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George Santiago
Pathologist
Dr. George Santiago is a pathologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Santiago is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Santiago can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Santiago may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
George Santiago
- San Juan, PR
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What are the most common blood types taken at blood donation?
Hello,
The most common blood type is O positive, hence it has a higher demand than the other types in hospitals. Type O negative is the universal blood type needed for emergent READ MORE
Hello,
The most common blood type is O positive, hence it has a higher demand than the other types in hospitals. Type O negative is the universal blood type needed for emergent transfusions.
The most common blood type is O positive, hence it has a higher demand than the other types in hospitals. Type O negative is the universal blood type needed for emergent transfusions.
How do you read a pathology report for prostate cancer?
The diagnosis in a pathology report should be interpreted by your physician. Without medical training many of the words and phrases used in the report are difficult or impossible READ MORE
The diagnosis in a pathology report should be interpreted by your physician. Without medical training many of the words and phrases used in the report are difficult or impossible to interpret.
What happens to a diabetic without insulin?
Hello. Without proper care and medication diabetes may cause nerve damage, blindness, kidney damage and heart disease among many other complications.
What can I take for bloating and diarrhea?
I would advise to seek medical attention to find out why are you having bloating and diarrhea. As for the relief of symptoms, simethicone works for bloating and imodium works for READ MORE
I would advise to seek medical attention to find out why are you having bloating and diarrhea. As for the relief of symptoms, simethicone works for bloating and imodium works for diarrhea.
How long does an autopsy typically take?
Hello, an autopsy may take from 2-6 hours depending on the limitations stipulated, reasons and findings during the procedure. An autopsy report may take up to 2 months to come READ MORE
Hello, an autopsy may take from 2-6 hours depending on the limitations stipulated, reasons and findings during the procedure. An autopsy report may take up to 2 months to come out.
How quickly can carbon monoxide kill you?
Hello, It depends on the concentration. For example, at 100% concentration asphyxiation occurs in about 5 minutes. At low concentration it could take hours.
Should I go to the emergency room for blood in urine?
Hello. Yes you should seek medical help. There are many reasons for hematuria (blood in urine) which range from infections to cancer.
Can you identify traces of blood on old clothes?
It depends on how long the traces have been on the fabric. Luminol is commonly used to find DNA traces on clothing.
Will antibiotics kill a kidney infection?
Yes, antibiotics can treat a kidney infection. Kidney infections or pyelonephritis can be a potentially dangerous condition with multiple complications. Seeking medical help immediately READ MORE
Yes, antibiotics can treat a kidney infection. Kidney infections or pyelonephritis can be a potentially dangerous condition with multiple complications. Seeking medical help immediately is strongly advised.
What could be the cause of my vision suddenly blurring?
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There are many reasons that could potentially cause blurry vision. It could be caused by trauma to the eye like a laceration or an abrasion, damage to the retina. There READ MORE
Hello,
There are many reasons that could potentially cause blurry vision. It could be caused by trauma to the eye like a laceration or an abrasion, damage to the retina. There are other very serious potential causes that, although rare, should not be excluded like a stroke or compression to the optic nerve due to a mass or tumor. But as I said, these are very rare causes and should not be the first thing to think of. It is very important to know the onset of the symptoms, if you are experiencing pain, if you feel any other symptom like headaches, dizziness, nausea, etc. Also, is your vision blurry in one eye or both?
There are many reasons that could potentially cause blurry vision. It could be caused by trauma to the eye like a laceration or an abrasion, damage to the retina. There are other very serious potential causes that, although rare, should not be excluded like a stroke or compression to the optic nerve due to a mass or tumor. But as I said, these are very rare causes and should not be the first thing to think of. It is very important to know the onset of the symptoms, if you are experiencing pain, if you feel any other symptom like headaches, dizziness, nausea, etc. Also, is your vision blurry in one eye or both?
