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Dr. Abhijai Singh, M.D.
Hospitalist
Dr. Abhijai Singh is an internist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Singh specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Singh provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Dr. Abhijai Singh, M.D.
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Accepting new patients
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Is heart valve replacement serious?
Yes it is. You could email me at absingh@mcw.edu for a more detailed discussion
Does a 50% blocked artery need a stent?
Depends on the type of artery but most purposes generally no. There are advanced techniques like FFR, your cardiologist can apply which would identify a different degree of blockage READ MORE
Depends on the type of artery but most purposes generally no. There are advanced techniques like FFR, your cardiologist can apply which would identify a different degree of blockage than apparent to the naked eye.
Can you help with chronic sinusitis?
There are many treatable causes of chronic sinusitis. However depending. On refractoriness of symptoms you could require surgery. Please email me at absingh@mcw.edu for further READ MORE
There are many treatable causes of chronic sinusitis.
However depending. On refractoriness of symptoms you could require surgery.
Please email me at absingh@mcw.edu for further guidance on the same
However depending. On refractoriness of symptoms you could require surgery.
Please email me at absingh@mcw.edu for further guidance on the same
Can saw palmetto reduce enlarged prostate?
In controlled studies it has been found to have more benefit than placebo. It may benefit certain kinds of symptoms like frequency, urgency but does not have good effects on the READ MORE
In controlled studies it has been found to have more benefit than placebo. It may benefit certain kinds of symptoms like frequency, urgency but does not have good effects on the flow of the stream. Nevertheless, it is well tolerated and has minimal side effect profile in available doses
Are the COVID vaccines safe for children?
Studies have been done for short term side effects of these vaccines and they have been found to be essentially safe. Please understand that as we continue to follow patients, READ MORE
Studies have been done for short term side effects of these vaccines and they have been found to be essentially safe.
Please understand that as we continue to follow patients, any long term side effects would become apparent. Covid vaccine has not been around long enough to predict one way or the other
Please understand that as we continue to follow patients, any long term side effects would become apparent. Covid vaccine has not been around long enough to predict one way or the other
Are lidocaine injections painful?
No more painful than your usual blood draws
How long is the hospital stay after angioplasty?
Depends on the complexity of angioplasty but most patients can leave by next day
How soon after anesthesia can I drink water?
Your anesthesiologist would decide that based on many factors including how long it takes for you to wake up, ability to protect airway, any concerns for swallowing deficits, type READ MORE
Your anesthesiologist would decide that based on many factors including how long it takes for you to wake up, ability to protect airway, any concerns for swallowing deficits, type of surgery and so on.
Is low blood pressure serious?
Depends on the actual bp readings, associated symptoms, your body size, any additional illnesses, your activity levels. Could you provide some details on those?
Does allergy medicine make kids sleepy?
Short answer is yes. Most allergy meds are a class of meds called anti histaminics which are sedating/ sleep inducing. Some like Allegra and levo cetrizine not so much.
What are the methods to treat alcohol addiction?
It is a combination of counseling and medications. None of these medications are Over the counter unlike smoking cessation. Hence, your best bet is to contact your primary care READ MORE
It is a combination of counseling and medications. None of these medications are Over the counter unlike smoking cessation.
Hence, your best bet is to contact your primary care provider for those or obtain a referral to an addiction specialist
Hence, your best bet is to contact your primary care provider for those or obtain a referral to an addiction specialist
What causes abdomen cramps?
Unfortunately without a clinical examination, a formal diagnosis is impossible. However a moving pain like that can be related to your small bowel or large bowel. For starters, READ MORE
Unfortunately without a clinical examination, a formal diagnosis is impossible. However a moving pain like that can be related to your small bowel or large bowel. For starters, an ultrasound of the abdomen may be a good idea if the pain is recurrent or persistent
please notice the relation of the pain to your menstrual cycles as well.
please notice the relation of the pain to your menstrual cycles as well.
How do I help my child lose weight?
Excess sugar intake is the prime reason for childhood obesity. Outside of certain genetic disorders for obesity, the first step would be to cut off all excess sugar in the form READ MORE
Excess sugar intake is the prime reason for childhood obesity. Outside of certain genetic disorders for obesity, the first step would be to cut off all excess sugar in the form of soda, diet soda, sweets, candy, gum, chocolates, processed juices, ketchups, jelly, sugary cereals.
Also be mindful of high fructose corn syrup that’s present in a lot of foods
You would benefit from a formal diet assessment by a trained dietitian.
Also be mindful of high fructose corn syrup that’s present in a lot of foods
You would benefit from a formal diet assessment by a trained dietitian.
What high blood pressure medication has the least side effects?
It depends on your age, other medical problems, lifestyle, and other medications that you take. There is no one blanket medications which is safe but the questions is to find the READ MORE
It depends on your age, other medical problems, lifestyle, and other medications that you take. There is no one blanket medications which is safe but the questions is to find the right fit for you.
What is the best heart-healthy diet?
Mediterranean diet has been scientifically proven to be the most heart healthy diet.
What can't you eat after anesthesia?
Your protective reflexes are lost with general anesthesia. Hence your ability to prevent aspiration into the lungs is gone for some time after anesthesia. After general anesthesia READ MORE
Your protective reflexes are lost with general anesthesia. Hence your ability to prevent aspiration into the lungs is gone for some time after anesthesia.
After general anesthesia wears off your nurse in the recovery will offer you a drink when it is safe depending on the length of anesthesia. Any attempts to eat or drink prior to that can risk aspiration of the food or drink into lungs causing pneumonia
After general anesthesia wears off your nurse in the recovery will offer you a drink when it is safe depending on the length of anesthesia. Any attempts to eat or drink prior to that can risk aspiration of the food or drink into lungs causing pneumonia
Can smoking cause a heart attack?
Smoking increases your risk of heart attack many times. The longer and more heavy you smoke the higher your chances of heart attacks In addition it can cause blockages in the leg READ MORE
Smoking increases your risk of heart attack many times. The longer and more heavy you smoke the higher your chances of heart attacks
In addition it can cause blockages in the leg vessels causing pain during walking and clogging of carotids and cerebral arteries (brain vessels) leading to strokes.
If there is one lifestyle change that would help you the most would be quitting smoking
In addition it can cause blockages in the leg vessels causing pain during walking and clogging of carotids and cerebral arteries (brain vessels) leading to strokes.
If there is one lifestyle change that would help you the most would be quitting smoking
Expired Medication
Medications typically start to lose efficacy past their expiration dates. Depending on how long ago it expired, you may be taking a complete placebo. In addition, certain chemicals READ MORE
Medications typically start to lose efficacy past their expiration dates. Depending on how long ago it expired, you may be taking a complete placebo.
In addition, certain chemicals used as preservatives have a shelf life after which they start degrading. So in principle, no physician would advise you to take an expired medications
Practically, nothing extremely bad would happen a few days past the expiration while you get in touch with your pharmacy for a new script
In addition, certain chemicals used as preservatives have a shelf life after which they start degrading. So in principle, no physician would advise you to take an expired medications
Practically, nothing extremely bad would happen a few days past the expiration while you get in touch with your pharmacy for a new script
Neck
If it is new, it should be evaluated. A very simple ultrasound of the neck which is painless should give some starting answers for example whether it is from the thyroid, a lymph READ MORE
If it is new, it should be evaluated. A very simple ultrasound of the neck which is painless should give some starting answers for example whether it is from the thyroid, a lymph node or something unrelated.
Can seasonal allergies affect my anesthesia?
Typically no, but when we look at the medications you take we do have some advice about the allergy medications. Making your anesthesiologist aware of the medications you take READ MORE
Typically no, but when we look at the medications you take we do have some advice about the allergy medications. Making your anesthesiologist aware of the medications you take would be enough to avoid any challenges.
However just having seasonal allergies would have no impact on your ability to tolerate anesthesia
However just having seasonal allergies would have no impact on your ability to tolerate anesthesia
