease in a young person largely depends on the patient and their family history along with presenting symptoms and physical exam. ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rashmee Patilanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Urinary symptoms: It is best to see your primary care doctor or gynecologist or to go to the emergency room if pain persists and you develop a fever. More information c... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
ERCP: Many laboratory values can be elevated after manipulation of your biliary tract with ERCP and stent placement since it is an invasive procedure. Your ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
DVT: Pain or tenderness is only one sign of a blood clot. Other signs include swelling, redness, and risk factors such as recently being on a long flight, ... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Secondary htn: There are many possible causes of secondary hypertension and your physician has come to the conclusion that you most likely have renal artery stenosis... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
D-dimer: D-dimer is a blood test used to help detect clots in your body or those that have embolized to your lungs. Physicians use d-dimer if they think that ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Ranitidine: Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartbu... Read More
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A male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Hypotension, amvasc: You should see your primary care provider immediately for titration of your blood pressure medication and let them know about this episode of low bloo... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Gastroparesis: Not commonly. Gastroparesis is known to cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety (feeling full after eating just a few bites), abdominal... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rashmee Patilanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Chest pain: Consult with your physician about the next step. There is a possibility that they will want to do a stress test to rule out any coronary artery diseas... Read More
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HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Yes, I am aware of the involved procedure. There are usually other options. Maybe there is not according to your answer.
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Thank you, that is what the diagnoses ended up being-gastritis. Now we have to figure out how the bile got there.
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) very helpful. Thank you dr.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 2012MD
Residency
NYU HOSPITALS CENTER
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