Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons M.D.
Hospitalist
5204 Evergreen Bellaire TX, 77401Rating
4/5
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Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons is a hospitalist practicing in Bellaire, TX. Dr. Fitzgibbons specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Fitzgibbons manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Fitzgibbons works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What's A Deposition and How Do I Handle It?
You're sure that you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim, and your attorney has found experts who support you after reading your medical records. Now somebody wants to take your deposition, which is something you've never done. What's going to happen and how do you prepare for it?A...
How does Xanax affect one's intestines?
If your intestines are hyperactive (diarrhea and/or bad cramping), Xanax might help a little. If you have the kind of IBS that causes constipation you might want to try a couple of doses and see what you think. Xanax is very short-acting, so its effects should be gone in 4 hours. READ MORE
Does inflammatory bowel disease cause weight loss?
It’s pretty common due to problems absorbing nutrients from food. Ask your gastroenterologist for suggestions as to what kind of diet will help. READ MORE
How would I know if my iron levels are too low?
As a primary care doctor I would do a complete blood count, maybe other tests if you're on meds we worry about. If the blood count looks like iron deficiency anemia, we usually just give iron pills and recheck the lab in a month or two to be sure they worked. READ MORE
Why is my hair getting greasy?
Wash it daily and ask your doctor if a thyroid test might be a good idea. READ MORE
What happens when you are taking too many probiotics?
If something disagrees with you (diarrhea/excess gas), stop eating it. It is very hard to OD on probiotics. READ MORE
Is metformin the only form of medication for diabetes?
With millions of diabetics in this country, of COURSE the drug companies took note of a market that size. Two older, affordable meds are glyburide (several brand names) and pioglitazone (Actos), both available for a few dollars a month. Then there are others, less well-tested and costing up to $500 a month, plus insulin. You need to ask your doctor for a change...then ask him or her how much the new one is going to cost you. READ MORE
Will my hyperactive thyroid create complications in my pregnancy?
Not if your obstetrician and the doctor who is treating the problem work together. You DO have an obstetrician, don't you? Have you asked him or her about this? Some of the antithyroid meds are perfectly safe in pregnancy; a thyroid ultrasound test is safe, but most doctors postpone the nuclear scan until after delivery. READ MORE
What is the connection between gout and eating non-veg?
The doctor is trying to get you to cut out proteins called purines from your diet, and that will lower your blood level of uric acid (the substance that forms crystals in your joints that cause gout attacks). The low-purine diet is not just vegetarian, since some vegetables contain purines; it's best to look up the diet online at a source like www.drugs.com. HOWEVER, it's a very uncomfortable diet, and medications to lower uric acid are generally inexpensive and well-tolerated. Decide which works for you and your lifestyle. READ MORE
Should I get a genetic disorder test done during my pregnancy?
Only if you know of any in your or Dad’s family. To test for all known genetic disorders would destroy the kid’s college fund. READ MORE
What are some possible home remedies to relieve discomfort from a sinus infection?
Hot drinks and spicy foods. READ MORE
What are the first steps to take in case of stroke?
CALL 911!!! Minutes count!! There is NO home remedy or OTC medication that will perform a CT scan or give a clot-dissolving agent. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a birth control pill?
They are all pretty minor. The amount of hormones has been reduced so much that nausea is extremely rare; the only thing that still worries us is an increased risk of blood clots—but those also are rare. The doctor will tell you when to worry and give you a list of concerns. Please remember that the pills only protect against pregnancy, so be realistic about the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for the flu?
Does he have a fever? What does his throat look like? Does he have swollen glands? There are other illnesses that can imitate the flu; I strongly suggest having somebody who can do a physical exam take a look at him. READ MORE
Dr. Stella Fitzgibbons M.D.'s Practice location
Practice at 3 different hospitals on the north side of Houston, TX and in a community clinic for uninsured people.
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