Dr. Dennis Ruditser

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Side cramps: Ask yourself if you recently injured that area? Any bruising there? Have you recently done any strenuous activity? If so, it could simply be cramps a... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Im not sure what is wrong but i stay sick vomiting, serious gi problems, just recently started experiencing menapause issues such as hot flashes, fewer periods for fewer days, severe nerve and panic and stress issues, skin cellulitis in thighs instantly i

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Hypothyroidism?: You should have your thyroid checked as perhaps this can be symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Your doctor can do a basic blood test to look for other prob... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I'm 19 and have had a swollen armpit which looks like a fat armpit for many years. its only in my left armpit. what could this be? it's not painful

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Lipoma?: Are you able to feel exactly where this "fat armpit" begins and ends? If so, are you able to move it around or is it in a fixed position? Doesn't feel... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Why am i bleeding two days after a 7 day af?

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Need more info: This is a very general question. First off where are you having bleeding? If you are referring to menstruation then I would ask if this is coinciding ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Went to er. not pregnant but missed period twice. was diagnosed with gerd and have been given pepcid (famotidine). does it have affect on menstrual cycle? and uti?

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Not known to do so.: Pepcid (famotidine) or any PPI is not known to affect menstrual cycles or interact with other medications that do. I am also not aware of them being ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it possible that a child from narcissist/codependent parents to have narcissism?p.s i have no other way to explain and this is urgent ... thank u

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

???: I would need significantly more information as I do not understand your question. Regardless, children of any age began to learn from their parents h... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Is there any difference between ppi drugs like prilosec, nexium, (esomeprazole) prevacid, etc?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Not at all: No they are all, as you said PPI's and appear to provide similar relief. Some are more expensive than others and drug companies would like you to bel... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have been at a university for a whole semester breathing in about 30 cigarettes a day outside. will i get lung cancer?

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2nd hand smoking: Are you referring to second hand smoke? If so it is difficult to know exactly what the equivalent is in terms of how many cigarrette you inhaled, non... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

With gastritis what causes me to have constant hunger??

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Gastritis: Gastritis typically does not cause hunger. In fact it usually causes the opposite: ●Pain in the upper belly ●Feeling bloated, or feeling full after ea... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Heart rate of 70 right before bed. is this normal?bp numbers are 118/77. i take atenolol. is this ok?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Yes: This is a normal heart rate and blood pressure. Atenolol as I am sure you know is a beta blocker and will slow your heart rate down and decrease your... Read More

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A female asked:

While i was taking off my makeup the skin next to the outside corner of my eye started to sting and it's kinda red. is this b/c of my makeup remover?

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Possible: Have you tried a new makeup product or remover? This does sound like an allergy or contact dermatitis of some sort. I would recommend changing to a ... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

About a week ago, a small clear bubble formed in my upper lip and i'm wondering what i can do to remove it and what it is?

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Blister.: It is difficult to know what this is exactly without personally seeing it. It seems like you are describing a blister of some sort. Is it inflamed a... Read More

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A male asked:

I swalloed metal shavings by accident will i be ok have painf in bladder area?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Hello: Swallowing metal shavings would not end up in your blood stream and therefore would not be in your bladder. That being said, you should be evaluated ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Hello. sunday i started my menstrual and yesterday while i was using the rest room i felt a sharp pain in my bladder. it has been doing it ever since. it seems to only happen when my bladder is almost empty. i have never had that happen to me so i'm not s

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Bladder pain: Hard to say exactly what this is, but you should have your urine tested for a UTI, or urinary stones. Any blood seen in the urine? Do you get sharp,... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Moms bp is high when taken 1st time then comes in range.today she woke up in the night with sweat and palpitations.bp & pulse ok.she on bp meds.help.

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Sounds to be serious: Is she having any chest pain and/or SOB? I would be concerned for a cardiac issue. This sounds to be an emergency. I would immediately take her to ... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it predidone that i can notsleep?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Insomnia: Steroids can cause insomnia, emotional lability, and depression. When did you first start feeling that you else rent able to sleep? Speak to your doct... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Ct/mrcp shows inflammation of gallbladder,liver and spleen. sev ruq pain. 18yo. ana positive,igg low, no stones. dr ordered hida scan. ideas?

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Biliary disease.: You're doctor is looking for evidence of cholecystitis (infection of the gallbladder) or any obstruction in the bile ducts. Cholecystitis can occur w... Read More

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A 57-year-old male asked:

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Sore throat: At this point you should see your primary care doctor to check your throat and perform a swab. It may be possible that you need antibiotics, however... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

What could cause lightheadedness, tightness in throat along with palpitations and brief chest pain? sometimes low resting heart rate of 45-60 bpm.

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Good afternoon: There are many causes of these symptoms which cannot be expanded on in 400 character, but if this happens often to you then I would advise seeing a ph... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Hi sir, can i ask a question ? i experience like this .. when im done urinating or even i urinate my viginal get discharge.. its white discharge

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Advice: Are you experiencing any burning, itching, increased frequency of urination, or pain when urinating? If so then I recommend that you see your primary ... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

There's a small spot on my arm that's dark brown in the center and has pinkish red ring around it. it's raised, waxy, fingers stick if i pinch it.

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Skin lesion: How long has it been there? Has it changed in size,shape, or color? I would suggest not touching it as it can aggravate the site and possibly cause an... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Bf pulls out.i had 2 day period which never happens. one day later i spotted pink light blood at night . then again the next night . now i have cramps?

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Cramps: Is this coinciding with your normal menstrual cycle? If so it may by that. The "pull out method" is not exactly the safest form of contraception so if... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Hello, i had bleeding for one day and now its completely stopped. what could it be?

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Need more info: This is a very general question. First off where are you having bleeding? If you are referring to menstruation then I would ask if this is coinciding ... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Sharp pain around my lung that wrapped around to under ny breast on the left side happens a couple hours ago just wonder what it could be.

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Pleuritic chest pain: Sharp pain around your lungs sounds to be pleuritic chest pain, which is typically more noticeable during deep inspiration. There is a large number of... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I am on antibiotics and i have bad constipation, any advice?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Constipation: Antibiotics typically do not cause constipation. In fact they can do the opposite (diarrhea/loose stool). A great way to relieve constipation is thr... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Does dose increase of effexor (venlafaxine) from 75 to 150 bring more risks than benefits for gad ? is it better to try some adjunctive med? have been on it 12 week

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Not necessarily: Although it is a fairly high dose, I am sure your physician increased it because your symptoms have not improved. If you haven't tried already, I wou... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I have a high cholesterol count. ldl 180) i have to take medicine?

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Possibly: Although your LDL is undoubtably high, it's important to find out some more information before deciding whether to start lipid lowering medication. Do... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Random "buzzing" sensation in middle lower part of chest. felt like a cell phone vibrating inside of my chest. painless, minute. what could it be?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Advice: I would recommend seeing your doctor for an EKG to see any abnormalities. This can also be GI related. As long as it doesn't cause you any discomfor... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Foot feels like i have a tiny splinter when i step on it but i cant find anything. can anything bad cause this sensation?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Splinter?: I doubt there is anything to worry about. If you don't see an open sore or sign of irritation (swelling, redness), I would expect this sensation to p... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My arm fell asleep while my husband drove us home last night. its been 12 hours and its still asleep. i didn't sleep on it weird. is it normal?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Arm falling asleep: 12 hours is definitely a long time to regain normal feeling to the arm. What do you mean exactly by "falling asleep." Does your arm feel numb? pins/... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I get knots in my shoulderast night i was getting like a pulsing feeling in my shoulder and back?

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Muscle spasm: Sounds like a muscle spasm. This is very common and goes away on its own. I would not get worried about it. You can try applying a heating pad to i... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

33 weeks woke up with my stomach half the size. i also have not gained any weight recently and lost 2 lbs over night. my stomach was huge now it's not?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Interesting: Are you taking any new medication? Any Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea? Abdominal pain? Have you eaten something new recently? Any history of medical condit... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I sometimes have acid reflux issues, is there a good way to alleviate that?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Acid reflux: Best way is to avoid tomato based products, chocolate, caffeine, and avoid eating late at night. If this doesn't help then you can try an over the co... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I will randomly have trouble breathing and sometimes feel dizzy or a sharp chest pain whilst it happens, also the warm air makes it worse please help?

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Yes: Are you generally anxious? Do these symptoms occur during activity like exercise? Do the chest pains occur when you take deep breaths? Although someon... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

I get occasional skipped heart beat seems to happen when i bend over while sitting putting pressure on stomach or lying down what is this?

Internal Medicine 11 years experience

Palpitations: That maneuver rushes blood back to the heart so this may be what you are feeling. Despite this, you should see your doctor to get an EKG to search for... Read More

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