| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| fractured spleen | 7/8/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: What exactly is a fractured spleen?
A: A "fractured spleen" is caused by a trauma to the spleen resulting in its division into two halves. ...
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| black stool | 7/8/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: im a 17yo male, 5-8 150lbs.... the past 2 days i have had a stomach ache followed by dirraha... it ...
A: at your age, it is unlikely, if not impossible for it to be from cancer. It could be some stomach ...
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| "Epidermolysis Bullosa" Skin condition. | 7/8/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I am 30 years of age and have been living with “Epidermolysis Bullosa,” (EB) since birth. I have a ...
A: This is a rare enough condition that I don't really know what the best treatment is.... have you ...
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| black stool | 7/8/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: im a 17yo male, 5-8 150lbs.... the past 2 days i have had a stomach ache followed by dirraha... it ...
A: the tachy may be from dehydration from the diarrhea... if there is no fever. The black stool is ...
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| black stool | 7/8/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: im a 17yo male, 5-8 150lbs.... the past 2 days i have had a stomach ache followed by dirraha... it ...
A: The diarrhea may be black because of the viral infection that caused the symptoms. There is of ...
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| black stool | 7/8/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: im a 17yo male, 5-8 150lbs.... the past 2 days i have had a stomach ache followed by dirraha... it ...
A: I strongly suggest you go see a doctor today, and try to take a small stool sample with you (scoop ...
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| heart beating strong and fast | 7/7/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I'm 37 and have been noticing for the past several months that my heart feels like it's beating very ...
A: this is probably not a big deal.... but it should be evaluated... talk with your doctor, get a heart ...
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| female question | 7/7/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: First I want to thank you for taking the time to answer my question. It is pretty simple I think. ...
A: Since you became sexually active, did you start or restart birth control pills? A little abnormal ...
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| Pulomonary Embolism | 7/7/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I was diagnosed two and a half months ago with two large clots one in each lung after tearing my ...
A: if you have a decent reason for having a PE.... such as being immobile for a month... then chances ...
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| chill, then digestive problem | 7/6/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: About 2 weeks ago I caught a chill around my waist on the right side. About a day later I felt the ...
A: Frankly, I have never herd of “a chill” to a local part of the abdomen. Nor can I say that I can ...
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| Question on sanitary issue | 7/6/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My dad has this habit of using a dry cloth to wash his hands and then wipe his mouth, which will ...
A: It does sound like your Dad has pretty lax hygienic habits and you do have wonder what else he might ...
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| ear | 7/5/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: My husband cannot take off work until Friday to get to the doctor, so I was hoping you might have ...
A: this may be an external ear problem, like an infection or a wax buildup blocking the canal. I don't ...
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| ear | 7/5/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: My husband cannot take off work until Friday to get to the doctor, so I was hoping you might have ...
A: This sounds like eustacheon tube dysfunction. The tube will swell shut and impede drainage from the ...
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| disk herniations | 7/4/2009 | Glen F. Aukerman, M.D. |
Q: i'm 46 yr old male. started running few mths ago and started having neck/shoulder/arm pain (have had ...
A: Sorry if it was not clear but these are the items we use in our pain management program to remove ...
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| Health problems | 7/3/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: my daughter is 22. She had a horrible pain 10-15 minutes after intercourse twice last year. We went ...
A: it is pretty common to have unusual bleeding after the morning after pill. So I wouldn't worry ...
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| Health problems | 7/3/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: my daughter is 22. She had a horrible pain 10-15 minutes after intercourse twice last year. We went ...
A: Pain with intecourse is not normal. I am assuming that the pain was pelvic and not vaginal. If the ...
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| Dark Bruises or Blood under skin of Elderly | 7/3/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My father is 79 and drinks alcohol regularly. Not sure if that has anything to do with the skin ...
A: You should have your Dad go see his family docotr and have regualr blood tests (every few months) to ...
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| Pituitary cyst | 7/3/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I know this may not be your specialty but ANY advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. ...
A: I doubt whether there is a direct relationship between panic/anxiety and the cyst.... however there ...
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| Old injury of thigh muscle | 7/2/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: I was injured 15 years ago in a baseball game with a line drive to my thigh. I received a hematoma ...
A: This could be something called Myositis ossificans. This is when traumatized muscle turns to a bone ...
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| line down chest | 7/2/2009 | John Thai, M.D. |
Q: I noticed lately that my 7 year old son has a line in the middle of his chest going down to his ...
A: That is normal. That line is call linea alba. it is a white fibrous structure that divides the right ...
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| menthol | 6/30/2009 | Dr Khalid M Munir |
Q: I am taking an over-the-counter cough drop that contains menthol 10 mg (in each cough drop). I am ...
A: No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol. Seek medical attention if any of these ...
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| Burn | 6/29/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I burned the back of my hand/wrist about two days ago on the broiler of an oven. I was wondering ...
A: keeping it from getting infected involves good hand washing on the front end... right after the ...
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| Hymen | 6/28/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I could not find an expert in the other categories that was available to answer my question, but ...
A: The anatomy of the hymen varies greatly from person to person. Rarely does it completely block the ...
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| WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU | 6/28/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what will happen to you if took medicine with ...
A: It really depends on the medication. Alcohol has it's own side-effects like dehydration, blood ...
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| WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU | 6/28/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what will happen to you if took medicine with ...
A: You pose a good question that people often ask in the doctor's office. Many medications interact ...
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| MRSA | 6/27/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: My sister has been in the hospital for two weeks and is hooked up to a ventilator. My mom has been ...
A: Chances are sligh that she has been contaminated. I would say that her doctors are playing it safe. ...
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| Male abdomen | 6/27/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: Is there a recognised condition for when some males reach middle age and their abdomens begin to ...
A: I believe the answer may be twofold. The decrease in gas/symptoms with withdrawal of red meat ...
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| Calf Pain in left leg | 6/27/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: i am 62 years old, recently diagnosed as patient of Parkinson disease. i take daily 1/2 Sinamet and ...
A: The first thing you should do is find out why it is hurting so long... an accident should cause pain ...
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| Scarlet Fever symptoms? (15 days and no treatment) | 6/26/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: 15 days ago I developed a very sore throat, and put this down to a history of sore throats and ...
A: I have a few questions for you to help clarify. What does the rash feel like when you run your hand ...
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| Baby tested positive for drugs | 6/25/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: WE are currently pursuing custody of my step-daughter and we just found out that the baby her mother ...
A: you ask some tough questions.... the drug testing is not standardized between labs so there isn't a ...
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| Question about gastro ulcers and effects on the body... | 6/25/2009 | Glen F. Aukerman, M.D. |
Q: Although I have not had any invasive testing, I have been taking Prilosec-OTC for about 6 months or ...
A: Can having ulcers cause you to super-absorb nutrients or instantly feel effects of...say, Potassium ...
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| Abdomen Problems | 6/24/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: Symptoms are stomach pain, occasional diarrhea, little appetite, dark green stool, bloating, feeling ...
A: Given these symptoms I would consider three main things, H. Pylori, Crohn's Disease, or thyroid ...
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| Stroke | 6/24/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: My younger brother suffered from a massive stroke in 06 42 years old. he had had complication after ...
A: You can have him transferred to any hospital you like if you are his medical surrogate or power of ...
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| weak, tired voice with some hoarseness | 6/24/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: Please help me figure out how to explain my problem accurately to a physician. I think I must be ...
A: I know it is hard when a doctor does not recognize you concern. Sometimes as a doctor when someone ...
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| heart rate | 6/24/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: Im a 23 yr old male, with cholesterol of 245, 6ft and 205 lbs. I have intermittent recurring left ...
A: Sleep apnea may be exactly what you are experiencing. It isn’t uncommon for the blood pressure and ...
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| Abdomen Problems | 6/24/2009 | Fawzia Zawahir M.D. |
Q: Symptoms are stomach pain, occasional diarrhea, little appetite, dark green stool, bloating, feeling ...
A: I have a few additional questions for you. How old are you and how long have you had these symptoms? ...
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| females issues | 6/24/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: 38yr old female with no known medical problems...lmp 05/19/09.....presenting with hemoglobin of ...
A: these problems may not be related at all... blood pressure if that elevated consistently should be ...
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| Medicine and supplement with grapefruit as one ingredient | 6/23/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: I am presently taking Diovan HCT and Amlodpine daily. Is it safe to take a supplement with ...
A: it is the acidic juice that screws up absorbtion... so if it is a capsule, no problem. If it is ...
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| heart rate | 6/22/2009 | Robert Borucki |
Q: Im a 23 yr old male, with cholesterol of 245, 6ft and 205 lbs. I have intermittent recurring left ...
A: at your age you won't have a heart attack, but the rythm problem should be looked at with a heart ...
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| heart rate | 6/22/2009 | Charles Cusumano, PA-C, DFAAPA |
Q: Im a 23 yr old male, with cholesterol of 245, 6ft and 205 lbs. I have intermittent recurring left ...
A: Frankly, it sounds like you are just out of shape and your heart is the most obvious sign. If you ...
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