http://www.medhelp.org/user_posts/list/242516 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en Recurrent right upper quadrant abdominal pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal is concerning fo Enoch Choi, MD Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:19:34 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Chest-Pain-Under-Right-Lung--Ever-Since-Gallbladder-Attack/show/1126809?post_id=post_5185138 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Chest-Pain-Under-Right-Lung--Ever-Since-Gallbladder-Attack/show/1126809?post_id=post_5185138 colon and other abdominal cancers are always a concern with chronic abdominal pain. Many different t Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:17:51 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Response-to-your-Earlier-Post-on-my-Question-Side-Side--Abdominal-Pain/show/1109539?post_id=post_5181708 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Response-to-your-Earlier-Post-on-my-Question-Side-Side--Abdominal-Pain/show/1109539?post_id=post_5181708 if menstrual periods cease, another concern would be adrenal & ovarian failure. Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:13:22 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5181691 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5181691 It's reassuring if periods of hunger are becoming more infrequent. If hunger is persistent, and requ Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:05:49 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5181664 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5181664 Whitish substance from stool can be mucous, or it can be lightening of the stool itself. If the stoo Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:52:27 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/white-substance-in-stool/show/1124093?post_id=post_5179243 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/white-substance-in-stool/show/1124093?post_id=post_5179243 Honestly, the most healthy way to eat is in very small amounts as frequently as every 2 hours. But w Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:43:13 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5179222 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Hunger-pains--digestive-issues--and-physical-problems/show/1123629?post_id=post_5179222 Intermittent abdominal discomfort is common after gastric bypass. Minimally elevated liver function Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:32:15 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Abnormal-liver-test/show/1123019?post_id=post_5179202 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Abnormal-liver-test/show/1123019?post_id=post_5179202 Congrats on stopping smoking 2 weeks ago, keep it up, that will help a ton! So sorry to hear of yo Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:16:50 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Problems-after-6-years-of-Nissen-Fundoplications/show/1121626?post_id=post_5179170 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Problems-after-6-years-of-Nissen-Fundoplications/show/1121626?post_id=post_5179170 WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!!! you've lost a ton of weight, great job! Oftentimes, a CT scan c Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:05:52 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Nodule-on-liver/show/1118279?post_id=post_5179141 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Nodule-on-liver/show/1118279?post_id=post_5179141 Lightheadedness is a very common problem and is different from dizziness (vertigo where one feels as Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:29:33 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/A-Question/show/1118346?post_id=post_5179093 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/A-Question/show/1118346?post_id=post_5179093 anyone who thanks me in advance gets a shout out from me ;) you're welcome! Low back pain can be Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:19:39 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Strange-back-buttock-pain/show/1121070?post_id=post_5179072 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Strange-back-buttock-pain/show/1121070?post_id=post_5179072 6 months of throat tightness is something to get the the bottom of. Many things can cause the throat Enoch Choi, MD Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:05:34 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Tightness-in-neck-throat-and-smoking/show/1120707?post_id=post_5179034 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Tightness-in-neck-throat-and-smoking/show/1120707?post_id=post_5179034 The one way that ENTs can see into the larynx to see the vocal cords is by flexible laryngoscopy whic Enoch Choi, MD Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:39:20 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Lost-voice-Going-on-3-weeks/show/1118605?post_id=post_5178989 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Lost-voice-Going-on-3-weeks/show/1118605?post_id=post_5178989 Widespread itching can be from many different conditions, one is called urticaria. Urticaria typical Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:15:24 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Itchy-Skin-w-out-Rash/show/1114693?post_id=post_5144689 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Itchy-Skin-w-out-Rash/show/1114693?post_id=post_5144689 There are so many symptoms I'll address them individually: 1) Urinary frequency with thirst and lo Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:03:13 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Weakness-and-Muscle-spasms/show/1111490?post_id=post_5144667 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Weakness-and-Muscle-spasms/show/1111490?post_id=post_5144667 Right rib cage pain and sternum pain lasting more than a month is concerning and should be evaluated. Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:40:44 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Experiencing-puzzling-symptoms/show/1110493?post_id=post_5144624 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Experiencing-puzzling-symptoms/show/1110493?post_id=post_5144624 There are a number of concerns that I'll address separately: 1) a fatty cyst is often called a "li Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:18:05 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Lower-Right-Side-Soreness---Abdominal-Soreness/show/1106582?post_id=post_5144558 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Lower-Right-Side-Soreness---Abdominal-Soreness/show/1106582?post_id=post_5144558 Left sided upper abdominal pain can be from the pancreas but a MRI is a good way to look at problems Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:04:59 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pain-in-the-upper-left-abdominal-area-under-rib/show/1114522?post_id=post_5144525 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pain-in-the-upper-left-abdominal-area-under-rib/show/1114522?post_id=post_5144525 Halitosis, bad breath, can come from foul smelling gas from the mouth, to the throat, to the stomach, Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:42 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Bad-breath-caused-by-gastrointestinal-problems/show/1113131?post_id=post_5144459 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Bad-breath-caused-by-gastrointestinal-problems/show/1113131?post_id=post_5144459 Mildly elevated indirect bilirubin can be from recent infection, illness, but if persistent, raise th Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:16:32 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Elevated-Bilirubin-Levels-/show/1111237?post_id=post_5144373 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Elevated-Bilirubin-Levels-/show/1111237?post_id=post_5144373