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RUQ pain/elevated AlkPhos
I had my yearly physical and my MD called to have my LFT's rechecked. I have an elevated (slight per MD) Alk Phos. I had my gallbladder removed 6 years ago and the pain I had then feels the same. I'm also burping a lot. I have gained 20lbs over the past two years (5'4" and 150lbs now). All other labs including tests for high cholesterol were norm. I've been immunized against Hepatitis and have no risk factors. I do not drink, smoke or use drugs. I'm going in for a recheck in a week and after doing my own research, I've decided I have liver cancer and only have 3 months to live. Please let me know if there is another diagnosis I could have. I have too much to do and amy worrying myself sick about this (age is 50). Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
If liver cancer is a concern, you can consider imaging studies to rule this out. An ultrasound and/or a CT scan can be considered ro image the liver.
If the pain continues, you can consider Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction - which can cause RUQ pain in those without a gallbladder. An ERCP with Sphincter of Oddi manometry can be considered. An MRCP can also be considered to evaluate the biliary tree.
Regarding the burping, you can consider an upper GI series or upper endoscopy to evaluate for various types of UGI disorders (such as an ulcer, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, or GERD).
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
If the pain continues, you can consider Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction - which can cause RUQ pain in those without a gallbladder. An ERCP with Sphincter of Oddi manometry can be considered. An MRCP can also be considered to evaluate the biliary tree.
Regarding the burping, you can consider an upper GI series or upper endoscopy to evaluate for various types of UGI disorders (such as an ulcer, inflammation of the upper digestive tract, or GERD).
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy says one thing that you need to take in "DON'T PANIC!"
What seems like a big thing can turn out to be so minor. Where was your WBC at?
Doc Mahdo
What seems like a big thing can turn out to be so minor. Where was your WBC at?
Doc Mahdo
Medications-I was on Lexapro for 2 years and off now for 3 months, other than that, I take a beta blocker for heart palpatations. This goes with my previous post. Thank you
All he said was "normal" only the one was elevated. I do panic and have quit wearing yellow. Thank you, marie
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