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Dr. Derrick Yu, DO is an adult infectious disease specialist in Tarzana, CA specializing in adult infectious disease. He graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Derrick Yu, DO is affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Providence, Valley Presbyterian Hospital and ID MED A MEDICAL CORPORATION.
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Derrick Yu, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Opti-West/College Medical Center. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Opti-West/College Medical Center
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Derrick Yu, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Derrick Yu, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Derrick Yu, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derrick Yu, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Fetroja $119 |
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NUZYRA $50 |
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DELSTRIGO $49 |
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APRETUDE $34 |
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Arikayce $26 |
DALVANCE $20 |
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Dr. Derrick Yu, who practices in Tarzana, CA and Torrance, CA, is a medical specialist in adult infectious disease. Dr. Yu is a graduate of Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: alcohol abuse, allergic contact dermatitis, and eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis). He seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Yu's professional affiliations include Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence, and Torrance Memorial.
