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Dr. Dina M. Chenouda, M.D.

Internist

Dr. Dina Chenouda is an internist practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Chenouda specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Chenouda provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Dr. Dina M. Chenouda, M.D.
  • Mineola, NY
  • Accepting new patients

I just wanted some answers to maybe why my friend passed away?

It is possible she had advanced cirrhosis which is liver failure or cancer of the liver or elsewhere

It burns to pee?

Not normal but you can have a urinary tract infection, a sexually transmitted disease or prostatitis. You need to go to your doctor and get a culture

Can you fix drug addiction?

Absolutely you can fix drug addiction. The hardest step and most important is knowing you have a problem and need help. Depending on the addiction there are drugs that doctors READ MORE
Absolutely you can fix drug addiction. The hardest step and most important is knowing you have a problem and need help. Depending on the addiction there are drugs that doctors can give to help

What is the best drug to treat gastritis?

The most potent drugs are the class of drugs called PPI or proton pump inhibitors. They are not long term though. They should be used for only 6-8 week intervals. You need to make READ MORE
The most potent drugs are the class of drugs called PPI or proton pump inhibitors. They are not long term though. They should be used for only 6-8 week intervals. You need to make sure you don’t have a bacterial infection such as H. Pylori that needs to be treated with antibiotics as well as PPI.

I'm very constipated?

First you want to rule out that you don’t have an obstruction. If you are passing gas then likely you have no obstruction. Many medications can cause constipation. For immediate READ MORE
First you want to rule out that you don’t have an obstruction. If you are passing gas then likely you have no obstruction. Many medications can cause constipation. For immediate relief I would recommend 2 senna tabs along with miralax and hydrate with water. Try to drink at least 2 liters per day

Can weight loss help me get rid of my diabetes?

If you developed diabetes as an adult any weight loss and especially watching your carbohydrate intake will improve your blood sugars. There is a blood test called HGA1c which READ MORE
If you developed diabetes as an adult any weight loss and especially watching your carbohydrate intake will improve your blood sugars. There is a blood test called HGA1c which is a measure of your blood sugar control over the past 3 months. If that number is super high then chances are you will need medications in addition to weight loss and careful dietary intake. If the number is not high or borderline chances are that weight loss and strict low carbs diet will treat your high blood sugar.