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Dr. Michael A. Meloni, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Meloni practices Emergency Medicine in Melbourne, FL. With over 30 years of experience as an emergency department physician and department director, Dr. Meloni assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Meloni examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Michael A. Meloni, MD
- Melbourne, FL
- Jefferson Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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Is it possible to have a small heart attack?
You certainly can have a 'small' heart attack. You should see your primary care physician or your cardiologist as soon as possible and have a complete cardiac workup to try and READ MORE
You certainly can have a 'small' heart attack. You should see your primary care physician or your cardiologist as soon as possible and have a complete cardiac workup to try and prevent a bigger problem with your heart in the future.
What should be done when one's sodium levels suddenly drop?
Low sodium is frequently caused by the medications your Mother is taking (particularly diuretics-water pills-frequently prescribed to treat high blood pressure and heart disease). READ MORE
Low sodium is frequently caused by the medications your Mother is taking (particularly diuretics-water pills-frequently prescribed to treat high blood pressure and heart disease). Have her see her primary care physician and ask if her medications need to be adjusted to prevent these episodes of low sodium (hyponatremia).
What is the treatment for low sugar?
Your Mother should see her primary care physician and have her diabetic medications adjusted. Until then, eating small meals with frequent small snacks during the day may help. READ MORE
Your Mother should see her primary care physician and have her diabetic medications adjusted. Until then, eating small meals with frequent small snacks during the day may help.
Is a dislocated finger an emergency?
Yes. It needs to be reduced (realigned) and splinted. This can usually be done after your finger is anesthetized (numbed up). If there is no fracture involved, it is usually READ MORE
Yes. It needs to be reduced (realigned) and splinted. This can usually be done after your finger is anesthetized (numbed up). If there is no fracture involved, it is usually a simple procedure.
When should you go to the ER for stroke symptoms?
Depends on a number of other factors: are you a diabetic, do you suffer from high blood pressure, do you smoke, family history, do you suffer from migraines, etc. You should READ MORE
Depends on a number of other factors: are you a diabetic, do you suffer from high blood pressure, do you smoke, family history, do you suffer from migraines, etc. You should have those symptoms investigated further, either by your primary care physician, or at your local emergency department.
Can you go to the ER for neck pain?
Of course you can.....and probably should..... go to the ER for pain in your neck, particularly if the pain began after an injury, fall, or motor vehicle accident. The ER physician READ MORE
Of course you can.....and probably should..... go to the ER for pain in your neck, particularly if the pain began after an injury, fall, or motor vehicle accident. The ER physician can do specific tests for the pain you are having that will pinpoint the source of your pain and allow her to suggest or prescribe the most effective treatment for your pain.
Can you leave the ER without being discharged?
You can leave the ER without being discharged; however, it's foolish to leave without finding out what is really wrong with you, or what is causing your pain, or before receiving READ MORE
You can leave the ER without being discharged; however, it's foolish to leave without finding out what is really wrong with you, or what is causing your pain, or before receiving your medication prescriptions. Before leaving the ER, ask that the physician (or your ER nurse) to explain to you (in terms you understand) what is wrong, what is causing your pain, and talk to you about what medications are being prescribed for you.
What makes emergency medicine different from regular medicine?
We are based in hospital emergency departments and are trained to treat a variety of life threatening and non-life threatening emergencies as wall as thousands of non-emergent READ MORE
We are based in hospital emergency departments and are trained to treat a variety of life threatening and non-life threatening emergencies as wall as thousands of non-emergent medical conditions and illnesses.
When should you go to ER for sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious infection that has affected other systems in your body. So in addition to fever, cough, congestion you would also have confusion, disorientation, low blood READ MORE
Sepsis is a serious infection that has affected other systems in your body. So in addition to fever, cough, congestion you would also have confusion, disorientation, low blood pressure, very rapid heart beat, etc. If you think you are septic you should immediately go to the emergency department to be evaluated.
What should I do if my blood sugar is over 300?
You are a diabetic who at the very least should be on oral diabetic medications. You should also be on a diabetic diet, and should do whatever you can to get your weight down. READ MORE
You are a diabetic who at the very least should be on oral diabetic medications. You should also be on a diabetic diet, and should do whatever you can to get your weight down. See a physician ASAP and talk to him about your blood sugar and diabetes.
Should I bring my child to the ER for an asthma attack?
If your child continues to wheeze after properly using their inhaler and if they continue to claim they are short of breath, or if they have a fever greater than 100 degrees, or READ MORE
If your child continues to wheeze after properly using their inhaler and if they continue to claim they are short of breath, or if they have a fever greater than 100 degrees, or an uncontrollable cough, bring them to the ER.
I got bit by something and my hand is bruised, what should I do?
Why mud? Mud contains lots of bacteria and fungi that could cause all kinds of infections if there is a break in the skin. Use ice. Keep your hand elevated. Use tylenol or READ MORE
Why mud? Mud contains lots of bacteria and fungi that could cause all kinds of infections if there is a break in the skin. Use ice. Keep your hand elevated. Use tylenol or (motrin or Alleve) for the pain. Is the swollen area black and blue?? Or red? If it itches take some benadryl (one or two over the counter 25 mg tablets an hour before you go to bed because they will make you sleepy). If you run a fever, see a physician as soon as possible. Do not squeeze it, pinch it press on it, needle it or cut it. You are NOT going to get anything out of there and by doing those things you will spread any bacteria or infection present further into your hand, wrist and arm.
When are emergency consultations needed?
If you ever feel as if you are going to or want to hurt yourself, or someone else or if you are seeing things that aren't there or if you are so preoccupied with your thoughts READ MORE
If you ever feel as if you are going to or want to hurt yourself, or someone else or if you are seeing things that aren't there or if you are so preoccupied with your thoughts that you can't function, then you should go to an emergency department immediately. If your depression is becoming overwhelming, make an appointment with a psychologist or psychiatrist ASAP.
What is emergency treatment for a heart attack?
Take an aspirin, call 911 and get to the hospital as soon as possible. Don't even think about anything that would delay you getting to an ER ASAP. And for a number of reasons, READ MORE
Take an aspirin, call 911 and get to the hospital as soon as possible. Don't even think about anything that would delay you getting to an ER ASAP. And for a number of reasons, don't drive yourself; call 911 and go by ambulance.
How can I deal with cystitis?
Take the antibiotics. Cystitis in a male can also affect your prostate and the antibiotics will cure you. Although some natural remedies may work some of the time, if they don't READ MORE
Take the antibiotics. Cystitis in a male can also affect your prostate and the antibiotics will cure you. Although some natural remedies may work some of the time, if they don't work, or if they only partially work and your infection recurs you are leaving yourself at risk for more serious infection, bladder scarring and a number of other, more serious, problems.
What is the first aid treatment for a heart attack?
Take an aspirin, dial 911 and get to an emergency room ASAP. Don't even think about anything that would delay you getting to a hospital. And there are a number of reasons why READ MORE
Take an aspirin, dial 911 and get to an emergency room ASAP. Don't even think about anything that would delay you getting to a hospital. And there are a number of reasons why you should not drive yourself. Call 911 and get to the ER by ambulance. And please don't decline the ambulance because your pain is gone or has improved when the ambulance gets to you. You need to be evaluated by a physician if you are having chest pain.
What are the symptoms of appendicitis?
Depends on a number of things. How long have you been having the pain? Appendicitis pain is usually acute. Comes on and within 12-24 hours you know you need to see a physician. READ MORE
Depends on a number of things. How long have you been having the pain? Appendicitis pain is usually acute. Comes on and within 12-24 hours you know you need to see a physician. Pain that lasts for days or weeks at a time can be due to regional enteritis (Chrons' disease), colitis, mesenteric adenitis, or even a kidney stone. See you physician or go to an emergency department to have the appropriate tests done.
Is a heat stroke an emergency?
Depends on your symptoms. If you are confused, disoriented, if you actually passed out then yes....go immediately to the ER. If you felt better after you took a break out of READ MORE
Depends on your symptoms. If you are confused, disoriented, if you actually passed out then yes....go immediately to the ER. If you felt better after you took a break out of the heat and hydrated yourself, then learn from your experience and in the future, take more frequent breaks and be sure you are well hydrated at all times.
When is high blood pressure an emergency?
How high is high often???? Are you diabetic? Are you overweight? Do you smoke? Do you watch your diet? We fool ourselves into thinking we can tell when our blood pressure is READ MORE
How high is high often???? Are you diabetic? Are you overweight? Do you smoke? Do you watch your diet? We fool ourselves into thinking we can tell when our blood pressure is high, but by the time we feel that those symptoms (headache, dizziness, strange noises in our ears, discomfort in our neck, etc.) our blood pressure has been far too high for far too long. Your blood pressure should be 140/80. If its more than 5 points higher than either of those two numbers you need medications, prescribed by your physician. You should be concerned if your BP is greater than 145/85. At your age, if your blood pressure is 'high often' you should probably be on medication. You should be concerned......for your own health, and the good of those you love.
Why does it hurt when I finish peeing?
This is usually one of the signs of a bladder infection. See your physician and have him do a urinalysis......
