Harold Mandel

A rib injury should be evaluated by a physician. You will be given advice for pain management and evaluated to see if there has been any other damage. The majority of people with rib fractures can be given advice to take care of themselves at home. However, in complex cases surgery may be recommended. I wish you well with your health!

I suggest being examined by a Family Doctor who may then decide to refer you to a neurologist. There are many possible causes of this condition. Sometimes this is benign & relieved when positional pressure is relieved. If the numbness & tingling continues other possible causes include diabetes, systemic illnesses, vitamin deficiencies, toxins, alcoholism, injury, nerve entrapment syndromes, infections & multiple sclerosis. And so a complete history & physical with appropriate lab tests by a primary care physician is a good way to begin assessing your condition. I wish you well with your health!

Many patients with COVID have gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain. It is possible your stomach pain is a
sequelae of COVID. Your stomach pain may also be from other common causes such as stomach flu or food poisoning. I therefore suggest you get examined by your primary care physician. I wish you well with your health!

Common side effects from COVID vaccine include: a sore arm or pain & redness at the site of injection, headache, chills or fever,
fatigue, body aches or a feeling of being run down, nausea, & vomiting or diarrhea during the first 72 hours. I wish you well with your health!

There is not a standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The treatment for each person who has Parkinson's is based on the symptoms. Treatments primarily consist of medication with lifestyle modifications, such as more rest and exercise. Levodopa is the most potent medication for Parkinson’s disease. Levodopa is converted into dopamine in the brain, which is low in Parkinson's.

Acupuncture is a primary component of traditional Chinese medicine. It is most commonly used for the treatment of pain. It is also often used for overall wellness & stress management. Some people report they feel relaxed & others say they feel energized after each acupuncture treatment. However, not everyone responds to acupuncture. If there is no improvement to your symptoms within a few weeks, acupuncture may not be the right treatment for you.

With appendicitis the patient experiences sudden pain which begins on the right side of the lower abdomen. Nausea, vomiting, low grade fever &
loss of appetite are also seen. Abdominal pain which is severe requires urgent medical attention.

It appears that obese people are more likely to experience a mood disorder such as depression in comparison with those who are not obese. People who are obese often have poor self-image, low self-esteem, & experience social isolation, which all may be associated with depression.