Dr. Donna Childress

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Possibly: It is possible that the onset of this combination of symptoms was related to a food intolerance. If this was an isolated episode and you are not exper... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Can an external hemmorhoid (told by doctor) about the size of a pea shrinks and disappear? if so, what natural remedies are there?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Yes: Small hemorrhoid as described can shrink and disappear over time if not irritated by pressure. Witch hazel can sometimes help with irritation. Also im... Read More

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A female asked:

30 yr old female. normal stress ecg, chest xray and echo. can i be confident its anxiety not my heart?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Reassuring tests: You have had reassuringly normal tests to evaluate for any significant underlying coronary artery and structural heart disease. You have not mentioned... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a ear that is constantly stuffed since 1 year, like when you go on a mountain or on an airplane. what can i do?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

ENT referral: If you are experiencing constant unilateral ear symptoms, it is best to see an ear/nose/throat (ENT) doctor for further evaluation. You should have a ... Read More

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A female asked:

I have slightly elevated redness in my arm nearest to the elbow that keeps on geeting bigger. its not that itchy but keeps on spreading ?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Dermatitis/infection: New onset of a red raised area of skin can generally be caused by an irritant, allergy or infection. An irritant (like poison ivy or chemical) can cau... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Is it true massaging/rubbing arms, legs, feet & tingling it sends thruout body stimulates hormones & can make 30-something adults grow inches taller?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

No evidence: Interesting idea....but there is no reputable medical evidence that such growth can occur by tactile stimulation. There is no physiologic reason why m... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

Blood pressure today was 116/90. is it time for meds or is there another option.

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Lifestyle changes: Although your diastolic (lower) blood pressure is slightly elevated, you do not necessarily need to start meds now. First try lifestyle changes like ... Read More

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A male asked:

For the last few days i've had a pain in my right shoulder blade (pretty much in the middle) and my right armpit feels a little strange. advice please?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely muscular pain: Inflammation and irritation of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder can cause discomfort in this described region. Pain can occur from a minor inj... Read More

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A 85-year-old female asked:

Every day i am somewhat nauseated, can i stop my synthroid (thyroxine) intake. see if that causes it?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Discuss with MD: It is unlikely that your nausea is related to Synthroid (thyroxine), (thyroxine) especially if this is a medication that you have taken regularly. Syn... Read More

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A member asked:

Can a boarder line person 77yrs old kidney get better by taking meds. with no dalyalis?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Need more info: Need to clarify your ? to answer in a helpful way: If asking if a patient with borderline kidney problems can benefit from medications & avoid dia... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Why when i eat anything i have heartburn ?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely GERD: Burning pain after eating is most consistent with GERD/indigestion. It can be triggered by a number of different causes like acidic foods, eating late... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

Why swelling of eye lid happens in kidney disease stage 2 or advanced stage?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Fluid retention: With progressive renal dysfunction, kidneys lose the ability to regulate salt and water balance. This can cause fluid retention & present as swell... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

My stool is alwys mushy & comes out wth gas.not tarry. 2-3 bowel move/day. no constiption.often c mucus. often c chunk of food in.twice i saw very little red blood stain mxd with mucus. hb 14. no tenderness. is it ca? aunt pssd wth colon ca@age of 74

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Unlikely: The most important consideration for you is whether your current bowel habits represent a change from your normal routine. This would potentially make... Read More

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A member asked:

What food is to be taken to reduce hair fall?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Variety of calories: Eat enough calories (i.e. Avoid fad/crash diets) with variety of food choices, esp protein (chicken, fish, nuts, beans, eggs, meat), trace minerals li... Read More

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A 72-year-old female asked:

Had hx of barretts esophagues, short segment, short stem not long no dysplaia for over 6 years, any more concern of cancer?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Regular monitoring: Barrett's esophagus is considered a pre-malignant condition for which regular surveillance with upper endoscopy should be performed. Make sure to disc... Read More

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A female asked:

I keep getting the shakes but when i eat food i'm fine what causes this...

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar can cause symptoms like tremors/shakiness, anxiety, sweating, hunger and tingling. Symptoms usually improve rapidly after eating or dr... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Occasionally after i eat my stomach literally feels like it is on fire. i have not been able to pinpoint a particular thing that triggers it.

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely GERD: Burning pain after eating is most consistent with GERD/indigestion. It can be triggered by a number of different causes like acidic foods, eating late... Read More

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A member asked:

Will deep breathing help my shortness of breath it's really scary sometimes?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Maybe but see MD: If shortness of breath is related to anxiety, deep breathing, gentle aerobic exercise, meditation and yoga may be helpful in controlling your symptoms... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have constant burning stomach pains,nausea when i lay flat, diarrea once a day&it doesnt matter what i eat. it hits mostly at night any suggestions?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Avoid irritants: Symptoms of burning pain and nausea are most consistent with indigestion/GERD. Although certain foods are most likely to blame (acidic like tomatoes, ... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Im 38 and my bowel movement was light green a slimey should i worry?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

No: It is not unusual to have an occasional transient change in the color or consistency of stool. This can occur when consuming different foods, but can... Read More

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A female asked:

I keep getting a twinge on the lower right hand side of my tummy by my belly button had it for a few days on and off should i be concerned?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Unlikely: Intermittent mild abdominal discomfort in the absence of other symptoms like fever, nausea, vomiting, or blood in stool is unlikely to be worrisome. O... Read More

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A 74-year-old male asked:

My grand pa have wart around his ear,he had treatment but its really infected,he sees different doc.but nothing its seams like his ear is fall? help

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Infected wart/wound: Symptoms of skin infection include redness, warmth, swelling, pain and sometimes drainage of clear fluid or pus. Seek prompt medical attention for suc... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Today my first bowel movement was fine, next 4 ones in 6 hours are very water no nausea or vomit what to do for now? 4 trips are alot in 6 hours?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely food related: Although your frequent bowel movements may be an alarming change from your normal routine, this is unlikely to be a significant concern. It is from li... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

Beige stools for several months. what should i do? should i do any kind of test?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Check liver tests: You should see a physician for a general exam and blood work to specifically evaluate your liver function tests. These will measure your bilirubin lev... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I had a pinkish color in my stool this morning after being constipated for a couple of days. i'm wondering if it's anything to be concerned about. i've also had cramping on my lower right and left sides on and off. for a few days, maybe a week.

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Unlikely worrisome: Constipation and passage of hard formed stool can sometimes cause enough irritation and discomfort within the rectum to cause small amounts of bleedi... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

Recent tiny pe. eliquis for 4 mos. resolved. while on eliquis already bad v. veins in legs exploded. 2 days ago a large v. vein ruptured. eliquis?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely contributed: If you are still taking Eliquis, it is likely that its effect as an anticoagulant contributed to your recent bleeding. But you may have been at an inc... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

After i eat hot cheetos, i get nauseas, i vomit, burning sensation, and my hiccups taste like hot cheetos, stomach feels hard. should i be worried?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

No: If your symptoms only occur after eating this type of food, this is unlikely to be of any significant concern. Recommend that you stop eating the hot ... Read More

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A 45-year-old male asked:

I've had persistent coughing and postnatal drip for several months. i have asthma but am not on routine meds. should i be?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely need medicine: Symptoms of persistent cough and post-nasal drip could be related to asthma, allergies or even indigestion/reflux. Recurrent coughing (esp at night) a... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I had a day of over eating 9 days ago had indigestion pain mildly for a day and have been burping alot since, waterbrash, sore throat nausea.gerd?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely GERD: Symptoms of indigestion (GERD) can include burning chest discomfort, regurgitation, sore throat, belching, water brash, and sometimes nausea or cough... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

28 yo. colon cancer fear. no family hist. ibs diagnosis. have had tiny specks of blood on tp. doc said hemmroids. negative occult test. do you agree?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Yes: At your young age with no family hx of colon cancer, it would be highly unlikely that your sx represent colon cancer. Bright red blood specks on toile... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I keep wetting my pants in public what can i do to stop embarrassing myself?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Consider urologist: Urinary incontinence can be caused by meds like diuretics/anti-hypertensives, muscle relaxants, antidepressants as well as caffeine & alcohol. If ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

What are the best topical treatments for making hives heal faster?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Ice, OTC meds: If your hives are related to self-limited and benign causes intermittently (like bug bites), try over-the-counter topical medications that contain ing... Read More

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A member asked:

What are the top reasons for women's hair loss?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Pregnancy, diet: Post-partum - after childbirth (weeks to months), poor diet (restricting calories, limiting protein), major physical stress (surgery, illness, anesthe... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

How to prevent loss of head hair?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Variety of calories: Eat enough calories (i.e. Avoid fad/crash diets) with variety of food choices, esp protein (chicken, fish, nuts, beans, eggs, meat), trace minerals li... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I went to the bathroom this morning and let out a little wind and when i did and wiped it was a clearish mucus with blood. what should i do.

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Monitor: An isolated occurrence of such symptoms is not a significant concern. Not unusual to occasionally notice a small amount of mucus or blood associated w... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Frequent mild to moderate pain in my kidneys & lower abdomen. what could it be?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Urinary or bowel: Lower abdominal and kidney (flank/mid back) pain is most likely related to either a urinary tract infection (esp if associated burning with urination,... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Black stool this morning. was not tarry, didnt disperse in the water. i poop an hour later, it was dark brown, not black. had pepto on wed. & thurs.

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate): Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause a change in the color of stool and turn it black. As long as you are not otherwise noticing any signifi... Read More

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A male asked:

I accidentally took a double dose of 5mg norvasc (amlodipine). should i be concerned?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Unlikely a problem: Taking an extra dose of an anti-hypertension medication can potentially cause a decrease in your blood pressure, but because Norvasc (amlodipine) is a... Read More

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A female asked:

Lately i have waken up in the mid night feeling cold and clammy and sometimes even shaky and i feel like i might throw up but i don't why is is?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

May be hypoglycemia: The symptoms you describe can occur from low blood sugar. You are at increased risk for this problem if you are not eating enough calories/protein or ... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What supplements could i take to accelerate the healing of a bruised tailbone?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Tincture of time: What a frustrating & uncomfortable problem! Unfortunately, there are not really any specific supplements or meds that can speed healing of a bruis... Read More

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A female asked:

What might be the cause of pain in a small non swollen vein in right hand between thumb and first finger?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Likely muscle/joint: If there is no swelling of the vein or associated redness, this is unlikely to be a vascular source of discomfort. The area between your thumb & f... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

I tend to like drinking coffee and tea a lot, and i notice i get real painful spasms in my hands,why is that and do i need to cut back,happens then on?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Cut back and see: Muscle cramps can occur from dehydration. Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine-containing drinks like coffee and tea can make you more dehydrated by... Read More

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A female asked:

My wbc count came back low 2.7, monocytes high (19.9) i have been having joint and body pain with headaches on and off for a month...concern?

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Could be mono: The combination of leukopenia (low white blood cell count) and monocytosis (high monocytes count) is suggestive of a viral infection (Epstein Barr) ca... Read More

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