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Yaser Ghavami

General Practitioner

Dr. Yaser Ghavami is a general practitioner practicing in Orange, California. Dr. Ghavami does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Ghavami provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Yaser Ghavami
  • Orange, California
  • Accepting new patients

What can be the harmful effects of a bee sting?

Hi,

If she has difficulty breathing, nausea, or vomiting, she needs to go to the emergency room.

Is Obimet SR safe to consume for the long term?

Obi met SR, (Metformin) is prescribed for type 2 diabetes and PCOD (poly cystic ovarian syndrome). Any medication has side effects; but it depends on the dosage of medicine and READ MORE
Obi met SR, (Metformin) is prescribed for type 2 diabetes and PCOD (poly cystic ovarian syndrome). Any medication has side effects; but it depends on the dosage of medicine and tolerance of patient. It usually cause GI disturbance, weight loss, loss of appetite. If you are having symptoms and these symptoms are disturbing you, talk to your doctor to consider other options such as surgical removal of the cysts.

Also, this medicine is contraindicated in following conditions:
Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiovascular collapse, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypersensitivity, Renal disease, Septicemia

Are my swollen lymph nodes Lymphoma??

Hi, If it has been there for a while and your tests show normal white blood cells and no abnormal white cells, then there should be no worries about them. But, if they are still READ MORE
Hi,

If it has been there for a while and your tests show normal white blood cells and no abnormal white cells, then there should be no worries about them. But, if they are still growing and you have other symptoms such as night time sweating and fever or weight loss, you definitely need more workup.

Pain in right arm

Hi, You need to see a doctor to do some physical exams in order to find out the cause of your symptoms. It can be related to your job, or it can be a muscular or nervous system READ MORE
Hi,
You need to see a doctor to do some physical exams in order to find out the cause of your symptoms. It can be related to your job, or it can be a muscular or nervous system disorder. Without physical exam and additional tests, it is not possible to reach a diagnosis.

How safe are paracetamols while breast feeding?

You can take paracetamol; however, it appears in your breast milk in small amounts. It is unlikely to cause any harm to your baby. But, consider that long-term use of pain killers READ MORE
You can take paracetamol; however, it appears in your breast milk in small amounts. It is unlikely to cause any harm to your baby. But, consider that long-term use of pain killers can cause side effects on your body such as kidney and liver damage.

low grade fever

It can be an infectious disease. You need to check with your primary care doctor.

Are steroids safe for body building?

It is not safe for him or any other body builders. Steroids can cause the following side effects: Acne, blurred vision, Cataracts or glaucoma, easy bruising, difficulty sleeping, READ MORE
It is not safe for him or any other body builders. Steroids can cause the following side effects:
Acne, blurred vision, Cataracts or glaucoma, easy bruising, difficulty sleeping, high blood pressure, increased appetite, weight gain, increased growth of body hair, insomnia, lower resistance to infection, muscle weakness, nervousness, restlessness, osteoporosis, stomach irritation or bleeding, and sudden mood swings.

How long is it advisable to stay in a yoga pose?

It is not recommended to stay in a fixed, constant position for a long time. Staying in a constant position for a long time (more than few minutes) can irritate or injure your READ MORE
It is not recommended to stay in a fixed, constant position for a long time. Staying in a constant position for a long time (more than few minutes) can irritate or injure your nerves, vessels and muscles.

How healthy are nutrition bars that are available in the market these days?

Most of these nutrition bars still have high amount of sugars or corn syrup inside them. The best way to reduce weight and stay healthy is to eat small portions of foods, eat healthy READ MORE
Most of these nutrition bars still have high amount of sugars or corn syrup inside them. The best way to reduce weight and stay healthy is to eat small portions of foods, eat healthy foods and more proteins and vegetables. Also, daily activity and/or exercise helps your body to burn more calories.

Is there a specific diet to be followed when trying to conceive?

There is no proven specific way for conceiving faster. It is better to eat regular and healthy foods. Try to include more proteins, vegetables in your diet. However, you need to READ MORE
There is no proven specific way for conceiving faster. It is better to eat regular and healthy foods. Try to include more proteins, vegetables in your diet. However, you need to keep in mind to avoid certain foods (e.g. high mercury seafood or fish, raw fish or eggs), products (e.g. retinoic acid, cosmetic products containing high vitamin A or adapalene) or medications (e.g. valproic acid) that can hurt your baby in first few months of pregnancy. You can search and find a long list of these items online. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

About twin pregnancy

Down syndrome continues to be the most common chromosomal disorder. Each year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, which is about 1 in every 700 babies born (CDC report READ MORE
Down syndrome continues to be the most common chromosomal disorder. Each year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, which is about 1 in every 700 babies born (CDC report 2017). Screening tests, such as an ultrasound or a blood test during your first or second trimester can help show if the developing baby (fetus) is at risk for Down syndrome. But these tests sometimes give false-positive or false-negative results. Diagnostic tests, such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis can show if a baby has Down syndrome. You may want to have these tests if you have abnormal results from a screening test or if you are worried about Down syndrome.

Anti-D (Rhogam) is given when the mother is Rh negative and had the potential exposure to Rh positive blood from the baby such as may occur during miscarriage, trauma, or delivery. So, if you are Rh negative and the fetus from your last miscarriage was Rh positive, then your doctor would give you Anti-D (Rhogam).

No peristalsis, floppy colon- what can help?

People with redundant colon or floppy colon have more colon length for digested food to travel and may be more likely to experience constipation. Consuming a diet high in fiber READ MORE
People with redundant colon or floppy colon have more colon length for digested food to travel and may be more likely to experience constipation. Consuming a diet high in fiber can reduce constipation. The added fiber will increase the stool’s bulk, stimulating the colon to move the stool more quickly.

Examples of high-fiber foods include:

beans
fruits
lentils
vegetables
whole-grain breads
The more processed a food is, the less fiber it likely has. The recommended daily amount of fiber is roughly 20 to 25 grams per day if you eat a 2,500-calorie diet. If you eat much less, slowly increase your intake.

Drinking plenty of water also helps to soften stools, making them easier to pass. If you continue having difficulty with constipation, talk to your doctor. He or she can recommend an additional fiber-containing supplement or determine the need for a laxative.

If these methods don’t work, I recommend seeing a colorectal surgeon. Maybe there is a way to reduce the size of the colon.

Vasovagal syncope getting worse

Vasovagal syncope occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic READ MORE

Vasovagal syncope occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic syncope.

The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly. That leads to reduced blood flow to your brain, causing you to briefly lose consciousness.
Fainting can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as a heart or brain disorder. You may want to consult your doctor after a fainting spell, especially if you never had one before

How to prevent it?
You may not always be able to avoid a vasovagal syncope episode. If you feel like you might faint, lie down and lift your legs.

This allows gravity to keep blood flowing to your brain. If you can't lie down, sit down and put your head between your knees until you feel better.

Eggs and flu shots

Most flu shots and the nasal spray flu vaccine are manufactured using egg-based technology. Because of this, they contain a small amount of egg proteins, such as ovalbumin. However, READ MORE
Most flu shots and the nasal spray flu vaccine are manufactured using egg-based technology. Because of this, they contain a small amount of egg proteins, such as ovalbumin. However, studies that have examined the use of both the nasal spray vaccine and flu shots in egg-allergic and non-egg-allergic patients indicate that severe allergic reactions in people with egg allergies are unlikely. A recent CDC study found the rate of anaphylaxis after all vaccines is 1.31 per one million vaccine doses given.

When to go in?

Hi.
Sure. You need to see a doctor ASAP. It might be a serious infection that needs antibiotics prescription.