Question 1

what is the difference between a geriatrician and a gerontologist?

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MD vs phd: Geriatrician is an actual doctor practicing medicine.  Gerontologist somebody who just studies older people such as a phd.

Question 2

i was diagnosed with pots & have a lot of stomach issues. i have been told to find a gerontologist that specializes in pots. where would i find one?

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POTS n PANS: POTS falls under the more general term Dysautonomia.  Do you know the cause of your POTS.  We see it often after a Life Trauma.  I've seen it in Lyme disease, but also in things like Chiari malformation, Lateral Medullary Compression.  Although used as a diagnosis by some, I like to find the cause.

Question 3

a doctor vs psychologist= who understands adhd better?

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Depends: They both could be doctors. Psychologists can be phd's, while the other might be a do or md. Do's & md's can write prescriptions but psychologists cannot. Even though I am a physician, i try to find the gal cause of the adhd symptoms and treat those rather than covering adhd symptoms with drugs.

Question 4

what  is pediatric neurology doctor and pediatric oncologist?

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Different: Pediatric neurologist specializes in neurolgical disorders affecting children.

Pediatric oncologists are cancer specialist for children.
They also specialize in blood disorders for children.

Question 5

who sees serotonin syndrome-neurologist or psychiatrist?

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Both! ...even GI Dr.: There are a number of medications that work as ssri's (specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and any combination of them could lead to this syndrome... Or if another medication is interfering with the metabolism of that drug or serotonin itself. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that could accumulate to toxic levels by a number of different pathways. Er doctors probably see this the most!

Question 6

who discoverd hyoscine?

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Prehistoric: Hyoscine is found naturally in the nightshade family of plants including belladonna, henbane, jimson weed, angel's trumpets, and corkwood.  They drug was apparently used as an intoxicant in prehistoric times by aborigines, as a poison by romans, and for medicinal purposes as written in ebers papyrus in egypt, in 1550 b.C.  The drug is now used as a dilating eye drop and for sea sickness (patch).

Question 7

who makes a diagnosis of hemochromatosis? a gi specialist, endocrinologist, pcp, who?

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Ideally all three: You will have liver tests and further testing to determine.
All the best!

Question 8

who knows about onchocerciasis?

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I wish more did: Onchocerciasis is a dread disease in which worms bearing bacteria cause blindness and spotty skin lesions. In some communities, all adults are blind and they are led by children. Robert mcnamara, remorseful architect of the vietnam war, did more than anyone else to control this dread illness, but it remains a serious problem in much of the tropics.

Question 9

looking for a good and experienced pediatric dermatologist in dubai? plz refer contact details

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Best to ask locals: Best way to find a pediatric dermatologist in your part of the world is to inquire within the local community. Ask family, friends, or other physicians who live in the country.

Question 10

anyone familar with solitary mastocytoma treat, ent?

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Yes: Mastocytoma is a solid mast cell tumor. It is rare. Solitary mastocytomas usually appear within the first 3 months of life and spontaneous involution is frequently observed. They may rarely appear in adulthood.Surgical excision offers a rapid, relatively simple and effective mode of treatment. Where is the location?

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What is pediatric neurology doctor and pediatric oncologist?

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Who sees serotonin syndrome-neurologist or psychiatrist?

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Who makes a diagnosis of hemochromatosis? a gi specialist, endocrinologist, pcp, who?

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Anyone familar with solitary mastocytoma treat, ent?

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