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43 years
Experience
Kumar Alagappan
- Houston, Texas
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Why do I feel like fluid is in my lungs?
If you are short of breath or have a fever, you should see a doctor
Are hallucinations serious?
They can be. You need to get this evaluated.
What drug is used in a hypertensive emergency?
There are many medications that can be used. There is not just one drug.
When should you go to the emergency room for low blood pressure?
When you are feeling weak and dizzy
What makes emergency medicine different from regular medicine?
It is often dealing with situations that are life and death. You often do not have a full history and you must make decisions quickly on your feet. Often patients are not known READ MORE
It is often dealing with situations that are life and death. You often do not have a full history and you must make decisions quickly on your feet. Often patients are not known to the doctors as opposed to general medicine practice where the patient is known to the doctors
What should I do if my blood sugar is over 300?
See your doctor. You may need to start on medication
Should I go to the emergency room for anxiety?
No! Find ways to calm him down and avoid the ER
How long does a person stay in the hospital after a stroke?
It depends on the severity, recovery rate and numerous other factors. It can be from a couple of days to weeks.
Will the ER give you pain meds?
Depends. Much less likely today than it was 10 years ago
My son's pituitary glands are malfunctioning?
He should be seen by an endocrinologist to assess the severity.
Is emergency medicine healthy to practice?
Mental health, physical health, emotional, etc. If you are happy, then it does not matter. It depends on what you like. Individuals that like working in a fast-paced department READ MORE
Mental health, physical health, emotional, etc. If you are happy, then it does not matter. It depends on what you like. Individuals that like working in a fast-paced department may enjoy it and then it is healthy to practice.
Does being an undersea and hyperbaric worker damage your ears?
It can put pressure on your sinuses and that may hurt your ears
What does it mean if your eyes look slightly yellow?
It could be a medical condition if this is new. It needs to be worked up. Often it is due to too much bilirubin, and that could be a sign of liver infection or failure.
Is back pain an emergency?
If you cannot walk then it is. It is also important to note if there are any associated symptoms such as numbness or weakness of your lower extremities and you need to be evaluated. READ MORE
If you cannot walk then it is. It is also important to note if there are any associated symptoms such as numbness or weakness of your lower extremities and you need to be evaluated.
When are emergency consultations needed?
If you feel like you may hurt yourself or someone else, you should definitely get an emergency consultation
Can an emergency eye visit help my daughter open her stuck eye?
Depends on why is it stuck. Did she place glue or something, or is it infected? If it is the latter, then she may need antibiotic eye drops, and this condition is very infectious. READ MORE
Depends on why is it stuck. Did she place glue or something, or is it infected? If it is the latter, then she may need antibiotic eye drops, and this condition is very infectious. One has to wash your hands well, and make sure you do not share towels, etc.
Is there a difference between an ER doctor and a trauma surgeon?
Yes. Trauma surgeons can go to the OR with their patients. ER docs are able to see patients with any complaint in the ER, from colds to medical complaints (heart attacks, etc.), READ MORE
Yes. Trauma surgeons can go to the OR with their patients. ER docs are able to see patients with any complaint in the ER, from colds to medical complaints (heart attacks, etc.), and manage the initial presentation of trauma.
What should I do if kids accidentally drown?
You guys should learn Basic CPR and have an emergency phone handy by the pool. Good luck and enjoy the pool
Should I go to the ER for panic attacks?
If you know it is a panic attack- no! If not sure then yes!
