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43 years
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Dr. Jerold J. Fadem, M.D.
- rutherfordton, N.C.
- University of Florida
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How can I clean my lungs after quitting smoking?
If you stop smoking at your age, the lungs will "clean" themselves (i.e., the inflammation induced by smoking will usually resolve), though it may take a few weeks or months before READ MORE
If you stop smoking at your age, the lungs will "clean" themselves (i.e., the inflammation induced by smoking will usually resolve), though it may take a few weeks or months before lung function normalizes.
How do you monitor a low WBC count?
Very simple--just have a regular blood count--which includes the number of white blood cells (i.e., every few days to every few months or so depending on the CAUSE and LEVEL of READ MORE
Very simple--just have a regular blood count--which includes the number of white blood cells (i.e., every few days to every few months or so depending on the CAUSE and LEVEL of white blood cells).
How do you stop frequent urination with diabetes?
The urinary frequency in diabetes is usually due to elevated blood sugar. So successfully controlling the blood sugar(with insulin and/or oral medication) will usually normalize READ MORE
The urinary frequency in diabetes is usually due to elevated blood sugar. So successfully controlling the blood sugar(with insulin and/or oral medication) will usually normalize the frequency of urination.
Can kidney problems cause back pain?
YES! Kidney infection or inflammation, kidney blockage(frequently due to kidney stones), and kidney tumors are among the causes of back pain emanating from the kidney. An ULTRASOUND READ MORE
YES!
Kidney infection or inflammation, kidney blockage(frequently due to kidney stones), and kidney tumors are among the causes of back pain emanating from the kidney. An ULTRASOUND or CT SCAN can usually make the diagnosis.
Kidney infection or inflammation, kidney blockage(frequently due to kidney stones), and kidney tumors are among the causes of back pain emanating from the kidney. An ULTRASOUND or CT SCAN can usually make the diagnosis.
Does crackling in the lungs mean pneumonia?
Crackles heard in the lungs by a doctor means one or more of the following: 1) pneumonia--which can be from infection or inflammation 2) excess fluid or congestve heart failure 3) READ MORE
Crackles heard in the lungs by a doctor means one or more of the following:
1) pneumonia--which can be from infection or inflammation
2) excess fluid or congestve heart failure
3) fibrosis, scarring, or interstitial pneumonitis of the lungs
4) atelectasis or areas of lung collapse
1) pneumonia--which can be from infection or inflammation
2) excess fluid or congestve heart failure
3) fibrosis, scarring, or interstitial pneumonitis of the lungs
4) atelectasis or areas of lung collapse
What is the difference between nerve pain and muscle pain?
Signs/sx of NERVE PAIN: 1) Nerve pain may be located anywhere along the path of the involved nerve(s) and be described as lancinating, shooting, stinging, burning. hot or cold, READ MORE
Signs/sx of NERVE PAIN:
1) Nerve pain may be located anywhere along the path of the involved nerve(s) and be described as lancinating, shooting, stinging, burning. hot or cold, or radiating, and may be associated with sensory sx like numbness, tingling, hyperethesia or dysesthesia in the area of the involved nerve pathway.
Signs/sx of MUSCLE pain include being located in the area of the muscle/muscles involved, and will NOT adhere to any anatomic NERVE pathway. It usually will not have any typical "nerve symptoms" but may be charcterized as achey, tight, pulling, or spasmodic, and may be associated with weakness of the involved muscles.
A good Internal Medicine physician or Neurologst will usually be able to differentiate one from another along with the underlying cause, but when in doubt certain blood tests(ie--CPK) and/or nerve tests(ie-ELECTROMYOGRAM--EMG, or NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY--NCV) could be done to clarify the issue.
1) Nerve pain may be located anywhere along the path of the involved nerve(s) and be described as lancinating, shooting, stinging, burning. hot or cold, or radiating, and may be associated with sensory sx like numbness, tingling, hyperethesia or dysesthesia in the area of the involved nerve pathway.
Signs/sx of MUSCLE pain include being located in the area of the muscle/muscles involved, and will NOT adhere to any anatomic NERVE pathway. It usually will not have any typical "nerve symptoms" but may be charcterized as achey, tight, pulling, or spasmodic, and may be associated with weakness of the involved muscles.
A good Internal Medicine physician or Neurologst will usually be able to differentiate one from another along with the underlying cause, but when in doubt certain blood tests(ie--CPK) and/or nerve tests(ie-ELECTROMYOGRAM--EMG, or NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY--NCV) could be done to clarify the issue.
When should I go to the ER for esophagitis?
Well if you are 100% sure it is esophagitis(which is not a certainty unless an upper endoscopy proves it to be the case), then the major indications to go to the ED are 1) unremitting READ MORE
Well if you are 100% sure it is esophagitis(which is not a certainty unless an upper endoscopy proves it to be the case), then the major indications to go to the ED are 1) unremitting chest pain despite the use of appropriate medications(ie--PPIs or other effective antacid drugs), 2) upper GI bleeding, 3) inability to swallow or food getting stuck in the esophagus, and 4) any uncertainty about the diagnosis--as a symptom like chest pain could be due to another serious malady like a heart attack
What medicine helps testicular pain?
It TOTALLY depends on the cause! Examples could be testicular cancer, or epididymitis, or testicular torsion, etc. Thus you should go right to your doctor and be examined asap. READ MORE
It TOTALLY depends on the cause! Examples could be testicular cancer, or epididymitis, or testicular torsion, etc. Thus you should go right to your doctor and be examined asap.
What is the best antibiotic to treat epididymitis?
THE TWO BEST ORAL ANTIBIOTICS FOR EPIDIDYMITIS ARE PROBABLY SEPTRA (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE PLUS TRIMETHOPRIM) OR AZITHROMYSIN. IF IV THERAPY IS NEEDED OR THERE ARE ALLERGIES TO THE OTHERS, READ MORE
THE TWO BEST ORAL ANTIBIOTICS FOR EPIDIDYMITIS ARE PROBABLY SEPTRA (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE PLUS TRIMETHOPRIM) OR AZITHROMYSIN. IF IV THERAPY IS NEEDED OR THERE ARE ALLERGIES TO THE OTHERS, CEFTRIAXONE IS ALSO VERY EFFECTIVE.
Are there warning signs days before a stroke?
It is very common to have NO "warning signs/symptoms" prior to a stroke. On the other hand you may have a "TIA"(transient ischemic attack)--which includes symptoms like TRANSIENT(usually READ MORE
It is very common to have NO "warning signs/symptoms" prior to a stroke. On the other hand you may have a "TIA"(transient ischemic attack)--which includes symptoms like TRANSIENT(usually meaning a few minutes or so) loss of vision, double vision, slurred speech/difficulty speaking, imbalance, weakness/numbness of face, arm, and/or leg, etc, etc.
What type of doctor treats respiratory issues?
You need to see a good INTERNAL MEDICINE MD. (You could also go see a good cardiologist or pulmonologist, too.)
Can nerve damage in your feet be repaired?
Not unless there is a diagnosable cause(like B12 deficiency, for example.) But, if there is no treatable cause found, there are medications that do reduce pain and burning(but READ MORE
Not unless there is a diagnosable cause(like B12 deficiency, for example.) But, if there is no treatable cause found, there are medications that do reduce pain and burning(but will not reverse numbness or sensory loss.)
Can you get nerve damage from shoulder surgery?
Yes--including damage to the axillary nerve, the axillary plexus, etc)--can occur due to direct surgical nerve damage or to nerve "stretching" that may happen with certain positions READ MORE
Yes--including damage to the axillary nerve, the axillary plexus, etc)--can occur due to direct surgical nerve damage or to nerve "stretching" that may happen with certain positions the shoulder may be in to facillitate the surgery. Healing may take up to a year or so, though in rare instances it may be permanent.
Can a pinched nerve affect the whole body?
No. In fact, a "pinched nerve" may cause symptoms -- pain, weakness, numbness, tingling -- in the area of the body supplied by the nerve (i.e., arm, leg, fingers, or toes). But READ MORE
No. In fact, a "pinched nerve" may cause symptoms -- pain, weakness, numbness, tingling -- in the area of the body supplied by the nerve (i.e., arm, leg, fingers, or toes). But there can be MULTIPLE "pinched nerves" that can cause more diffuse symptoms -- but again, only in the anatomic areas supplied by the involved nerves.
What happens if you don't get treated for colon polyps?
Certain types of colon polyps(like adenomatous polyps, for example) are "pre-malgnant" and thus can turn into colon cancer over time. Thus if one has any of these "pre-malignant" READ MORE
Certain types of colon polyps(like adenomatous polyps, for example) are "pre-malgnant" and thus can turn into colon cancer over time. Thus if one has any of these "pre-malignant" types of polyps, it is generally recommended to have regular colonoscopies(usually every 3-5 years, depending on the type of polyp found) to remove anymore polyps that might appear in the future.. Whether to have additional colonoscopies depends on age and overall health and thus a frank discussion with a knowlegeable physician is optimal.
Which diabetes uses insulin shots?
A Type 1 diabetic - whose pancreas doesn't make any insulin - MUST take exogenus insulin in order to survive. But, Type 2 diabetics, who do make some insulin -- just not enough READ MORE
A Type 1 diabetic - whose pancreas doesn't make any insulin - MUST take exogenus insulin in order to survive. But, Type 2 diabetics, who do make some insulin -- just not enough to adequately control the blood sugar -- will need to take supplemental insulin if their blood sugars are not adequately controlled with lifestyle measures and oral hypoglycemic medications.
Is it normal to have trouble peeing after ejaculating?
Yes, totally normal.
How do you treat psychotic disorders?
The first step is to diagnose and treat any psychosis caused by medical issues (i.e., infection, head trauma, drug effects, metabolic disorders, etc.). But once transient causes READ MORE
The first step is to diagnose and treat any psychosis caused by medical issues (i.e., infection, head trauma, drug effects, metabolic disorders, etc.). But once transient causes are reversed or ruled out, the treatment is generally with anti-psychotic medication and other psychiatric therapies.
What is the best treatment for motion sickness?
ANTIHISTAMINES LIKE DRAMAMINE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE(BENADRYL), AND MECLIZINE ARE WELL KNOWN TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT AND TREAT MOTION-SICKNESS.
Does an MRI show nerve damage in back?
MRI CAN SHOW IMPINGEMENT OR PRESSURE ON NERVES, BUT IT TAKES CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL SYMPTOMS/SIGNS AND SOMETIMES EMG/NCV TESTING TO SHOW ACTUAL CLINICAL DAMAGE/DYSFUNCTION
