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Digestive discomfort2/8/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: over a month ago I've started having times of significant discomfort with my digestion. They usually ...
  A: I don't see a direct connection between blood clot and digestive... you didn't mention your age ...
Muscles question2/5/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I was wondering if you know who in your profession specializes in the knowledge of muscles? I have a ...
  A: there is a lot more to developing big muscles than hi reps or hi weights.... a huge genetic ...
Puncture wound need advice asap2/4/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I stepped on a long screw today that went in about 1/8 to 1/4 inch into my heel. I had on socks, no ...
  A: there is no hard science behind this and no direct evidence that Keflex really helps prevent the ...
blood_sugar level- Diabetes Mellitus2/3/2012Yusuf (JP) Saleeby, MD
  Q: My age is 47 and female weight is 64 . I came to know that I have excess blood sugar level two ...
  A: Sheetal, With blood glucose levels approaching 300 you will need to be under the care of a doctor. ...
Question about tumors2/3/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I read about a young girl that had a tumor surgically removed. I looked up the definition of tumors, ...
  A: A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm (a solid or fluid-filled (cystic) ...
Concerned about health from dog feces exposure.2/2/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: This is going to be a weird problem but I am a little concern about the effects it will have on me. ...
  A: that is pretty revolting.... I would refuse to stay in a house where dogs s*&#t all over the floor. ...
nagging pain in side2/2/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I am a 49 year old woman and I have had a nagging pain in my lower right side ever since about ...
  A: I would probably check blood counts, check a urine sample on you. I would also have you get a ...
Radiation Poison?1/30/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I had an x-ray a week ago today for a shoulder problem. X-ray didn't show any problem. However ...
  A: I would venture to say that is impossible.... the machines are so good that an overexposure isn't ...
Is this my heart or something else?1/28/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I'll start off by saying I'm a 17 year old female, average weight and height but for the past few ...
  A: This is always tricky, since I don't get to ask questions here.... I would ask if you gained weight ...
Bruise concern1/27/2012Dr Andrew Rynne
  Q: A few days ago I banged my thigh on the corner of my sin's toy chest pretty hard. I now have a ...
  A: My name is Dr Andrew Rynne. I am a medical doctor working in Ireland. I have ten years experience ...
Ear Protection1/23/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I'm not sure how easy this will be to answer, but I'll ask it anyway. Can target shooting outside, ...
  A: noise damage is cumulative.... so one time target shooting won't damage permanently, but over time, ...
different symptoms1/21/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: For the past about 4 to 6 months, I have had a constant low grade fever usually between the ranges ...
  A: it sounds like a chronic infection, possibly low grade urine infection, I would also check a blood ...
Linked or Coincidence?1/20/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I'm being tested for suspected diabetes insipidus. I've been having headaches, dizziness, fatigue ...
  A: I would start very basic.... check regular blood counts, thyroid, blood sugar and also pursue the ...
Pulmonary emboli - 27 year old female1/20/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I was recently diagnosed with pulmonary emboli. The specialist stated that I had multiple clots in ...
  A: something has caused a clotting disorder... whether it is a blood disease or something else, got to ...
Chronic Appendicitis1/18/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I am an otherwise healthy 23 year old female. In the past 6 months, I've had 3 surgeries. The first ...
  A: there are books written about how to diagnose appendicitis.... some are very easy, but often it is a ...
Painful Hips1/16/2012Margot RN BScN GNC
  Q: Lately...when I've been sitting at my computer for a couple of hours my hips will start to hurt (one ...
  A: I'm sure a better quality chair would help correct your posture and provide more support, but it may ...
Painful Hips1/16/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: Lately...when I've been sitting at my computer for a couple of hours my hips will start to hurt (one ...
  A: this may be more skeletal than muscular.... some joint problems in the hips.... do you keep fit.... ...
Diverticulitis1/15/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: My first flare was July 2010 during extremely stressful family problem. Second flare was June 2011 ...
  A: I would wonder whether this is definitely diverticulitis episodes or could this be IBS episodes ...
Normal stature range1/11/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: Would a male being between 5th-8th percentile be normal for stature medically speaking. My ...
  A: I am not sure where you came up with those numbers, but in general....the complete range covers 95% ...
Information about comatose patients1/11/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: Borucki, I'm a writer, working on a fictional piece. In this piece, two women are attacked and ...
  A: coma could be from the head injury or could be from the smoke inhalation or low oxygen. They can ...
Abdominal pain and distention1/10/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: Dr. Borucki, Thank you for your time and service. I hope you can give me some direction. I don't ...
  A: I would have a hard time blaming the lidocaine and afrin.... I would also be concerned, with those ...
Rectal rash1/9/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I have had a rash for about 4 weeks now. It is very itchy and irritated. Also, when making a bowel ...
  A: :) That is jock itch, tinea cruris, etc....... A fungal infection down there...... now, fungus ...
bitten cheek1/7/2012Yusuf (JP) Saleeby, MD
  Q: Sometimes when I am chewing my food I inadvertently bite my cheek (the inside of my cheek), and it ...
  A: Al, Would be good to f/u with a dentist to make sure bite alignment is OK and also there is no ...
Lactic acidosis/Periodic Paralysis1/7/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I am a 63 year old female with a recent diagnosis of Periodic Paralysis (for years was misdiagnosed ...
  A: Yes, this is a rare complex situation.... I would be guessing, but if you came to see me in my ...
bitten cheek1/6/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: Sometimes when I am chewing my food I inadvertently bite my cheek (the inside of my cheek), and it ...
  A: not really... those don't get infected and heal up quickly and nothing speeds that up.... next time ...
senior pucking as soon as they eat1/5/2012Dr Andrew Rynne
  Q: My mom 85 is on oxgen 2.0 liters. Everytime she sits down to a meal she starts a thing like ...
  A: My name is Dr Andrew Rynne. I am a medical doctor working in Ireland. I have ten years experience ...
Perimenopause1/5/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I am 49 years old. My periods have been slightly irregular or 1 year. Since August i have had some ...
  A: since you had the biopsy... that shows that there is no uterine cancer, but typically, this will ...
carotid artery disease1/5/2012Margot RN BScN GNC
  Q: I am not elderly, I'm only 55, however, I am concerned that I may have a problem with my carotids. ...
  A: I'm really glad you've already made an appt to see your physician as we obviously don't want to mess ...
Flu Shots1/5/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I recently got my first flu shot in years, and on Monday I felt sick. I usually only get sick once a ...
  A: The problem with flu shots is that we give them at a time of year when people get sick with other ...
dizziness1/5/2012Robert Borucki
  Q: I have been dizzy for 5 days now. It started Saturday while I was at work, I was feeling fine then ...
  A: if you have room spinning dizziness, you can try over the counter dramamine, but be careful driving ...
Ridding Myself of Post-Concussion Symptoms?12/30/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: Dr. Borucki. I am a 43 year old man who was involved in a medium speed (55 mph) t-bone collision ...
  A: that sounds more like a concussion as opposed to just whiplash, unless you are still on any narcotic ...
Waferin12/28/2011Margot RN BScN GNC
  Q: My Mum was supposed to have eye surgery today but because she is on waferin and her blood count was ...
  A: Warfarin is a blood thinner used to prevent strokes etc and it is usually held for three days prior ...
Shadowing a Doctor12/28/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: I'm fifteen and I'm interested in Emergency Medicine. I currently volunteer at a hospital; however, ...
  A: you can do it now if the hospital allows it.... there are privacy issues but volunteering always ...
Gift-Giving12/27/2011Dr Andrew Rynne
  Q: Rynne, This is not a medical question per se, but I'm hoping you can shed some insight. I ...
  A: My name is Dr Andrew Rynne. I am a medical doctor working in Ireland. I have ten years experience ...
ulq pain12/27/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: for the past 2 weeks i have been experiencing pain under my left ribcage in the front, where the ...
  A: these kind of pains are common and usually do not amount to anything.... a temporary problem in the ...
Rash12/26/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: Could this be a lyme disease rash? If not, any other suggestions?
  A: I hate looking at rashes that I cannot look at from different angles and touch..... I don't think ...
ear12/25/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: I am facing a problem in my right ear for the last fifteen days. It feels cloudy and blocked deep ...
  A: this could be an inner ear blockage or outer ear blockage from wax. You could try some ...
Groin area12/22/2011Dr Andrew Rynne
  Q: GROIN/INNER THIGH TIGHTNESS SYMPTOMS Started 2 months when I was lifting weights, but never felt ...
  A: My name is Dr Andrew Rynne. I am a medical doctor working in Ireland. I have ten years experience ...
Putting pieces together12/20/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: I'm a 20 year old female... although the question is about something from when I was younger. I'm ...
  A: 10 is a little young for periods. Most kids don't have vaginal issues as a young child either. ...
Diverticulitis ( HELP )12/19/2011Robert Borucki
  Q: please help thanks
  A: well, you went to the ER and they said diverticulitis? If you can't keep the antibiotics down ( I ...

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