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Dr. Pamela Cipriano
Internist
Dr. Pamela Cipriano is an internist practicing in Thomaston, CT. Dr. Cipriano 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. Cipriano 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.
9 years
Experience
Dr. Pamela Cipriano
- Thomaston, CT
- Maryville University
- Accepting new patients
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Gallbladder removal?
If you have not changed your diet to a low fat low animal fat diet - this is most likely the cause. The gallbladder is a reservoir for bile. More bile is needed to break down fatty READ MORE
If you have not changed your diet to a low fat low animal fat diet - this is most likely the cause. The gallbladder is a reservoir for bile. More bile is needed to break down fatty meals. Without a gallbladder your liver with pick up the pace, but not to the extent that the gallbladder is capable of.
What might be causing gas and chest pain?
Start by keeping a food diary. No matter what you put in your mouth from meals to a piece of gum, write it down. Then use a calendar to track your symptoms. At the end of the month READ MORE
Start by keeping a food diary. No matter what you put in your mouth from meals to a piece of gum, write it down. Then use a calendar to track your symptoms. At the end of the month (or week if it is frequent) look at your calendar and compare it with the foods you ate that day. It will help you identify which foods are triggering your symptoms. Once you stop eating the food or the quantity of the food, your symptoms will subside.
Can gallstones be fixed without surgery?
There are nutritional supplements that might help prevent gallstones include vitamin C, soy lecithin, and iron. In addition, a mixture of plant terpenes (Rowachol) has been used READ MORE
There are nutritional supplements that might help prevent gallstones include vitamin C, soy lecithin, and iron. In addition, a mixture of plant terpenes (Rowachol) has been used with some success to dissolve radiolucent gallstones. The gallbladder flush is a folk remedy said to promote the passage of gallstones. While minimal scientific evidence supports the efficacy of this treatment, anecdotal reports suggest the gallbladder flush may be beneficial for some people. However, changing your diet to decrease the amount of animal fat is the first thing to start. High fat diets are the common cause of gallstones. There are few instances where someone with a vegetarian diet has sludge or stones, but this is few and far between.
What is the most common complication after open heart surgery?
The most common complication is a cardiac arrhythmia. This is the reason why you are kept on a cardiac monitored bed until you are stable enough to be discharged to home.
How painful is a bowel obstruction?
Very painful. But it depends on your pain threshold. Having no bowel movement and not passing gas through your rectum is the first indication that you need to go to the ER.
Blood in urine?
A kidney stone, infection, kidney disease and bladder disease are all reasons for blood in your urine. A visit to a urologist will help determine the cause and offer treatment READ MORE
A kidney stone, infection, kidney disease and bladder disease are all reasons for blood in your urine. A visit to a urologist will help determine the cause and offer treatment options.
How common is diabetes in America?
Unfortunately, the American diet is filled with junk food. To eat healthy, a person has to strive for it. If you eat the American diet, your risk of diabetes is extremely high. READ MORE
Unfortunately, the American diet is filled with junk food. To eat healthy, a person has to strive for it. If you eat the American diet, your risk of diabetes is extremely high.
How successful is liver resection?
Depending on the reason for the liver resection, they can be very successful.
Who should I go see?
You should make an appointment with your doctor for an examination and imaging. Your pain may be unrelated to your previous surgeries.
What is worse a heart attack or cardiac arrest?
Hello, A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing. When plaque or clumped cells enter the coronary arteries and become lodged, the heart loses necessary oxygen and portions READ MORE
Hello,
A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing. When plaque or clumped cells enter the coronary arteries and become lodged, the heart loses necessary oxygen and portions affected are not able to move properly causing death to that part of the heart if the blockage is not corrected within a certain matter of time. Hope this helps! Dr. Cipriano
A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing. When plaque or clumped cells enter the coronary arteries and become lodged, the heart loses necessary oxygen and portions affected are not able to move properly causing death to that part of the heart if the blockage is not corrected within a certain matter of time. Hope this helps! Dr. Cipriano
What happens if you eat before a CT scan with contrast?
It depends on what part of the body is being scanned. Usually it is the abdomen that requires no food prior to a CT scan to get a better view. Yours in health, Dr. Cipriano
How often do cancer patients get radiation?
This question is out of my expertise; however, it depends on the location of the cancer and the staging. Sometimes to reduce the size of a tumor, radiation is given. Yours in health, READ MORE
This question is out of my expertise; however, it depends on the location of the cancer and the staging. Sometimes to reduce the size of a tumor, radiation is given. Yours in health, Dr. Cipriano
Why does my jaw hurt by my ear?
Hello,
Thank you for your question. There are a few reasons why your jaw would hurt by your ear. The most common reason is clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth. This puts READ MORE
Hello,
Thank you for your question. There are a few reasons why your jaw would hurt by your ear. The most common reason is clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth. This puts a lot of pressure on the jaw and the cartilage in the jaw joint. The second reason may be due to allergies. If you have a history of seasonal allergies, the eustachian tube (tube that connects the
inner ear to the throat) is inflamed. Taking a decongestant can easily solve this problem. As far as the jaw pain, I recommend you make an appointment with your dentist for an evaluation.
Yours in health,
Dr. Cipriano
Thank you for your question. There are a few reasons why your jaw would hurt by your ear. The most common reason is clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth. This puts a lot of pressure on the jaw and the cartilage in the jaw joint. The second reason may be due to allergies. If you have a history of seasonal allergies, the eustachian tube (tube that connects the
inner ear to the throat) is inflamed. Taking a decongestant can easily solve this problem. As far as the jaw pain, I recommend you make an appointment with your dentist for an evaluation.
Yours in health,
Dr. Cipriano
