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Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS
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7785 N State St Suite G30 Lowville NY, 13367About
Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS is a top Doctor in Lowville, NY. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS is a prime example of a true leader in health care. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Lowville, NY, Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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Dr. Eric G. LeVeen MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
Blood pressure 118/75?
Your blood pressure is within normal range. Your weight and height will allow you to calculate your BMI or body mass index, which will you a target for further weight loss. READ MORE
Taking Propranolol Hydrochloride after first dose of Pfizer vaccine?
You were probably prescribed propanolol because when you are talking in front of a crowd your anxiety may trigger a release of you adrenalin, the flight or fight hormone from the adrenal gland. The vaccine comprises proteins that will trigger an immune response to make antibodies. You should continue to use the propanolol as prescribed. READ MORE
Pilonidal sinus?
Between the clefts of the buttok is a hair bearing area. The rubbing of the clefts of the buttoks can cause the hair to drill into the skin causing a pilonidal cyst or sinus. These often lead to infections and are surgically removed. Your should see your local surgeon. Once it is excised consider having hair removal from this area. If you are going to be treated with antibiotics make sure you have anaerobic coverage in addition to aerobic coverage. READ MORE
Lump on right tonsil?
You need to see an ENT or family physician to evaluate your tonsil. You may have an abscess in your tonsil or other process causing it to be enlarged and hard. READ MORE
What inspired you to be a doctor?
My mother was an obstetrician and my father was a professor of surgery. I cannot deny that I was influenced by both of them, however, I saw medicine as a source of problems and an opportunity to make great changes in people's lives. As a physician, I understood issues that are invisible to others and could communicate these problems to engineers and other scientists to effect changes. READ MORE
Do doctors prescribe mental drugs without giving patients a proper diagnosis?
Most physicians have made a clinical diagnosis before they prescribe medications. The criteria they use to make a diagnosis may differ. And most physicians are knowledgable about the medications they prescribe and understand risks and benefits. READ MORE
Thyroid level question?
Your hypothyroidism has not been adequately treated and this may be part of the reason you were feeling weak. You will need further treatment. READ MORE
Could I be having thyroid issues?
Thyroid issues are often blamed but an unlikely cause of weight gain. It is more likely due to diet particularly carbohydrates, but you should be seen by an internist or your OBGYN since polycystic ovaries, and or metabolic syndrome may be part of the problem. They will check your thyroid function too. READ MORE
Is a drain needed for a hydrocelectomy?
Many physicians place drains in wounds after performing hydrocelectomy if they are concerned about a collection of blood-forming in the operated area. This is often an intra-operative decision and varies between surgeons. READ MORE
If I have a glass of alcohol, when should I take my metoprolol?
Drinking alcohol increases cardiac irritability including atrial fibrillation and other arrythmias. It does this in a dose related fashion especially after three drinks or 90 grams of alcohol since it makes the RBCs so stiff they cannot pass through the capillary bed causing rouleaux formation (red cells stacking up like a roll of coins at the capillary entrance. The capillary is smaller than the red cell. As a result the body's total peripheral resistance increases and the blood pressure rises. So alcohol may defeat the reason you are taking a Beta-blocker whether for blood pressure or as an anti-arrthymic. READ MORE
Purple dots on arm?
It is not possible to diagnose the etiology from the pictures provided. I recommend being seen by a physician so that your arms and chest (lungs) can be evaluated together with your skin. READ MORE
Is it ok to drink this?
No. Many bacteria grow in glucose and if it has been has been standing the ice is melted and the liquid has warmed. If anyone has been drinking out of the cup enough time has lapsed to have colony counts of greater then 10 to the 6th power. READ MORE
Burning sensations?
Burning can be caused by urinary tract infection or urethritis. Most primary care physicians can address these symptoms which may require urineanalysis and culture or urethral swab. The prostate should also be examined. READ MORE
I have some concerns?
Your penis appears within normal limits. What other problems are you having? READ MORE
Leg bruises?
This suggests that you may have been deficient in Vitamin D. Have you been taking supplements? You should chceck with you family doctor and ask him to repeat a vit D level.This problem can occur with other vitamin deficiencies or abnornalities with your platlets. Consult your PMD. READ MORE
A test result?
Your complete blood count was abnormal and you should check with the ordering physician to find out what was abnormal and if it needs treatment. READ MORE
Weight loss?
Yes this could be caused by lansoprazole and you should contact the prescribing physician since this medicine may be causing side effects and other alternatives are available. You may need panendoscopy to identify the cause of weightloss. READ MORE
Swallowing air and fainting?
Stretching any hollow viscus in the abdominal tract including the eosphagus can result in a vasovagal response leading to fainting. Fainting can also occur when having a bowel motion. READ MORE
Is it safe to take amoxicillin if I don't need to?
Today there are routine immunochemical assays for viruses and bacterial infections to guide patients and physicians in their choice of treatment. These are available in most family practice clinics. Today we do not give antibiotics without a clinical indication since it changes the microbiota in the colon. READ MORE
Bone marrow biopsy?
Bone marrow biopsy is performed usually to detect abnormalities that may suggest blood born malignancies and other abnormalities of the blood. It is not used to detect street drugs READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The place of the peritoneovenous shunt in the treatment of ascites.
- Coagulopathy post peritoneovenous shunt.
- Why cirrhotics should be treated by peritoneovenous shunt.
- Urease as a contributing factor in ulcerative lesions of the colon.
- Urease as a contributing factor in ulcerative lesions of the colon.
- Enhancement of tissue Po2 of strangulated bowel by topical application of sodium nitroprusside.
- The mythology of povidone-iodine and the development of self-sterilizing plastics.
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