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Dr. Rex L. Mahnensmith

Internist

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith is an internist practicing in Southington and Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Mahnensmith specializes in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Metabolism, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Urgent Care.
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Dr. Rex L. Mahnensmith
Specializes in:
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Hypertension
  • Waterbury, Connecticut
  • MD at Yale School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Can aspirin lower blood pressure?

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Should I take a blood pressure pill if my blood pressure is high?

Yes. Blood pressure lowering medication has been proven in many clinical studies over 60 years and more to lower incidence of stroke and heart attacks and kidney disease. The goal READ MORE
Yes. Blood pressure lowering medication has been proven in many clinical studies over 60 years and more to lower incidence of stroke and heart attacks and kidney disease. The goal is to normalize blood pressure and improve heart health and prevent those events and diseases.

What should I eat for menstrual cramps?

Best nutrition for menstrual discomforts is magnesium and potassium containing foods. These are fruits and vegetables. Rex

Which antibiotic is best for a child's throat infection?

The throat infection may be viral or bacterial. The first choice for a child is amoxicillin. The second choice is Azithromycin.

How do you treat schizophrenia at home?

Management is individualized. Abilify helps. Haldol helps. Seroquel helps. Olanzepine helps. Latuda helps. These are not prescribed as a group but a psychiatric expert will select READ MORE
Management is individualized. Abilify helps. Haldol helps. Seroquel helps. Olanzepine helps. Latuda helps. These are not prescribed as a group but a psychiatric expert will select one and adjust over time.

At what age should I worry if my child isn't talking?

By age three.

When is genetic screening necessary in pregnancy?

Prenatal screening tests are optional. Screening tests include tests for DOWNS Syndrome and for Spinal Cord problems and Spina Bifida. The Screenings permit advanced knowledge. READ MORE
Prenatal screening tests are optional. Screening tests include tests for DOWNS Syndrome and for Spinal Cord problems and Spina Bifida. The Screenings permit advanced knowledge. Genetic screenings can also include other genetic changes such as XXY syndrome, blood typing, RH typing. Again these are optional and there is no compelling reason to elect genetic screenings. Rex

Is your baby fully developed at 30 weeks?

Infant development at the 30 week point is sufficient for delivery though ICU care is needed. The baby's lungs and muscles need care.

What is emergency treatment for high blood pressure at home?

Urgent lowering of high blood pressure in one's home setting can be accomplished with magnesium supplements. Magnesium is a vascular smooth muscle relaxer which will help lower READ MORE
Urgent lowering of high blood pressure in one's home setting can be accomplished with magnesium supplements. Magnesium is a vascular smooth muscle relaxer which will help lower one's blood pressure. Eliminating salt helps also. The natural amino acid Arginine also helps relax arteries.

Is a gastritis attack a medical emergency?

Gastritis is worrisome because it can bleed. Stomach bleeding from gastritis can be nonstop and abundant. It is not always an emergency. But it always requires remediation READ MORE
Gastritis is worrisome because it can bleed. Stomach bleeding from gastritis can be nonstop and abundant. It is not always an emergency. But it always requires remediation and healing. Several essential steps: adjustment of food intake to soft only and no spicy foods and small amounts; fluids that are bland; no alcohol intake; no chunky food; being assessed asap by a physician; taking the appropriate medication to reduce stomach acid; avoiding aspirin and other NSAID medications; gastroenterologist recommended for endoscopy; testing for stool blood; testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach.

Does post-stroke nerve pain go away?

Post stroke nerve pain varies greatly from person to person. Yes it can ease over time and can resolve. But the time line varies. Physical therapy helps. Massage therapy READ MORE
Post stroke nerve pain varies greatly from person to person. Yes it can ease over time and can resolve. But the time line varies. Physical therapy helps. Massage therapy helps. Some anti seizure medication can help. Requires a multi modal approach and time.

What tests are done during pregnancy?

Your testing will include bloodwork for hemoglobin platelets white blood cells plasma glucose creatinine urea calcium magnesium liver enzymes iron potassium sodium bicarbonate READ MORE
Your testing will include bloodwork for hemoglobin platelets white blood cells plasma glucose creatinine urea calcium magnesium liver enzymes iron potassium sodium bicarbonate vitamin levels cholesterol and urine analysis and urine culture.

What is the best tablet for enlarged prostate?

The best tablet to reduce an enlarged prostate gland will contain several ingredients. These ingredients include Pygeum, Saw Palmetto, Beta sistosterol compounds, Pumpkin seed READ MORE
The best tablet to reduce an enlarged prostate gland will contain several ingredients. These ingredients include Pygeum, Saw Palmetto, Beta sistosterol compounds, Pumpkin seed oil, Curcumin, Green Tea extract , Quercetin, Resveratrol, Vitamin D, Zinc, Boron , Selenium, Lycopene, and Polyphenols. A single brand is Life Extensions Ultimate Prostate. Life Extensions also provides an outstanding booklet/ pamphlet written by health professionals that explains scientific evidence for best prostate health. This guides you in the best way possible and this explanatory booklet does not exist as advertisements but as a scientific data review. ( I have no professional or financial relationship with Life Extensions ).

Can I take a pregnancy test before missed period?

Yes. Pregnancy test results do indeed vary though in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is possible that a negative test may appear and then another test a few weeks later will be READ MORE
Yes. Pregnancy test results do indeed vary though in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is possible that a negative test may appear and then another test a few weeks later will be positive. This happens because hormone levels vary.

What is the best way to cure a cough?

Coughing may be relieved by warm moisturized air via a vaporizer. Hot moist air in a bathroom where a shower is running often helps. Having her drink warm fluids such as tea READ MORE
Coughing may be relieved by warm moisturized air via a vaporizer. Hot moist air in a bathroom where a shower is running often helps. Having her drink warm fluids such as tea with honey helps. Best is local grown organic honey. Having her hold a half teaspoon of organic honey helps a lot. Children's antihistamines help. Minimize dry food. Warm apple sauce helps.

What is a good diet before getting pregnant?

Optimal diet for conception and pregnancy centers on whole vegetables, whole fruits, lean meats, egg whites, and some whole grains. Plant fats are healthier fats. Mineral balance READ MORE
Optimal diet for conception and pregnancy centers on whole vegetables, whole fruits, lean meats, egg whites, and some whole grains. Plant fats are healthier fats. Mineral balance is essential too. Little salt but more fruit derived magnesium and potassium and calcium. Calorie intake should not exceed 2000 per day.

How do you lower protein in your blood?

The plasma proteins include albumin and globulins. If you were dehydrated at the time of blood sampling then the serum albumin can appear elevated. This will correct with fluid READ MORE
The plasma proteins include albumin and globulins. If you were dehydrated at the time of blood sampling then the serum albumin can appear elevated. This will correct with fluid repletion. If globulins show as elevated then exact basic causation needs to be determined. Possible causations include major allergies with elevated immunoglobulin IGE. Other causes include autoimmune diseases with elevated IGG and lymphocyte plasma cell overproduction of gamma globulin due to myeloma and variants. So deeper assessments are then required.

Which medicine is good for increasing sperm count?

Clomiphene or Clomid can be prescribed to increase sperm count and motility. Anastrazole or Arimidex also can enhance sperm count. Other means include a higher daily intake of READ MORE
Clomiphene or Clomid can be prescribed to increase sperm count and motility. Anastrazole or Arimidex also can enhance sperm count. Other means include a higher daily intake of vitamin C up to 2000 mg per day, higher intake of vitamin D up to 4000 IU per day, higher intake of zinc up to 40 mg per day, regular exercise, weight loss if obesity exists, D-Aspartic Acid is a nutrient that has been shown to enhance sperm count ( not L-aspartate ), and beetroot powder which will enhance capillary blood flow into glands and tissues, and sidalafil which can also enhance blood.

What are the treatment options for vaginal yeast infection?

Hi. The most effective medication is oral Fluconazole 150 mg strength one per day for three days in a row. Diflucan is the brand name for Fluconazole. Then an inserted suppository READ MORE
Hi. The most effective medication is oral Fluconazole 150 mg strength one per day for three days in a row. Diflucan is the brand name for Fluconazole. Then an inserted suppository is a second choice. An effective suppository is Monistat suppository inserted once each evening for three to seven days in a row.

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What can a psychiatrist do for obesity?

Weight reduction counseling can be helpful and beneficial. Discussion groups can help. Often overeating is a response to stress and anxiety and depression, so counseling and READ MORE
Weight reduction counseling can be helpful and beneficial. Discussion groups can help. Often overeating is a response to stress and anxiety and depression, so counseling and group discussions can help. Prescription medications for depression can cause appetite increases and weight gain, so the psychiatrist can guide in this regard, also.