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Jaime Rodriguez Quinquilla, M.D.

General Practitioner

Dr. Jaime Rodriguez Quinquilla is a General Physician, practicing in Vega Baja and San Juan, PR. Dr. Rodriguez Quinquilla practice minor surgical procedures including but not limited to biopsy and removal of warts, and performs house visits. There is no age limit in his practice from pediatrics to geriatrics and treats all kinds of medical conditions. 
15 years Experience
Jaime Rodriguez Quinquilla, M.D.
  • SAN JUAN, PR
  • UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA
  • Accepting new patients

Bloodwork question?

HOPE ALL IS WELL. GOOD QUESTION. - IT COULD SHOW ON A METABOLIC PANEL IF YOU HAVE A DIABETIC DISEASE OR PROBLEMS METABOLIZING SUGARS DUE TO HIGH SUGAR CONTENT DRINKS, BUT LIQUIDS READ MORE
HOPE ALL IS WELL. GOOD QUESTION. - IT COULD SHOW ON A METABOLIC PANEL IF YOU HAVE A DIABETIC DISEASE OR PROBLEMS METABOLIZING SUGARS DUE TO HIGH SUGAR CONTENT DRINKS, BUT LIQUIDS ARE ELIMINATED QUICKLY THROUGH URINE. HAS TO BE A LOT OF "COKE(SUGAR DRINK)" TO "SHOW UP" IN THE TEST. BEST TO DRINK WATER, AND FAST FOR AT LEAST 10 HRS BEFORE TEST. IE. IF TEST DONE AT 6 AM, NOT INGEST FOOD FROM 8 PM

HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION

Hemorrhoid large excruciatingly painful?

HEMORRHOIDS ARE VARICOUSE VEINS OF YOUR ANUS...YUCK?? YOU COULD HAVE A FISTULA(COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ORGANS) BETWEEN YOUR RECTUM TO OUTSIDE DUE TO CHONIC RECTAL INFLAMATION FROM READ MORE
HEMORRHOIDS ARE VARICOUSE VEINS OF YOUR ANUS...YUCK?? YOU COULD HAVE A FISTULA(COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ORGANS) BETWEEN YOUR RECTUM TO OUTSIDE DUE TO CHONIC RECTAL INFLAMATION FROM CHONIC HEMORRHOIDS. MEDICAL EVALUATION IN WARRANTED ASAP, INCREASE FIBER IN DIET.

What should a diabetic's sugar level be after eating?

COULD GO UP TO 200'S BUT TO BE SURE SUGAR LEVELS SHOULD BE CHECKED WHILE FASTING FROM 10-12 HRS

Can tonsils heal on their own?

NEEDS MEDICAL EVALUATION AND LABS/CULTURE OF THROAT TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF SYMPTOMS. ARE THEY WITH PUS AND BIG OR JUST RED AND BIG

When should I be concerned about heel pain?

TAKE A FROZEN WATER BOTTLE AND MASSAGE YOUR BOTTOM OF FEET, MEDICAL EXAM AND XR IS WARRANTED TO LOOK FOR BETTER DX AND TX

Suspected Genitofermoral Neuralgia from blunt pulling trauma?

MAYBE IT'S THAT, A NERVE IMPINGEMENT, IF A UROLOGIST DID NOT COME WITH AN ANSWER. I THINK YOU HAVE USED ALL IMAGING THAT CAN BE DONE TO THAT AREA. I WOULD RECOMMEND ICE ON THE READ MORE
MAYBE IT'S THAT, A NERVE IMPINGEMENT, IF A UROLOGIST DID NOT COME WITH AN ANSWER. I THINK YOU HAVE USED ALL IMAGING THAT CAN BE DONE TO THAT AREA. I WOULD RECOMMEND ICE ON THE AREA EVEN IF IT'S NOT HURTING.TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO THAT ULTRA SENSITIVE PART OF THE BODY ARE REALLY BOTHERSOME. HOPEFULLY, TIME WILL HEAL YOUR PAIN. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR SYMPTOMS.

Can cold air make your ears hurt?

IF SNOWING OUTSIDE COLD AIR COULD GIVE YOU FROSTBITE TO ANY UNCOVERED SKIN SURFACE. HYPERSENSITIVITY OF YOUR SKIN CAN ALSO CAUSE PAIN...MEDICAL EVALUATION IS NEEDED

How can I reduce the swelling in my knee?

ICE IT DAILY...TAKE NSAID..REST

Are compression socks good for swollen feet?

YES...BUT MEDICAL EVALUATION IS NEEDED TO FIND THE CAUSE OF SWELLING

Dopamine issue?

WELL LIKE ANY SUBSTANCE, WHEN QUITTING ABRUPTLY WITHDRAWALS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN, ALTHOUGH CANNABIS IS NOT ADDICTING WITHDRAWALS SX CAN HAPPEN. CAFFEINE DOES CAUSE ADDITION, BOTH READ MORE
WELL LIKE ANY SUBSTANCE, WHEN QUITTING ABRUPTLY WITHDRAWALS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN, ALTHOUGH CANNABIS IS NOT ADDICTING WITHDRAWALS SX CAN HAPPEN. CAFFEINE DOES CAUSE ADDITION, BOTH PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL. IN MEANS OF EMOTIONAL REGULATING SUBSTANCES IN RETROSPECT CANNABIS OR CAFFEINE IS BETTER THAN PILLS. IF ITS A DOPAMINE IRREGULARITY? COULD BE BUT NEEDS PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION FOR A BETTER DIAGNOSIS

Why do I have trouble talking?

YOU NEED AN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIST EVALUATION.

What is the diagnosis for my chest pain?

COSTOCHONDRITIS IS A BETTER DIAGNOSIS GIVEN YOUR LINE OF WORK. BUT A HEARTWORKUP SHOULD BE DONE TO RULE OUT CARDIAC ORIGIN

Is this something serious?

NEED TO BE EVALUATED BY PHYSICIAN

Should I see an orthopedic doctor for wrist pain?

NOT YET. BETTER TO GO TO GENERAL PHYSICIAN FOR EVALUATION AND XR'S TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AND IF IT NEEDS FURTHER EVALUATION BY OTHOPEDICS

How to treat burned lips?

IT HEALS GRADUALLY.

Ingrown toenail infection?

NEEDS MEDICAL EVALUATION.

How serious is a collapsed lung?

LIFE THREATENING IF NOT TREATED