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Dr. Gunwant S. Dhaliwal, M.D.

Internist

Dr. Gunwant Dhaliwal is an internist practicing in New Port Richey, FL. Dr. Dhaliwal specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Dhaliwal 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.
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41 years Experience
Dr. Gunwant S. Dhaliwal, M.D.
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India
  • Accepting new patients

What is the main function of thyroid hormone?

It helps with metabolic function of the body.

How do you get rid of tinnitus?

Talk to your doctor. Otherwise, Meclizine over the counter can help Tinnitis.

How long do middle ear infections last?

If there is greenish discharge from ear infection, chances are less it will get better without antibiotics. Mostly people confuse with outer ear infection (common with swimming) READ MORE
If there is greenish discharge from ear infection, chances are less it will get better without antibiotics. Mostly people confuse with outer ear infection (common with swimming) with middle ear infection.

What happens after radiation for prostate cancer?

Radiation treatment for Prostate cancer is quite common these days that can cause Radiation proctitis that is inflammation of rectum.

My father died a few days after immunotherapy 2 treatment?

The hydration before Immunotherapy is a standard treatment to prevent worsening of kidneys.

How does a doctor diagnose epilepsy?

Majority of times, initially it is diagnosed from history of from patient or accompanying person. Then subsequently checked with EEG and/or MRI brain.

What is excessive gas a sign of?

It can be caused by quite a few problems, major being indigestion, not-exercising, over-eating etc.

Which medicine is best for throat pain?

There are over-the-counter numbness spray medicines available.

Can you drink alcohol with celiac disease?

I do not recall any contraindication of alcohol with Celiac disease through excess of alcohol is bad any way.

What should I do about my cyst?

Mostly such cysts are benign. If you are concerned get referral to Urologist.

How do I know if my UTI has spread to my kidneys?

Most of the times you start having fever and pain in both flanks.

Tired and weak?

You should get work up with your doctor to make sure you are not anemic or deficient.

Extreme weight loss?

As long as your blood work is within normal limits, it is okay to continue to lose weight. You are reading too much into your non-specific diagnostic tests. I do not understand READ MORE
As long as your blood work is within normal limits, it is okay to continue to lose weight. You are reading too much into your non-specific diagnostic tests. I do not understand why you were started on Eliquis, there is no standard indication for blood thinner in superficial blood clot, it is only for DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Gastroperesis, if present, is treated with Reglan. Mild or moderate COPD does not cause any weight loss. Mild chronic lung disease does not mean you have COPD.

I have swelling in my legs.. What should I do?

One of the common reasons are drinking too much fluids. Humans are supposed to urinate every 6 hours and never at night. Control your fluid intake, that will resolve your problem. READ MORE
One of the common reasons are drinking too much fluids. Humans are supposed to urinate every 6 hours and never at night. Control your fluid intake, that will resolve your problem. Another common reason is being overweight.

What diet should be taken to reduce creatinine?

First of all, make sure you are not taking any diuretics that causes increase in creatinine. If you had uncontrolled hypertension and/or DM for some time, your kidneys may have READ MORE
First of all, make sure you are not taking any diuretics that causes increase in creatinine. If you had uncontrolled hypertension and/or DM for some time, your kidneys may have been shot. Otherwise, your doctor need to check any other reasons for elevated creatinine. Another common reason is for some people to consume body building supplements that increase creatinine.

Unexplained bruising, cough, etc

Keep appointment with hematologist.

Why does my ankle sprain easily?

Try wearing flat footwear to avoid falls.

Can weak ejaculation affect conception?

Not really if the sperm count is normal.

Can you eat sugar if you have type 2 diabetes?

It is quite rare to have Type 2 DM at that young age unless you are too overweight. All diabetics are recommended to avoid sugar.

Can you survive double pneumonia?

Yes, with right antibiotics you can be treated as outpatient to treat double pneumonia.