Lizzette Montalvo
Family Practitioner
Urb Villa Fontana 3FS5 Ave. Fragoso carolina PR, 00985About
Dr. Lizzette Montalvo is a family practitioner practicing in carolina, PR. Dr. Montalvo specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Montalvo possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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What should I do about my frequent heartburn?
Avoid fatty and irritant foods during the day. Take a proton pump inhibitor 30 min before breakfast (Prevacid, protonix, nexium, Prilosec). Don’t eat too late before bedtime. Take an antihistamine 2 blocker (like ranitidine or Pepcid) at bedtime if the heartburn continues. Anti-reflux measures, Gastro for endoscopy. READ MORE
How can you tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack?
Yes, at that age, the risk increases, especially if he has other conditions like Hypertension, Diabetes or hyperlipidemia. Every chest pain could be attended as a heart attack visiting the ER and then when the cardiac work-up is complete and negative, then think about other differential diagnoses (heartburn, costochondritis, muscle spasm, etc.). READ MORE
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- Darisabel
excellent professional , beautiful and spacious office, parking,
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