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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Malabsorption or other GI issue? | 9/22/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: Thai, I've been feeling bad for the past three years and it seems that each year I acquire a new ... A: Treatment with iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia can cause constipation. Your depression ... | ||
| incomplete colon polyp removal | 9/21/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I am a 53yo with a history of GERD, diverticulosis, diverticulitis x 2, fundic gland polyps (many) ... A: I empathize your situation as it is definitely an apprehensive time in your life after receiving ... | ||
| Accutane | 9/18/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: Dr. Thai, Several times over the past 5 years my 23 yr old daughter has had severe abdominal pain ... A: I apologize for my late response as Allexperts forwarded your question to me today. I am sorry to ... | ||
| Cirrhosis of the Liver | 7/6/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: not really sure if the liver counts for Gastroenterology but I needed help somewhere so I would ... A: her symptoms are most likely due to liver disease and suggestive of hepatic encephalopathy. the ... | ||
| ascites/chirrosis | 5/19/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: shes on diaylisis and has hep c,they have been doing the parencetisis about every four weeks,they ... A: your mom has nephrotic syndrome. this is the reason she has ascites which results in sodium ... | ||
| discomfort | 4/25/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: before having bowl movement my scrotum become really tight and occasionally there are dark spots in ... A: The tightening of the scrotal sac is a normal reaction. the only pathological condition which may be ... | ||
| Colonoscopy | 4/18/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: Thai: I'm 55 and in good health except for some recent onset rectal bleeding, sometimes dark ... A: The problem with unsedated colonoscopy is tje ability of the endoscopist to perform it. The ... | ||
| Belching/bloating to the extreme, affecting diet, lifestyle grievously. | 4/6/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I'll try to be as brief as possible, but I fear my old academic tendencies will get the best of me. ... A: sorry for the delay as your question wasn't sent to my email until today. based on your description, ... | ||
| diarrhea | 4/5/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: This is more curiosity than anything else. My 8-year-old son, who has autism and is not yet able to ... A: please accept my apologies as your question was just sent to my email box. i'm a bit appalled by the ... | ||
| Colon polyps | 4/1/2010 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I just had a colonoscopy on Tuesday where the doctor found a polyp and removed it (I am only 42 ... A: The colonoscopy procedure does checked the entire large intestine. The small intestine cannot be ... | ||
| 6 year old with abdominal pain and low grade fever | 12/19/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: My 6 year old son has been experiences abdominal pain that flucuates, a low grade fever and various ... A: based on your description of chronic low grade fevers and nonspecific muscle pain, it may be an ... | ||
| flatulence and bloating | 12/18/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I'm a 27 years old male and for at least the past 5 years now I've been suffering from chronic ... A: there is no need to apologize for your english. your description is comprehensible. i am hesitant to ... | ||
| 6 year old with abdominal pain and low grade fever | 12/17/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: My 6 year old son has been experiences abdominal pain that flucuates, a low grade fever and various ... A: when does he usually complain of these abdominal symptoms? in the morning, afternoon, evenings? ... | ||
| burning throat | 12/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: and thank you in advance to read my question, I have a history of Irritable bowel syndrome, and I ... A: once a large amount of acid refluxes into your esophagus and throat, it may cause temporary damage ... | ||
| prednisolone | 10/21/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: . just a quick question, i have ulcerative collitus and i am currently on prednisolone as i had a ... A: Prednisolone should not interfere with your weight training if taken short term. You may notice ... | ||
| Pills found in "upper colon" ; stomach cramps; pus in urine | 9/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: my husband has been suffering for close to 4 months now from a severe cramping pain in his stomach ... A: i am actually surprised as this is common knowledge to health-care professionals. the fragmented ... | ||
| Abdominal Problems | 9/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I recently had a abdominal ct w/contrast. The report states Scattered prominet calcified ... A: this means that the blood supply is clotted in that area. the aorta is a very important blood ... | ||
| Hiatal hernia | 8/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: to my questions. I didn't get your opinion on can a hiatal hernia get bigger over time? I did have ... A: it is very awkward that nexium is prescribed as needed. nexium and omeprazole are within the same ... | ||
| Normal Endoscopy/ Continuing Problems | 8/15/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I have struggled for a year in October with constant, every day burning in my stomach and resulting ... A: sorry for the delay as i've finally found internet access. thank you for your response to my ... | ||
| Probiotics | 8/15/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: DR I am 55. Since my mid forties I have suffered from severe bloating after eating, and a distended ... A: having gastrointestinal problems after eating is an immune response. it is more than likely an ... | ||
| Normal Endoscopy/ Continuing Problems | 8/15/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I have struggled for a year in October with constant, every day burning in my stomach and resulting ... A: without going any further, may you please respond to a few of my questions so I can better address ... | ||
| headache with antibiotics | 8/14/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I first want to appollogize because english is not my first language, I am a female 27 years old and ... A: your symptoms are an adverse reaction to pylera. your symptoms are very common in about 8% of ... | ||
| IBS and tests | 7/28/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: I'm 40 and have been having increasingly severe diarrhea, nausea and bleeding which I have done my ... A: I suggest that you go see a GI and get a colonoscopy done and endoscopy as well. They are the tests ... | ||
| food allergy? | 7/22/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I am a 36 year old female in good health. 3 months ago I gave up drinking coffee because it caused ... A: There is a possibility that your body may start to have an allergic reaction to a specific type of ... | ||
| Strep G | 7/21/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I recently had a throat culture which revealed a high level of strep G. My doctor dismissed it. I am ... A: There is no need to seek the care of a specialist for this. It is a primary care issue. My best ... | ||
| Strep G | 7/21/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I recently had a throat culture which revealed a high level of strep G. My doctor dismissed it. I am ... A: Are you diabetic? The association of a burning mouth syndrome ("burning sensation on my tongue) and ... | ||
| Gastritis / upper central abdominal pain / weight loss | 7/20/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I am a 23yo white male. I was diagnosed with mild gastritis after having an endoscopy about a month ... A: Based on your symptoms described in your question, I am assuming that the problem is most likely ... | ||
| Irritative Bowel | 6/29/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: I have the following symptoms from the past 4 months. 1. Severe acidity and belching 2. I pass ... A: One drop of blood that comes directly from the anus isnt generally something that is too worrisome. ... | ||
| Irritative Bowel | 6/27/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: I have the following symptoms from the past 4 months. 1. Severe acidity and belching 2. I pass ... A: You could still have irritable bowel syndrome which is a quite common concern for many people these ... | ||
| reflux/indigestion | 6/20/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: My wife, age 68, has had severe indigestion, gas pains and reflux for several years. She had an ... A: There is a chance in which false negative antibody results may occur in your situation due to ... | ||
| Blood in stool | 6/18/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I am 58 years old female. I am usually in good health. I have high cholesterol that is being kept ... A: P., Bright-red blood in the stool usually infer a lower-GI tract bleed. A one-time event may very ... | ||
| Eat fruits before meal | 6/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I hope I am in the right category. Hope you can help. Is it true that you should take your fruits ... A: Chan, Eating fruits prior to meals tend to make an individual feel "full." Thus, allowing them to ... | ||
| daughter's digestive problems | 6/3/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: My daughter has been having abdominal problems most of her life. When she was a baby until about ... A: I am sorry to hear that your daughter is not doing well. I am however not a doctor so I can't give ... | ||
| fundoplication | 5/16/2009 | John Thai, MD |
| Q: I'm 34,64kg.... I'm due to have Nissen fundoplication done next month. I have Barrets ... A: It is always best to inform your physician(s) of any current and past medical history, especially ... | ||
| Cant tolerate a lot of foods | 5/11/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: Miranda y husband has seen his doctor about this, who has ruled out ant medical conditions, other ... A: Well I am sorry that your husband is having a hard time with his digestive system...it is not fun. ... | ||
| gastroparesis | 5/10/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: My question is based on observations over several years. I have type II diabetes, controlled with ... A: Well I havent heard of meat causing gastroparesis to flare up, but if you have found that eating no ... | ||
| ibs or ibd? | 5/9/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: for over a year now, just about every day, I have suffered from loose stools, mostly in the morning ... A: Well since you have had all of the tests that would show IBD and they have come back normal I would ... | ||
| nausea | 5/8/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: I have had some strange gastro-intestinal symptoms in recent months. For example, I have recurring ... A: Well since eating helps with the nausea just choose wisely with foods so you dont end up feeling ... | ||
| 7 week old baby constipation and vommiting | 4/30/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: I am really getting concerned about my 7 week old baby boy he has been having constipation problems ... A: Well for such a little guy this is a concern, and you need to call his doctor to update them on the ... | ||
| enteritis or similar? | 4/24/2009 | Miranda |
| Q: Do you deal with enteritis and alike? what you think? feeling nausea after eating any thing ... A: Well I can't say whether or not you have enteritis, but since you have ongoing symptoms such as ... | ||
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