Dr. Jyothishree Pinnaka

Internal Medicine

Memphis, TN

female

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Memphis Nephrology Associates

Memphis, TN

Address

6005, Park Ave, Memphis, TN

Phone

Practice website

http://www.memphiskidneymd.com/home.html

Fax

9017674058

About

Bio

We are committed to providing an excellence in care & dialysis treatment unsurpassed by others Our mission is to provide excellence in healthcare with emphasis on hypertension,kidney diseases and management of kidney transplant patients. We take pride on delivering personalized, educational and preventative services that provide long term solutions not only for the patients we service, but also for the communities where we live and work. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver the best service and care possible.

Specialties
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Internal Medicine

Licenses

United States: Tennessee

Languages spoken

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu

Doctor Q&A

74 Answers

124 Agrees

A 22-year-old male asked:

I'm healed from anal fistula but should i need to pat dry my anus every bowel mov' t using tissue? or be like normal person without pat dry after wash

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Avoid pressure: Avoid straining. Do not rub/ irritate the area. Your bm has to be smooth and yes - pat dry.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 43-year-old female asked:

What does it mean if traces of leukocytes and protein are present in urine. my urine is clear yellow and all else normal.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infection?: Do you have diabetes? Hypertension? Fever? Burning urination? Painful sex?

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A female asked:

Feeling really weak in stomach and feel nauseous haven't eaten in over 8 hours and i only got 2 hours of sleep last night, is tirednes making me sick?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not really: You're young and if healthy, should not have those symptoms.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 19-year-old male asked:

Been drinking 60-70 units a week since end of october 2015, is liver damage likely or unlikely? i have no symptoms and cut down to 20 units a week

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Of course!: It's no brainier. It does affect liver, heart and brain. Slow down and seek help before it's too late.

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A 49-year-old female asked:

What could be causing my eyes to burn, be sore and tired? never been like this before. i go to get my eyes checked regularly. started a few months ago

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dryness?: Do you wear glasses? Has the eye pressure been tested for glaucoma? Maybe dry eyes? Spend time on computers?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

What do you know about kidney stones growing on the outside of the kidney? my urologists have looked for this stone twice surgically and still can't find it; they have decided that it must have grown out through a small hole in my kidney. i have chronic f

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Biopsy: Must be an epiphytic growth.. Interventional radiologist can biopsy.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 19-year-old female asked:

I sleep on my arm crossed under my chest and i'm noticing pain in tendon in the morning for a couple of min. should i worry about permanent damage?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pressure?: May be you're compressing blood flow due to flexed arms?

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Had conjuntivitis a month ago. eye seemed to improve after antibiotics so used contacts again. the following day my eye was swollen and still is.?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Avoid: Avoid contacts until infection clears and okayed by your doctor.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 29-year-old female asked:

I am feeling pain in upper abdomen and sometimes between chest most of the day. i am gasping while eating. should i concern about this?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Please see your doctor. You may need further testing.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 40-year-old female asked:

Endoscopy found gastritis and h pylori. 2 treatments and still have it, i'm allergic to amoxicillin. being referred to specialist. what will they do?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Despite amoxicillin allergy, the GI will be able to still treat you for H Pylori with triple therapy.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Is it ok to take ibuprofen 7 hours after taking 2 alieve?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Avoid: Avoid excessive nsaid usage which can cause kidney failure.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 60-year-old male asked:

My daughter was throwing up a lot 2 nights ago so i took her to dr. no flu just stomach bug. has nasty not feeling in stomach. what is that not feelin?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Food related?: Any known acid reflux? Any liver problems? Any new meds?

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I was put on 60 mg prednisone for 3 months, then tapered to 50mg for 2 weeks, 40mg for 2 weeks then 20mg for 2 months (6 months in total) and now my nephrologist wants me to completely stop prednisone at 20mg. is this safe?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Reason?: What was the reason for starting high dose taper steroids? Unusual to stop at 20mg actually. Any kidney biopsy done?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Hi. at the sole of my feet a painful bump has formed then a blood vessel popped. this keeps reoccurring. my doctor has no idea what is going on. what can cause this? what kind of tests should i get done? i am a healthy 44 years old woman. i am going th

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vascular studies: Do you have diabetes? You also may need vascular studies.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 31-year-old female asked:

Why do i have pain run up from the middle of my spine to my head that creates such extreme pressure i have to crouch and squeeze my head when i stand?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any falls/ injury/: Any injury to back? Heavy lifting? Any tingling/ numbness?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 22-year-old female asked:

I am 1 month preg. my b.p is 137/93. is it normal?? or what i do?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Check manual BP. Any lower extremity swelling? Get urine tested fora y proteinuria.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 16-year-old female asked:

I have clear-like bubbles or bumps on my bottom lip. there's a big one and the other are kind of small. my lips are also swollen. please help me.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

History of?: Do you have any history of herpes? Need more history. Any medications or allergies?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 29-year-old female asked:

Can you experience low blood sugar in the mornings without being hypoglycaemic or diabetic if you dont eat enough the night before?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Due to dawn phenomenon or somogyi phenomenon which could be physiological.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 50-year-old female asked:

What do i do if i have a cyst on my earlobe right between my first and second piercing on my right ear??!?!?!?! it's practically like if i wear both earring it's like my skin just got smooshed or something....

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get checked: May need to get that cyst removed given the location.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 54-year-old female asked:

Pain in left lower abdomen and running in back bladder spasms and pain along w/ intestinal pain. what could it be. pain rans on scale from 6 to 9.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Other symptoms?: Color of urine? Any constipation? Any h/o kidney stones? Any n/v?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old male asked:

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

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Avoid constipation. Hydrate well. Exercise regularly. Avoid fried foods. Use probiotics( yogurt).

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 18-year-old male asked:

Why does my stomach keep making really loud noises every single night when i get into bed?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Empty?: What medications you take? Do you sleep empty stomach? Do you consume alcohol?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 27-year-old female asked:

What does this mean? upper normal to borderline hydronephrosis left kidney of uncertain significance.the left ureteral jet seen which excludes a complete but not incomplete left ureteral obstruction.i have a 8.4cm mass on ovary and possible endomet

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Agree: The physician who ordered this test can show you pictures/your ultrasound images and will explain to you.

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old female asked:

Ovulating today and now have stomach pain.. is this normal. had 6 follicles when went to doctor yesterday. was taking meds for fertility?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pain normal: Some females have Squeezing lower abdominal discomfort during ovulation.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 24-year-old female asked:

What is safe to use for a backache at 35 weeks pregnant besides a heating pad?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Warm moist heat. Mild exercise as able/ recommended. Tylenol.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 27-year-old female asked:

Chest tightness with cold feeling in breast? i have had 3 ekgs blood work an a chest x-ray all come back normal i was on phentermine three months ago and ever since then have had chest tightness ? please help

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need more: Please make sure you had mammogram. Agree with Pulmonary function testing. Depending on your age, would also recommend stress testing.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I have 2 moveable lump under left and right clavicle and have been having shoulder pain. i brought it to the attention of my pcp but he said it is subcutaneous so i shouldn't worry about them. my shoulder hurts really bad and i am worried?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Biopsy: Any more such masses/ lumps? Please get biopsied.

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 24-year-old male asked:

I've got yellow streaks in the back of my throat and can't stop coughing. tonsils removed years ago as well as adenoids. just got over abscessed tooth and been taking amoxicillin to help fight infection. feels as if something lodged in my throat and won't

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get rapid strep: Get throat swab for rapid strep test.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 47-year-old female asked:

My son is 13. when he stands, his feet turn red/purple, and he needs to move them. he cannot stand still more than a couple minutes or they hurt.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get tested: He seems to have peripheral vascular disease. Take him to the doctor. They can do some vascular studies.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 22-year-old female asked:

Boyfriend takes prilosec otc daily for gerd. i have some coupons for prevacid, (lansoprazole) is this the same thing or should i stick with prilosec?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Similar class: It's similar class. Go with affordable options if working?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 33-year-old member asked:

What are the health risks of low hemoglobin levels?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Etiology?: The etiology needs to be addressed first. Is it underproduction? ( bone marrow) Nutritional deficiency? Early cell death? Reduced erythropoietin level... Read More

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 16-year-old male asked:

Sir i cant speak fluent i want to speak something but speak something else and ya i dont stammer but i misplace words for ex inhail nihail?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Therapy helps: With therapy, you should feel better.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A member asked:

I have a lil red bump on my leg an it itches . an hurts just a lil . in not sure how it got there though?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bites?: Any insect bites? Any new meds? Any known allergies?

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I have either anul fissure, humoride. pain anus during toilet. everyday i do toilet. blood in toilet due to hard toilet and pain anus for short hours.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get tested: Avoid constipation/ straining. You may need laxatives/ stool softeners and mineral oil. May need sigmoidoscopy.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

I have a weird pain in my chest. it feels better when i breathe deeply could it be heartburn?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Which side?: Seems pleural pain related to lining of lungs. However, never ignore chest pain. Please get tested.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 20-year-old male asked:

My hands and feet are always cold. i go to the gym 2-3x a week. i eat fine. no health issues. i am a 20 yr old guy. what is this? how do i help it?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely normal: Most likely, normal. Get thyroid tested.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with low blood pressure.

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Drink plenty of water. Limit salt/ intake to 2000 mg/ day. Get daily physical exercise.

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 38-year-old female asked:

How can you manage kidney stones?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Diet: Diet plays a key role. First, you need to know that type of kidney stone by doing 24 hr urine stone protocol. Based on the type of. Stone, adjust d... Read More

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 29-year-old male asked:

Can i smoke marijuana after kidney transplant to treat my anxiety and insomnia ?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Avoid: You are immunosuppressive post kidney transplant. Avoid behaviors that potentially causes infection and or rejection.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A member asked:

How long does it take for one dose of fluconazole to leave your system? i take atorvastatin. should i stop it for a little bit before taking fluconazole? if so, for how long?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: Has long half cycle and also depends on other medications.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 47-year-old member asked:

I stopped taking the pill yet my period has not resumed. what should i do?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pre menopausal: Firstly check if you are pregnant( It is still possible if sexually active). Or else it could be early pre-menopausal time.

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A member asked:

My daughter had a stent removed today after having kidney stones removed how do we stop spasms in kidney now?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SM relaxants: She must have already given smooth muscle relaxants to help relieve spasms. Most important is to make sure you see a nephrologist in your area to help... Read More

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 26-year-old female asked:

Are there any safe medication to reduce cravings ? i've been binge eating .

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Medications?: Get your thyroid tested. Also, see your internist. You may need therapy.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 30-year-old male asked:

Does a liver disease like hepatitis impact your body's ability to metabolize medication properly?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes it does: Some medications metabolized by liver and gets affected by liver disease.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 48-year-old male asked:

Hematuria. non- contrast ct scan, urine cytology, cystoscopy all good. 2 painless non-obstructing stones in lower pole . could i still have cancer?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely: Cancer unlikely. Get 24 hour urine for stone protocol to identify/ stone analysis so that you can adjust diet accordingly to avoid further stones.

1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 18-year-old female asked:

I'm 18, usually have heavy, long and on time periods but the past two have been late and light, short. why?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Varies: Menstrual cycle varies sometimes. However, watch and see doctor if persists.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 30-year-old male asked:

How long after taking 8/500 soluble co codamol can i safely drink alcohol?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Do not!!: You are advised not to drink alcohol while on the med.

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 34-year-old female asked:

What does it mean if your fallopian tubes are blocked and you're not detecting ovulation?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

That's it: You're not detecting ovulation because of blocked tubes. Did you have any pelvic inflammatory disease in past?

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 22-year-old female asked:

Hit my metacarpal on a plank of wood there is bruising and swelling and when i touch or anything hits it i get a sharp pain could it be broken? x-ray?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes, get an X-ray to look for any suspicion for fracture

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Are the (external) iliac lymph nodes in front of or behind the intestines? would i be able to feel them?

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnakaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Can't feel them

1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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Education & Training

Residency

QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER

Completed 2005

Residency

EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Completed 2011

Residency

METHODIST HEALTHCARE MEMPHIS HOSPITALS

Completed 2012

Awards

Thought Leader, Second Place, Tennessee - Winter

2015

Top General Internist, First Place, Memphis Region - Winter

2015

Top General Internist, Second Place, Tennessee - Spring

2017

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