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Anil Jha, M.D

Internist

Dr. Anil Jha is a hospitalist practicing in Lowell MA. Dr. Jha specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Hospitalists are inpatient medical specialist. They manage acute a variety of acute medical conditions. Dr. Jha provides comprehensive care and manages treatment along with other specialists.
Anil Jha, M.D
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Can computer screens cause eye irritation?

Yes. It can do that. Working a lot on screen can dry your eye and that could be irritating. You should see a ophthalmologist. Also can try otc tear eye drop. Anil K Jha, M.D, READ MORE
Yes. It can do that. Working a lot on screen can dry your eye and that could be irritating. You should see a ophthalmologist. Also can try otc tear eye drop.

Anil K Jha, M.D, FACP.
Internal Medicine,

Is it normal to get diarrhea on your period?

These are not common, may be two separate things.

Cholesterol levels?

It can affect but depends which kind of cholesterol is increased. You recheck in 3 months again.

How do I determine if one of my kidneys just failed?

Please see your PCP. You need some blood tests and ultrasound of your kidneys.

Can I wipe my front too much?

I will recommend you to go to your doctor and get your urine checked.

My stool color?

Some time that’s normal color for stool but if very light then you should get your liver function checked.

My AST/ALT ratio?

I will not be worried about this ratio as everything is within normal limit.

Using the restroom?

You should see a gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy.

What helps broken ribs heal faster?

Incentive spirometer. You can get it from a pharmacy. Use as instructed.

Dehydration?

I think you are right here. Diarrhea causes dehydration.

I have very low sodium (125)?

I think you should go to ER or atleast call your doctor. This is a very low sodium. Could be due to dehydration in setting of uti and diverticulitis or die to water pill in your READ MORE
I think you should go to ER or atleast call your doctor. This is a very low sodium. Could be due to dehydration in setting of uti and diverticulitis or die to water pill in your blood pressure tablets. You need to get tests to see how is your kidney function and also blood sugar level.

Mixing sulfamethoxazole with alcohol?

You should not drink alcohol while taking this medication. This can causes a lot of side effects. Thanks.

Should I go to urgent care for high blood pressure?

Depends how high your blood pressure is and if this is new; do you have a history of high blood pressure? If it is more than 160/90, you should see someone urgently, otherwise READ MORE
Depends how high your blood pressure is and if this is new; do you have a history of high blood pressure? If it is more than 160/90, you should see someone urgently, otherwise you can touch base with your pcp.

Can shoulder nerve damage be repaired?

Hi,

It depends timing, location, and extent of damage. You should get evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.
Thanks.

How can I test myself for thyroid problems?

You get your TSH, Free T3 and T 4 checked. Thanks.

Could the pain in my joints be gout?

It could be, if it's never happened before. You need to see a doctor and get the joint fluid checked and some blood work to get the diagnosis.
Thanks.

Can weight loss help me get rid of my diabetes?

Yes, if it is early diabetes, which we call pre-diabetes, weight loss sometimes helps to prevent going forward to frank diabetes. Also, it will help the medications work better. READ MORE
Yes, if it is early diabetes, which we call pre-diabetes, weight loss sometimes helps to prevent going forward to frank diabetes. Also, it will help the medications work better.
Thanks.