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Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons, M.D.

Internist

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Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons, M.D.
Specializes in:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Houston, TX
  • Accepting new patients

Could my medical problems be due to my past hysterectomy?

You need a highly regarded general internal medicine doctor and maybe a cardiologist. While the osteoporosis is concerning (and I hope getting treated), the TIAs are a red flag. READ MORE
You need a highly regarded general internal medicine doctor and maybe a cardiologist. While the osteoporosis is concerning (and I hope getting treated), the TIAs are a red flag. Go to the American College of Physicians website and look for doctors in your area who have "FACP" after their names. Another way to find one would be to go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital (8-10 a.m. is a good time) and ask if the charge nurse will recommend one.

What is the fastest way to fix seasonal allergies?

I assume you mean allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. There should be some kid-safe antihistamines of the non-drowsy variety like Allegra, Zyrtec etc., and you can call the pediatrician READ MORE
I assume you mean allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. There should be some kid-safe antihistamines of the non-drowsy variety like Allegra, Zyrtec etc., and you can call the pediatrician to ask if it's OK to use Flonase spray (nonprescription). Those will take care of 95%, and if she needs desensitization or something you will need an allergist.

GERD/cancer?

Your pain does sound kind of musculoskeletal, but if the GERD really has you worried I would listen to yourself and see a gastroenterologist, who can run a scope to where the problem READ MORE
Your pain does sound kind of musculoskeletal, but if the GERD really has you worried I would listen to yourself and see a gastroenterologist, who can run a scope to where the problem is. But be sure to also see a generalist in case it's something else. I have been practicing medicine long enough to have had several patients convinced that they had a certain problem who turned out to be very right even though their symptoms weren't typical.

Are period-like cramps normal in early pregnancy?

Check with the obstetrician, of COURSE.

Can adult tonsillectomy be done with local anesthesia?

I understand not wanting to be put to sleep, but what they can do instead is a brief infusion of a medicine that will make you sleep through the (very short) procedure. Ask the READ MORE
I understand not wanting to be put to sleep, but what they can do instead is a brief infusion of a medicine that will make you sleep through the (very short) procedure. Ask the surgeon, and you will have a chance to speak briefly with the anesthesia people; I am sure there is flexibility.

Lung function?

Surely your oncologist has sent the fluid for analysis. See a pulmonary doctor if your questions aren’t being answered; I doubt that a spirometer would help.

Possible cancer?

Take him to a good internist of famiky practitioner.

HIV test?

Unless you do something to get infected.

What vitamins should kids take?

Until her pediatrician gets a phone you can give her one of the many brands of multivitamins labeled for kids. Then ask the pediatrician.

Terrible sore throat post covid?

Doctor needs to LOOK at tge tgroat.

How can I increase my sperm morphology?

Ask a doctor who knows you and has seen your test results.

What's the best pain relief medication for a teething baby?

The stuff they sell without prescription.

Diabetes management?

Tell YOUR doctor.

Stomach pain?

Sounds like irritable bowel, which means pain caused by muscle spasms.An antispasmodic med may help so ask a primary care doc for help.

BP and HR after spinal ablation?

The surgeon should have a nurse you can call.

Possible autoimmune disease?

You need an immunologist. Ask your dermatologist for a referral.

Typhoid diagnosis?

Unless you had lab tests indicating liver trouble, I think that one beer a day would be fine.

Co2 narcosis?

I would need more info to answer that. If CO2 level is high enough to cause loss of consciousness, the patient needs to be on a ventilator.

Symptoms of kidney stone?

Not surprising. Best wishes for passing the wretched thing quickly.