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Dr. Lena Bruce
Family Practitioner
Dr. Lena Bruce is a family practitioner practicing in Santa Fe, TX. Dr. Bruce specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Bruce possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
36 years
Experience
Dr. Lena Bruce
- Santa Fe, TX
- Texas A&M University, TX
- Accepting new patients
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Can anemia be fixed without medications?
Yes it can. It depends on what is causing the anemia. Menstrual cycles? A bleeding ulcer? First and foremost be sure there is no excess blood loss. If you are iron deficient, you READ MORE
Yes it can. It depends on what is causing the anemia. Menstrual cycles? A bleeding ulcer? First and foremost be sure there is no excess blood loss. If you are iron deficient, you may eat green leafy vegetables, Molasses, Pumpkin seeds, Seaweed, and red meats to raise your iron stores. You can also drink red wine and cook in an iron skillet. (Yes there is absorption from the skillet into the food).
Are there any medications for seasonal allergies?
There are many OTC antihistamines that work great. I would avoid the sedating ones like Diphenhydramine or Carbinoxamine. Good examples would be Chlorpheniramine, Fexofenadine, READ MORE
There are many OTC antihistamines that work great. I would avoid the sedating ones like Diphenhydramine or Carbinoxamine. Good examples would be Chlorpheniramine, Fexofenadine, Loratidine, Desloratidine, and Levocetirizine.
Can snoring be fixed?
Yes, but she will need to be evaluated by an ENT Specialist. It may involve positioning of her body, nose sprays, or even surgical intervention.
What medications can be used for tonsilitis?
Tonsils are the straining organs for many infections. If a virus is causing the illness, rest and topical measures are good. If the infection is caused by bacteria, she will READ MORE
Tonsils are the straining organs for many infections. If a virus is causing the illness, rest and topical measures are good. If the infection is caused by bacteria, she will needs oral antibiotics from a doctor. The best method to decrease inflammation and pain is a simple salt water gargle with 1/2 tsp salt in a cup of warm water. You can even add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to add extra disinfectant properties.
When can you exercise after kidney stone surgery?
It depends on what type of surgery you will be having. If it involves opening the abdomen, it will be 4-6 weeks. If they plan on placing a stent and pulling out the stone, you READ MORE
It depends on what type of surgery you will be having. If it involves opening the abdomen, it will be 4-6 weeks. If they plan on placing a stent and pulling out the stone, you may only be healing for a week or two.
What doctor should I see for headaches?
Generally a Primary Care doctor can treat most headaches, but sometimes it may involve a Neurologist or Opthalmologist.
Does bariatric surgery help GERD?
There are a few procedures which help GERD as well as Obesity. It depends on your specific case.
Can obesity be treated with medications?
Possibly. First a complete analysis of her lifestyle and risk factors would have to be done. There are medications for slow metabolism, appropriate usage of nutrients, and management READ MORE
Possibly. First a complete analysis of her lifestyle and risk factors would have to be done. There are medications for slow metabolism, appropriate usage of nutrients, and management of problem areas. A doctor would have to see her to find the proper solution.
Which food improves sperm quality?
Seafood, Sea Weed, Walnuts, Brazil nuts, and Garlic are beneficial. Avoid Soy products as these are plant estrogens; and plastic drinking or eating containers, release toxins when READ MORE
Seafood, Sea Weed, Walnuts, Brazil nuts, and Garlic are beneficial.
Avoid Soy products as these are plant estrogens; and plastic drinking or eating containers, release toxins when they are heated that destroy your Testosterone levels as well as the sperm health.
Avoid Soy products as these are plant estrogens; and plastic drinking or eating containers, release toxins when they are heated that destroy your Testosterone levels as well as the sperm health.
At what age do late talkers talk?
Usually at 2 years of age language is more evident, but sometimes when they do not feel the need to talk or are processing more than 1 language it can be delayed a little longer. READ MORE
Usually at 2 years of age language is more evident, but sometimes when they do not feel the need to talk or are processing more than 1 language it can be delayed a little longer.
How long does it take to do a chest CT scan?
approximately 30 min to 1 hour
