Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas & Spleen Issues

can anyone suggest a surgoen in toronto?

I am living in toronto and i need to find a surgeon that will operate privately. I have no health coverage at this time and i do not know where to turn. I have looked at alternatives but i am not sure as my stone is very large and it may cause more problems if i try to break it up. any advice?

by BABYBLUE2909102211 over a year ago

Could elevated GGT levels cause a breathalyzer test to read

I recently had 3 rum & cokes over a period of 4 & 1/4 hours. Was working in the garden for the duration and also drinking water. I had tests done that showed highly elevated GGT levels but I had not been to the Dr for the results at the time. Could these elevated levels have caused the breath...

by Guest over a year ago

Insomnia and depression after gall bladder removal

Answered by a doctor

I am a 64 y/o male and had my gall bladder removed 6 weeks ago and around the second week began having anxiety attacks that last for hours. I am unable to sleep and am suffering depression, I think because of sleep depravation. I have been prescribed Zanax for the anxiety but it only helps for a...

by Guest over a year ago

elective dental treatment

For patients who have had surgery to remove their gall-bladder is it suggested that they be premedicated with antibiotics prior to elective dental treatment (routine teeth cleanings), and what if any medications will they be prescribed to help their condition long-term? Any permanent prescriptions?...

by Guest over a year ago

Will the Nausea Ever Go?

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I've been unwell for over 18 months (since 5th Aug 2011 to be exact). Unwell meaning constant nausea. I was tried on a heap of different antidepressants without success (made it worse). In March 2012 I was dx with Coeliac Disease but even with a very strict gluten free diet, I...

by Lotsoflavender31284257 over a year ago

Acute Hepatic Porphyria, can it be inherited, than manifest later in life?

Do you know anything about Acute Hepatic Porphyria? Please keep on reading, and it would be great if you could take the time to reply. I have a theory that Acute Hepatic Porphyria could be genetically passed on but not show for many, many years, only to manifest itself later in life. Is this true,...

by tito693180963 over a year ago

bile duct liver cancer

My brother-in-law has stage 4 bile duct/liver cancer. Drs. tell him surgery is not an option. Does anyone know of another natural cure or a new trial that may help him? Has anyone you know survived longer than a year(which is what they gave him even with chemo), or longer? Thanks.

by mysmarple300804 over a year ago

weird gummy thing in stool

Answered by a doctor

I am a 32yr old woman and have no other symptoms or diseases except for 3 bladder infections in the last 9 months, one very bad but all gone with antibiotics, lots of yoga, and have a very healthy (mostly vegetarian) diet, especially in the last 6 months. For several weeks, every several days as I...

by sasha over a year ago

Is there a cure for pancreatitis?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I was diagnosed as having pancreatis almost a year ago after spending 4 days in hospital. I wasn't told whether it was acute or chronic but was told to eat a low fat diet (which I always have done) as my cholesterol and triglycerides were extremely high. I take provastatin tablets nightly and...

by lilliespace154827 over a year ago

Stomach aches and was diagnosed with Biliary Dyskinesia, but the surgeon thinks they are unrelated?

I was just diagnosed with Biliary Dyskinesia and my gallbladder has an ejection rate of 6%. I first went to the doctor because I have constant stomach aches, so she scheduled an ultrasound that came back fine. However, since I had elevated liver enzymes, I was scheduled a HIDA scan that showed I...

by KarenPage341172 over a year ago