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Dr. SHAMSAD BEGUM, MD

Internist

Dr. SHAMSAD BEGUM is an internist practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. BEGUM 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. BEGUM 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.
39 years Experience
Dr. SHAMSAD BEGUM, MD
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Chittagong Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Neck

It’s not normal or nature to have a lamp the front of the neck. So it needs further work up to find out what kind of lamp it is? It can be a lymp node from infection which can READ MORE
It’s not normal or nature to have a lamp the front of the neck. So it needs further work up to find out what kind of lamp it is? It can be a lymp node from infection which can be treated with antibiotic. Or it can be a tumor, which needs further work up with Ultrasound and biopsy.

Is it safe to exercise with high blood pressure?

No, at first you need to control your blood pressure with medication, when it’s under control, then you can start exercising. As exercise elevate your blood pressure and heart READ MORE
No, at first you need to control your blood pressure with medication, when it’s under control, then you can start exercising. As exercise elevate your blood pressure and heart rate is better to control it before you start exercise.

Expired Medication

When medication expires is potent for another 30 to 60 days. The study shows that when medication expires is it still OK to take but medication loses some of its potency.

What is the best way to help an obese person?

Have her do some routine blood test to find out she has hypothyroidism. May be she has slow metabolism. After basic blood work have her see a Doctor who has expertise in weight READ MORE
Have her do some routine blood test to find out she has hypothyroidism. May be she has slow metabolism. After basic blood work have her see a Doctor who has expertise in weight loss. We do have weight loss programs in our office.

Can you have a baby with varicocele without surgery?

Answer is yes but if it’s makes you infertile then you need to go for surgery then you can have baby, only 15-40% cases a varicocele causes infertility. Rest 60-75% can still have READ MORE
Answer is yes but if it’s makes you infertile then you need to go for surgery then you can have baby, only 15-40% cases a varicocele causes infertility. Rest 60-75% can still have babies

How can I help my daughter with hearing problems?

She needs to see a physician who can examine her ears, could be just wax causing conduction problems leading to her hearing problems

What can I do for high blood sugar levels?

You can use trulicity or ozempic subcutaneously once a week, talk to your doctor to adjust your medication doses.

Are there any natural treatments for chronic tonsillitis?

Avoid cold drinks, cold and heat exposure. Take antioxidants like vitamin C, glutathione etc.

What is the best medication for a cough?

If you have cough and cold for few days then cough persists as a dry cough then try decongestant like Claritin D, Zyrtec D which will relieve post nasal drips and cure the cough. READ MORE
If you have cough and cold for few days then cough persists as a dry cough then try decongestant like Claritin D, Zyrtec D which will relieve post nasal drips and cure the cough.

What can be done for insomnia?

Depends on what causing Insomnia? Try to regulate the sleeping habits like going to bed same time and getting up same time every day including weekends and avoid watching TV and READ MORE
Depends on what causing Insomnia?
Try to regulate the sleeping habits like going to bed same time and getting up same time every day including weekends and avoid watching TV and use cell phones at night.