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Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO
Family Practitioner
Dr. Kay Kelts is a family practitioner practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Kelts specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kelts possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Dr. Kay Y. Kelts, DO
- Rapid City, SD
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can hearing loss be reversed in kids?
If the decreased hearing is just from the ear infection then often it will improve or reverse but it depends. Often with ear infections in kids, the decrease hearing is due to READ MORE
If the decreased hearing is just from the ear infection then often it will improve or reverse but it depends. Often with ear infections in kids, the decrease hearing is due to the fluid in the middle ear. If this is fully treated then the hearing usually improves. In some kids they don’t get rid of the fluid completely and the hearing is still affected. This is often when an ENT can be consulted for possible ear tubes which will then assist with fluid and therefore hearing. But this is only the case if the hearing issue is from the above. Good luck.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
Is it normal to lose hearing with an ear infection?
Complete hearing loss is not normal with an ear infection but having a change in hearing or decrease hearing can be common during the infection. Once the infection clears, it should READ MORE
Complete hearing loss is not normal with an ear infection but having a change in hearing or decrease hearing can be common during the infection. Once the infection clears, it should improve. If it doesn’t she definitely needs to be seen by a physician.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
Possible pink eye
It is definitely possible especially if just on one side. If it is pink eye she will need special antibiotic drops from an office. Sometimes pink eye can be viral in nature and READ MORE
It is definitely possible especially if just on one side. If it is pink eye she will need special antibiotic drops from an office. Sometimes pink eye can be viral in nature and in these instances regular eye drops and good hygiene can work.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
What is the strongest medicine for anxiety?
It’s not a matter of what the strongest medicine is. It’s important to find the right medication for you and that is different for each person. This is often dependent on the symptoms READ MORE
It’s not a matter of what the strongest medicine is. It’s important to find the right medication for you and that is different for each person. This is often dependent on the symptoms your having with your anxiety as well as other medical issues. I would discuss this with either your primary care provider or a psychiatrist if you prefer. Just depends on if your primary does a lot of mental health. Some do and some do not.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
What does acupuncture do for chronic sinusitis?
I would discuss this with an acupuncturist for full information. I have heard that accupuncture can help in some people.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
Should I go to ER for an overdose?
Yes if there is any concern for an overdose you should definitely go to the ER. Either bring the medication bottle or know what you took and how much so they can help you Kay READ MORE
Yes if there is any concern for an overdose you should definitely go to the ER. Either bring the medication bottle or know what you took and how much so they can help you
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
Does acupuncture help with nasal congestion?
It depends on what the cause of the nasal congestion is but yes acupuncture has the possibility of helping.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
Is it safe for diabetics to get acupuncture?
Yes it is safe to have acupuncture for your neck pain even if you have diabetes.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
What's this on my body?
From what I can see and based on your symptoms, you may be having an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. I would take some Benadryl or zyrtec to help with the rash. If your taking READ MORE
From what I can see and based on your symptoms, you may be having an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. I would take some Benadryl or zyrtec to help with the rash. If your taking it for strep then you have 2 more days of antibiotics left. You will need to stop these and contact the clinic for a possible different antibiotic to finish the course.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
Is 90/59 BP at rest ok?
So it depends. Some peoples normal resting blood pressure is around 90/60. If you are not on blood pressure medications this can be normal for young healthy people. If this is READ MORE
So it depends. Some peoples normal resting blood pressure is around 90/60. If you are not on blood pressure medications this can be normal for young healthy people. If this is not normal for you and you are in quarantine due to being infected or exposed then I would make sure to stay hydrated and monitor your blood pressure. If you are not having any symptoms of low blood pressure and are staying hydrated then your likely fine. If your feeling symptoms like light headedness, dizziness, shortness of breath etc then you should be seen and evaluated.
I hope this helps and you have a speedy recovery.
Kay Kelts,DO
I hope this helps and you have a speedy recovery.
Kay Kelts,DO
What kind of therapy is effective after a stroke?
Depending on the type of stroke and what residual effects they have will depend on the specific therapy. The main therapy that is needed is physical therapy if there are muscle READ MORE
Depending on the type of stroke and what residual effects they have will depend on the specific therapy. The main therapy that is needed is physical therapy if there are muscle weakness and issues vs speech therapy if they are having issues with speaking and talking or swallowing. Some need occupational therapy if they need help relearning how to do things and such. It is very individualized. Your friend should work with their doctor and get into therapy asap to assist and make sure they are taking the medications given by the hospital.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
Diabetes question?
To answer this question I will pose a couple questions back to you. Did you primary care provider or endocrinologist tell you to take the glucofort? And if not do they know he READ MORE
To answer this question I will pose a couple questions back to you. Did you primary care provider or endocrinologist tell you to take the glucofort? And if not do they know he is taking it? Many supplements can interfere with other medications or cause other issues. Technically he can take his metformin and glipiZide with it and should watch his sugars. If he has high blood pressure as well or takes blood pressure medication then I would advise not taking the glucofort as one of its ingredients can make blood pressure worse and therefore cause issues. I hope this helps.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
What is the best medicine for male infertility?
I am sorry, unfortunately I do not know if any.
Kay Kelts
Kay Kelts
Is it normal for breasts to hurt after a mammogram?
If your breasts are just sore, yes this is common due to how they do the mammogram. It should improve after a day or so. If it does not speak with your health care provider.
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If your breasts are just sore, yes this is common due to how they do the mammogram. It should improve after a day or so. If it does not speak with your health care provider.
Kay Kelts, DO
Kay Kelts, DO
Is there a cough syrup for infants?
If your child is over 2 months old there is a cough syrup by zarbees which is ok and specifically for infants made from agave. But make sure it says for 2 months or older. Otherwise READ MORE
If your child is over 2 months old there is a cough syrup by zarbees which is ok and specifically for infants made from agave. But make sure it says for 2 months or older. Otherwise it may have honey which is not safe in infants. Pending on age and if a lot of nasal congestion sometimes a very small amount of childrens zyrtec can be used but it depends on how old.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
I tested my sugar it was 494 how can I lower it?
Based on that sugar you have diabetes. I am not sure if you’ve been told this in the past or not as it looks like the information you have shows you’ve had this for a little while. READ MORE
Based on that sugar you have diabetes. I am not sure if you’ve been told this in the past or not as it looks like the information you have shows you’ve had this for a little while. With numbers that high, you need prescription medications at least for a while as well as likely changes to your diet and lifestyle. If you do not have a primary care physician I would highly recommend getting one. If you have one, you should work with them on getting you on the right regime. Something you can do in the meantime is to make sure you are eating healthy with small portion sizes especially with carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not evil with diabetes but being very careful about them and the amount is very important. Doing physical activity can also greatly help keep sugars in control. But as I said with sugars that high, you will need medication at least for some time and likely for a while. Please see a doctor soon.
How do you soothe a baby with acid reflux?
There are several things you can do to try and help the baby. These work better with younger kids as they are still developing. Don’t overfeed and burping the baby often helps. READ MORE
There are several things you can do to try and help the baby. These work better with younger kids as they are still developing. Don’t overfeed and burping the baby often helps. After feeding keep the baby at a minimum of a 45-degree angle with the head up for 45 minutes to help let the food move through the stomach. Pending on how old the baby is and if you’ve already tried the above, switching to a more gentle formula if you are using formula can help. If breastfeeding, watch what you are eating as this affects your milk and can upset babies' tummy more. Lastly, some parents find that gripe water can also be soothing to baby tummies as well. If the reflux is very bad and you’ve tried these options, talk with the baby's doctor as the baby may need medication for a little while it’s grown more. This is very common.
Wound doesn't heal?
Non-healing wounds can mean many things. I always suggest that if it is not heeling in a reasonable amount of time, you should definitely see a health care provider to make sure READ MORE
Non-healing wounds can mean many things. I always suggest that if it is not heeling in a reasonable amount of time, you should definitely see a health care provider to make sure it’s not something more serious.
Kay Kelts, DO
Kay Kelts, DO
Feeling really sick 24/7?
This is a very tough question. There could be a lot of different things happening that could be contributing or causing. One of the things that is always super important with health READ MORE
This is a very tough question. There could be a lot of different things happening that could be contributing or causing. One of the things that is always super important with health in general is trying to have a good healthy lifestyle that way it’s not part of whatever is going on. I know it may sound stupid but eating healthy and staying active is super important as your able. If your stomach is still causing issues something natural that sometimes helps is IBGuard which is over the counter. I hope you find an answer. Good luck.
Kay Kelts, DO
Kay Kelts, DO
Taking nurofen (ibprofen) or orphenadrine for my chest pain?
It really depends on why you have chest pains. If it’s from something called costocondritis aka inflamed rib cartilage then yes. But if you don’t know why your having chest pain READ MORE
It really depends on why you have chest pains. If it’s from something called costocondritis aka inflamed rib cartilage then yes. But if you don’t know why your having chest pain you should seek medical care as chest pains are not normal at any age.
Kay Kelts,DO
Kay Kelts,DO
