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Alla Brouk

Internist

Dr. Alla Brouk is an internist practicing in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Brouk 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. Brouk 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.
Alla Brouk
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • Accepting new patients

What treatments are effective for late talkers?

Speech delays could be a sign of developmental delay. You have to make sure that she is reaching all other milestones and doesn't have hearing problem and can express herself READ MORE
Speech delays could be a sign of developmental delay. You have to make sure that she is reaching all other milestones and doesn't have hearing problem and can express herself and her needs . If there are no other health and developmental concerns then speech therapy is the best and most effective treatment to be started asap.

What can cause my daughter not to sleep?

If there are no health or emotional issues determined by her pediatrician Make sure that she doesn't consume sugar or chocolate after 4,5 pm ,and follows other rules of sleep READ MORE
If there are no health or emotional issues determined by her pediatrician
Make sure that she doesn't consume sugar or chocolate after 4,5 pm ,and follows other rules of sleep hygene appropriate for her age.

Stomach pain?

This could happen due to eating food that you are intolerant to. Go back to your regular diet, eat few spoons if oatmeal 3 times a day, drink water , avoid spicy food and gas READ MORE
This could happen due to eating food that you are intolerant to. Go back to your regular diet, eat few spoons if oatmeal 3 times a day, drink water , avoid spicy food and gas producing vegetables. If your symptoms become chronic see your primary doctor rule out inflammatory bowel problems.

What is the quickest treatment option for depression?

You have to call your doctor immediately to make sure that there are no danger to your life and safety. Medications, supplements, lifestyle changes and regular meetings with psychologist READ MORE
You have to call your doctor immediately to make sure that there are no danger to your life and safety. Medications, supplements, lifestyle changes and regular meetings with psychologist are usually very effective.

I'm having stomach pains?

Sounds like acid reflux . It's time to see gastroenterologist

How much creatine will damage kidneys?

The amount of creatine varies in different supplements and the amount that can affect your kidney function is not established. Please avoid these and other aminoacid supplements READ MORE
The amount of creatine varies in different supplements and the amount that can affect your kidney function is not established. Please avoid these and other aminoacid supplements and simply increase your protein intake from food. Please remember that kidney damage is irreversible.

Can prostate infection be fixed without antibiotics?

An infection ( by definition) needs to be treated with antibiotics. On the other hand, if there is an inflammation and chronic prostatitis without any confirmed infection, the READ MORE
An infection ( by definition) needs to be treated with antibiotics. On the other hand, if there is an inflammation and chronic prostatitis without any confirmed infection, the antibiotics will not likely help and other treatments such as Acoustic waves, EMTT may be very helpful. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

Can fatty liver be fixed?

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Can high blood pressure be managed with medications?

If your blood pressure is only slightly elevated , you can start with life style modification regiment. If you have moderate to high blood pressure elevation you have to start READ MORE
If your blood pressure is only slightly elevated , you can start with life style modification regiment. If you have moderate to high blood pressure elevation you have to start on medications as soon as possible. Life still modification ( diet and cardio exercises) will help you to optimize/ minimize your medications in the future. In some cases it takes multiple medications to control blood pressure along with investigation of the root cause of your problem. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

Is a seasonal allergy serious?

Allergies imply dysfunctional immune system. It could be mild and may go away or may get worse with time. There are some non traditional treatments for allergies, like oral desensitization READ MORE
Allergies imply dysfunctional immune system. It could be mild and may go away or may get worse with time. There are some non traditional treatments for allergies, like oral desensitization therapy with allergy drops or even a trial of local honey . Both treatments can be very effective. Dr Brouk Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>