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| Undiagnosed large intestine problem | 7/5/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I wonder if you can help me with a large intestine problem which so far defies diagnosis and ...
A: The pain your are describing can be associated with acid reflux since you explained that it tends to ...
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| unknown stomach problems | 6/17/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I had an appendectomy at 13 yrs of age. I had my gall bladder removed when I was 17 years old. I ...
A: I am not too sure what to tell you about the drive to the doctors office, but you can put a plastic ...
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| unknown stomach problems | 6/17/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I had an appendectomy at 13 yrs of age. I had my gall bladder removed when I was 17 years old. I ...
A: I am sorry that you are not feeling well. You may be having some intestinal issues as you have ...
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| Hyoscyamine | 5/27/2008 | Miranda |
Q: My wife is on Hyoscyamine for the spasms related to severe IBS. My pharmacist is unable to get it ...
A: I am not sure if your pharmacist has checked it under these names yet: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar, ...
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| colonoscopy-should I continue to try to get one? | 5/24/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I'm 53, in excellent health except for a strong family history of colon cancer; my dad got it at age ...
A: I am sorry that you had this situation with your doctor, but I encourage you to find a different GI ...
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| colonoscopy-should I continue to try to get one? | 5/24/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I'm 53, in excellent health except for a strong family history of colon cancer; my dad got it at age ...
A: Hey I am sorry to hear that you had a bad experience prepping for a colonoscopy. Although I ...
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| upper stomach pain | 5/13/2008 | Miranda |
Q: i am experiencing high stomach "ache" kind of pain..it is at the top of my stomach...i was ...
A: Unfortunately bleeding ulcers an re-occur and that may be what you are experiencing. You may also ...
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| Abdominal Discomfort | 5/9/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am suffering from abdominal cramp (usually a little below navel)and urge for stool specially in ...
A: Well your symptoms are consistent with IBS so especially since all of your tests have been negative ...
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| ULCERATIVE COLITUS | 4/29/2008 | Miranda |
Q: MY SISTER HAS A VERY SERIOUS CASE OF ULCERATIVE COLITUS, SHE HAS FINALY GOTTEN IT UNDER CONTROL BUT ...
A: Being a person that is also on Remicade and has been on it for over 3 years I know what you sister ...
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| HELP!!! | 4/27/2008 | Miranda |
Q: DOC...HELLLPP!!! My wife and I have had upset stomachs (diarhea) for four days now. We actually ...
A: Just to clear it up I'm not a doc...just a person with Crohns disease, and quite familiar with all ...
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| colonoscopy prep | 4/27/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: Thai, I just had my 4th colonoscopy and the doctor said that everything was fine. I'm very relieved ...
A: I cannot comment on the procedure as I was not the physician performing it. I highly recommend that ...
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| Stomach Issues with Antibiotics | 4/24/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: I am taking doxycycline for an eye infection. I was previously on 100mg 2x/day but it now tapered ...
A: As your symptoms are persistent due to longterm use of doxycycline, I highly recommend seeking the ...
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| HELP | 4/23/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and reflux over 10 years ago. NEVER feel anything. Suddenly 6 ...
A: Stress and anxiety are the major problems that need to be addressed. The rule of thumb is that the ...
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| Colonoscopy | 4/22/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: How can I find a gastroenterologist who is experienced in and willing to perform unsedated ...
A: As a health care professional, you should be aware of basic medicolegal jurisprudence regarding ...
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| Tests for H. Pylori and chloromycetin | 4/21/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: What are your thoughts on urea breath tests to detect H. Pylori? Are they reliable and if positive ...
A: I do not make recommendations and/or management over the internet. It is highly advisable for you to ...
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| Colonoscopy | 4/20/2008 | John Thai, MD |
Q: How can I find a gastroenterologist who is experienced in and willing to perform unsedated ...
A: I empathize with your situation. However, I cannot speak nor shall I comment on the actions which ...
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| Does Crohns constipation mean surgery? | 4/17/2008 | Miranda |
Q: My partner has just gone to hospital (for the first time since having been diagnosed with Crohns 8 ...
A: Constipation doesnt necessarily mean surgery. Generally speaking people with crohns can go from ...
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| ibs | 4/15/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I had gall bladder removal surgery 8 years ago.Then was told I had ibs.I have constant diarrhea ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Well gall bladder removal can cause diarriah ...
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| Blood in stool | 4/10/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I occasionally have blood in stool and blood on toilet paper and mild burning feeling around ...
A: Well blood in the toilet or on the toilet paper is generally a cause for concern, and since you said ...
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| Fecal Incontinence | 4/5/2008 | Miranda |
Q: .. Generally, what causes fecal incontinence, and what is the medical treatment for it? I am a ...
A: I am not too familiar with fecal incontinence as a primary symptom, but I know that it can occur ...
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| IBS or something else? | 4/3/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I've had pain in my left side ranging from my pelvis up to my ribs for about a year. This is the 3rd ...
A: Well IBS can be a very inconsistent ailment somewhat like you have described with waves of diarriah, ...
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| Celiacs | 4/1/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Recently, a hematologist diagnosed me with celiacs. He told me to see a gastroenterologist for ...
A: Well I dont know off the top of my head whether they contain gluten, however I found a webiste that ...
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| oxygen in the bloodstream | 3/31/2008 | Miranda |
Q: can you please tell me why oxygen is important in the bloodstream and the reasons why administering ...
A: After surgical procedures many people need extra oxygen because the anesthesia used during surgery ...
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| HIDA Scan | 3/28/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I've had chronic diarrhea for months and my doctors have ruled out it being a gastrointestinal ...
A: Well I am not too familiar with HIDA scans, therefore I can't really interpret what happened during ...
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| gerd | 3/28/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Are you familiar with gerd? I am having difficulty breathing on just left side of chest and feel ...
A: No the blood oxygen level is different then the hemaglobin and hematocrit. Hemaglobin measures your ...
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| weird stomach | 3/27/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am 15 and living in Canada and have had stomach problems as of the last 6 months. I find myself ...
A: Well from what your are describing it sounds like anxiety or slight panic attacks to me. However I ...
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| gerd | 3/27/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Are you familiar with gerd? I am having difficulty breathing on just left side of chest and feel ...
A: Well I am familiar with GERD, but I am not too familiar with the lung and breathing issues that you ...
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| My Tummy Hurts | 3/27/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Whenever i wake up in the morning i feel the need to throw up but sometimes after i eat (ususally ...
A: Well the reglan and pepcid sound like they are working for your acid reflux so don't take yourself ...
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| noises from abdomen | 3/26/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am 53,in good general health. In the past couple months I have noticed noises from my abdominal ...
A: Well stomach noises are pretty much inevitable, and happen to pretty much everyone. They can be gas ...
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| stomach ache | 3/22/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Yesterday, I started out with general intestinal upset. Then last evening the general intestinal ...
A: Well it may be the stomach flu since that bug has been floating around for quite some time. However ...
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| Morning 'sickness' without pregnancy | 3/20/2008 | Miranda |
Q: For a few years now, I have been feeling sick first thing in the morning. I gag for a few minutes, ...
A: Well I am not too sure what could be causing your nausea, and sick feeling, but I think that you ...
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| Abdominal Pain | 3/19/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Miranda, I am a 18yr old teen. the last few days i have been experiencing abdomen pain just above ...
A: Well I am not too sure what you are experiencing, but since you pretty much ruled out the hernia ...
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| Celiacs | 3/17/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Recently, a hematologist diagnosed me with celiacs. He told me to see a gastroenterologist for ...
A: Well a gastroenterologist can help with the diagnosis of celiac, but generally speaking they dont ...
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| Anal Pain | 3/16/2008 | Miranda |
Q: Miranda, My dad is 49yrs old and he has been experiencing pain in the anus area after eating any ...
A: I am sorry to hear that your dad isn't feeling so well. Well a few possibilities that may be causing ...
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| Upper Abdominal pain | 3/14/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am currently experiencing a pain in my upper left abdomen, it feels a bit swollen and over all I ...
A: First I want to say that I am not suggesting that you have pancreatitis...I'm not a doctor. On the ...
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| Upper Abdominal pain | 3/14/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am currently experiencing a pain in my upper left abdomen, it feels a bit swollen and over all I ...
A: Although your gastritis test came back negative I would call your doc back if you are worried and ...
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| Stomach problems | 3/14/2008 | Miranda |
Q: My name is justin and i have a brother who has problems when he eats late. He has to eat beofre ...
A: Well I am sorry to hear that your brother isn't feeling well, and dealing with this discomfort. It ...
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| Gastritis? | 3/13/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am living in Germany. Some months ago I began having upper abdominal pain coupled with acid ...
A: Well from what I have read diet and gastritis does seem to have a coreelation so if I were you I ...
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| Gastritis? | 3/12/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am living in Germany. Some months ago I began having upper abdominal pain coupled with acid ...
A: Well it sounds like your heart burn/GERD issues are pretty well controlled so I won't touch on that ...
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| stomach cramps | 3/11/2008 | Miranda |
Q: I am a 39yr. old female. For the last couple of weeks I have been having upper stomach cramps, at ...
A: Well what you are describing can be attributed to something called GERD which is Gastroesophogeal ...
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