Dr. Candido Otero, M.D.

There are many causes of stuffy nose. Some are dry or cold air, allergies, acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, common cold, overuse decongestant spray, alcohol, gastroesophageal reflux disease, deviated septum, hormonal changes, enlarged adenoids, food, sleep apnea, polyps as well as many other etiologies. Thank you.

The blood test is a CBC. Complete Blood Cell Count. It will show if you have anemia.
Usually the patient feels tired, fatigue, sometimes unable to do their daily living activity.
The complete blood count (CBC) is the most common test used to confirm anemia. It is part of the routine tests done. The complete CBC test the hemoglobin and hematocrit. The hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein part in the red blood cell that carries the oxygen. The hematocrit is a measure how much space the red blood cells take up in your blood. Low level of hemoglobin or hematocrit signify anemia. Everything has to do with the type of anemia and how it was acquired. For example, iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss or due to lack of nutrients, can be corrected by stopping the blood loss and eating food that are reach in iron. Diet: beans, dried fruits, eggs, lean red meat, salmon, iron-fortified bread and cereal, peas, tofu, dark green leafy vegetables (Spanish cucumber, broccoli) among others. No, anemia due to hereditary condition, the etiology (cause) of that condition needs to be assessed to find the right treatment. Severe anemia could be very serious. Loosing blood quickly can be fatal. The three main causes are red blood cell loss, lack of red blood production in the bone marrow or red cell destruction by the immune system. A hematologist would be a great choice. They will send the test to the lab. For analysis. But a complete work up is appropriate to find the etiology of the anemia. Thank you.

Normal blood count is Red Blood Cells 4.35 trillion to 5.65 trillion cells/liter; Hemoglobin 13.2 to 16.6 grams/deciliters (grams/dL; Hematocrit 38.3% to 48.6%. The complete blood count (CBC) is the most common test used to confirm anemia. It is part of the routine tests done. The complete CBC test the hemoglobin and hematocrit. The hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein part in the red blood cell that carries the oxygen. The hematocrit is a measure how much space the red blood cells take up in your blood. Low level of hemoglobin or hematocrit signify anemia. Everything has to do with the type of anemia and how it was acquired. For example, iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss or due to lack of nutrients, can be corrected by stopping the blood loss and eating food that are reach in iron. Diet: beans, dried fruits, eggs, lean red meat, salmon, iron-fortified bread and cereal, peas, tofu, dark green leafy vegetables (Spanish cucumber, broccoli) among others. No, anemia due to hereditary condition, the etiology (cause) of that condition needs to be assessed to find the right treatment. Severe anemia could be very serious. Loosing blood quickly can be fatal. The three main causes are red blood cell loss, lack of red blood production in the bone marrow or red cell destruction by the immune system. A hematologist would be a great choice. They will send the test to the lab. For analysis. But a complete work up is appropriate to find the etiology of the anemia. Thank you.

This can be a symptomatic response of Vitamin D overdose. Stop the Vit D for a period and check. Also gum disease taking certain medication like zopiclone and metronidazole. Please, see your health care provider and I recommend stopping your Vit. D for a while to see the difference. Thank you.

Kidney infection often comes within few hours. Usually you feel feverish, shivery, and have pain in your back or side. Another sign is trouble peeing and pain when peeing.
Kidney infection means that you have a microorganism causing an infection in your kidneys. The infection could be bacterial, viral, or fungal and parasite. Kidney pain is usually in the back near the kidneys, either in the right or left side. Pain in urination can be a kidney infection or UTI. Urinary Tract Infection is UTI. When bacteria get to the kidneys is done though the Urinary tract system. The infection is in the kidneys when you start having lower back pain, fever, chills, or pain while urinating. Thank you.

No, radiation is not always needed to treat leukemia, however it is used in certain situations. It is used to try to prevent or treat the spread of Leukemia to the brain or testicles in case of testicular leukemia. Chemotherapy is mostly used to treat Leukemia. Thank you..

A variety of organism, including bacteria, viruses, prions, and parasites can be transmitted through blood transfusion. However, the use of standard donor screening questionnaire as well as laboratory tests help to reduce the risk of an infectious organism being transmitted by blood transfusion. Thank you.

Fatty liver can lead to a serious liver damage. It can lead to Liver Cirrhosis According to the American Liver Foundation, there is no medical treatment, at present, for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Weight loss is helpful. Thank you.

There is higher risk of kidney stones after malabsorptive procedure associated with postsurgical changes in urine composition such as urine oxalate, low urine citrate, and low urine volume. Dietary recommendations from the Urologist or Surgeon may help to reduce the risk significantly. Follow your Doctor Recommendation. Thank you.

Please, go to your health care provider to do a blood test to determine the causes. I believe that it could be infections such as STD, pinworm, and yeast infection. Thank you.

Women are more prevalent to have chronic kidney disease, but men are more likely to reach kidney failure sooner than women. The reasons for sooner kidney failure in men is due to the sex-hormone-dependent difference in the expression of the epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), which could be a factor for predisposition in male. Thank you.

Maybe!!! Most cases of visible blood in the urine are not emergencies. Although if you are having symptoms of light headaches, inability to urinate, or extreme pain, please see your doctor or urologist immediately. I recommend that you can go to an Urgent Care (UC) or Emergency Room (ER) establishment. So, they can do a complete work up to find the etiology of the bleeding. Thank you.

The first thing I’m thinking is of Iron deficiency anemia. Please, go to an urgent care (UR), so they can take your blood for a complete work up. Also, I want to ask you if you are or not feeling depressed. It can be one of the differential diagnoses. Please, get in touch with your health care provider. Thank you.

Yes, Fluorescein can be used to find traces of blood on clothing. Thank you.

The first reaction of the kidneys with dehydration is less water excreted in the urine. Prolonged dehydration can cause infection in the urinary tract, kidney stones and even failure. Thank you.

Physical Therapy and home-based-therapy tool that can provide more therapy hours. These exercises are crucial because they increase blood flow in the brain. Follow a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, and use respite care. No strokes are the same, recovery usually take time and effort on your part. Motivation is the key. The most important thing is what do you want to do. And I want to go further, we are energy, and we are what we do and don’t. Any one can do if you really want to do anything. You are a young woman who have a life ahead. Remember, be cognitive and persistent on what are your goals, you can do it. Physical and mental therapy are the clue. Thank you.

Maybe!!! Most cases of visible blood in the urine are not emergencies. Although if you are having symptoms of light headaches, inability to urinate, or extreme pain, please see your doctor or urologist immediately. I recommend that you can go to an Urgent Care (UC) or Emergency Room (ER) establishment. So, they can do a complete work up to find the etiology of the bleeding. Thank you.

The most common causes of infant anemias include nutritional deficiencies (iron, folic acid, or vit. B12), inherited diseases (Thalassemia, Fanconi, and Sickle Cell Anemia). Baby with severe anemia presents with shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and swelling of the hand and feet. The most common cause of anemia in an infant from birth to three months is physiologic which occurs at approximately six to nine weeksof age. It is good to use either breast milk or formula fortified with iron. Iron supplements: iron drops or pills taken over several months to increase iron level in. the blood. Please, talk to a pediatrician before any regimen. Iron supplements can irritate the stomach. Eating a diet rich in iron can help to increase the iron. It is of great importance to talk to you pediatrician before stating anything because the etiology needs to be evaluated. Thank you.

Your blood glucose (sugar) will increase, and you can get a condition known as diabetic Ketoacidosis, where the body begin to breakdown fat cells for energy instead of glucose resulting in buildup of glucose in the blood. Now, within 24 – 48 hours you can be in diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), you can die. Thank you.

Yes, antibiotics can kill the microorganism. Now, you must follow your doctor recommendations. If the medication is given for seven days, make sure you take it those seven days. Thank you