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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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Are your lungs damaged after pneumonia?
Most cases of the usual standard bacterial community acquired pneumonia in patients with normal immune function heal completely. But there are some infections(including the COVID READ MORE
Most cases of the usual standard bacterial community acquired pneumonia in patients with normal immune function heal completely. But there are some infections(including the COVID virus, for example) that can destroy lung tissue and thus result in chronicallyreduced lung function.
What procedure is used to clear a blocked artery?
Angioplasty, also referred to as PTCA (percutaneous trans-catheter angioplasty or percutaneous trans-catheter coronary angioplasty when done for a coronary blockage. or PCI--percutaneous READ MORE
Angioplasty, also referred to as PTCA (percutaneous trans-catheter angioplasty or percutaneous trans-catheter coronary angioplasty when done for a coronary blockage. or PCI--percutaneous coronary intervention--when a STENT is placed to open up the blockage
Should I go to ER for panic attack?
IF you are CERTAIN it is just a panic attack---then you should NOT go to the ED--as it is not life-threatening and will go away. But panic/anxiety symptoms can mimic a heart attack READ MORE
IF you are CERTAIN it is just a panic attack---then you should NOT go to the ED--as it is not life-threatening and will go away. But panic/anxiety symptoms can mimic a heart attack or other acute life-threatening medical events, so it is crucial to be SURE it is only a panic attack--and then if so, stay at home and let it resolve on it own. Or, if they recur, see a doctor who can prescribe medication that can quickly relieve symptoms, or one that a patient can take daily in order to PREVENT a panic attack from occurring.
Should I go to ER for kidney pain?
If you are SURE about your pain being from your kidney (i.e.,suggesting you have had it before) with the possibility of having a kidney infection or kidney stone, then you want READ MORE
If you are SURE about your pain being from your kidney (i.e.,suggesting you have had it before) with the possibility of having a kidney infection or kidney stone, then you want to get these diagnosed and treated asap. Thus, I recommend seeing your doctor right away and having the appropriate tests ordered (like a quick urine test), and he/she can tell you if it is an emergent situation or if you can wait awhile. BUT, if you can't see your doctor in a day or two, then I would either go to an ER or to an "urgent care center."
What are the disadvantages of a heart transplant?
if you have such severe native heart disease that a transpalnt is clinically indicated, there are NO disadvantages--as a heart transplant is LIFE-SAVING! But yes, there are difficulties READ MORE
if you have such severe native heart disease that a transpalnt is clinically indicated, there are NO disadvantages--as a heart transplant is LIFE-SAVING!
But yes, there are difficulties getting over the surgery and then those dealing with occasional side effects of the immune suppressing drugs that are required in order to maintain the health of the transplanted heart.
But yes, there are difficulties getting over the surgery and then those dealing with occasional side effects of the immune suppressing drugs that are required in order to maintain the health of the transplanted heart.
How can I repair my nervous system naturally?
Depends on what aspect of your nervous system you are talking about, but generaally speaking the following should be done 1) optimal nutrition, and avoid alcohol/smoking/drugs 2) READ MORE
Depends on what aspect of your nervous system you are talking about, but generaally speaking the following should be done
1) optimal nutrition, and avoid alcohol/smoking/drugs
2) B vitamin supplements
3) Phyical therapy if talking about peripheral nerve/cord issues
4) Neuro rehabilitaion, cognitive therapy, occupational therapy
5) Brain rehabilitation for brain injury/stroke. which will include aspectss of the above in many protocols
There are a plethora of special rehabilitative modalities designed specifically for the various types of neurological deficiency/injury
1) optimal nutrition, and avoid alcohol/smoking/drugs
2) B vitamin supplements
3) Phyical therapy if talking about peripheral nerve/cord issues
4) Neuro rehabilitaion, cognitive therapy, occupational therapy
5) Brain rehabilitation for brain injury/stroke. which will include aspectss of the above in many protocols
There are a plethora of special rehabilitative modalities designed specifically for the various types of neurological deficiency/injury
Where is IBS pain located?
IBS pain generally is derived from dysfunctional spasms in the small intestine, whereby pain receptors in nerves lining the small intestine are stimulated by the abnormal smoothe READ MORE
IBS pain generally is derived from dysfunctional spasms in the small intestine, whereby pain receptors in nerves lining the small intestine are stimulated by the abnormal smoothe muscle contractions, resulting in the variable cramping, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation in patients suffering from the syndrome.
How serious are kidney stones?
Usually not very serious. Most commonly, a person will have one or a few attacks of back/flank pain(which can be excruciating) over the years which last a few hours. Most commonly READ MORE
Usually not very serious. Most commonly, a person will have one or a few attacks of back/flank pain(which can be excruciating) over the years which last a few hours. Most commonly the stone is passed without needing any major treatment. So pain for a few hours is the most common symptom(along with blood in the urine) and it resolves once the stone is passed. Much less commonly, a stone can be too big to pass and can cause blockage of the kidney or ureter(and thus may require a procedure to break up the stone and allow it to pass.)
What can a neurologist do for neuropathy?
Not much more than a good internal medicine doctor -- except to be CERTAIN it truly IS a neuropathy (I am assuming you are talking about CHRONIC neuropathies) and to rule out any READ MORE
Not much more than a good internal medicine doctor -- except to be CERTAIN it truly IS a neuropathy (I am assuming you are talking about CHRONIC neuropathies) and to rule out any "TREATABLE" CAUSES, like diabetes (somewhat treatable, but usually the most common neuropathy associated with diabetes is not very treatable), B12 and other vitamin deficiencies, toxins/heavy metals, auto-immune causes, rarely in certain malignancies (melanoma, amyloidosis, lung cancer, etc.), as well as a number of other, very rare disorders. "Idiopathic"(meaning unknown) is a final common "cause" of neuropathy.
Are elbow replacements successful?
Unless your elbow pain/function makes you miserable and/or significantly compromises the quality of your life, then don't even consider an elbow replacement. It's just not worth READ MORE
Unless your elbow pain/function makes you miserable and/or significantly compromises the quality of your life, then don't even consider an elbow replacement. It's just not worth the risk.
What tests are used to diagnose food allergies?
4 approaches to testing for food allergies:
1) Skin tests (scratch testing done by an allergist)
2) Blood tests looking for elevated IgE levels to suspect foods
3) Elimination READ MORE
4 approaches to testing for food allergies:
1) Skin tests (scratch testing done by an allergist)
2) Blood tests looking for elevated IgE levels to suspect foods
3) Elimination diets
4) Re-Challenge tests - restarting foods one by one AFTER elimination diets are instituted - and seeing if symptoms recur
1) Skin tests (scratch testing done by an allergist)
2) Blood tests looking for elevated IgE levels to suspect foods
3) Elimination diets
4) Re-Challenge tests - restarting foods one by one AFTER elimination diets are instituted - and seeing if symptoms recur
Is it dangerous to have a high platelet count?
If the platelet count is high(ie--greater than about 600-700 thousand), the risk of vasular occlusive events(ie--strokes) can increase. This is why if the platelet count is significantly READ MORE
If the platelet count is high(ie--greater than about 600-700 thousand), the risk of vasular occlusive events(ie--strokes) can increase. This is why if the platelet count is significantly higher than normal and is due to a primary bone marrow disease, treatment to reduce the platelet number is recommended.
What does a pinched nerve feel like in your back?
Common symptoms of a pinched nerve in the lower back include sciatica(pain extending from the low back down the buttock and into the leg), leg numbness and paresthesia(ie--tingling), READ MORE
Common symptoms of a pinched nerve in the lower back include sciatica(pain extending from the low back down the buttock and into the leg), leg numbness and paresthesia(ie--tingling), pain(stinging, burning, shooting, stabbing) radiating around the lower flank and into the groin, hip, thigh, knee, ankle or foot, or even weakness in the leg, thigh, or knee
What does bronchitis do to your lungs?
Bronchitis can produce symptoms of cough(which can be dry or associated with phlegm/sputum), shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, and/ or pulmonary congestion. These symptoms READ MORE
Bronchitis can produce symptoms of cough(which can be dry or associated with phlegm/sputum), shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, and/ or pulmonary congestion. These symptoms stem from the inflammation, bronchospasm, and hypercellularity in the brochial tubes--ergo "bronchitis"
Can eating chicken cause stomach pain?
Not usually--unless you are also eating the sharp bones too!
How do you reduce inflammation of the optic nerve?
With steroids---like decadron or methylprednisolone, for example.
Can you repair nerve damage?
If it is more than a year or two after any trauma that may have caused it, then it is very unlikely to improve. But, you could consult with a HAND SPECIALIST (a branch of orthopedics) READ MORE
If it is more than a year or two after any trauma that may have caused it, then it is very unlikely to improve. But, you could consult with a HAND SPECIALIST (a branch of orthopedics) and get good info first hand (no pun intended).
What happens if tendonitis goes untreated?
It will either go away--most likely, persist, or worsen(especially if the activity that caused it is continued)
What causes sexual performance issues?
Assuming you mean conditions that INHIBIT sexual performance, they include dieases like DIABETES, LIVER Dz, KIDNEY dz, DEPRESSION and MOOD disorders, CHRONIC INFECTIOUS/INFLAMMATORY READ MORE
Assuming you mean conditions that INHIBIT sexual performance, they include dieases like DIABETES, LIVER Dz, KIDNEY dz, DEPRESSION and MOOD disorders, CHRONIC INFECTIOUS/INFLAMMATORY disorders, DRUGS( like pain pills, ie-opiates, anti-depressants, psychoactive drugs, and blood pressure meds, NEUROLOGICAL diseases like neuropathies, spinal cord, and brain disorders, ENDOCRINE disorders(thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary), and UROLOGICAL disorders like prostate cancer/surgery and Peyronies dz
Does exercise help nerve regeneration?
i AM NOT 100% SURE OF ANY DEFINITE, DOUBLE BLIND, PEER REVIEWED, PUBLISHED ACADEMIC STUDIES PROVING SUCH, BUT IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT REGULAR EXERCISE INCREASES BLOOD FLOW AND GENERATES READ MORE
i AM NOT 100% SURE OF ANY DEFINITE, DOUBLE BLIND, PEER REVIEWED, PUBLISHED ACADEMIC STUDIES PROVING SUCH, BUT IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT REGULAR EXERCISE INCREASES BLOOD FLOW AND GENERATES MANY BENEFICIAL HORMONES, NEUROTRANSMITTERS, AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC BLOOD AND TISSSUE PROTEINS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALING/REGENERATION PROCESS. SO, WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE GOOD SCIENTIFIC STUDIES DEFINITIVELY PROVING THIS OR NOT--I DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND REGULAR EXERCISE THAT DOES NOT EXACERBATE ANY TISSUE INJURY OR CAUSE ANY UNDUE PAIN/DISCOMFORT.(AND KEEP IN MIND THAT MERELY WALKING FOR 20-30 MINUTES A DAY IS BENEFICAL TO ALL PEOPLE WHO DO IT--REGARDLESS OF ANY "NERVE INJURY")
