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Dr. Per Gunnar Brolinson
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Dr. Per Brolinson practices Neuropathology in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Brolinson studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
Dr. Per Gunnar Brolinson
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How to relieve sinus pressure?
Try using Mucinex D in combination with warm moist towels over your face for 20 minutes or so every 1-2 hours.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Can you recommend a Frontline Doctor?
Good Morning,
I do not have a colleague in New Mexico that I can recommend for you. On another note, the well-designed clinical trials that I have read on Ivermectin do not READ MORE
Good Morning,
I do not have a colleague in New Mexico that I can recommend for you. On another note, the well-designed clinical trials that I have read on Ivermectin do not support its use for treatment or prophylaxis against COVID-19. I strongly feel that your best course of action is to get vaccinated. Sorry that I cannot be of more help to you.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
I do not have a colleague in New Mexico that I can recommend for you. On another note, the well-designed clinical trials that I have read on Ivermectin do not support its use for treatment or prophylaxis against COVID-19. I strongly feel that your best course of action is to get vaccinated. Sorry that I cannot be of more help to you.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Should I go to the hospital for a gastritis attack?
If you have tried the typical over-the-counter remedies for gastritis and nothing is working, you should certainly go to the ER or local urgent care facility for further evaluation.
P. READ MORE
If you have tried the typical over-the-counter remedies for gastritis and nothing is working, you should certainly go to the ER or local urgent care facility for further evaluation.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
What happens if a herniated disc goes untreated?
Good Morning. Asymptomatic herniated discs are a relatively common finding and as such DO NOT require surgical intervention. Depending on a number of factors such as age, physical READ MORE
Good Morning. Asymptomatic herniated discs are a relatively common finding and as such DO NOT require surgical intervention. Depending on a number of factors such as age, physical demands of your job, body weight and your typical activities of daily living conservative (non-surgical) treatment is generally recommended. The natural history of a disc herniation is disc degeneration which occurs over a period on months to years. We generally recommend core muscle strengthening, maintaining ideal body weight, and avoiding activities that result in heavy use of the spine (repetitive bending, stooping, twisting and heavy lifting).
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Does physical therapy help shoulder impingement?
The short answer is yes. Shoulder impingent can be due to a variety of things. In young athletes it is commonly due to a muscle imbalance in the shoulder girdle. A physical therapist READ MORE
The short answer is yes. Shoulder impingent can be due to a variety of things. In young athletes it is commonly due to a muscle imbalance in the shoulder girdle. A physical therapist can identify those imbalances and help to correct them.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
How does alcohol affect diabetes type 2?
Good morning,
All forms of alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) are sugar and so consumption of these beverages will drive up your blood sugar. Chronic and excessive use of alcohol READ MORE
Good morning,
All forms of alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) are sugar and so consumption of these beverages will drive up your blood sugar. Chronic and excessive use of alcohol can also irritate your pancreas which is the organ that produces insulin. If you do decide to drink adult beverages it would be best to be VERY moderate. One or two drinks at most at one sitting and no more than once or twice weekly. Monitor your blood sugar carefully. Best strategy quite frankly is to just not drink alcohol and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
All forms of alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) are sugar and so consumption of these beverages will drive up your blood sugar. Chronic and excessive use of alcohol can also irritate your pancreas which is the organ that produces insulin. If you do decide to drink adult beverages it would be best to be VERY moderate. One or two drinks at most at one sitting and no more than once or twice weekly. Monitor your blood sugar carefully. Best strategy quite frankly is to just not drink alcohol and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Covid vaccine?
Good Afternoon, The answer is yes. Since you are diabetic you will likely be in the second or third wave of vaccinations. In general the best way to get scheduled for a vaccination READ MORE
Good Afternoon,
The answer is yes. Since you are diabetic you will likely be in the second or third wave of vaccinations. In general the best way to get scheduled for a vaccination is to contact your local health department. Later this year (April/May timeframe) the vaccines should be widely available through your local pharmacies as well.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
The answer is yes. Since you are diabetic you will likely be in the second or third wave of vaccinations. In general the best way to get scheduled for a vaccination is to contact your local health department. Later this year (April/May timeframe) the vaccines should be widely available through your local pharmacies as well.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
How long should I wear an ankle brace after a fracture?
Good Afternoon, While this may seem like a simple question without knowing a lot of additional details I can only speak in general terms. There are 2 major bones that make up READ MORE
Good Afternoon,
While this may seem like a simple question without knowing a lot of additional details I can only speak in general terms. There are 2 major bones that make up the ankle joint (tibia and fibular). One or both of these bones can be fractured. Depending on the severity of the facture it could be treated with casting and/or surgery which of course impacts healing time. All of these and many other factors (what ligaments may have been torn) play a role in the amount of time you must wear a brace. For a minor fracture involving the tip of the fibula you might only need a brace for 4-6 weeks. For complex fractures involving both bones and several ligaments bracing may be required for 3-4 months. Pretty much all ankle fractures also require physical therapy for strengthening and flexibility which can also impact the amount of time necessary to wear a brace.
Best,
Dr. B
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
While this may seem like a simple question without knowing a lot of additional details I can only speak in general terms. There are 2 major bones that make up the ankle joint (tibia and fibular). One or both of these bones can be fractured. Depending on the severity of the facture it could be treated with casting and/or surgery which of course impacts healing time. All of these and many other factors (what ligaments may have been torn) play a role in the amount of time you must wear a brace. For a minor fracture involving the tip of the fibula you might only need a brace for 4-6 weeks. For complex fractures involving both bones and several ligaments bracing may be required for 3-4 months. Pretty much all ankle fractures also require physical therapy for strengthening and flexibility which can also impact the amount of time necessary to wear a brace.
Best,
Dr. B
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
How often should a diabetic get a pneumonia shot?
That’s a good question but I don’t have all of the information I need to give you the best possible answer. Anyway, if you had a Prevnar 13 immunization as a child (less than 2 READ MORE
That’s a good question but I don’t have all of the information I need to give you the best possible answer. Anyway, if you had a Prevnar 13 immunization as a child (less than 2 years old typically), you don’t need another one at this point although it’s always best to check with your doctor as there may be extenuating circumstances that I’m not aware of. If you’ve not had the pneumonia shot you should get the Prevnar 13 now. Also, remember to get a flu shot every year.
Hope this helps.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Hope this helps.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
What is this? Should I be worried?
Good morning,
Hard to know exactly what that is, but sounds like an infected sebaceous cyst. In any case, that warrants further investigation and you should see your primary READ MORE
Good morning,
Hard to know exactly what that is, but sounds like an infected sebaceous cyst. In any case, that warrants further investigation and you should see your primary care doctor to get this figured out.
Sincerely,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Hard to know exactly what that is, but sounds like an infected sebaceous cyst. In any case, that warrants further investigation and you should see your primary care doctor to get this figured out.
Sincerely,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
My Dr prescribed Triamcinolone to put on the inside of my mouth?
Hello and good afternoon, The answer is yes. It is typically prescribed in combination with orabase. It is indicated for adjunctive treatment and for the temporary relief of symptoms READ MORE
Hello and good afternoon,
The answer is yes. It is typically prescribed in combination with orabase. It is indicated for adjunctive treatment and for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with oral inflammatory lesions. If your symptoms remain persistent and don’t respond to this medication you may wish to also visit with your dentist.
Sincerely,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
The answer is yes. It is typically prescribed in combination with orabase. It is indicated for adjunctive treatment and for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with oral inflammatory lesions. If your symptoms remain persistent and don’t respond to this medication you may wish to also visit with your dentist.
Sincerely,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Swollen neck?
Good Morning and yes, unilateral neck swelling is worrisome. It may represent a thyroid problem and there are certain cancers that can cause this problem as well. You should see READ MORE
Good Morning and yes, unilateral neck swelling is worrisome. It may represent a thyroid problem and there are certain cancers that can cause this problem as well. You should see your primary care provider ASAP and have a complete workup based on your doctor’s recommendations.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Is golo safe for a person obese with prediabetes and high blood pressure on medication?
Hello there, The GoLo diet plan is safe for you and actually designed for folks like yourself who ae insulin resistant or have what is termed “metabolic syndrome”. The “Release” READ MORE
Hello there,
The GoLo diet plan is safe for you and actually designed for folks like yourself who ae insulin resistant or have what is termed “metabolic syndrome”. The “Release” supplement that goes with the diet is not well studied for it’s contribution to the weight loss from the program. I don’t think it would be harmful to you but it might be a waste of money. In any case if you follow the diet carefully it should benefit you. Make sure to monitor your blood sugar carefully as it may begin to go down as you lose weight.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
The GoLo diet plan is safe for you and actually designed for folks like yourself who ae insulin resistant or have what is termed “metabolic syndrome”. The “Release” supplement that goes with the diet is not well studied for it’s contribution to the weight loss from the program. I don’t think it would be harmful to you but it might be a waste of money. In any case if you follow the diet carefully it should benefit you. Make sure to monitor your blood sugar carefully as it may begin to go down as you lose weight.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Poison ivy weird spot?
That should not be a problem
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Does pneumonia make your back hurt?
Yes. The medical term for that is, “pleuritic chest pain”.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
What is causing me to feel ill?
Good Morning, Seasonal allergies can be very challenging. You are on a good combination of medicines. Sinus drainage can be highly irritating to your stomach. You could consider READ MORE
Good Morning,
Seasonal allergies can be very challenging. You are on a good combination of medicines. Sinus drainage can be highly irritating to your stomach. You could consider adding an over the counter nasal spray like Flonase to your current medications. Also make sure to use the best air filters possible in your window AC units and change them all once a month. Finally remember to shower before you go to bed to get the pollen out of your hair. If you don’t the pollen transfers to your pillow case and then you are rubbing your face in pollen all night. Additionally you should launder pillow cases every 2-3 days for the same reason, to reduce nighttime exposure to pollen. If you remain symptomatic you should check back in with your primary care provider for additional evaluation.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Seasonal allergies can be very challenging. You are on a good combination of medicines. Sinus drainage can be highly irritating to your stomach. You could consider adding an over the counter nasal spray like Flonase to your current medications. Also make sure to use the best air filters possible in your window AC units and change them all once a month. Finally remember to shower before you go to bed to get the pollen out of your hair. If you don’t the pollen transfers to your pillow case and then you are rubbing your face in pollen all night. Additionally you should launder pillow cases every 2-3 days for the same reason, to reduce nighttime exposure to pollen. If you remain symptomatic you should check back in with your primary care provider for additional evaluation.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Should I go to a doctor for a headache?
Hello,
If you have new onset of headache and it’s not been previously evaluated by a doctor you should be seen and have a full evaluation.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
If you have new onset of headache and it’s not been previously evaluated by a doctor you should be seen and have a full evaluation.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Could I get meningitis?
Good Morning, While that’s not impossible it’s highly unlikely. Better nasal hygiene is to flush your nose once or twice daily with one of the many over-the-counter nasal saline READ MORE
Good Morning,
While that’s not impossible it’s highly unlikely. Better nasal hygiene is to flush your nose once or twice daily with one of the many over-the-counter nasal saline products. This will dramatically reduce your urge to “pick” your nose.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
While that’s not impossible it’s highly unlikely. Better nasal hygiene is to flush your nose once or twice daily with one of the many over-the-counter nasal saline products. This will dramatically reduce your urge to “pick” your nose.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Is it safe for me to visit my mother for a few days?
Hello, The good news is that both you and your mom have tested negative so the simple answer would be yes. That said to really answer your question accurately much more information READ MORE
Hello,
The good news is that both you and your mom have tested negative so the simple answer would be yes. That said to really answer your question accurately much more information is needed. Where do you live and where does your mom live? Do you have to take public transportation (airplane, train, bus, Uber) to visit her? Do either of you have a chronic medical condition that places you at higher risk? Do you live in an area where there has been a spike in cases? Do you live in a rural, urban or suburban area.? Are either of you “essential workers” and so may have daily exposure to the virus? These are just some of the questions that would need to be addressed before your question could be answered definitively.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
The good news is that both you and your mom have tested negative so the simple answer would be yes. That said to really answer your question accurately much more information is needed. Where do you live and where does your mom live? Do you have to take public transportation (airplane, train, bus, Uber) to visit her? Do either of you have a chronic medical condition that places you at higher risk? Do you live in an area where there has been a spike in cases? Do you live in a rural, urban or suburban area.? Are either of you “essential workers” and so may have daily exposure to the virus? These are just some of the questions that would need to be addressed before your question could be answered definitively.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
Itchy red bumps on stomach?
Hard to know what that might be without actually seeing the affected area. Sounds like it might be a staph infection but there are other possibilities as well. You should clean READ MORE
Hard to know what that might be without actually seeing the affected area. Sounds like it might be a staph infection but there are other possibilities as well. You should clean with warm soapy water 2-3 times daily and use Neosporin or Bacitracin (OTC antibiotic creams) in combo with hydrocortisone cream for the itching. If no improvement or worsening get in to see your primary care physician.
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO
