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Dr. Belen Amat, MD
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Folic acid levels went down - why?
Folic acid comes from plants and vegetables. Increase those in your diet, you can also take over-the-counter folic acid. Some medications can also interfere with folic acid absorption. READ MORE
Folic acid comes from plants and vegetables. Increase those in your diet, you can also take over-the-counter folic acid. Some medications can also interfere with folic acid absorption. Also, do not overcook foods as this takes away the folic acid.
Ongoing headache - what to do?
My advice would be to get seen by your doctor, don't wait any longer to get evaluated.
How do I get water out of my ear?
Maybe there is swelling, there is certainly risk for infection. If it does not hurt, you can try putting over-the-counter ear drops for a few days. Do not use Q-tips. If it does READ MORE
Maybe there is swelling, there is certainly risk for infection. If it does not hurt, you can try putting over-the-counter ear drops for a few days. Do not use Q-tips. If it does not go away in 2-3 days or it hurts, make an appointment with your doctor.
Menopause has been brutal for me
There are treatments for the symptoms. we use antidepressants and some neurologic medications. You can talk to your doctor about it. I agree that estrogens are risky.
Does sunscreen prevent me from absorbing vitamin D?
You are right. vitamin D absorption is decreased by sunscreen. If you are north of atlanta there is not enough sun for vitamin D. you can take a supplement over the counter 5000(five READ MORE
You are right. vitamin D absorption is decreased by sunscreen. If you are north of atlanta there is not enough sun for vitamin D. you can take a supplement over the counter 5000(five thousand) units a day is a good dose. Avoid getting a sunburn, increases your risk of skin cancer
Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?
probably because there is an change in pressure. the eustachian tube in your throat equalizes pressure and if you blow your nose sometimes it does not work properly. This can be READ MORE
probably because there is an change in pressure. the eustachian tube in your throat equalizes pressure and if you blow your nose sometimes it does not work properly. This can be helped by having your mouth open when you blow your nose.
Why do I have a fever after my flu shot?
probably a coincidence. monitor for other symptoms. call your doctor if fever is very high (more than 102) or it does not go away. maybe something else is going on
Pain in stomach and back after eating
it could be gastritis (irritation) or your gallbladder. probably you need to be seen by your doctor to evaluate and examine you
Excessive burping with stomach pain -- what's the reason?
most people that burp is because they unconsciously swallow air to control reflux and acid. and that air comes back out. try over the counter reflux medicine and if it does not READ MORE
most people that burp is because they unconsciously swallow air to control reflux and acid. and that air comes back out. try over the counter reflux medicine and if it does not improve within 1-2 weeks go to your doctor
Does a fever always signal an infection?
maybe it is the first sign of illness. if it does not resolve within 5 days consult your doctor
Is asthma hereditary?
It does run in families. there is no way to know who will have it or a way to prevent it. Avoid smoking yourself and avoid others from smoking around you and the children.
Horrendous painful arms!
I would recommend you get an appointment with your doctor to get evaluated
