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Mr. Alkesh Patel, M.D.
Family Practitioner
Dr. Alkesh Patel is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, MD. Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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.
30 years
Experience
Mr. Alkesh Patel, M.D.
- Columbia, MD
- Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
- Accepting new patients
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How accurate is genetic testing for gender?
It is extremely accurate. I would estimate over 99.9%.
How long is a hospital stay after hemorrhoids surgery?
It should be a night or less depending on the complexity of your hemorrhoids.
Dizziness and fainting?
You need a full evaluation for internal head injury, concussion and
consider changing your medications.
consider changing your medications.
How to treat my fever?
The first step is to take acetaminophen 500mg (as long as you don't have liver disease or an allergy to it). If you have already tried it without success (temporary reduction in READ MORE
The first step is to take acetaminophen 500mg (as long as you don't have liver disease or an allergy to it). If you have already tried it without success (temporary reduction in your fever) then you should try ibuprofen 400 mg (as long as you don't have bleeding, ulcers, or upcoming surgery). Also, it would be a good idea to get tested for Covid and influenza.
Shortness of breath low blood pulse oximeter readings?
You should be very concerned and get evaluated immediately.
What is the normal range for blood sugar?
It can vary based on the lab but generally fasting sugar between 65 and 110 in kids
Paronychia infection?
The antibiotics will keep the infection from spreading into the skin, blood, etc., but to help the pocket of pus drain faster, it would be best to soak your finger in an Epsom READ MORE
The antibiotics will keep the infection from spreading into the skin, blood, etc., but to help the pocket of pus drain faster, it would be best to soak your finger in an Epsom salt solution two to three times daily for up to 10 minutes. No need to get it drained at the medical office.
How to treat constant burning in my mons pubis area?
Needs evaluation as it could be an infection (viral or bacterial).
How can I relieve sinus pain?
As long as your BP is controlled Advil sinus or Dayquil will help sinus pain.
