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Shoshana Church is a physician assistant practicing in Carbondale, IL. Shoshana specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
21 years
Experience
Shoshana Church
- Carbondale, IL
- SIU
- Accepting new patients
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Is herpes serious?
It is not serious but you should use caution because of it. It's a virus that will shed and if you are sexually active your partner should be aware of the diagnosis because it READ MORE
It is not serious but you should use caution because of it. It's a virus that will shed and if you are sexually active your partner should be aware of the diagnosis because it can shed and you may or may not be symptomatic.
What type of physical therapy is best after a stroke?
physical and occupational therapy can help and if the stroke affected his speech, speech therapy
Should I get physical therapy for a back injury?
I would wait. A 2 day injury is considered acute. If it doesn't get better with ice, anti-inflammatories and massage and gentle exercise, you may need to see a PT
What treatments are there for a tennis elbow?
tennis elbow strap, ice, anti-inflammatories and if not improving physical or occupational therapy
Can physical therapy fix sciatica?
It can't necessarily "fix" it but can certainly help
Why are two thermometers showing different temperature readings?
It's probably a calibration issue. Use the newest one.
When does a fever become dangerous?
Fever in children can be dangerous when it reaches 103-104. Usually, you look at other symptoms as well. A really sick child with a high temp that is not brought down with acetaminophen READ MORE
Fever in children can be dangerous when it reaches 103-104. Usually, you look at other symptoms as well. A really sick child with a high temp that is not brought down with acetaminophen and lukewarm baths should be evaluated.
Can I take medications for heart arrhythmia?
Yes, see your provider for a complete workup and evaluation.
My infection isn't settled after I've been on antibiotics. Why is this happening?
There are many factors to consider - what was the reason you needed the antibiotic? What type of antibiotic were you prescribed? Do you have a clean diet or do you eat sugar and READ MORE
There are many factors to consider - what was the reason you needed the antibiotic? What type of antibiotic were you prescribed? Do you have a clean diet or do you eat sugar and processed foods? Most antibiotics will continue to address bacteria for 10 days after completing the prescription. Another reason may be you didn't have a bacterial infection at all but a virus instead. Antibiotics will not kill viruses.
Do I need a tetanus shot if I slipped and fell on the road?
Yes you should if you arent up to date
What are the tests recommended to diagnose the bacteria causing a flu?
Hi typically the flu is diagnosed with a nasal swab. If positive the patient is usually treated with tamiflu and rarely an antibiotic
Do you specialize in treating symptoms of the flu?
PAs can treat the flu. It's usually a prescription of tamiflu but you need to be tested first to ensure you actually have it.
What is the role of a physicians assistant?
Well first, let's get the title correct. A PA is a Physician Assistant not a Physician's Assistant. As a PA we don't assist physicians and most PA's have their own panel of patients READ MORE
Well first, let's get the title correct. A PA is a Physician Assistant not a Physician's Assistant. As a PA we don't assist physicians and most PA's have their own panel of patients especially in a clinic setting. A PA (the name is changing to Physician Associate) is trained via the medical model which is how physicians are trained. A PA can order labs and imaging, interpret those tests, consult with other specialists, diagnose and treat. PA's can work in the hospital, home health, clinics, telemedicine and other venues. PA's can specialize in areas like surgery, cardiovascular, neurology, primary care, peds, etc. I have loved being a PA and being able to establish a relationship with my patients. I hope this helps
Tonsilitis
Tonsillitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Since they did a swab they are sending it out for a culture to see if it's bacterial or not. You can catch viruses just by breathing READ MORE
Tonsillitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Since they did a swab they are sending it out for a culture to see if it's bacterial or not. You can catch viruses just by breathing the air, unfortunately. Other problems you should consider are mono. If you have swollen tonsils that are covered with pus and black stuff and swollen lymph nodes, fever and fatigue, you need to be checked for mono
Numbness from hip to toe
Numbness is usually a result of nerve compression somewhere along the pathway. Has your provider looked at your low back with imaging? The cartilage in the knee that is overgrown READ MORE
Numbness is usually a result of nerve compression somewhere along the pathway. Has your provider looked at your low back with imaging? The cartilage in the knee that is overgrown may be causing compression but may also have created a state of inflammation which would result in swelling and further nerve compression. You mention you have a bulging disc in the back. I would have that looked at first as the cause.
