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Dr. Kenji Oyasu
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
Dr. Kenji Oyasu practices Emergency Medicine in Waukegan, IL. Dr. Oyasu assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Oyasu examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Kenji Oyasu
- Waukegan, IL
- Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il
- Accepting new patients
The Big Secret of Addiction
A middle-aged couple came to see me in the office for OxyContin misuse. Wife: “he’s been doing this for 10 years…I’ve known for the past 5. . . . ” Patient: “I was so ashamed…...
COVID vaccine side effect?
Bruising is very common with any intramuscular injection being on TXA does not increase your risk see your primary care doctor as soon as possible for follow up.
Blood pressure?
Blood pressure is dynamic and it will change throughout the day controlling it with medication is sometimes hit or miss primary care doctors manage this blood pressure in an outpatient READ MORE
Blood pressure is dynamic and it will change throughout the day
controlling it with medication is sometimes hit or miss primary care doctors manage this blood pressure in an outpatient setting all the time document your blood pressures at home and bring that data into your doctor so that he can adjust add subtract medication as needed
controlling it with medication is sometimes hit or miss primary care doctors manage this blood pressure in an outpatient setting all the time document your blood pressures at home and bring that data into your doctor so that he can adjust add subtract medication as needed
Kidney stone pain - emergency room?
If you have pain that is described as excruciating
It’s time to go to the ER
It’s time to go to the ER
Cough medicine?
No it is not .
There is a cough medicine version that is mixed with codeine which is.
There is a cough medicine version that is mixed with codeine which is.
Antibiotic for my son?
It is more likely that the amoxicillin caused the diarrhea Most ear infections are viral and do not require an antibiotic it’s true that doctors tend to overprescribe antibiotic READ MORE
It is more likely that the amoxicillin caused the diarrhea
Most ear infections are viral and do not require an antibiotic it’s true that doctors tend to overprescribe antibiotic thus increasing antibiotic reisistance
Most ear infections are viral and do not require an antibiotic it’s true that doctors tend to overprescribe antibiotic thus increasing antibiotic reisistance
My 9 year old daughter smoking cigarettes?
Cigarettes are harmful in so many ways and exposure at such a young age is detrimental for her future. Seek treatment asap and remove access to cigarettes (lock them up) Now READ MORE
Cigarettes are harmful in so many ways and exposure at such a young age is detrimental for her future.
Seek treatment asap and remove access to cigarettes (lock them up)
Now is a good time to quit together
Seek treatment asap and remove access to cigarettes (lock them up)
Now is a good time to quit together
Cut fingertip?
It can be
you should follow up with a hand surgeon for options.
you should follow up with a hand surgeon for options.
Possible allergic reaction?
If you’re symptomatic in anyway you should seek medical attention
What should I do?
Seek medical attention either at your primary care doctor’s office and urgent care or even an emergency room the urinalysis is a quick simple test but you should be evaluated for READ MORE
Seek medical attention either at your primary care doctor’s office and urgent care or even an emergency room the urinalysis is a quick simple test but you should be evaluated for pregnancy and STDs as well
Hip bone fractures?
I understand your concern about his age and surgery which is a very realistic fear However a broken bones hurt when you move them and unless he plans on being completely immobile READ MORE
I understand your concern about his age and surgery which is a very realistic fear
However a broken bones hurt when you move them and unless he plans on being completely immobile he will require surgery
However a broken bones hurt when you move them and unless he plans on being completely immobile he will require surgery
I have a dropping body temperature with COVID?
People’s body temperature can drop during viral infections and may feel ill in the same way as when their temperature is elevated 97 is not of significant concern but monitor READ MORE
People’s body temperature can drop during viral infections and may feel ill in the same way as when their temperature is elevated
97 is not of significant concern but monitor your blood pressure as well and report them to your primary care doctor
97 is not of significant concern but monitor your blood pressure as well and report them to your primary care doctor
Chest and fast heart?
Your complaints are very concerning for an arrhythmia you should seek attention from a cardiologist, EKG Holter monitor etc.
Nose infection?
Cocaine use will increase your risk for nasal infections and can also cause vasoconstriction of the mucosa inside your nose. This will lead to necrosis parentheses (death of the READ MORE
Cocaine use will increase your risk for nasal infections and can also cause vasoconstriction of the mucosa inside your nose.
This will lead to necrosis parentheses (death of the tissue) And long-term complications. You should seek efficient addiction treatment for stimulant abuse ASAP
This will lead to necrosis parentheses (death of the tissue) And long-term complications. You should seek efficient addiction treatment for stimulant abuse ASAP
Do I need to go to urgent care?
You should seek medical attention even though your tetanus immunization is up-to-date you are at risk for infection especially if the nail struck a bone it’s possible you may still READ MORE
You should seek medical attention even though your tetanus immunization is up-to-date you are at risk for infection especially if the nail struck a bone it’s possible you may still have a retained foreign body under the skin
Shocked from a charger outlet?
Low-voltage electrical injury like this are very common they should not cause long-term complications the shock affects the nerve endings and typically resolve but if your symptoms READ MORE
Low-voltage electrical injury like this are very common they should not cause long-term complications the shock affects the nerve endings and typically resolve but if your symptoms are persistent seek attention with your primary care physician.
How am I affected by strangulation?
This is concerning on multiple levels. In a strange relation situation are primary concern would be that of airway injury if you’re able to breathe and your voice is normal is READ MORE
This is concerning on multiple levels.
In a strange relation situation are primary concern would be that of airway injury if you’re able to breathe and your voice is normal is unlikely that you have a laryngeal injury and what you are now experiencing is probably muscular however my first concern is are you safe?
Is there another injury to your neck bones or head?
You should report this to the authorities and seek a medical evaluation
In a strange relation situation are primary concern would be that of airway injury if you’re able to breathe and your voice is normal is unlikely that you have a laryngeal injury and what you are now experiencing is probably muscular however my first concern is are you safe?
Is there another injury to your neck bones or head?
You should report this to the authorities and seek a medical evaluation
