Timbrt/Liver-Text-OA huggingface dataset:
Question: my muscles are very weak cancer has been ruled out…i’m lost?
Answer: hi increased blood protein levels is associated with specific diseases like myeloma m. s and chronic liver diseases. or simply with beginning inflammation how long has your blood protein and igg are high? do you drink too much? have you checked for liver function test? how is it? had you an mri for the spinal cord?
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: weak muscles
Question: suffering with congenital myopathy -no cure -should i use corticosteroids
Answer: hi. dont even think of taking corticosteroids. it has various harmful effects on kidneys liver bones and almost all the organs of our body. instead of improving your muscle condition it will worsen it. u can take some muscle building protein powders if u feel weakness in the muscles. take calcium tablets as well. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: congenital myopathy, corticosteroids
Question: i am pregnant but i have a weak heart…i’m scared
Answer: hi. even if you have a weak heart there wont be any problems in your pregnancy. get yourself regularly checked get regular scans done to see the amniotic fluids level and baby dopplers are normal. at the final stage instead of trial of normal delivery you and you doctor can choose elective c section so that the intra partum risks are reduced. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: pregnant heart problems
Question: my little boy always constipated or diarrhea – feel completely lost with what to do?
Answer: hi. i dont think he is having any major disease or anything. just relax. this does happen in many of the children at this age due to digestion problems like lactose intolerance. etc. . u can try some foods like cerelac after consulting your pediatrician. try giving hepatic liver digestive enzymes like liv 52 that will help him digest his food. as his age progresses his problems will go away. thanks.
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: boy constipated or diarrhea
Question: suffering from nocturnal emission…on homeopathy medication
Answer: hi. urinary tract infection can cause night emissions but it should not occur for so much prolonged period of time. for urinary tract infection you should have other symptoms like fever with chills burning micturition. bilirubin levels has nothing to do with these complaints. what i feel is the sphincter muscles of your bladder aare weak and you need to undergo bladder training exercises yoga. avoid drinking fluids and water after 3 pm. consult a neurologist if this doesnt help. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: night fall, nocturnal emission
Question: swallowed large bottle of tylenol need a liver transplant?
Answer: hi. all these are long term effects of tynelol affecting the liver and kidneys. you should definitely be worried and keep a close watch on the liver and kidney functions and get the necessary test done every 3 months. see an gastroenterologist / endocrinologist thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: medication overdose, need liver transplant
Question: diagnosed with hyperbilirubinemia…please suggest alternate treatment
Answer: hi. hyperbilirubinemia is generally a self limiting disease and will generally get normal in a month. the medicines you are taking are absolutely fine. take high carbohydrate diet low fat/protein diet. get blood bilirubin levels checked every week. consult gastroenterologist if you dont see any improvement. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: diagnosed with hyperbilirubinemia, need alternate treatment
Question: my mom has copd and keeps falling asleep
Answer: hi… if the machine is emitting that much of carbon then it can happen. but its rare as these machines deliver only oxygen. if the medicines she is taking contains any sedatives then she can be drowsy and sleepy. get her blood checked for electrolyte imbalance as well even this can cause drowsiness thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: copd
Question: i have high igg levels
Answer: there is something called as ig m. if ig g and ig m are both elevated along with deranged levels of alkaline phosphatase sgot and sgpt then they signify some active infection at present. before jumping to conclusion i would suggest you to get these tests done to see if these elevated levels have any clinical significance in your age thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Question: urine is dark yellow…what is my problem?
Answer: probable cause is dehydration. try drinking more water. if condition persists other causes may be jaundice hepatitis anemia cirrhosis
— Answered by Dr. D. Zluf
Tags: urine problems
Question: i am very concerned about my girlfriend's weight. she is 21 years old 5'5" and 249lbs. she has gained almost 60lbs in the last two years. i also know for a fact that she was less than 140lbs when she was sixteen and this gaining seems to be way out of control. i am very worried because she seems so tired she is out of shape avoid stairs - if we have to use the stairs she is always out of breath. as i write i am very worried but i don't know what to do or how this weight will affect her. i've never been overweight myself but always heard about how difficult and harmful it is. given her recent weight gain what is the risk factors for her? if she goes to her doctor will the doctor mention her weight? because most 21 year old girls wouldn't get out of breath by just walking some stairs right.
Answer: yes you are right. the four main causes which need to be ruled out in her case are anemia low thyroid function diabetes and polycystic ovary. if these are ruled out then other causes like hormonal disorders kidney heart and liver disorders need to be ruled out. please take her to a doctor and tell about her symptoms. the doctor will look into these causes. hope this helps. take care!
Tags: weight, loss, affect, tired, weight loss
Question: i am 35 weeks pregnant and seriously contimplating leaving my husband. my pregnancy has been very difficult due to his inability to be completely supportive of me during this time. in my 1st tri the cat scratched me and started to become very aggressive toward me hissing etc. i asked him to remove the cat but he felt as though it was a shared responsibility & didnt do anything about the cat. i couldnt because i didnt want to go near the cat in fear of getting scratched plus it was his cat & i didnt want him resenting me. in my 3rd tri she attacked again i got an infenction had to go to the hospital-the doh was contacted & he wound up having to take off from work to handle the situation. his complaint was that he has to do everything. since my 3rd tri he has done some of the grocery shopping to help but refuses to pick up after himself around house. he doesnt understand how crazy this makes me and is verbally emotionally abusive when i ask him to wash his dishes saying i am a nag
Answer: you seem concerned by the emotional lability during pregnancy along with the feeling that your husband is not supportive and is emotionally and verbally abusing you. two main hormones estrogen and progesterone cause mood swings during pregnancy. emotions are always unstable and feeling of depression is normal as any other body changes during pregnancy. the third trimester is the most anxious one. this is the period when mother-to-be worries about everything and anything that she can think of. however her major cause of anxiety lies not just on the labour and delivery process but also in baby care and parenting in general. you might be feeling physically uncomfortable with the growth of the abdomen and may feel irritated with the lightest noise as you lack sleep in general. it may be more extreme if your partner is unresponsive to your special requirements during pregnancy as he may not realise that the mood swings are normal in pregnancy. however if the mood swings of anxiety sadness and anger continuously persist more than two weeks you must meet the practitioner. you may be suffering from depression that needs immediate care and attention called bipolar disorder. a survey states that untreated emotional health problems can affect your baby's physical well being and increase the risk of preterm labor and postpartum depression. get treated with the right psychotherapy and medication for effective results. hope this helps. take care. note: this post is not to emphasise final diagnosis as the same cannot be made online and is aimed just to provide medical information and no treatment suggested above be taken without face to face consultation with health care professional.
Tags: pregnancy, depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, third trimester, progesterone, health care, depression, medication, aggressive, depression during pregnancy
Question: what happens if a new mother takes mentone syrup?
Answer: nothing will happen really but you should not take these syrups without consulting your obs and gyn and he baby’s pediatrician. if you are still pregnant please inform your obs and gyn immediately. if you have recently delivered please stop it immediately as one cannot really be sure about ayurvedic products unless proven safe through clinical trials. hope this helps. take care!
Tags: pediatrician, pregnant, about nursing, baby products, baby nursing, baby mother, baby forum, baby safe, baby new, baby care products, breastfeeding and nursing
Question: i pancreatitis with vomiting sometimes lost a lot of weight from 175 to just over 100 i've stopped eating red meats don't eat pork junk food and drink lots of gatorade for electrolytes how can i gain weight. i have diarrhea and very loud and noisy stomach sounds when hungry sometimes can't eat because food won't digest proper can someone tell me how to regulate this problem and gain weight please help
Answer: weight loss with pancreas history is significant and needs correlation. before talking about what to eat and how to eat i suggest you get assessed for any pancreatic mass or malignancy. if you are jaundiced or feel itchy in skin etc it would be the time to get assessed for this pancreas evaluation from baselines to ca 19-9 assessment. now eating needs frequent meals and a nutritionist consult to give you a complete dietary plan. take care
Tags: pancreatitis, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach, dietary, weight, itchy, loss, skin, food, pancreas disorders
Question: i would like to know about white stolls like milk what it would might be something to worry and that was 2 times already.
Answer: a billiary obstruction can cause white feces. a stoolâs color originates from the billiary pigment or bilirubin that is excreted through bile into the intestines. bilirubin turns into biliverdin and sterkobillin that give stool its typical color. an obstruction of the bile duct (choledocus) may be caused by a bile-stone or some type of tumor. laboratory analyses (direct bilirubin) an ultrasound scan a ct-scan an intravenous cholangiography and an endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (ercp) are diagnostic tools that will provide you with more information about the cause of the white stool or "aholia". you can consult an internist for more details.
Tags: ultrasound, tumor, intestines, bile duct disorders
Question: i need help with diagnoses i have been sick for 4 plus months. my symptoms have been diverse the doctor i have seen so far have diagnosed me with chronic fatigue however fatigue is not my dominant symptom. 4 months ago i had a big night out and had a panic attack. 2 days after i felt like my liver was getting bigger and i couldn't breath. after this i got a fever fatigue swollen inguinal glands and feelings of waves going throughout my body. this phase lasted about 2 weeks went to doctors many times who didnt know what it was. one idea was maybe ebv. now i have still fatigue in relapses sometimes very blurry vision a lot of the time occasional crashes including anxiety if i have not been healthy my muscles twitch or pulsate and all my glands are going up and down all the time particularly on my right side. inguinal glands in neck next to ears armpit. i have developed lumps sometimes in my ankles that go away. sometimes i feel completely fine sometimes really bad crashe
Answer: conditions that can present with recurrent episodic fever (or elevated body temperature) fatigue enlarged lymph nodes palpitations could be due to - autoimmune conditions endocrine disorders like hyperthyroidism infectious mononucleosis viral infections chronic granulomatous conditions (like - tuberculosis sarcoidosis brucellosis etc) and many others. hence it is more likely that your symptoms could be due to chronic medical conditions which can be determined only after proper physical examination evaluation of your medical history and and a few diagnostic tests. please consult a doctor (specialist in internal medicine) who can give you proper opinion.
Tags: endocrine disorders, anxiety, liver health, disorders and conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome
Question: hi. if a person with liver disease has slightly increased inr and increased thrombocites can we administer vitamin k2 and k3? many thanks in advance for your advice!
Answer: vitamin k2 is found to be helpful to decrease cardiovascular calcification and also improve the health of bone and cartilage. it is naturally found in bacterial fermented foods like mature cheeses and curd. vitamin k supplements are usually safe and are definitely recommended in normal people. but are generally not recommended in all patients with liver disease. in cases of end stage liver disease (associated with conditions like hepato cellular cancer alcohol liver disease) with deranged liver functions use of vitamin k supplements can be associated with bleeding abnormalities and hence are not recommended. you might consult with your treating doctor and depending on your laboratory parameters he may advice you accordingly. i hope this helps.
Tags: liver cancer, liver, cancer, liver disease, administer, cancer advice, liver cancer
Question: mom process conducted cancerous tumor in the liver by the microwave tumor size of 2 cm kind hcc analysis of alpha-fetoprotein before surgery 37and normal was 15 a week after surgery 22. 7 normall 10 why did not the result appears normal after getting rid of the cancerous tumor what medications that must be addressed now after the operation so as not to come back again the tumor is infected with virus c and cirrhosis of the liver and blood pressure and of diabetes at the age of 54. thanks
Answer: despite optimal treatment hepatocellular carcinoma continues to have a high recurrence rate. hepatocellular carcinoma recurs in 50-80% of patients following resection the majority of which occur within 2 years and that odds are increased with superinfection of hcv virus and complicated by cirrhosis. it needs a complete clinical correlation and grading of tumor before devising any plan. tace transcatheter arterial chemo embolization is the method of choice for hcc these days. get to hepatobiliary surgeons for further management. take care
Tags: before surgery, after surgery, medications, infected, diabetes, analysis, surgery, liver, tumor, alpha, liver cancer
Question: hi i am from new delhi india. my dad was diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer on 12/03/2012 while he was in operation theater. doctor stop the operation. now they are saying only kemo will help. my dad was supposed to have the wipple procedure but when the doctors opened him up they saw that the cancer had already spread to his liver. the surgeon did not remove the tumor on his pancreas or liver and just closed him back up. my understanding that there are 8 to 10 small mets on his liver that look like small rice-like granules. i believe they are isolated to only one lobe of the liver. we were told that chemotherapy was our only option at this point but given that it is only a palliative measure so we are obviously looking for other viable options. pl help me my father is at 65yrs & fit n fine before this operation. he will be going to discharged frm hospital on 20. 03. 12. then cemo will start on 28. 03. 2012. pl. pl please help me. what to do i was devastated to learn that the surgeon did not remove the tumor on the head of his pancreas. the surgeon said that he left the tumor there so my uncle could begin chemotherapy sooner. i don't understand why he would leave that "ticking time bomb" inside of him and it pains me to know that it is still inside him and growing even as i type this post thanks gagan gdhawan1981@gmail. com
Answer: hi gagan welcome to the ehealthforum and i am really glad to help you out. i can understand your concern for your uncle but the surgeon was absolutely right in abandoning the whipple's procedure on seeing the metastasis to the liver. once the tumor has metastasized to the liver it becomes a stage 4 pancreatic cancer. unfortunately majority of the patients don't live more than 6 months and only a few survive up to one year once the diagnosis is confirmed. the only option available presently is chemotherapy. i sincerely hope that helps. take care.
Tags: cancer, liver, chemotherapy, diagnosis, procedure, tumor, head, whipple procedure, cancer diagnosis, cancer tumor, pancreatic cancer
Question: my mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer during 3rd stage around dec 2014. post which she underwent chemo followed by removal of the left gland. post surgery she underwent radiation therapy for left region and in next follow up she was diagnosed with the cancer spread to her lung and liver around mar/apr 2015. for this she was prescribed stonger chemo which caused severe side reactions like ulcer appetite loss lose motions etc. due to which she discontinued the chemo within 1 month. in dec 2016 she has been diagnosed with the cancer spread to her pelvic region now. she is having severe back pain and is unable to even change position on bed on her own. now she is again undergoing radiation for pelvic region for 11 sessions. i know it's pretty late stage but is there any possibility that she can be treated?
Answer: according to statistics 90% of deaths due to breast cancer is with mets the survival rate is only 16% with mets although 20% of patients can live upto 5 yrs but each case is unique and alot of factors affect overall survival rate so its largely depneds upon the case statistics are just numbers then.
Tags: breast cancer, breast, cancer, radiation therapy, radiation, surgery, ulcer, chemo, loss, radiation therapy for cancer, breast cancer
Question: is it safe to have another baby after i delivered three by c-section?
Answer: you can certainly consider having another infant. however all the information in our literature would tell you not to consider having an attempt at a vaginal birth. you are at too high a risk to consider this. i think of myself as very progressive and will always consider a vbac for patients but not someone like you. the issue for you becomes the more c/s you have the higher the risk of possible placental abnormalities. if the placenta lies over the cervix (called a placenta previa) with the number of c/s you have had there could be a significant problem that could occur (called a placenta accreta). you should always discuss with your health care provider your concerns.
Tags: cesarean section, baby
Question: how does naturaly produce cholesterol of the body differ from cholesterol in dietary foods?
Answer: cholesterol in the body is a waxy like substance that travels through blood and provides many important functions like making hormones. no one needs to ingest cholesterol because the body makes it especially the liver. the process of making "bad cholesterol" (ldl) increases when someone eats too much saturated and trans fat and not enough fruits vegetables and soluble fiber. the good cholesterol (hdl) is beneficial for health because it helps clear the bad cholesterol out and is related to exercise and the consumption of healthy fats (nuts vegetable oils etc) intake. there is also a genetic link to cholesterol levels meaning people with a family history of high cholesterol may be at higher risk. cholesterol is also found in foods of animal origin such as meat poultry and full fat dairy but isn't linked to high cholesterol as much as saturated and trans fats are. that being said the american heart association says too much cholesterol in the diet can lead to increased plaque in the arteries. for more info see the basics of cholesterol
Tags: cholesterol, food
Question: what foods are good for liver health and to keep ast and alt in normal range?
Answer: some of that depends on the cause of the elevated enzymes. but in general for liver health maintaining a healthy weight helps. some research shows liver enzymes may go up slightly after weight loss but it's usually transient. focus on eating a healthy balanced diet. studies show a mediterranean diet may be best ( see this article for specifics). such a diet is rich in fruits and veggies beans whole grains nuts seafood healthy fats like olive oil and includes small amounts of meat and dairy. sugar refined carbs (white bread cake cookies) fried foods and alcohhol should be limited. and last but not least work in regular exercise. it will not only help your liver it will boost your energy.
Tags: food, liver
Question: should liver cancer patient consume significantly less water per doctor's instruction? why is this? . the male patient is very old age 98 and has liver cirrhosis with digestion issues. the doctors advised not to consume more than 1 liter liquid per day including all contents of liquid in the various forms of meals that are consumed. why is water is not good for liver with problems? dehydration and weakness due to loss of energy with reduced food intake and water consumption is questioned. water intake should help body to retain strength and energy. your response would be appreciated.
Answer: often times with liver disease like cirrhosis edema or what is often referred to as ascites occurs which means fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity putting pressure on other organs including the kidneys. while the patient can still be dehydrated too much water can cause the fluid accumulation to worsen. sodium levels can also decrease and fluid is then restricted. if you are not interested in aggressive therapy at this point in his care talk to his doctor about other treatment options. good luck!
Tags: liver, cirrhosis, meal, weakness, food
Question: are there certain foods that should be avoided after ones gall badder is removed?
Answer: because the gallbladder is a storage space for bile that breaks down fat (originally produced in the liver) you'll need to watch your fat intake. while the body eventually adjusts to not having a gallbladder every person is different in how their body reacts. you'll want to keep the following points in mind for your diet moving forward: consume small frequent meals over large infrequent ones. avoid greasy foods high in fat such as fried food and creamy sauces. and when you do choose to eat these foods consume them in small amounts. gradually increase fiber in your diet (fruits vegetables and whole grains) to help move food through your intestines. keep a food dairy to note foods that may not be tolerated. some people who have had their gall bladder removed notice foods like dairy are more difficult to tolerate. if you are noticing many symptoms see a registered dietitian for help. i t have removed my gallbladder 8 months ago and i always feel pain when i consume meals high in fat. and its true that every person reacts in different way to food. so just monitor your food intake and your reaction to it. if you ever felt uncomfortable then you should lower its intake. saturated fats. everyone should avoid these! saturated fats are the fats that at room temperature solidify. such as bacon grease the fat in the pan of ground beef melted margarine that cools down and becomes solid again. these are some of the fats that get into the arteries and eventually clog them causing heart attacks and strokes cut out or at least down on the cholesterol too as well as the triglycerides. as many physicians and nurses recommend consult with a dietitian they will help.
Tags: food