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Tewodros Teketel
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Dr. Tewodros Teketel is an internist practicing in Katy, Texas. Dr. Teketel 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. Teketel 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.
Tewodros Teketel
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What is the best anti-inflammatory for knee pain?
The best commonly available antinflammatory treatment for Knee pain is Steroid injection into the knee joint. Now considering your age, you probably don't have a severe Chronic READ MORE
The best commonly available antinflammatory treatment for Knee pain is Steroid injection into the knee joint. Now considering your age, you probably don't have a severe Chronic knee pain which requires the strongest antinflammatory treatment, so you probably should start with a milder oral antinflammatory pain medication like Meloxicam.
Can you manage diabetes 2 without medication?
If you are a newly diagnosed Diabetic with A1c level between 6.5 to 8.0, you could be given 3-6 month to see if you can lose enough weight to bring down the A1c level with manly READ MORE
If you are a newly diagnosed Diabetic with A1c level between 6.5 to 8.0, you could be given 3-6 month to see if you can lose enough weight to bring down the A1c level with manly dieting and exercise. However, after 6 month if your A1c remains above 6.5, it's best to start Oral Diabetes Medications
Should I ask my doctor to prescribe me the hydroxychloroquine as I am at increased risk?
Yes, why not. There is nothing better than that at this time!
What causes bronchitis?
Prolonged coughing with seasonal recurrence is the result of multiple factors which are high during the particular season. High amount of pollen exposure may have induced a hypersensitivity READ MORE
Prolonged coughing with seasonal recurrence is the result of multiple factors which are high during the particular season. High amount of pollen exposure may have induced a hypersensitivity in your immune system. A viral infection common in spring and summer can trigger a respiratory inflammation which due to the hypersensitive immune system becomes exaggerated both in severity and duration. A common after effect of such viral infection is allergic rhinitis causing post nasal drainage which is the commonest cause of cough lasting more than two weeks.
It feels like I have something under my skin, what could it be?
Skin infection. Show a doctor immediately.
The best way to combat obesity?
Avoid all simple sugars (sweets, soda, commercial fruit juices, etc.). Reduce fat intake (i.e., cheese, meat, eggs). Increase snacks of fruits between meals so that you are not READ MORE
Avoid all simple sugars (sweets, soda, commercial fruit juices, etc.). Reduce fat intake (i.e., cheese, meat, eggs). Increase snacks of fruits between meals so that you are not very hungry during meal time. Skip breakfast every other day.
Is dengue fever contagious?
Dengue is transmitted by Mosquitoes. If there are mosquitoes in your area they can pass the disease between humans
Can the flu be treated with just tylenol?
Definitely. Most cases of influenza in young and healthy individuals don’t need antivirals. They can be treated like other common cold with fluids rest and pain/fever reducers READ MORE
Definitely. Most cases of influenza in young and healthy individuals don’t need antivirals. They can be treated like other common cold with fluids rest and pain/fever reducers as needed
How can I control my blood pressure apart from medication?
When blood pressure is uncontrollable with 3 different types of medications, there is usually an underlying cause and needs further testing by doctors.
