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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Need evaluation : It sounds like you need to be seen by your local doctor for possible medication treatment. I would recommend you see a doctor for further evaluation a... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Depends : Many people may experience full effect of victoza 2-3 weeks after continued use. However, if the dose is too low or if your blood sugars remain elevat... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Associated not cause: If a person has Addison's disease (primary problem with the adrenal glands in which they do not produce enough Cortisol hormones) caused by autoimmu... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Discuss with doctor : There are some features that you mention that would warrant an FNA for evaluation of thyroid cancer. Your medical history and exposure is also very im... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Metabolic syndrome : Metabolic syndrome defined as increase abdominal girth, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, elevated triglycerides and low HDL. To treat, f... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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16 years experience
Possible UTI: Are you having any other urinary symptoms? Frequency, urgency? It is possible your symptoms may be related to urinary tract infection, in which case, ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Need more info : Where on the body do the symptoms occur or where does the 'shock' originate/ radiate to? Is the 'electrical shock' initiated by any particular movemen... Read More
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A female asked:
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F/u w kidney MD: Compression stockings may help. However, with ESRD you should be under close care with nephrologist (kidney specialist), thus would recommend you foll... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Unplanned wt loss : Weight loss that occurs that was not intended. Or in other words, there was no change in daily routine, exercise level, or eating habits yet the perso... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
WITH meals: Take glucovance WITH meals.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Talk to doctor : First it would be important to determine why you have hirsutism as there are a number of different causes with the most common being PCOS. First treat... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
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Repost your question: Your question was cut off, please post again. From what is left, it sounds like you would benefit from a further evaluation of your heart and lungs. I... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Number of treatments: There are a number of treatments with varied benefits. Hormone replace therapy such as estrogen can help however the risks and benefits need to be wei... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Need further eval : You should see your doctor to have some basic labs drawn, including hormonal levels such as testosterone. It would be important for your doctor to hea... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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16 years experience
Pregnancy test : Make sure you are taking birth control pills daily and as instructed. Take a pregnancy test even though very small chance, there is still a chance. Wh... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Discuss with doctor : Discuss with your doctor. A low white blood count could be serious issue that needs follow up evaluation. White blood cells are needed to fight of inf... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Different derivation: Esterified estrogens are synthetic plant derived (eg manufactured from soy beans) where as conjugated estrogens are blended estrogens from natural pre... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Leptin: Leptin is the satiety hormone. It is produced by fat cells and signals to your brain to stop feelings of hunger. It is opposed by ghrelin which is the... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Doctor can write RX: If you have impaired fasting glucose or diabetes or other problem with your glucose levels, you doctor can prescribe a glucometer. You can also obtain... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Possible UTI: It sounds like it could be a urinary tract infection, in which case, you would need antibiotics to clear it. Would recommend you contact your doctors ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Have urinary symptom: Was the blood mixed in with urine? Are you having any urinary symptoms (eg frequent urination, urgency to urinate, burning with urination). The most c... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Chevon Rariyanswered
16 years experience
Question unclear: I am not sure I understand your question. To start, Did you obtain results of thyroid biopsy? If not, you may want to get in contact with the Doctor's... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Low estrogen levels : Low estrogen levels is most common cause. Are you having normal menstrual cycles? The average age of menopause for women in the US is around 50 years ... Read More
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