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Question: just found out i have hepatitis c?
Answer: the fluid needs to be drained if you are stage 4 i strongly advice following up with a doctor as what is the next step ( take it seriously)really sorry good luck
— Answered by Dr Ahmed Fawzy
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Question: just found out i have hepatitis c?
Answer: hi at this stage less likely that the fluid will go away spontaneously. better to get it drained. you may need many settings of drainage till the fluid is completely gone. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: just found out i have hepatitis c?
Answer: fluid drainage is essential at this stage. if not done the medicines will not have any beneficial effects. drainage needs to be repeated depending upon the frequency of recurrence
— Answered by mrsshalini14
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Question: dealing with being nauseous for a couple months it feels like my body is poisoned
Answer: this can occur due to liver related problems. get liver function tests and a ultrasonography of the abdomen. vitamin k levels required for normal blood clotting mechanism may be deranged due to improper liver function
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: it feels like my body is poisoned
Question: my daughter is 7 years old and has an extremely distended stomach
Answer: hi i do not feel that constipation is the only reason for her having such a huge distended abdomen. there may be organ enlargement due to chronic infection. usually liver and spleen do enlarge. just xrays wont be helpful. get ct abdomen with contrast. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: i started having intense sharp constant pain behind my right eye right temple area and backside of the right side of my head?
Answer: avoid : foods containing tyramine (red wine aged cheese smoked fish chicken livers figs and some beans) monosodium glutamate (msg) or nitrates (like bacon hot dogs and salami) other foods such as chocolate nuts peanut butter avocado banana citrus onions dairy products and fermented or pickled foodsalso try asprin + caffeineis antibiotics helped then you must have sinusis or middle hear infection you can also try antidepressantsmigrains are very hard to diagnose in general hope i could be of more help good luck
— Answered by Dr Ahmed Fawzy
Tags: intense sharp constant pain behind my right eye
Question: my 12 year old son has pain on his front thigh we visited many doctors no diagnosis
Answer: this may occur due to carnitine deficiency causing weak muscles or this may be early signs of muscular dystrophy. get creatine phosphokinase and alkaline phosphatase investigations done.
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: my 12 year old son has pain on his front thigh
Question: i suffered a major left sided hemiparesis in july 04 i started suffering from violent muscle spasms in my left quads muscles?
Answer: thankyou for your answer there is no numbness only pain i will try the exercises you suggest i am on a diet at present and eat potassium in the form of bananas but think my calcium intake might be low i do take anti coagulation medication in the form of apaxibam also simvastatin. also i have recently been diagnosed as a type ii diabetic and have a non alcohol related fatty liver yours sincerely ged
— Answered by Gedwood
Tags: i suffered a major left sided hemiparesis in july 04
Question: i am a 32 year old female diagnosed with gaucher disease type 1 help me understand my test results?
Answer: it means you are prone to having low red blood cells count bone fractures arthritis and enlarged spleen and liver
— Answered by Dr Ahmed Fawzy
Tags: i am diagnosed with gaucher disease type 1
Question: my little boy has stomach pain done countless tests spent a fortune i’m at a loss need advice?
Answer: hi gerd combined with indigestion seems to be more likely. start on liv52 liver tonics to help good digestion. antacids will help. avoid spicy food. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: my little boy has stomach pain
Question: my pregnancy tests are negative but my belly is getting bigger?
Answer: hi less likely to be pregnancy. still get a usg done. to rule it out. liver spleen enlargement can also present in a similar fashion. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: i'm getting these big bumps the inside of my belly
Question: for 3 months now i have had severe nausea. cant hold anything down?
Answer: sounds like uterus or left ovarian tumer also your signs indicate liver problems probable due to all those medications i recommend checking your liver enzymes first then doing a pit scan if liver is okay
— Answered by Dr Ahmed Fawzy
Tags: for 3 months now i have had severe nausea
Question: my father had liver transplant enzymes are increasing highly?
Answer: com ggt is usually elevated in liver transplant recipients that experience good outcomes. these paradoxical findings may be explained by the time-dependent role of ggt in glutathione metabolism. immediate postoperative elevation of ggt may indicate a physiological systemic response while chronic elevation reflects a pathological response. alk. p enzyme is commonly increased after liver transplant recipients. which is normal and research suggests no need for regular analysis of it post transplantation.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: alkph=769, ggt=408 enzymes are increasing
Question: i have urination problems could it be my kidneys?
Answer: your results seems normal except for a little bit elevated alkaline phosphatase enzyme and blood urea which are related to many disorders ranging from high protein in diet to damaged organ! so it is adviced to get an abdominal usg to check for any thing …correlation with history and food habits should be done. do you eat lot of protein? take any medications? what you are complaining of is a symptom of urinaryt retension which could be due to stones in kidney…
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: could it be my kidneys
Question: i have gilbert’s syndrome the yellow tinge of my eyes due to this can be very distressing?
Answer: phenobarbital has been shown to decrease bilirubin production. but it has many side effects so it needs to be taken under direct supervision by your doctor to follow up doses and bilirubin levels …
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: i had convulsions nausea vomiting (to the point of bile) migraines fever hot and cold flushes?
Answer: in my opinion it is not a matter of type of alcohol than a matter of alcohol it self. your liver seems to be not tolerating alcohol metabolism and reacting to it this way… the symptoms are early liver disorder symptoms strongly related to drinking -although it did not occur all the times- it still being inflammatory response of the liver to drinking… an abdominal usg and liver enzymes tests can show whether there is something wrong there. until then avoid drinking at all and maintain healthy life style avoid fatty and high sugar foods
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: and my hot and cold flushes were more extreme., i had some visual and audio hallucinations
Question: i have hyperpigmentation around my mouth for ten years is this curable?
Answer: com do not waste your money on these ointments unless you know the cause of your problem. this is either due to hormonal fluctuations or thyroid dysfunction or taking hormonal therapy or birth pills… or a liver problem rarely or following skin injury from acne lesions psoriasis burns friction and even certain professional skin care treatments see an endocrinologist if you have already seen a dermatologist…
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: finished my breast cancer treatment joints in my finger are red and swollen it wakes me up all night from painful numbness?
Answer: hi these seems to be the after-effects of the breast cancer treatment. due to the potentially strong drugs used for the treatment there is loss of vitamins and normal trace elements in our body. you should get liver function tests done. this may be neuropathy and taking multi vitamin tablets should show improvement. nothing to worry about. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: i take steroid prednisolone for ivf/pregnancy due to auto immune issue but i have herpes 2 will this affect baby?
Answer: taking an oral corticosteroid like prednisone or prednisolone long-term during pregnancy has been associated with an increased chance for delivering a baby that is premature (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and/or has a lower birth weight than expected. that possibility that your baby will get infected by herpes is low if you are infected in the early pregnancy.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: ivf/pregnancy due to auto immune issue but i have herpes 2
Question: i’ve had swollen lymph nodes on the back of my neck vomiting and fever?
Answer: raised cholesterol and liver enzymes suggests liver dysfunction. get ct scan of abdomen done to see any liver abnormalities. hiv cancer seems less likely but can be a hepatitis. consult a physician
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: swollen lymph nodes on the back of my neck
Question: is there a problem with my blood tests i have 98. 3 fever?
Answer: com the temperature range is within normal in all the stated cases they are insignificant. the blood test results are a bit higher indicating the body is fighting something but it would range from common cold and flu or sinusitis to another type of mild infection. the issue of concern is throwing out bile which i think may need to be assessed if repeated again… you may start with abdominal usg over the stomack. liver. pancreas. colon etc… still nothing to worry. but you need to improve your immunity by eating fruits and vegetables and getting enough protein in your diet
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: i have 98.3 fever, problem with my blood tests
Question: is there a problem with my blood tests i have 98. 3 fever?
Answer: monocytes neutrophils wbcs on higher side- indicates infection. this may be liver infection causing indigestion problems. get a usg abdomen and liver function tests done to find out the exact reason. antibiotics and immune boosters will help normalise the deranged blood levels
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: i have 98.3 fever, problem with my blood tests
Question: my mom seems to have liver disease seen doctor and had lab work she is not getting any better?
Answer: your mom’s lab results seems fine and in normal range for liver enzymes. although she is experiencing serious symptoms that needs urgent evaluation and diagnosis. anyway these lab results are either untrue or not related to her pathology so i recommend doing an abdominal usg and inr analysis. then will following up with further investigations. those symptoms are typical liver dysfunction symptoms and a you need to see a hepatology and endoscopy specialist. i wish one of our doctors may be having his /her clinic in your area so they can help you.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: liver disease, seen doctor and had lab work, she is not getting any better
Question: my mom seems to have liver disease seen doctor and had lab work she is not getting any better?
Answer: only liver problem doesnt seem to be an issue. it seems there is involvement of multiple organs. there may also be a hypoproteinemia. start on protien supplements. consult a endocrinologist
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: liver disease, seen doctor and had lab work, she is not getting any better
Question: i have halitosis doctor says i have an h. pylori?
Answer: hi as far as i know h pylori doesnt cause halitosis. there may be some other reason for it to occur. get a gastroscscopy doen in which a camera is inserted inside your proximal stomach and exact diagnosis can be done. consult a gastro enterologist. liver function tests should be done thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: h. pylori, halitosis
Question: is it immunoglobulin g4- related disease (igg4-rd) or pancreatitis?
Answer: hi it does seem to be pancreatitis to me. above it the liver functions are also deranged significantly. he needs to take iv fluids and iv antibiotics. better he gets hospitalised and get the future treatment. only oral medicines wont help. high carbohydrate diet is recommended. see a gastroenterologist. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: is it immunoglobulin g4- related disease (igg4-rd)
Question: i have digestion problems i don’t digest well stools are dark?
Answer: hi i can understand you concerns. the following tests should help you to get a rough idea as to whats wrong with your digestion. gastroscopy colonoscopy stool examination liver function tests detailed blood profile ultrasound abdomen. get these tests done and we can come to a pin point diagnosis. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: digestive problems
Question: cancer back in 2015 are laboratory results worrisome?
Answer: hi i dont think there is anything to worry about as these tests are not directly related to the previous cancer that she had. these tests indicate derangements in liver function and can well be treated with oral tablets. consult a hepatologist and start her on appropriate medicines. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: cancer back in 2015 are laboratory results worrisome?
Answer: i do not think you need to worry about these results as liver enzymes normally rises with fattly liver. you can go for a tumor marker analysis to stay assured… avoid fatty foods and maintain healthy weight for her.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: sharp pains in back of head. loud ringing in my ear. head feels like it is being crushed? .
Answer: com these are symptoms of vertebrobasilar insufficiency. means your basilar arteries are not delivering enough blood to your brain due to a problem in the neck mostly cervical vertebrae. you can get a duplex over those arteries or mri to recognize the pathology causing it
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: pains in back of head. loud ringing in my ear
Question: hi my dad has a fever lower left quadrant pain he is tired and no appetite?
Answer: hi this could be pancreatitis. decreased appetite fever pain on lower left side are expected in pancreatitis. get his ultrasonography done. pancreatic amylase alkaline phisphatase and liver function tests need to be done. he may also have urinary tract infection. give him plenty of fluids to drink and start him on antibiotics and digestive enzymes. consult a gastroenterologist. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: fever, lower left quadrant pain
Question: 35 weeks pregnant my vaginal walls are so swollen i cannot see inside and my pelvis hurts?
Answer: hi at 35 weeks pregnancy you are almost on the verge of delivering a baby. due to peak effect of the hormones at this time your body has swollen. this and the pelvic pain is normal for pregnancy and is expected. if you have any other difficulty related to urinary tract then you can contact er. otherwise all the symptoms will fade away after delivery. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: 35 weeks pregnant my vaginal walls are so swollen i cannot see inside and my pelvis hurts?
Answer: in later stages of pregnancy due to back pressure of the baby over the inferior vena cava the venous blood accumulates to a large extent in the legs and genital region. this may cause such kind of swelling. it will gradually wear off after the delivery. pelvic pain is expected due to pressure from the baby inside. analgesics are not recommended. you can apply local creams.
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: 35 weeks pregnant, my vaginal walls are so swollen
Question: scratched by cat received repetitive doses of rabipur vaccine any need for more or too many?
Answer: it wont cause you any harm if 2nd booster is taken. so my recommendation would be that if the vaccine is easily available now you should give her the 2nd booster as well. get her liver function tests done as excessive doses may cause derangements in liver functions
— Answered by mrsshalini14
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Question: my 15 year old has stomach cramps feeling nauseous and no appetite?
Answer: give her appetiers and deworming agents. she should be fine with that. an endoscopy may be raely needed if she doesnt improve. liver function tests will analyse the proper functioning of liver meant for proper digestion
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: stomach cramps nauseous no appetite
Question: i have brown-orange urine for a year how can i cure it?
Answer: orange colored urine could be either due to excessive intake of vitamin b. c and beta carotene products. if this is not applicable for you. then you should see a doctor and get abdominal us and other liver function. investigations as this might be an early sign of liver or gall bladder disorder. specially if persisted for long time
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: do i have cirrhosis or a fatty liver?
Answer: hi yes this seems to be an early cirrhosis for sure. the fat in the food you eat is not being digested properly due to cirrhotic liver causing yellow diarrhoea. you should take high carbohydrate diet and avoid taking food ingredients containing high fat levels. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: do i have cirrhosis or a fatty liver?
Answer: fatty liver is an early stage of cirrhosis. both the conditions indicate different steps of the same pathological disease. from the symptoms it does seem to be cirrhosis and you should get medical attention at the earliest
— Answered by mrsshalini14
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Question: do i have cirrhosis or a fatty liver?
Answer: that would be an early stage cirrhosis. and your gall bladder needs to be checked. get a new us over the gb and liver. avoid fatty food and alcohol. maintain a healthy low fat diet.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: i started getting a pulsing and gnawing sensation in my upper right abdomen?
Answer: hi these are signs of early liver dysfunction. you should get the liver function tests done to assess the proper functioning of the liver cells. from the symptoms you have mentioned it seems that the cells in the liver that are primarily meant for digestion are malfunctioning. fat related food is hard to digest so symptoms occur with such food thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: i started getting a pulsing and gnawing sensation in my upper right abdomen?
Answer: fatty food and alcohol seem to be the culprit. you should avoid their intake as far as possible. the pain may be a sort of colicky pain the gut trying to push the hard indigested material. most of the digestion process occurs in the liver so the right hypochondriac is more painful area.
— Answered by mrsshalini14
Tags: gastritis and ulcers
Question: what do my blood test results mean?
Answer: hi these readings are slightly deranged and indicate some liver related problem. at your age this is definitely something that should not be neglected and should be adressed at. consult a physician or an endocrinologist to find out the root cause and take appropriate treatment. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: how long do i have left to live?
Answer: hi the stage of hepatitis c varies from person to person depending upon one’s immunity in general. its not just related to your hepatatis c. swelling of abdomen can occur due to ascites or simple gaseous distention. you need to get usg and ct abdomen to assess the status of the liver. a few liver function tests will determine the stage of hepatitis you have right now. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: how long do i have left to live?
Answer: hi… you never have to ask this question cause hepatitis c is curable at many stages… currently in egypt for example we have had millions of patients with hapatitis in different grades (knowing the stage you are needs to be assessed by liver function tests and us of abdomen …not with the size of your ascites ). and 60% are now cured in 2 years by sofaldi and deklanza they are not expensive and easily found. other patients are on treatment and responding well.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: hepatitis c
Question: how long do i have left to live?
Answer: hepatitic c is not a life threatening disease and you should be able to live a full healthy life if you do not contract any other major illness. yearly liver function tests should be done to assess the progress of the disease. any derangements should be immediately tackled
— Answered by mrsshalini14
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Question: i’m 33+4 weeks pregnant have had multiple kidney and urine infections in pain?
Answer: hi if presently you do not have any symptoms then you can wait till your appointment. drink plenty of fluids and water. you should keep a watch on a your urine colour and smell. if at all you get any symptoms you should contact your emergency doctor immediately to avoid any complications during the delivery. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: my blood tests came back abnormal how can i correct this?
Answer: hi… no need to worry these results are a bit lower than normal range and can be treated simply by getting enough iron and vitamin b12 which can be treated with eating foods reach in iron and b12 vitamin. some examples: egg plant dates liver spinach sugarcane molasses avocado green leafy vegetables(dark ones) egg meat and poultry. regards
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
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Question: i am addicted to red bull drink…50 cans a week?
Answer: hi if you know redbull addiction (and other energy drinks) can cause a lot of health issues among them is liver problems…you need to start reducing the amount of caffeine and sugar getting into your body start taking no sugar drinks instead of 2-3 redbull cans and instead of other 3-4 cans take normal coffee or green tea(they will give you caffeine also) then gradually replace the coffee with green tea and increase your non sweetened beverages also… it is not hard you need to decide and start … save your self… regards
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: addiction, red bull addiction
Question: i have severe period pains taking mefanamic acid need to solve medical problem for good?
Answer: hi. you should avoid taking mefenamic acid for such a long period of time. better if you take anti spasmodics rather than pain killers. pain killers will damage your kidneys and liver. anemia causes dysfuntional bleeding and this in turn causes anemia. this is a vicious cycle and needs to be broken. take hematinics do yoga meditation and build up ur immunity by eating and exercising healthy. get usg abdomen done and do consult a gynecologist. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
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Question: i have severe period pains taking mefanamic acid need to solve medical problem for good?
Answer: hiactually taking this drug will not really help you. you can take an antispasmodic medication or a muscle relaxant instead. walking and bicycling has been proven to reduce mens pains. take avocado green leafy vegetables egg plant and liver for ur anemia avoid taking iron capsules that causes constipation in order not to increase your pains. also try yoga it will help u so much.
— Answered by Dr. Ayman Darrag
Tags: mefanamic acid, severe period pains
Question: my father is suffering from grade 4 fibrosis with cirrhosis suffering nausea and vomiting.
Answer: hi such indigestion and vomitting problems are quite common after liver cirrhosis and fibrosis as ththe digestive mechanism of food is hampered. the medicines that he has been prescribed are fine you can add digestive enzymes liv 52 tablets for better digestion. a biliary obstruction needs to be ruled out if the symptoms do not improve. thanks
— Answered by Dr Mahaveer
Tags: grade 4 fibrosis with cirrhosis