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Dr. James Okamoto, MD
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Dr. James Okamoto is a family practitioner practicing in Waipahu, HI. Dr. Okamoto 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. Okamoto 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.
32 years
Experience
Dr. James Okamoto, MD
- Waipahu, HI
- University of Nebraska College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How long does CT scan of lymph nodes take?
The actual time it takes to do the CT scan is relatively short, 10-30 minutes depending on how much of the body is being scanned. The check-in, registration, changing into a hospital READ MORE
The actual time it takes to do the CT scan is relatively short, 10-30 minutes depending on how much of the body is being scanned. The check-in, registration, changing into a hospital gown also adds to the time of the entire visit!
What is the treatment for anemia?
The treatment for anemia depends on the cause. Anemia is the term for a low red blood cell count, and there are may causes for this, so the most important question is, "Why are READ MORE
The treatment for anemia depends on the cause. Anemia is the term for a low red blood cell count, and there are may causes for this, so the most important question is, "Why are you anemic?". Did you lose blood from an injury, surgery, heavy periods? Are you deficient in iron or vitamin B12? A top doc will get a thorough history, do a physical and then order the appropriate blood tests to determine the treatment, which is ultimately determined by the cause.
Should I take medications for seasonal allergies?
It depends on the severity of your symptoms, and whether or not you have any other underlying conditions, like asthma. Studies show that when allergy sufferers keep their allergies READ MORE
It depends on the severity of your symptoms, and whether or not you have any other underlying conditions, like asthma. Studies show that when allergy sufferers keep their allergies under control there are less asthma attacks, so it definitely helps in those situations. If you are prone to sinus infections it also makes sense to treat allergies, as they can cause sinus congestion which can create an environment for sinusitis. If your symptoms are mild, then it is up to you whether it is worth taking medicine for this or not. There are non-sedating antihistamines, like loratadine and fexofenadine, which are well tolerated and won't make you drowsy.
