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42 years
Experience
Kumar Alagappan
- Houston, Texas
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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When should you go to the ER for gastritis?
Severe pain
Can you be hospitalized for gastritis?
Yes, if it is severe enough
When should I take my child to the ER for an allergic reaction?
Depends how severe. If there is any airway involvement- then yes
Should I go to ER for stitches?
Better to or else an urgent care center.
How do you handle an anxiety attack?
Breathe into a brown paper bag and try to slow down your breathing
What do you do for a severe acid reflux attack?
Drink seltzer water
What to do next?
You should go to the ER! Need to have blood work and physical
Should you go to the emergency room for kidney stones?
If the pain is intolerable
How do you know if a dog bite is serious?
They should be evaluated by a medical professional. Immunization records need to be reviewed for both the patient and the dog. Plus the wound needs to be evaluated for repair and/or READ MORE
They should be evaluated by a medical professional. Immunization records need to be reviewed for both the patient and the dog. Plus the wound needs to be evaluated for repair and/or antibiotics
Do you need to get a tetanus shot after a dog bite?
If it has been more than 5 years from your last tetanus shot- yes
What will the ER do for a foot injury?
You may need a splint and pain medicine
Can you go to urgent care for stomach pains?
Most definitely. If it is an abnormal exam or labs, you will be referred for further evaluation.
When should I go to the ER for a bleeding ulcer?
If you get dizzy or light headed
What can the ER do for severe sciatica?
Pain meds and a referral
Laceration on forehead?
Bad idea
Will the ER do an MRI for back pain?
Unless you have objective physical findings, very unlikely
