Dr. Thomas Anker
Family Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
7 years experience male
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Dr. Thomas Anker, DO
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Private Family Medicine physician concentrating on Integrative Health and Clinical Genetics.
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
Integrative Medicine
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United States: California
Languages spoken
English
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25 Answers
3 Agrees
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Drain and clean.: Sounds painful. This needs to opened and drained in a clean environment. The danger is that the infection reaches your bloodstream and becomes systemi... Read More
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A female asked:
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Your Surgeon: I think it is best to seek a single opinion on this matter and that would be your surgeon's, who placed the rods. If your surgeon suggests against it ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Lysine is an essential amino acid usually found in a normal diet. As a doctor, I am not aware of any recommendations to breast feeding woman that they... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Constipated?: Even though you were having regular stores, it may be that they are bypassing a large impaction of constipation in your G.I. tract. Perhaps, you may w... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Unequivocal test: Could have been a false positive (or false negative). I believe you meant September 5/6 for next period. If missed, take another home pregnancy test. ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Mendelian?: If sickle cell is inherited in a classic mendelian pattern and a child carries the trait, then it was most likely passed down from a parent. If the pa... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Life and Labs: This could be a result of life stressors especially if you are going through a difficult time right now. Are you having nightmares? If this also happe... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Be aware of symptoms: Maybe don't worry, but definitely be aware that stimulants can effect the heart and should not be taken by patients with a history of high blood press... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Fevers?: I think a major symptom that would help would be whether or not you have fever. Sounds like you certainly are having a terrible time. I would at the v... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Lack of flare?: I’m not a radiologist but I believe a lack of flair on the T2 weighted images would suggest this.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Sinuses: Sounds allergic or sinus related. Your head is filled with sinuses. Sometimes these can get congested; perhaps you perceive this as "nausea". Maybe, b... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Unlikely cardiac: Sounds pleuritic. I would recommend you get a chest x-ray. Could also be muscle/skeletal. Try an anti-inflammatory such as advil and see if the pain g... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Hmmmm: My understanding is that it is instant. However, I have never encountered a case.
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Try an NSAID: It could be something as benign as muscle/tissue inflammation. This is likely if you just started a new work out regimen and your lifting weights or d... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Eliminate the wheat: Carbs should increase your sugar. If you are eating pastas and breads rich in wheat and then feeling this, you may have a gluten sensitivity. This sho... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yearly HIV testing.: Unprotected sex is always risky. Your risk sounds low but still existent. HIV symptoms are "flu-like". There is a also a "window period" in which the ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Irritation: You likely irritated the mucosa of your respiratory system. Those are some harsh chemicals. You should always make sure the area is well ventilated an... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Yes: Nystatin can cause nausea. If your doctor gave you the option of taking less, then follow the instructions. Follow up with your doctor to make sure th... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Yes: My understanding is that the pre-ejaculate may contain sperm and that woman can become pregnant. I suggest you purchase a pregnancy test, make an appo... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Medications: I see that you take oral antihistamines such as Benadryl. This can have the side effect of drowsiness. If you are still experiencing fatigue after dis... Read More
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A male asked:
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Probiotics: Sometimes this can be diagnosed is infantile colic. There are several studies supporting the use of probiotics for this. It may or may not help. It sh... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Seek medical attn.: This concerns me. Sounds like a cyst or abscess that requires removal and antibiotic therapy. Because it is on the neck with pain radiating into and a... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Pen hole?: Uncertain of the explanation of your problem but perhaps some of the iron from the hammer heads chipped off and went into your wrist. A simple x-ray w... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 7 years experience
Not sure: Not sure. I do know that if you drink peanut butter milkshakes you’re likely to gain some weight. However, I would check with my surgeon to make sure ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Addicted: You may be fixated on the stretching of your wrists. For example when someone starts to crack their knuckles, the increasingly feel the need to crack ... Read More
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Emailed him and the only advice he gave me was to have fun! Thanks for the suggestion.
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 2016MD
Affiliations
University of California Davis Medical Center
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