Dr. Parthiban Munnainathan
Family Medicine
CA
10 years experience male
About
Bio
I am a Primary Care Physician who understands your needs and enjoys the challenges of complex medical problems.
I enjoy problem solving and my reward is making you feel better.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: California, Michigan
Languages spoken
English, Tamil
Doctor Q&A
48 Answers
136 Agrees
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Medications: Benzoyl peroxide 10% which may be over the counter. Otherwise see your doctor about prescribing something stronger. We have options.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Need height: Calculate your daughters BMI ( https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm) and compare it to where she is on this graph:
ht... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 10 years experience
OTC Fungal Cream: If this is atheletes foot you can try over the counter medications targeted for Athletes foot. They come in cream form. Ask your pharmacist if you n... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: Go away from ocean shores and reach higher grounds if possible!
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Take: Take in more calories than you burn. Eat calorie dense food. Weight gainer supplements with weights!
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Not likely.: Your depo shot should've still been active on April 7th. They also would've done a pregnancy test before your implanon. Just to be sure I would rec... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
That is possible: Even if cut there's the very slight risk of them fusing back. Being tied also has its risks.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Most likely : You should be protected against getting pregnant. However only abstinence is 100% protective against pregnancy...all others have a very very small cha... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Possibly PCOS: There are a lot of cause of secondary amenorrhea. You should be evaluated by a physician.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Need to wait : If you didn't use any birth control options you may be pregnant, wait a few more days and then check a pregnancy test.
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Physiological Disch: You might be having physiological discharge which is normal. If it is not white/clear in color of it has a really funky smell then you may need to b... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
45-160 days: Hi,
It is not transmitted by holding hands, hugging, or even dry kissing on the lips. The chance of transmission with deep kissing is unknown, as no i... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Yes: Buttermilk is safe during pregnancy. There are a few things that are not ok during pregnancy like certain medications as well as alcohol consumption. ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Not a problem: This will be temporary. Don't worry. Shampoo is safe.
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Misoprostol: Hi, Thank you for your question.
How to put the tablets in your vagina
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Put one tablet on your finger.
3. Put a drop of... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Turmeric: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Curcumin is most known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. The compound has been shown to influence more th... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Yes: Many women with BV do not have symptoms. If you do have symptoms, you may notice:
A thin white or gray vaginal discharge;
Pain, itching, or burning... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
A lot of factors.: Hi MSilva, thank you for your question. It's really hard to say what would happen with one puff. Usually regular smokers will test positive for 1-3 ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: See a doctor if you notice streaks of small bites on skin that are not covered at night.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: Snow is beautiful but staying out without proper clothing can be very dangerous. Don't risk frost!
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Old blood: Yes for a few cycles you may notice brown discharge which is old blood. If this happens frequently then you should be re evaluated.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
See a doctor: You should see a doctor and make sure it is a yeast infection. The doctor can also prescribe you yeast infection medication to help you while you are... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
UTI: You might have a urinary tract infection. You should go see a doctor and give a urine sample.
Make sure you keep drinking a lot of water.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ginger : You can have ginger tea for the nausea. Any chance of pregnancy? If nausea persists or having vomiting then go see an MD.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Allergic Reaction?: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to something. Any new detergents? Anyone else with a similar rea... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Could be.: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Borderline personality disorder is not the only reason people can cut.
These are symptoms of BPD:
https://www.nim... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Common: It is a pretty common birth control pill.
If you are concerned it may be just birth control pills in general. You can always consider other forms of ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
14 year old: Hi, Thank you for your question.
There are a few possible diagnosis for a 14 year old girl with knee pain.
Check this out: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Life changing: A lot of new technological research in Diabetes is being targeting for type 1 diabetics. I feel the one you are talking about has very high potential.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Spicy?: Hi, Thank you for your question.
If you ate spicy food this could be the case. It really depends on what you eat and how much you usually eat.
i ha... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Cold: Hi,
Recommend increased fluids and humidity.
Can use a 12-hour decongestant nasal spray twice daily for a maximum of 4 days.
Also can try 1 tsp hone... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Gout: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Pain and inflammation occur when too much uric acid crystallizes and deposits in the joints.
Symptoms of gout includ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Cardio: Improve your stamina and lung capacity with aerobic cardio such as walking, running, sports.
Do breathing exercises on a regular basis.
Consider a che... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Sorry to hear that..: Hi, I am sorry that no doctor has been giving you the attention you need.
As a recent graduate I am always excited to see new patients and help in a... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
If: If you see blood in your urine you must see a doctor. Either painful or painless!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Safe: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Melatonin should be safe during pregnancy based on animal studies under 3mg. However, the ideal way would be to imp... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Check pregnancy: If you think you may be pregnant then take a pregnancy test. If no risk of pregnancy then wait until next period and see what happens.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Beta blockers: You may have performance anxiety. There are medications that can help you right before the exam. These include a beta blocker or benzodiazepines. Talk... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
See if meds help: You can try aspirin ibuprofen or Tylenol. You should also decrease chocolate intake, no diet sodas, drink plenty of water. If you are a regular coffee... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Possible: Long term use of PPI(protonix) could cause decreased vitamin B12 absorption. You should be tested.
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A female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Maybe a cold: If she is pulling her ear or having high fevers not controlled by Tylenol or Motrin then go see an MD.
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A male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ativan : Ativan has a longer half life than xanax. Maybe you can try Klonipin? It is milder and affect lasts longer.
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 10 years experience
Multiple reasons: Low magnesium or potassium. Also maybe a medication side effect.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Yes: You can increase dose of escitalopram or yes try something else.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: Stay far away from tornadoes. You will be surprised by how strong they are!
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Ignore: Drink plenty of water even if you are not sweating. Try to stay in AC.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Reflux: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Have you tried medications for gastric reflux?
If that doesn't work please so I can obtain more details about your ... Read More
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Mar 7, 2017
I have reviewed many of Dr. Munnainathan's comments, and I must say, I like the way he thinks.
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Mar 8, 2017
Very good doctor. I saw great reviews online and my visit with him was great. Thank you Dr. M.
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Mar 9, 2017
Dr. M is very smart and very fun to talk to. Thank you for helping me out.
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This saved my life. Thank you. Thanks for sharing your time and education. It's wonderful when a doctor selflessly lends a helping hand.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much, I hope my gp understands and will prescribe me them :)
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thanks. I wanted to know which male characteristics exactly?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 2013MD
Residency
ST JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2013
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, the Bakersfield Region - Spring
2017
Top Doctor, First Place, the Bakersfield Region - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, First Place, the Bakersfield Region - Spring
2017
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