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Dr. Margaret Aranda, M.D.
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<p>Dr. Margaret Aranda is a family practitioner practicing in Woodland Hills, CA. Dr. Aranda specializes in comprehensive pain management for spinal cord injury, particularly "failed back syndrome" and arachnoiditis. In addition to diagnosing and treating, we also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Aranda possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and she provides a multiplicity of care, including pain management, sedation, rejuvenative medicine, and age management.</p>
29 years
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Dr. Margaret Aranda, M.D.
- West Hills, CA
- Stanford
- Accepting new patients
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How serious is my prostate problem?
For the best opinion from someone who is a specialist, see a urologist. They keep up to date with the latest, and best to you!
Do dialysis treatments affect daily activities?
Sorry about your chronic illness followed by dialysis. Patients biggest complaints are fatigue and headaches after dialysis. For this reason, getting dialysis can be a rather big READ MORE
Sorry about your chronic illness followed by dialysis. Patients biggest complaints are fatigue and headaches after dialysis. For this reason, getting dialysis can be a rather big deal on the quality of your life. And remember everyone is different, so it may not affect you the same, and I certainly hope that is the case for you. Wishing you well.
At what age do women start menopause?
Menopause is the absence of monthly periods. It is not normal to be menstruating for a month and you need to be seen by a gynecologist. In America, the average age of menopause READ MORE
Menopause is the absence of monthly periods. It is not normal to be menstruating for a month and you need to be seen by a gynecologist. In America, the average age of menopause is 51 years.
What should I do about my frequent heartburn?
Heartburn is bad for you because it can lead to burning of the esophagus, your 'swallowing tube'. To decrease heartburn, eat fewer spicy or fatty foods, nothing fried, and no alcohol. READ MORE
Heartburn is bad for you because it can lead to burning of the esophagus, your 'swallowing tube'. To decrease heartburn, eat fewer spicy or fatty foods, nothing fried, and no alcohol. For you more than most, diet is medicine and you cannot just eat anything you want, or you may suffer.
Going for a walk after dinner helps move the intestines, which is good to help empty the stomach. So try putting on your walking shoes and see if you sleep better, too.
If a bland diet does not help enough, or on particularly bad days, you can use something like ranitidine to stop stomach cells from producing more acid. TUMS also works on changing the pH in your stomach.
The best thing is to reexamine what you ate for dinner, and avoid foods that may have triggered acid.
Other contributors to heartburn include having a large waistline, because when you lie down, gravity pushes the stomach onto the diaphragm or breathing muscle, emptying it upward to the esophagus. Keep some handy by your bedside and hope this helps.
Going for a walk after dinner helps move the intestines, which is good to help empty the stomach. So try putting on your walking shoes and see if you sleep better, too.
If a bland diet does not help enough, or on particularly bad days, you can use something like ranitidine to stop stomach cells from producing more acid. TUMS also works on changing the pH in your stomach.
The best thing is to reexamine what you ate for dinner, and avoid foods that may have triggered acid.
Other contributors to heartburn include having a large waistline, because when you lie down, gravity pushes the stomach onto the diaphragm or breathing muscle, emptying it upward to the esophagus. Keep some handy by your bedside and hope this helps.
Is Alzheimer's diagnosed with a blood test?
My father died of Alzheimer's disease so I feel for you here, and hope for the best. To best diagnose Alzheimer's disease, the best test is a functional test of your brain, the READ MORE
My father died of Alzheimer's disease so I feel for you here, and hope for the best.
To best diagnose Alzheimer's disease, the best test is a functional test of your brain, the neuropsychiatric exam. It is a 2-day test of concentration, memory, problem-solving and spacial dimension. It can distinguish between fine shades of the dementias versus brain injury. Your PCP can order it, and it is usually given by a technician, so that seeing a neurology consultation is also in order.
To best diagnose Alzheimer's disease, the best test is a functional test of your brain, the neuropsychiatric exam. It is a 2-day test of concentration, memory, problem-solving and spacial dimension. It can distinguish between fine shades of the dementias versus brain injury. Your PCP can order it, and it is usually given by a technician, so that seeing a neurology consultation is also in order.
Can a person get diabetes at any age?
Yes, type 1 diabetes is genetically inherited and from a young age, requires insulin. So there is no age that is too young for diabetes. And also, in those over age 50, there READ MORE
Yes, type 1 diabetes is genetically inherited and from a young age, requires insulin. So there is no age that is too young for diabetes.
And also, in those over age 50, there is a bunch of undiagnosed pre-diabetes and chronic metabolic syndrome. So we all have to pay attention to our diets.
And also, in those over age 50, there is a bunch of undiagnosed pre-diabetes and chronic metabolic syndrome. So we all have to pay attention to our diets.
What life changes do I have to make once diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
Great question, as of course now your diet will change. A great venue to start is with the whole30.com diet for just 30 days. Bet that afterwards, you'll feel a lot better. After READ MORE
Great question, as of course now your diet will change. A great venue to start is with the whole30.com diet for just 30 days. Bet that afterwards, you'll feel a lot better.
After that, I like to be sure my patients don't also have to be on an anti-histamine diet, so do a challenge on day 31: fermented food. If you don't feel yucky and bloated, then go on to the diet for life (diabetes or not), the low glycemic diet.
You'll also be taking medications like metformin (which lowers blood sugar but also extends life because it is anti-inflammatory). Diet, supplements and exercise will always be more important to you.
After that, I like to be sure my patients don't also have to be on an anti-histamine diet, so do a challenge on day 31: fermented food. If you don't feel yucky and bloated, then go on to the diet for life (diabetes or not), the low glycemic diet.
You'll also be taking medications like metformin (which lowers blood sugar but also extends life because it is anti-inflammatory). Diet, supplements and exercise will always be more important to you.
Why am I experiencing muscle pains in my arms and legs?
If you have unpredictable arm and leg pain that gets so bad you can't get out of bed, then certainly you should see a doctor. That doctor will ask plenty of questions to ascertain READ MORE
If you have unpredictable arm and leg pain that gets so bad you can't get out of bed, then certainly you should see a doctor. That doctor will ask plenty of questions to ascertain your history, which is used to lead to a diagnosis.
Your diagnosis could be associated with anything from the nerves and muscles to electrolyte balances, so some blood work to look for viruses like Lyme or EBV, Epstein-Barr Virus (causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), may be in order. Wishing you the best.
Your diagnosis could be associated with anything from the nerves and muscles to electrolyte balances, so some blood work to look for viruses like Lyme or EBV, Epstein-Barr Virus (causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), may be in order. Wishing you the best.
What foods should I eat to lose weight quick?
The only food generally known to burn more calories than contained in them is celery.
What could it mean to have stabbing pain in the lower left abdomen?
Left lower abdominal discomfort can come from any organ contained there, or from anywhere else in the abdomen, including the appendix. Appendicitis is probably one of the biggest READ MORE
Left lower abdominal discomfort can come from any organ contained there, or from anywhere else in the abdomen, including the appendix. Appendicitis is probably one of the biggest diagnoses to miss; it is also known as "the great pretender" because it can mimic everything else.
Other diagnoses include everything from muscle pull to intestinal obstruction, pancreas or spleen injury, uterine cramping, ovarian cyst, tubal pregnancy, and growths. But the diagnosis depends on your history, and this is one place the physical exam is so important.
Whoever examines you can determine a diagnosis and/or refer you for further testing (like blood work or an ultrasound) to help get it. Hope it goes well!
Other diagnoses include everything from muscle pull to intestinal obstruction, pancreas or spleen injury, uterine cramping, ovarian cyst, tubal pregnancy, and growths. But the diagnosis depends on your history, and this is one place the physical exam is so important.
Whoever examines you can determine a diagnosis and/or refer you for further testing (like blood work or an ultrasound) to help get it. Hope it goes well!
