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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.
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
Anxiety - Most Patients in Denial
Anxiety is such a common disease that some researchers say about 70% of the population has it. But most of the patients are in denial. I have been in practice for over 35 years...
COVID-19 (IgG/IgM) Rapid Screening Test
There are different methods of testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The most standardized test is by PCR in the lab that takes a couple of days. The other is to check antigen...
Secondary Syphilis Diagnosed Clinically - Uncommon STD
Since the advent of Penicillin, Syphilis has been almost eliminated these days. It has been replaced by Genital Herpes, another sexually transmitted disease. Dr. Dhaliwal diagnosed...
Genital Herpes in the USA - A Common STD but Ignored
Summary: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease in the elderly population. They may not be sexually active now at later age, but genital herpes could stay dormant...
Overhydration
Almost all of the major systems of your body depend on water to work properly. Drinking plenty of water helps your body regulate body temperature, prevent constipation, flush...
How do you keep your pancreas healthy?
Any particular reasons you want to keep only your pancreas healthy and not liver and lungs? Long-term alcoholism causes liver and pancreatic damage.
When should I go to the ER for shoulder pain?
Emergency Room is for emergencies and not for Shoulder pain. You should go to regular doctor in your area.
What causes sudden nosebleeds in adults?
Most common cause is Hypertension otherwise unknown reasons due to climate. Besides getting your blood pressure checked, use moisturizers to the nostrils.
How is gastritis caused?
Most common causes are eating spicy food and/or otherwise stress.
Should I ask my doctor to prescribe me the hydroxychloroquine as I am at increased risk?
There is no such indication to treat positive COVID-19 patients with Chloroquine or Zithromax. If you become symptomatic with fever, cough, mild sore throat and shortness of breath, READ MORE
There is no such indication to treat positive COVID-19 patients with Chloroquine or Zithromax. If you become symptomatic with fever, cough, mild sore throat and shortness of breath, then it may not be a bad idea to treat with both these medications.
Sincerely,
G S Dhaliwal, MD
Sincerely,
G S Dhaliwal, MD
Can kidney disease make you more likely to catch Covid-19?
It is not the kidney disease that will make your daughter more vulnerable to covid-19, it is the medications to treat the kidney disease that may decrease her immune system.
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It is not the kidney disease that will make your daughter more vulnerable to covid-19, it is the medications to treat the kidney disease that may decrease her immune system.
G. S. Dhaliwal, MD
G. S. Dhaliwal, MD
What is the best anti-inflammatory for knee pain?
Any anti-inflammatory medication is good for joint pains. Most common are Motrin, Advil or Acetaminophen in moderation. If pain is not relieved with such over the counter medications, READ MORE
Any anti-inflammatory medication is good for joint pains. Most common are Motrin, Advil or Acetaminophen in moderation. If pain is not relieved with such over the counter medications, prescription anti-inflammatory medications from your doctor is the next step.
Why do children get metabolic syndrome?
It is very hard to make a mother to understand, do not overfeed your child. As mother, she feels obligated to give food to her child in the amount he/she wants to eat. Majority READ MORE
It is very hard to make a mother to understand, do not overfeed your child. As mother, she feels obligated to give food to her child in the amount he/she wants to eat. Majority of mothers when told to limit food to their kids, their next question is that you want me to starve my child.
In fact most of the time, this over feeding is the reason for Metabolic Syndrome leading Diabetes and hypertension at younger age. The child when grows up is going to blame the same mother saying I was just a kid why did you not control my food intake.
I hope I answered your question though you may not like it.
In fact most of the time, this over feeding is the reason for Metabolic Syndrome leading Diabetes and hypertension at younger age. The child when grows up is going to blame the same mother saying I was just a kid why did you not control my food intake.
I hope I answered your question though you may not like it.
What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?
Most of the times the symptoms of Dengue Fever are same as flu consisting of Body aches and pains with fever. On labs it shows low platelets.
Is it required for an internist to specialize in other areas?
No, you do not have to be a specialist to work, you can work as a General Internist.
Can birth control cause my urine to smell?
The smell of urine depends on what you eat not birth control pills.
How is hepatitis C diagnosed?
Only test to screen for Hepatitis C is to check antibodies against Hep C followed by Hepatitis Viral Load if screening test is positive.
Are there any home remedies for mononucleosis?
At times steroids are used to treat Infectious Mononucleosis otherwise Motrin or Tylenol for fever and body aches.
Can I reverse my liver damage?
Best solution is stop alcohol use all together especially if your liver function tests are high. Yes, liver regenerates well unless it has become cirrhotic and fibrosis. You can READ MORE
Best solution is stop alcohol use all together especially if your liver function tests are high. Yes, liver regenerates well unless it has become cirrhotic and fibrosis. You can consume occasional beer once liver enzymes have been normalized.
I have a small growth around my ankle. Could it be serious?
Unless examined you can not be sure but most probably it seems like fatty tumor that is usually non cancer. You should get it checked with your doctor.
What causes cloudy pee?
There are quite a few causes of cloudy urine, most common being urine infection and proteinuria. It could be only your perception otherwise it is normal. Get the urine checked READ MORE
There are quite a few causes of cloudy urine, most common being urine infection and proteinuria. It could be only your perception otherwise it is normal. Get the urine checked with your doctor through lab for your satisfaction.
My health problems have made me very anxious. What can I do?
It is quite normal to have anxiety over chronic health issues. Check with your doctor, he/she may give you medications as SSRI.
Alzheimer's tied to Type 2 Diabetes?
I don't recall I have read that there is a relationship of Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes. It may be for research purposes and few case studies. Keeping your HbA1c below 6.5 is READ MORE
I don't recall I have read that there is a relationship of Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes. It may be for research purposes and few case studies.
Keeping your HbA1c below 6.5 is the best course.
Keeping your HbA1c below 6.5 is the best course.
Do compression socks help varicose veins?
20 mm of water pressure stockings preferably thigh high are the first line symptomatic treatment for Varicose veins of legs. You wear 8 to 12 hours per day. But they definitely READ MORE
20 mm of water pressure stockings preferably thigh high are the first line symptomatic treatment for Varicose veins of legs. You wear 8 to 12 hours per day. But they definitely help the swelling from extravasation of fluid in legs.
Does treatment of COPD require steroids?
Yes, standard treatment of COPD is inhailed steroids and oral steroid when there are exacerbations or end stage.
