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Dr. Raman Verma, MD
Internist
Dr. Raman Verma is an internist practicing in Visalia, California. Dr. Verma specializes in the obesity and acupuncture. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Verma 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. Verma is now board-certified in obesity medicine.
Dr. Verma is now board-certified in obesity medicine.
38 years
Experience
Dr. Raman Verma, MD
- Visalia, California
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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Does treatment of COPD require steroids?
It all depends on the severity of the COPD and whether it is acute aggravation. Sometimes steroids are given in the inhaler for the maintenance therapy also in COPD
What precautions are necessary when interacting with cancer patients?
You should wash your hands and use mask when in the patient's room. If you are sick or have any kind of illness do not visit cancer patients
What could be causing my nausea after eating?
It could be acid reflux or gastritis
Potassium chloride?
This sometimes can happen if it is a long acting medication. And that might be the reason it says do not crush or chew. So I ask your doctor to change it to immediate release READ MORE
This sometimes can happen if it is a long acting medication. And that might be the reason it says do not crush or chew. So I ask your doctor to change it to immediate release medications of the same kind
Digestive system?
Most likely you must be suffering from constipation. So I will suggest you try to pick tablespoons of fiber powder and at least 6 bottles of water a day and see if that helps
How long is the procedure for removing colon polyps?
The gastroenterologist has to sedate you so the procedure per se does not take long but you have to set aside at least one day for this because you will be groggy after the procedure READ MORE
The gastroenterologist has to sedate you so the procedure per se does not take long but you have to set aside at least one day for this because you will be groggy after the procedure
Do people with depression self medicate?
Yes people with depression self medicate with over-the-counter herbal medications or supplements
Is bronchitis contagious between children?
Usually bronchitis is not contagious if it is from a bacterial infection. But if it is viral it can be contagious
Should I get the covid-19 vaccine?
Yes, you should get covid 19 vaccine but it should be at least 3 months after the diagnosis of covid 19
When should I worry about hand numbness?
The numbness in the hand could be from number of conditions. But the most common at this age could be from carpal tunnel syndrome so you should consult your doctor
Will the ER remove hemorrhoids?
Hi,
No, the Emergency Room will not remove the hemorrhoids.
Raman Verma, MD
No, the Emergency Room will not remove the hemorrhoids.
Raman Verma, MD
Can you manage diabetes 2 without medication?
It depends on how severe the diabetes is. If it is mild then it can be managed with strict diet and exercise
How is rheumatoid arthritis ruled out?
By doing blood test and X Rays
Do I need antibiotics for a throat infection?
First you have to find out whether there is actual infection or it is just the irritation from postnasal drip. Quite often it is the irritation and not infection and in that case READ MORE
First you have to find out whether there is actual infection or it is just the irritation from postnasal drip. Quite often it is the irritation and not infection and in that case you do not need antibiotics, but it can be helped with over the counter medication.
Can coughing often damage your lungs?
No coughing cannot damage your lungs. But you have to rule out underlying cause for the cough which may or may not be from the lungs
What could be the cause of blood in my stool?
It depends on whether it is fresh blood or that dark blood because there could be different reasons for the type of blood. Most common cause could be the hemorrhoids if it is READ MORE
It depends on whether it is fresh blood or that dark blood because there could be different reasons for the type of blood. Most common cause could be the hemorrhoids if it is fresh red blood
Can people live a normal life with just one kidney?
Yes. Most people do not have any problems with 1 kidney.
Can exercise cause one to cough?
Yes. If you have undiagnosed asthma or if you have exercise-induced asthma, then you can have a cough when you exercise.
Can a person get diabetes at any age?
Diabetes can be diagnosed at any age.
