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Dr. Bruce William Zukerberg, M.D

Internist

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Dr. Bruce William Zukerberg, M.D
  • Delray Beach, FL
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Is a chest x-ray safe for pregnant women?

It is preferred not to X-ray pregnant women due to the slight risk to the fetus, not the mother. Risk is small. If the X-ray results will change therapy significantly, then it READ MORE
It is preferred not to X-ray pregnant women due to the slight risk to the fetus, not the mother. Risk is small. If the X-ray results will change therapy significantly, then it would be worth the risk, but typically can treat without.

Is thyroid cancer curable?

It depends on extent of the cancer. Usually it is curable with radioactive iodine or surgery. If already spread/metastatic the curative rate is less

What could be the cause of ear pain?

Ear pain can have multiple causes. Deep wax sometimes causes pain. Sinus disease or allergy can cause ear pain. TMJ can cause ear pain that is referred from the jaw. Primary READ MORE
Ear pain can have multiple causes. Deep wax sometimes causes pain. Sinus disease or allergy can cause ear pain. TMJ can cause ear pain that is referred from the jaw. Primary doc can take a look or see an ENT.

Is it normal to have a headache every day?

No. You should get this evaluated, no reason to have daily headaches. There are many causes of headaches including migraines, sinus disease, TMJ, allergies. There may be a simple READ MORE
No. You should get this evaluated, no reason to have daily headaches. There are many causes of headaches including migraines, sinus disease, TMJ, allergies. There may be a simple therapy that can lead to resolution.

What are the best foods to eat when constipated?

Increasing the fiber in your diet would be a great start. High fiber cereal adding flax seed may help. Prunes, apricots tend to be very effective.

How serious is being anemic?

Seriousness of anemia is very dependent on the cause. In older patients there is always a concern of underlying cancer like colon cancer. In your age group that would be very READ MORE
Seriousness of anemia is very dependent on the cause. In older patients there is always a concern of underlying cancer like colon cancer. In your age group that would be very uncommon. Anemia in young women tends to come from your menstrual bleeding. There are many causes of anemia and could simply be due to nutritional deficiencies like b12 or iron. Increasing iron in your diet or iron supplement may cure the anemia. Regardless it should be evaluated to find the cause.

Feeling weak after the flu

Yes, that is normal. May take another week or more to feel back to your baseline. As long as you improve not worsen, then should be fine. If you are progressively worsening, then READ MORE
Yes, that is normal. May take another week or more to feel back to your baseline. As long as you improve not worsen, then should be fine. If you are progressively worsening, then I would recommend you see your doc for evaluation and make sure nothing else is going on.