I have very low blood pressure, which specialty doctor should I see?
When I run I feel like I am going to pass out.I was going to run a 5 mile for charity and felt dizzy, I went to the ER but they told me I had low blood pressure, my labs were fine, but I need to follow up with my GP.My GP is not available for at least a month, and I feel sick.I am a little underweight for my height, have a stressful job, young 2 boys, and go all day long.My mom is worried, and insists I need to follow up with a specialist, like a cardiologist, before I have a heart attack.btw I am 40 years old.
Problem with a new specialty doctor?
Stick to your guns. If you know you can't take benzos, then don't let them give it to you. Firmly tell the specialist that you will not take the Vallium and put yourself at risk when there are other options. Also, see if you can talk to your primary again and explain the situation. He/she should be willing to intercede on your behalf. If you are still being pressured to got with the risky medication, seek outside help. Also, document as much as possible. Write down as much as you can when you meet with the doctor, plus what it is you know about your previous reaction to benzos. Having information is power.
What kind of doctor specialty should you go to for draining of a ganglion or synovial cyst that is 2 inches in diameter?
I presume that you are inquiring about a ganglion in your hand or wrist. Hand surgery is usually a sub- specialty of either plastic surgery or orthopedics. Your primary care physician can refer you - or you can inquire whether the surgeon tou are consulting does hand surgery. Hand and wrist surgery can be fairly complicated, and it is worth seeing a specialist for such a problem.
What specialty of doctors can test the health and function of the hypothalamus?
There is no specific kind doctor that routinely tests the health and function of the hypothalamus.If we have a look at the kinds of symptoms that a typical patient with hypothalamic disease presents with, we get an idea as to why this is the case. If the hypothalamus is under or over-performing, there are likely to be widespread hormone-induced abnormalities.These are abnormalities that can result in symptoms similar to those produced by many other types of diseases, with many not related to the hypothalamus at all.“Hormone-induced abnormalities” is just an arbitrary term that I think summarises the “classical” endocrinological* symptoms quite nicely/simplistically - that is, symptoms like:Abnormal growth patterns, particularly in children/early adolescents (could be crappy genetics, could be malnourishment, etc.)Feeling cold/hot all the time (abnormal temperature perception - could have an underlying infection causing fever)Lowered sexual drive (could be untreated/undiagnosed depression, stress, etc.)Poor or excessive nervous system response (could be related to an underlying anxiety disorder depending on the specific symptoms)Weight change (this could really be anything - from cancer, to infection, to obscure GIT abnormalities like asymptomatic coeliac disease).Whilst these are classical symptoms of endocrinological/hypothalamic disease, you can see how it’s impossible to just assume that they are always going to lead you straight to where the problem is.In most cases - with symptoms similar to the ones above - you’d likely see an endocrinologist, neurologist, imaging specialist and pathologists (potentially even a surgical team if that’s a treatment option) working together to figure out what’s going wrong. You start by excluding all of the differentials (some of which I noted in parenthesis above), and then narrow in to more specific processes as tests and results come back.Everything in medicine involves multidisciplinary teamwork/cooperation, and for good reason - diseases are complex and inherently opaque in nature.That, and the powers that be don’t like us working alone.Note: whenever I use reasonably uncommon terms I like to have them clearly defined:*Endocrinology - in essence, the study of hormones and where they come from.
What kind of doctor specializes in STDs in men?
I'm having symptoms of either pubic lice or bedbugs, but either way, it sucks. I want a doctor to give me treatment advice, but I don't have a general practitioner to visit. I am searching my health care plan's website, but they require you imput a doctor's specialty and I have no idea what kind would specialize in STDs. Do I need a urologist? A family practicioner? A dermatologist? I'm at a loss.
Who treats Huntington's Disease (which doctors specialties), and when do patients go for treatment?
Huntington't Disease is really not as rare as people thing. I was tested 3 days ago. I find out the results in 2 weeks. I went to a genetics dept first. I saw the dr., a genetics counselor and a psychiatrist. We spent many hours together before the test can happen. I started this process 2 years ago and couldn't go through with the test. I am back now because I need to know. If I am positive, I will see a neurologist.
What kind of doctor should one see about a hernia?
You should look for a surgeon, they are the ones who generally fix hernias. Should definitely see a doctor in a timely manner to avoid complications. Many patients are go to day surgery centers or ambulatory surgery, and are able to return to work within a week or two, while heavy activities are prohibited for a longer period. Patients who have their hernias repaired with mesh often recover in a number of days.
What doctor should you see for rectal bleeding?
You need to see a primary care physician who then can refer you to a gastroenterologist or general surgeon. They may decide to do a colonoscopy. While hemorrhoids maybe all you have, it is good to rule out other problems affecting your colon. You need a colonoscopy anyway by age 50.
For normal check up, what kind of doctor should I see?
There are several optionsI am a general Internist, as well as a general Paediatrician. I have done a lot of “general physicals” in my day, and I am partial to my two specialties. So, either of these, depending on age. But in truth there are many options.Family Practice doctors do a lot of physicals, at all sorts of ages. They have training all the way down to newborns, but many prefer to stick with older children or just adults. Obviously Pediatricians have more training with kids, but that doesn’t mean that Family Practitioners can’t do a good job with routine care.OB/GYNs have taken to doing a lot of routine physical work for women, beyond the gynecology the can be good options, and women are often seeing them anyway so it is convenient. In the other hand, for routine physicals a GYN is not always necessary. Lots of Internists and even more Family Practitioners do this work just fine including the GYN exam.This probably answers your question, but I will go on a bit there are non doctor health care practitioners who also do a fine job of physicals and routine care. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are increasingly common options. Often they work in a medical practice, but they also can be independent, depending on the state. They have a more limited scope of practice than doctors, but we are talking about a “general physical” here. Now, just like doctors, these second tier providers have specialties, but that is usually clear from their practice.While I am sure that I have answered your question by now, I will also throw in that the whole concept of a “general physical” is being questioned these days. The jury is still out, but there is no clear benefit from this service. Let me quickly add that there ARE clear benefits from specific screenings, such as getting your blood pressure checked, and the routine physical is where these things usually get done. I have been at this a long time and I am for them, but I also have a vested interest. Ablot of docs are moving away from them. For that matter, for my patients I see regularly, I usually incorporate the various components of a physical in to their usual visits. I personaly like general physicals for people I don’t otherwise see, to make sure they aren’t missing screening they should have, and maybe give some efucation. But, a growing model just stresses the particular screenings that people need and forgoes the ritual physical.