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I am an expert in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
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I am trained and boarded in Family Medicine and have also worked extensively in emergency medicine for over 10 years.
BA in Natural Sciences; MD in 1986
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Recent Answers from Robert Borucki
2009-11-20 Streptococcal infections and arthritis:
You are most likely right on target..... people can get non strep A (Usually group C) and not have a positive quick test and not get treated. I tend to treat pretty liberally where if the symptoms are
2009-11-20 How to get rid of this lump, what is it?:
If the lump is soft and squishy, it is a seroma... the leftover fluid portion of a large hematoma (bruise). If it is firmer, then it may be a hematoma... the bruise where the blood has hardened somewhat
2009-11-20 Asthma or COPD?:
Don't get angry at anyone at this point.... there is a lot of crossover. By the strict definition, asthma is reversible airway disease and COPD is not... but COPD can get worse and better with infections
2009-11-20 galblader:
wow... a tough one.... I would ask to be referred to a big medical center gastroenterologist and get tests that check the gall bladder, stomach, lower bowel, etc. Looking also for weird diseases like
2009-11-19 mouth filled with spit while sleeping:
The weight may contribute for a couple of reasons... the biggest one may be that you are refluxing stomach contents, especially when you are asleep. Try keeping your nightime meal light... for example
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