Dr. Anthony Depalma

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Yes: Mononucleosis causes splenomegaly which would cause left sided abdominal pain that can radiate to the shoulder. As long as the pain isn't sudden or se... Read More

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A female asked:

5cm septated ovarian cyst burst 3 d ago. hospital did not treat due to galbladder findings. free fluid found too. still have bad lrq pain.suggestions?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Pain control/US: Get an ultrasound to make sure there is no ovarian torsion. Finding a balance between pain and daily life is sometimes difficult. Expecting to be pain... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Diverculitis 6mths ago having 4 days with lower abdm pain middle/left side. pain haven't stopped since last night, low fever lots chills no hunger?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See a doctor: Your doctor would probably recommend you go to the ER. If it feels similar to diverticulitis, then it may be a recurrence. However, there are alternat... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

I am having a surging pain in the large joint at the base of my big toe. it surges every 14-18 with intense pain. this has been going on for > an hour?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Gout: The location is notorious for gout which is a crystal-induced arthropathy. Definitely see your doctor. Let him/her know if there was any trauma or ove... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is green diarrhea normal in 24 yr old

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Not really: The fact that you are having diarrhea is more concerning than the color. A concerning color would be red, signifying bleeding.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Ended myperiod last thursday,had unprotected sex that day, he came in me i took the pill ,been having bad cramps &started bleeding the following week?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Take pregnancy test: While this can be expected from taking hormones (the pill), the most dangerous possibility is an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the uterus). ... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Leaving for vacation tmrw, have white puss pockets on both tonsils, painless past few days..started z pack tonight, should it clear up?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Very likely: It seems like you have tonsillitis which are most commonly caused by viruses and bacteria. Azithromycin (z-pack) is a pretty good antibiotic for bacte... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I'm having recurring headaches from the lound explosion that went off near me. how can i make them stop?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Concussion: It is possible that a loud explosion can cause a concussion. If this is the case, then following concussion treatment guidelines might be beneficial i... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

How can pneumonia make a person barely able to speak and walk? could you tell me more about the pathophysiology or mechanism behind? thank you.

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Low oxygen?: One possibility is having low oxygen. A disease such as pneumonia fills the alveoli with infectious/inflammatory debris which prevents gas exchange. M... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have injured my front knee tendoon.it doesnot hurt a lot,should i take a break from cardio cick box or can i exercise. knee is functional but hurts?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Take a break: Tendon ruptures are very difficult to fix. Take a break from intense activities such as kickboxing. Consider an x-ray to make sure there is not an avu... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Inside of upper eyelid has been bothering me every since i got out of school. i examined it and i saw small looking grey bumps and the skin was red.

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Chalazion: Sounds like a blocked oil gland called a chalazion. This shouldn't be too painful like a sty. It should resolve within a few weeks. Try gentle massage... Read More

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A female asked:

Toes are itchy, shiny spots on them, some are red in spots. both little toes are red/ swollen. tried af treatment with no success. not af??

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Tinea pedis: Sounds like tinea pedis (athlete's foot). AF? anti-fungal? Try some clotrimazole cream in between toes. Just the little toes? Make sure there's no cra... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Im a virgin but my periods are 10 days late. im vomitting and having a backache and head ache. why is this?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

NOT pregnant: Difficult to diagnose. I would start with a urinalysis. Give your doctor a call ASAP.

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A 29-year-old male asked:

I had a cbc done yesterday. the medical staff on hand gave me the thumbs up for good results. neutrophils were at 49%. lymphocytes were at 37.8%. monocytes were at 11.3%. the absolute number on these were normal. wbc was 6.63. rbc was 6. thoughts?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Normal values: Every lab has different "normal" values however they seem to be in normal range. What is upper limit of RBC?

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A female asked:

I have been trying to get pregnant bt it has been very hard for me having c section and a abortion what should i do ?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Tincture of time: A majority (>50%) will conceive with 3 month and about 85% within 1 year. Depends on age, but usually wait about 6 months before seeking advice fro... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Whole body shakes sometimes i cam stay still but i shake . i feel hot but my skin isn't . im tired n this is once in awhile my stomach is burning?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Check temperature: I would start by checking your temperature, especially when you are cold or shaking, to see if the shakes/rigors are from a fever. Feeling hot may be ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Urethra discharge clear irritatedplease help burns when pee but when i drink alot of water doesnt hurt what does this mean?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Urinalysis: Get a urinalysis to make sure there is no infection (urinary tract infection -- UTI). Other possibilities include pelvic infection, vaginal infection,... Read More

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A member asked:

Is it bad to eat a bowl of salad that has been left out for 20 minutes. can the pollution from outside be absorbed into it if you leave window open?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

No: The salad is fine. More importantly, you breathing in pollution is more concerning. Are you next to a factory or bus station? As far as I know, your c... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Please i have this stinging tearing pain. in chest nauseas dizzy low energy stinging pain in calves?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Go to the ER: This sounds concerning enough to seek emergency medical care.

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A member asked:

What's a good energy booster that i can buy at a health store? maybe something i can mix in a smoothie ?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Caffeine: Be careful of the amount of caffeine you consume. Some people use Ginseng. Personally, I prefer a good song.

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A 62-year-old female asked:

Mom is 87. she has afib, had chf, and now out of the blue gfr 26.6 bun 26 creat 1.7 bp normal no diabetes. stage 4 chronic kidney disease. surprise!

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Complicated: This is very difficult to answer because it's a complicated situation. Rather than answer, I would defer to whatever doctor knows her care the best. A... Read More

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A female asked:

In my operative report operation documented as laparoscopic tubal fulguration bilaterally. after bowels were swept cautery device was used to trace the tubes out to the fimbriated ends bilaterally. after which, each tube was cauterized in an approximatel

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

So far so good: Nothing to worry about so far but operative report incomplete in the question.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have cracks in fingers tips,no pain, when i rub the skin it is hard and it looks like black scratches.i often wash hands. how to get rid of it ?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Dry hands: Sounds like your hands are dry and chapped. Frequent washing and harsh soap may be the culprit. Back on the farm, we used to use Bag Balm but any kind... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that i can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Take a look: Difficult to say without seeing. Have someone else take a look, see if it's a pimple. Wax should be soft and move when touched.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Can ovarian cysts cause nausea even if there is no pelvic pain?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Unusual: Ovarian cysts usually do not cause any symptoms unless they are very large or ruptured or there is bleeding into the cyst. Attributing nausea to ovari... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Hi i've been feeling sick (nauseous) pretty much every day and get stomach cramps. my stomach is making noises as if it's stones?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See doctor: I would start with a pregnancy test. After that, I recommend you see your doctor as nausea can be caused by a large number of conditions.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Hi i have a comminuted fracture of my right medial malleolus. it was misdiagnosed initially as a sprain, after walkin on it for 4 months with no pain inprovement i decided to get a second opinion and x-ray confirming it was indeed fractured. my doctor say

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Delayed union: This is called a delayed union as it is now 4 months and you still have a radiographic fracture. You will need an orthopedic surgeon because if it doe... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Recurring episodes of being jolted awake feeling like my heart stopped and i gasp for air and sit up before feeling okay again. what could be?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Panic attack: As long as you are feeling okay in between episodes, it sounds like panic attacks may be the culprit. Believe it or not, they can occur during sleep. ... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Pain on right side of my head when i chew and swallow it is a sharp pain i can also feel it when i move my tongue around?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

TMJ ?: Difficult to answer without knowing exact anatomic location however see if temporomandibular joint disorder may be the culprit.

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A female asked:

All bones hurt ep legs, hands, feeling hot @ 17c bad headache cant remember anything feeling like memories getting worse panadol (acetaminophen) not helping cnt af dr

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Infection: Check your temperature to see if a fever is causing these symptoms. If so, see your doctor right away. Any other symptoms? Any travel recently? Bug bi... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I am 20 i weigh 145. i have been trying to convince for 1 year and 1 month so far with no success what so ever. what should i do? should i see my dr?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Yes: Approximately 85% of women conceive within 1 year. I would suggest consulting with your OB/GYN to start.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Ive been sick so ive been laying alot these past 2 weeks. do i have to worry about blood clots?or is that only a worry if ur always laying(cant move)?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

No: A blood clot would likely show signs such as leg pain or swelling. If these symptoms are not present, then no worries. However, immobility is a risk f... Read More

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A member asked:

What would cause very sore heels that are worse in the morning and get better as the day goes on

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Plantar fasciitis: Sounds like the plantar fascia may be irritated.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My tonsils feel swollen with white spots on them and my throat is itchy, my throat has felt like this for about 5 days already ?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Throat culture: Sounds like you have tonsillitis/pharyngitis and will need a strep and/or mono test and throat culture.

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A 19-year-old member asked:

I have been having chest pain in the center of my chest along with lightheadedness and fatigue?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See your doctor: Definitely touch base with your doctor. Probably will need some bloodwork and perhaps an EKG.

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A 34-year-old male asked:

What's the length of physical withdrawal symptoms from heroin, and which is worse-heroin, suboxone, of methadone-in terms of withdrawal duration and intensity?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

1 week: Symptoms usually peak around day 3, then subside until sometimes 1 week. In terms of substance, it is difficult to say. Withdrawing from a small amoun... Read More

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A 50-year-old male asked:

What would happen if you inject rubbing alcohol in your vain?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Intoxicatiion: Depending on the amount, isopropyl alcohol injected intravenously may cause intoxication. It should never be injected as it is not an acceptable intra... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can sinus infection/ blocked sinus make your eye and eyebrow twitch a lot?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Yes: There are many reasons to have eye twitching and most are benign. An infection can certainly cause this.

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A 44-year-old male asked:

My right thigh has a warm sensation. not sure if this is related.... but my groin aches. i had a vasectomy a year ago and the groin area not same.

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See your doctor: Your symptoms could be due to a DVT (blood clot) which would require an ultrasound to diagnose. Alternatively, any surgery can facilitate nerve pain b... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

People telling me that my body jerks a lot during sleep, is that normal? does that mean my body isn't resting well?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Myoclonus: I can definitely relate to this. When trying to sleep after studying for a test in medical school, it looked like epilepsy. This is because of a brain... Read More

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A male asked:

Eyes have been increasingly getting dry. i believe it's from over use of electronics. if i limit electronics, will that help treat it?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Blink more often: It all depends on how long your eyes are open and without blinking. I would recommend blinking more often if you are not able to limit electronics (es... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have been coughing for weeks after recovering from a cold and it recently got worse. should i be concerned?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Post-infectious: A post-infectious cough is most likely the cause of your symptoms and nothing to be concerned about. However, check in with your doctor to see if you ... Read More

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A female asked:

To take my liquid pain meds even brings me to tears. any suggestions?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Mix it: Try mixing it with something more palatable.

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A male asked:

Im 38 have abdominal pain , muccuss , frequent need to pass stools, and anal pain?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See doctor: Your symptoms are worrisome enough to seek medical care soon. The possibilities are numerous but most common would be irritable bowel, inflammatory bo... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Is pregnacy possible the day period ends?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Yes: Ovulation anytime after menses is possible and therefore pregnancy. A pregnancy test can be negative the day menses end however it takes time for horm... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Hi um i had sex about 2 weeks ago and i had my period around the 5th or 6th of january and i have been cramping and having a hard time sleeping and today i have started to have a reddish pinkish blood what could it be ?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Pregnancy Test: Could be early menses however since it is not expected for another 1-2 weeks and you are sexually active, it is worth taking a pregnancy test. Remembe... Read More

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A 49-year-old female asked:

Does dull.chest pain in between breasts mean heart attack?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Not necessarily: Chest pain can be due to numerous causes. It doesn't always mean heart attack. I would get this checked out however.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

The first day of my lmp was 12/31/15 and it was about 5 days. today, about 2 weeks later, i am experiencing brown, streaky discharge for the 1st time.

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

Metrorrhagia: This can be normal or caused by a number of things such as hormone imbalance, endometriosis, fibroids, etc... Are you taking hormones? Either way, it ... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Hello! i've been with tonsilis since last week, tried 2 different treatments with different doctors (azitromicin and amoxicilin) and none of them seemed to have effect. what should i do?

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

More testing: Consider getting tested for mononucleosis (mono) in addition to a culture of the tonsils to better direct treatment.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I always get told i look sick. i'm pale and have dark eye sockets. why and what can i do to help? i'm sick of feeling/looking ill

Emergency Medicine 16 years experience

See your doctor: Have some bloodwork done to evaluate for simple things such as anemia, kidney/liver/thyroid problems. Are you sleeping?

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