Arlette Martell Muniz
Hospitalist
200 Medical Park Blvd Petersburg VA, 23805About
Dr. Arlette Martell Muniz is an internist practicing in Petersburg, VA. as a Hospitalist. Dr. Martell Muniz specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary care physician or a consultant to a primary physician as well. They manage both common and rare diseases in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Martell Muniz provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Iberoamerican University UNIBE MD 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Pain in stomach and back after eating
Hi Pain in the stomach after eating can be a sign of inflammation of the stomach or an ulcer on the stomach/intestine (gastritis or Peptic ulcer disease). It can also be an inflammation of your pancreas which it can be life threatening. If you don't have any allergies you can take over the counter and by anti acid like zantac, Nexium, Prilosec to relief the symptoms. Abstain from alcohol, and anti inflammatories like advil, aleve. But its imperative that you go to see your primary care, Internist, Family Medicine, as the only way to diagnose gastritis or an ulcer is by endoscopy. They can refer you to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy. I hope you feel better READ MORE
Do blood pressure medications affect male fertility?
No anti hypertensive affects fertility. Some classes of blood pressure medication like beta blockers can affect the libido. Its safe for you to start trying to have a baby. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- National Honor Society Colegio Presbiteriano Pablo Casasus 1996 - 1998
Awards
- Most Distinguished Clinical Vignette, Giant Coronary Aneurysms in a Young Adult with Kawasaki Disease 2013 9th Annual Conference Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
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