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Dr. Sherri Dobner, D.O.
Emergency Physician
Dr. Sherri Dobner practices Emergency Medicine, serving the Greater St. Louis, Missouri region. Dr. Dobner 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. Dobner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Dr. Sherri Dobner, D.O.
- Hannibal, MO
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How do you feel when blood sugar is high?
You may feel more hungry, be urinating more, and be more thirsty. You may have blurry vision as well.
Can you go to the hospital for asthma?
Absolutely. Especially if you are using your rescue inhaler more or feel more wheezy and short of breath.
How does an ER test for stroke?
We do a stroke assessment and CT of the brain. We want to see you as soon as possible if you are having symptoms of a stroke.
How do you handle an anxiety attack?
Anxiety attacks usually abate after 15 minutes. There are things you can do to get the attacks under control. Look up “anxiety treatments not requiring medication “ on line.
Can I go to urgent care for muscle strain?
Absolutely!
What is considered severe bleeding?
Are you vomiting blood or having bloody stools? Are you light headed? You should see your primary physician if you are just noticing blood mixed in your stools. If you are having READ MORE
Are you vomiting blood or having bloody stools? Are you light headed? You should see your primary physician if you are just noticing blood mixed in your stools. If you are having just blood or are vomiting up blood you may need a more urgent evaluation.
What is considered stroke level high blood pressure?
Everyone is different. There is no set number but elevated blood pressure should be treated by your physician before a problem arises. Anything greater than 140/90 regularly needs READ MORE
Everyone is different. There is no set number but elevated blood pressure should be treated by your physician before a problem arises. Anything greater than 140/90 regularly needs a primary physician visit and blood pressure treatment.
When should I be worried about numbness?
If you have back pain associated with numbness. It depends on how long it lasts or what you were doing before your numbness began. Sleeping, sitting on your legs etc.
Chronic fatigue, abdominal/chest pain, nasal congestion, & dehydration?
There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You should have a primary physician evaluation and blood work for different things. Thyroid, cholesterol blood pressure etc need READ MORE
There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You should have a primary physician evaluation and blood work for different things. Thyroid, cholesterol blood pressure etc need to be checked as well as diabetes.
What is the highest blood sugar level that is safe?
Keeping your sugars in the low 100’s and your A1C below 7.5 at the least shows good blood sugar control.
What are the signs of a diabetic emergency?
Lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting. Thirst urinating a lot. Type 1 diabetics need good control. So visits to your physician are important.
COPD and hypercapnia?
Absolutely. A blood gas can show you where this person’s PCO2 is at. I’ve found people with baselines in the 50’s and their okay. This is where they normally are. But if they go READ MORE
Absolutely. A blood gas can show you where this person’s PCO2 is at. I’ve found people with baselines in the 50’s and their okay. This is where they normally are. But if they go up into the 80-90’s they become somewhat confused. Of course a nasal cannula to keep their sat is good if kept around 92% they can still have been retaining CO2 and get worse rapidly.
When should you go to the hospital for blood loss?
What is the cause of your blood loss? What are your current labs? How do you know how you have a significant blood loss requiring blood? You need to address issues. It’s not a READ MORE
What is the cause of your blood loss? What are your current labs? How do you know how you have a significant blood loss requiring blood? You need to address issues. It’s not a guess. And you need a primary physician to do blood work. You may need other tests done. But, you can receive outpatient blood transfusions if needed.
Why can you die if you rise too fast when scuba diving?
It depends on how deep you go, of course, but the Bends may occur and, depending upon the severity of the process, you can die. You can easily look this up. Also, it isn’t recommended READ MORE
It depends on how deep you go, of course, but the Bends may occur and, depending upon the severity of the process, you can die. You can easily look this up. Also, it isn’t recommended you go diving and then even though you go through the process of ascending, you don’t fly within, I believe, 48 hours.
Is it safe to be working undersea with the coronavirus?
If you are not sick there is no reason. Just make sure you clean your mask and regulator well afterwards
How do you stop someone from hallucinating?
1st you have to know why they are hallucinating. It’s about stopping that process that helps.
When should you go to the ER for neck pain?
If this has been occurring on and off and you really didn’t describe where in your neck the pain is or how often it occurs, you can ask your guardian, i.e., parent, to bring you READ MORE
If this has been occurring on and off and you really didn’t describe where in your neck the pain is or how often it occurs, you can ask your guardian, i.e., parent, to bring you to your pediatrician to be examined.
When should you go to the hospital for an ulcer?
You should have an ulcer diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, who will do further tests and treat you accordingly. If you are vomiting blood or notice bloody, dark stools, then you READ MORE
You should have an ulcer diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, who will do further tests and treat you accordingly. If you are vomiting blood or notice bloody, dark stools, then you should be evaluated properly.
Can an appendix burst put you in the hospital?
Absolutely, and likely in surgery. It can cause peritonitis.
What to do next?
Absolutely you need to have someone take you to the ER ASAP!
