Dr. Angelica Balingit

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

IUD: Is this regarding copper IUD Paragard? Nausea and vomiting are not usual side effects. Many symptoms outside the female area are reported after IUD is... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Does plan b mess with ibs?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

No: Plan B is not associated with increasing symptoms of IBS. However, be aware that IBS symptoms can flare at any time, with or without trigger factors. ... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

My son is 22 and diabetic type 1 i struggle with him being agresive and always in the fight with every one i dont know what to do anymore?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Aggression: See if he will agree to see a counselor or psychologist to find out what conflicts he may be dealing with.

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A 48-year-old female asked:

I was prescribed losartan, lercanil, furosamid 1 month ago. my creatinin is 1.06, (0.66 a year ago). i replaced ace inhibitor with an alfa-blockator prazosin and furasamid with hidrohlothiazid. does beta-blockator elevate creatinine?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Creatinine: Beta blocker does not directly elevate creatinine. However, the other medications mentioned---ACE inhibitor, furosemide, hydrochloride are more likely... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Can ibs go into remission? if so, how??

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Yes: IBS can go into remission, meaning long periods without activity. There can be a change in lifestlye, including eating habits, exercise, sleep, relaxa... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I tested positive for covid. im in my 7th day of isolation but the congestion in my nose wont go away. what can i do to clear my nose permanently ?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Over the counter: You may try over the counter medications such as loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine or levocetirizine. Nasal saline flushes can rinse the nostrils a... Read More

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A 17-year-old member asked:

Hey i am 16 years olds and i am a wrestler and i recently noticed that my knuckles are red now i am scared that i might have dermatomyositis what should i do ? i live in florida which right now is cold and i lift weights?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Red knuckles : There are many causes of red knuckles. Dermatomyositis is not very common. This condition required examination of many body parts and extensive blood ... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Im 21weeks pregnant , struggling to sleep, is zolpidem 5mg safe to take?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Zolpidem: No. Zolpidem is not recommended during pregnancy. It may affect the baby.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My anxiety and depression used to be really bad but then i started taking an anti depressant i dont remember, i quit taking it a year and a half ago and i feel my symptoms are back, what do i do?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Anxiety: Anxiety and depression tend to recur. It is best to connect with your primary doctor to discuss treatment options. These can include counseling, group... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

With pityriasis rosea, the herald patch wont respond to fungal/steroid cream, correct? pityriasis rosea is my diagnosis, but was initially treated as ring worm and the patch responded to the cream. could this contradict it being pityriasis rosea?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Pityriasis rosea: Herald patch of pityriasis rosea does not respond to anti-fungal cream. It may respond to steroid cream. The appearance of pityriasis and fungal tinea... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I recently got diagnosed with high cholesterol and pre diabetes. i don't want to take statins so i was wondering if it was possible to lower it with diet and exercise and fish oil? i've already lost 14 pounds and have been on a diet since finding out?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Cholesterol: Good work on losing 14 lbs! This is one way to lower cholesterol and decrease risk of developing diabetes. Plant based diet, avoiding sugar rich and p... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

I am currently taking 80 mg of telemarsartan for high blood pressure, and it hasn't seem to reduce my pressure and my doc added a beta blocker motropol. should i be taking two meds for blood pressure? having tingling and head fluttery side effect?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Blood pressure: It is common to take multiple medications to control blood pressure. Studies show that the average number of medications needed is more than 3. (It's ... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Pill i swallow have been getting stuck in my throat sitting in the middle back of throat due to inflammation from reflux. i've an appt with a gastroenterologist because i was told it could be gerd. mold exposer contributed. dry itchy spot in throat?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Pill pocket: There is a normal part of the throat, way behind the tongue, called the vallecula. This is referred to as "pill pocket", as pills commonly get stuck h... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to skip your periods for 3 months and gets it again and skip again for another 4 months?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Abnormal periods : Missing periods could mean that the woman is not ovulating. Many factors can cause hormonal imbalances and hence ovulation does not occur. This can ha... Read More

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A 40-year-old female asked:

Do steroid nasal sprays suppress the immune system?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Steroid nasal spray: Studies have NOT shown that steroid nasal sprays suppress the immune system. The effect of the steroid is limited to the nasal passages. It does not a... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Thank you. my mom will be getting the pfizer covid vaccine. she is currently going through menopause and is experiencing shakiness in the chest as one of her menopausal symptoms. is it safe to get the vaccination for menopausal women?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Yes, safe: Yes, the vaccine is safe for menopausal women. There are reactions reported to receiving the vaccine, usually related to the injection site, and resol... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Im on my periods and i have blood clots that have been showing up since day 1 of my periods . is this normal . ?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Menstrual periods: Yes, blood clots can appear any day during menstrual period. Blood can be in the form of clots, liquid, bright red, dark red or brown.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hi i wanted to know if what im experiencing is normal, iv had the injection contraceptive in december and my january periods came for 3 days and afterwards i was bleeding continuously through out the month i would skip a day or two then spot again ?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Contraceptive: Bleeding after getting an injectable contraceptive can be unpredictable. Everyone is different. Keep a diary to record the bleeding days and how heavy... Read More

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A 57-year-old male asked:

For last 6 weeks one side of nose blocked, no increased mucus. using decongestant stick at bed, gives relief during sleep. last few days nostrils are very sore. otherwise fit and feel good, no meds and vegan,no alcohol,never smoked. should i worry ?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Monitor : It may take several days, sometimes weeks for nostrils to feel normal after severe congestion. There can be sores in the lining that needs time to hea... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Has anyone ever came across a patient that had pityriasis rosea but accompanied either by dizziness, balance issues, fatigue or muscle weakness. can other symptoms like these present during this type of rash?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Pityriasis rosea: Pityriasis rocea is a condition that affects skin only. If there are other symptoms present, these need to be evaluated. There are many conditions tha... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I hurt my ankle a while ago and i tried on my old boot it feels really good! nothing else makes it feel like this and it has been hurting me for a month. i have not seen a doctor yet. should i go to a doctor and get a boot to wear or no? please help?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Ankle pain: Continue to monitor your ankle for swelling, pain or difficulty walking or standing. If any of these develop, see your doctor. The old boot may have o... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Stomach pains: Yes, you need to get checked by a doctor. Whenever a pregnant women experiences new or severe symptoms, it is best to check the condition of the mothe... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

If gallstones do not cause issue and hida scan was fine should gallbladder be removed to prevent potential issues in the future? no symptoms thank goodness. drink a lot of water and low fat diet. scared of an attack?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Gall bladder : It is unusual to take out a normal gall bladder, without stones and normal function. It would be more justifiable to look for other causes of symptoms... Read More

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A 74-year-old female asked:

Are covid vaccines safe for 74 years old?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

COVID vaccine: Yes, COVID vaccine is safe for elderly, 65 yrs old and up. CDC recommends to prioritize vaccinations to this age group, as they are higher risk for se... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can you take miralax, a stool softener and a diuretic? my boyfriend was released from the hospital with a uti and improving constipation. he is on ciprofloxocin for infection and has a great deal of bloating in his belly. would a diuretic help this?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Bloating: A diuretic is not helpful for bloating. We need to clarify that bloating is a sensation of fullness, usually gas in the abdomen, specifically stomach ... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

My 17 y/o daughter suffers from terrible headaches. migraines run in family. she refuses the course of action by neurologist bloodwork/mri w contrast bc of needle phobia.cant drag her by ear.what are long term effects of untreated migraine on brain?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Migraine: It may be helpful to have a migraine diary. Record time of onset, duration of headache, severity, possible triggers and what she took to relieve the h... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Diarrhea: Make appointment with a primary care physician to discuss your symptoms in detail. There is possibility of irritable bowel syndrome. Your physician... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have a sharp piercing pain go through my eardrum? only happens on the left side. sometimes my ear feels bruised inside. and sometimes i can't sleep on it?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Ear pain: The type of pain you're describing is not normal. The ear needs to be examined by a doctor. You may need referral to an ENT, ears, nose, throat, speci... Read More

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I bought some fresh cuts mini/baby carrots. i have noticed the skin of many of them was not peeled/scraped off. there are little horizontal lines on these carrots which prove their skin was not peeled/scraped off. is it safe to eat these carrots?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Carrots: Yes, carrots may be eaten peeled or unpeeled. If unpeeled, make sure to rinse thoroughly to remove visible dirt.

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A 49-year-old male asked:

My heart rate has been 40-60 bpm with chest pains and shortness of breath; normal range id 85-100. have many additional facts that won't fit here, but i'm wondering if i should go to er. lupus may be involved-mother has?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Chest pain: Chest pain with shortness of breath needs to be evaluated urgently. Go to ER or Urgent Care.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Umbilical hernia: Umbilical hernia surgery is not expected to cause hip pain or any type of joint pain. It is best to connect with your primary physician for evaluation... Read More

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A 66-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to take 200 mg of celebrex every day for my osteoarthritis?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Celebrex: Yes, Celebrex 200 mg daily is safe for osteoarthritis and other painful joint or spine conditions.

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A 51-year-old male asked:

How clearly can a ct w iv iodine contrast of abdominal cavity see the stomach?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Stomach CT: If you are referring to the stomach as the specific organ between the esophagus and small intestine, CT is not the best test. CT may provide some info... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

The rash has been spreading from my butt to above my butt. it is itching non-stop. sometimes there is a slight burn with the itch. there are currently red spots with white heads on it?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Rash: There are many causes of rash. Based on body part and description alone, it is difficult to give diagnosis and recommendation. It would be best to be ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have been bleeding for 3 weeks i have bad abdominal pain an shoulder pain an nausea an i woke up this morning with my bleeding being vary light what should i do?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Bleeding: It is best to see your doctor for prolonged abnormal bleeding. It may or may not be related to abdominal pain. The causes of bleeding and abdominal pa... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

For the past 2 weeks i have been having rash on my skin like i have been beaten by some sort of insects?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Skin rash: Skin rash that looks like insect bites can be due to many causes--- insect bites, allergic reaction, infection, drug reaction, to name a few. It is be... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Is 150mg of sertraline safe and will i have a heart attack?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Sertraline: Sertraline at 150 mg is considered safe. Whether you will have a heart attack or not depends on many factors. This cannot be solely predicted by takin... Read More

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A 121-year-old male asked:

Is h.pylori a sexual transmitted disease and can it be cure?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

H. pylori: Helicobacter pylori is not sexually transmitted. It can be cured. See your doctor to discuss the treatment options. This requires several medications ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hello, im on the pill but i want to stop and get the implant, should i wait till i finish the whole pack? i am on the 2nd week currently?

Internal Medicine 31 years experience

Continue the pill: It is best to continue the pill until the implant is inserted. The doctor inserting the implant will schedule the procedure according to the pill sche... Read More

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