Dr. Ahmed Abuhelala

Family Medicine 21 years experience

COVID-19??: Hi. First of all What he was tested for? If it’s COVID-19!? Recommendations to self isolate for another 7 days. Unless you started having symptoms no... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

49 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 35-year-old female asked:

I've been having palpitations and a fluttery heart. my gp says i am on too much thyroxine. is it dangerous for my heart? how does she know it's that?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Thyroid check: Hi. What do you mean too much thyroxine? Are you on thyroxine supplement or treatment? Have been checked with blood work. I suggest to ask your GP to ... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

7 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg agrees1 doctor agrees

A 25-year-old female asked:

Which vitamins can a diabetic take which wont decrease sugar blood levels?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Avoid VIT E supp.: VIT E in the regular diet is not a concern. Others as follow are ok. Cinnamon. Chromium. Chromium is an essential trace element. ... Vitamin B-1. Vi... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

8 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 68-year-old male asked:

I have experienced pain when walking, on my right side from the top of my butt down my inner and outer thigh for about a week. advice please

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Lower back pain : Pain coming from the lower back to the thigh. Could be Sciatica Hip pain Knee pain. You need to be checked by a doctor. You. Can still try Advil, Mo... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

8 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi there. i'm 37 weeks pregnant and have a terrible flu. what medication can i take please.

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Plenty of fluids: Keeping in close contact with your practitioner. Resting a lot. Drinking plenty of fluids to soothe your sore throat and replace what's lost by fever.... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

8 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 19-year-old female asked:

Can someone have pneumonia without significant symptoms?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Pneumonia?: Hi. Pneumonia is a lung infection, it could be viral or bacterial!? Also other forms of bugs can cause that but rare like TB infection or even fungal ... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

49 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 27-year-old female asked:

My chest/ heart is cold what does that mean?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

NEED MORE INFO?: Hi. I hope you are feeling better. unfortunately, these symptoms are not enough to know what is happening with you? were you in a cold area?, Do you h... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

28 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

1 comment

A 27-year-old female asked:

Hi dr i have flu symptoms. yellow phlegm, body is aching, my throat is sore. yesterday i had a headache. i was convinced i had covid until i read having mucus isnt part of covid. id go to a near but i need to make sure first. what could be wrong?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Respiratory infectio: Hi. I hope you few better. The symptoms you have is upper retract infection. Which could be Viral or bacterial. Viral infection by itself can not ca... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

29 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 40-year-old female asked:

I've been treating a ringworm lesion on each hand for two weeks now and they have faded significantly. are the lesions still a bit contagious? would wearing gloves spread it to other parts of my hands if the glove pulls over the lesion?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Not contagious : You should be ok. Not contagious. Wearing gloves in active diseases may be prolong the lesions.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

7 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

1 comment

A 19-year-old female asked:

I get red, inflamed bumps on the back of my hand a little bit whenever my hands heat up in a in closed space (ex: gloves or under my blanket). they dont itch, become very sensitive to heat before. i use lotion often, but this only happens in winter?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

If you have pictures: From what I understood from you? Could be Allergy Or contact dermatitis Which means your hand a reacts to the leather or also very sensitive to press... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

7 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 31-year-old female asked:

What can be going on? i feel like i have to snack throughout the day or else i get super weak and jittery with sweats. even when eating clean, healthy meals. blood sugar is always normal. i never used to be this way. what can be the cause?tired of it?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

Lab work!?: Hi. I think you need to be checked physically. I am assuming that you are not on any medication so far? Do you have any Family history of any chronic... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

17 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Bennett Machanic and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

2 comments

A 42-year-old female asked:

Every morning when i take my meds it always gags me or i throw them up back into my mouth and then swallow them again. any idea why?

Family Medicine 21 years experience

More information?: Hi. How many pills do you take at the time? Do you have any problems with swallowing to fluids or solids? How long do you have this problem for? Ad... Read More

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

8 viewsAnswered >2 years ago