Question 1

what is the study of sleep called? which doctors study it?

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FAASM: Doctors who study sleep disorders are called "sleep doctors" or "sleep specialists", and would have "FAASM" in their credentials (Fellow of the American Association of Sleep Medicine).  Sleep diagnostic centers have to be accredited by the AASM.  Sleep doctors are usually king doctors with Subspecialty training in sleep disorders.  The study of sleep is "somnology".

Question 2

when should i call the doctor?

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When you are worried: A person should call his doctor when he is worried that he might have something serious, or if his doctor asked him to call under certain circumstances (and such circumstances have occurred). Please send your question to healthtap again, and add details about what disease you are asking about. Each question needs enough information for our medical experts to give an answer. Thanks!

Question 3

what is a doctor that delivers baby called?

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Obstetrician.: A doctor that specializes in delivering babies is called an obstetrician. Most obstetricians are also gynecologists and are commonly called ob/gyns for short. Obstetrics involves prenatal care, birth, and the postpartum period, while gynecology includes other aspects of the female reproductive system besides pregnancy and birth. Some family medicine doctors may also choose to deliver babies.

Question 4

hi doctors, was just wondering what is called a renal disease?

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Renal disease: A renal disease is one that affects the kidneys. It can be due to diabetes, glomuerolnephritis, obstruction, hypertension, drugs, such as ibuprofen, among others.

Question 5

when should i call my doctor for followup if i have a nonresectoscopic ea?

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Followup: As soon as diagnosis is confirmed.

Question 6

what is a diabetes doctor called?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: is most common specialist for diabetes.

Question 7

i need to talk to a doctor on video call?

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Try our other forum: You have posted on our free, public, informational forum, where doctors do not see patient charts nor give medical advice. Try a private consultation where doctors can see you on video. Also, in the US some medications (but not all) can be prescribed and some lab tests can be ordered. On your screen, click Talk-to-Doctor. (June 2020)

Question 8

when must a man call his doctor if pelvic pain?

Accepted Answer

Right away: Pelvic pain should not be taken lightly , so the answer is call you doctor right away.

Question 9

must i call my doctor if i have a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal cysts: Pilonidal cysts - the good the bad and the ugly
if they are enlarging painful or hurt, or if you have swelling red streaking fevers and chills then you may ride it out with hot compresses.  They usually come back. If you have any pain or signs of infection then you will talk with a doctor sooner or later, and sooner is easier for you in the long run!

Question 10

when to call doctor about palpitations / flutter?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: When does one worry about palpitations? Two things to consider: 1) accompanying symptoms. If feeling faint, severe shortness of breath, or severe chest pain then it's probably best getting i checked out. 2) duration of palpitations. If racing heart beats go on and on for hours or days, best getting i checked out.

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