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Dr. Kaveh Sharif, MD

Internist

Dr. Kaveh Sharif is an internist practicing in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharif 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. Sharif 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. Kaveh Sharif, MD
Specializes in:
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Univ Cath De Louvain, Bruxelles, Belgium
  • Accepting new patients

What could be causing the tightness all over my upper body?

Yes. It might be due to heavy exercise. Also I am worried about rhabdomyolysis which is muscle breakdown and can cause kidney failure. You need to see a doctor and have blood work READ MORE
Yes. It might be due to heavy exercise. Also I am worried about rhabdomyolysis which is muscle breakdown and can cause kidney failure. You need to see a doctor and have blood work and urine work done

Alzheimer's tied to Type 2 Diabetes?

Yes. Diabetes is a risk factor for dementia. Also we have to consider multi infarct dementia caused by small vessel strokes in diabetes. So all cases of dementia are not Alzheimer’s READ MORE
Yes. Diabetes is a risk factor for dementia.
Also we have to consider multi infarct dementia caused by small vessel strokes in diabetes. So all cases of dementia are not Alzheimer’s
Blood pressure and blood sugar control is very important to prevent

Why do my breasts feel so heavy and painful?

I doubt breast CA. It might be hormonal. You need to see your OB-GYN

I have swelling in my legs.. What should I do?

Any of the 3 organs: heart, liver, or kidney could be the culprit. Severe anemia (lack of blood) could cause that. You need to see an internist and have blood and urine work done. READ MORE
Any of the 3 organs: heart, liver, or kidney could be the culprit. Severe anemia (lack of blood) could cause that. You need to see an internist and have blood and urine work done.

Is diabetes hereditary?

Yes predisposition to diabetes is hereditary.

My father has a brain hemorrhage. What treatment would you suggest?

Depends to what kind of brain hemorrhage. If it is subdues depending to severity will need to be evacuated. If subarachnoid hemorrhage then they have to look for brain aneurysm READ MORE
Depends to what kind of brain hemorrhage. If it is subdues depending to severity will need to be evacuated. If subarachnoid hemorrhage then they have to look for brain aneurysm or arteriosclerosis-venison malformation. If it is intracerebral there is not much to do unfortunately.