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Dr. Javier Morales, DO

Emergency Physician

Dr. Javier Morales practices Emergency Medicine in Grand Blanc, MI. Dr. Morales is a clinical faculty at Michigan State University, who had being teaching emergency medicine residents during their specialty trainning. His clinical expertise allow him to assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Morales examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods. Dr. Morales interest in critical care and international medicine makes him an all around class A physician.

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30 years Experience

Dr. Javier Morales, DO

Grand Blanc, MI
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Can urgent care treat allergic reactions?

Yes

Paracetamol toxicity?

Yes, 12 Gram/day is technically a toxic dose. You go and get an acetaminophen level and Should have your Liver function test checked. Technically 4g/ day is considered a toxic READ MORE

Yes, 12 Gram/day is technically a toxic dose. You go and get an acetaminophen level and Should have your Liver function test checked. Technically 4g/ day is considered a toxic dose in adult-kids are higher.

I have throat damage?

Throat contusion can be the cause, yes. Tylenol or Ibuprofen, ice, and rest. Important to watch for rapid swelling, voice changes, or difficulty breathing.

Can you be admitted to the hospital for an ear infection?

Only certain ear infections meet criteria for admission to the hospital. Just because is painful is not an indication for hospitalization.

What is causing all of these symptoms?

Certain infections can cause it. Follow with your primary physican for evaluation.

When does pneumonia become an emergency?

When there is worsening of difficulty breathing, high fevers with confusion, or intractable pain. Also if the pneumonia is related to previous hospital admission that can be considered READ MORE

When there is worsening of difficulty breathing, high fevers with confusion, or intractable pain. Also if the pneumonia is related to previous hospital admission that can be considered emergent.

Does palliative care include surgery?

Yes, certain surgical interventions are part of palliative care. It is very important to know that the objective of surgery in palliative care is to reduce pain and improve the READ MORE

Yes, certain surgical interventions are part of palliative care. It is very important to know that the objective of surgery in palliative care is to reduce pain and improve the quality of life in the chronically ill patient.

Bruised leg?

You have something we call defuse traumatic ecchymosis - several bruising for short. The main reason is bleeding, secondary to trauma. It's not unusual in patients on blood thinners READ MORE

You have something we call defuse traumatic ecchymosis - several bruising for short. The main reason is bleeding, secondary to trauma. It's not unusual in patients on blood thinners or antiplatelets such as aspirin for the bruising and swelling to worsen before getting better.

Do I need to go to urgent care?

If no need for sutures, there is no need for urgent care. However, if you are diabetic, clean the area and follow up with your Dr. if you develop a red, swelling foot or pain develops. READ MORE

If no need for sutures, there is no need for urgent care. However, if you are diabetic, clean the area and follow up with your Dr. if you develop a red, swelling foot or pain develops.

Missed my vein trying to shoot meth?

Maybe!! Stop using Meth. You are not going to be OK using meth. It will destroy your life. Shooting subcutaneously is the least of your concerns. Cardiac arrhythmias, infection, READ MORE

Maybe!! Stop using Meth. You are not going to be OK using meth. It will destroy your life. Shooting subcutaneously is the least of your concerns. Cardiac arrhythmias, infection, and many other side effects of Meth.

Should I go to urgent care for sudden hearing loss?

Sudden hearing loss could be a serious condition depending on the acuity, your age, or any other symptoms. If unsure get evaluated-

I'm having some health problems?

You should have a more in-depth cardiopulmonary workup. Other conditions such as anxiety or panic attacks can cause this issue, but they are a diagnosis with exclusion. Good luck READ MORE

You should have a more in-depth cardiopulmonary workup. Other conditions such as anxiety or panic attacks can cause this issue, but they are a diagnosis with exclusion. Good luck

Pain in my back on the right side?

Muscle strain with back spasm, or could be a degenerative disc with nerve impingement. Hard to say without an examination.

When should you go to the ER for liver problems?

Dark stools alone are not an indication. Fever, abdominal pain, and or confusion are some of the most serious indications that need to be evaluated acutely.