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 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 A few weeks of diarrhea is concerning, and if it recurs, deserves looking more into with stool studie Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:11:27 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liver-enzyme-tests-show-elevation/show/1110885?post_id=post_5144359 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liver-enzyme-tests-show-elevation/show/1110885?post_id=post_5144359 Kidney stones can stay for a long time if they're shaped with a hook-like side that can keep them stu Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:52:46 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Response-to-your-Earlier-Post-on-my-Question-Side-Side--Abdominal-Pain/show/1109539?post_id=post_5144288 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Response-to-your-Earlier-Post-on-my-Question-Side-Side--Abdominal-Pain/show/1109539?post_id=post_5144288 Ongoing, chronic abdominal symptoms can be very concerning. It's always good to get a second opinion Enoch Choi, MD Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:49:37 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/PLEASE-HELP/show/1109472?post_id=post_5144284 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/PLEASE-HELP/show/1109472?post_id=post_5144284 8 months of a diverse spectrum of symptoms with lab tests showing EBV infection is concerning. I'm g Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:38:14 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/EBV/show/1103800?post_id=post_5108100 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/EBV/show/1103800?post_id=post_5108100 Left arm pain with shortness of breath and left shoulder pain can be due to a wide range of problems. Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:35:01 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/pain-in-left-arm-and-neak/show/1103441?post_id=post_5108097 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/pain-in-left-arm-and-neak/show/1103441?post_id=post_5108097 Canaloplasty of the ear does not commonly lead to gastroesophageal reflux GERD which is the term for Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:28:35 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Sudden-onset-Gerd-after-surgury/show/1108723?post_id=post_5108085 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Sudden-onset-Gerd-after-surgury/show/1108723?post_id=post_5108085 It's difficult for me to understand how a fatty mass at your axilla could cause pain in the lower sid Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:23:00 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pain-in-Lower-Right-Side--Lower-Abdominal-Pain/show/1108685?post_id=post_5108074 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pain-in-Lower-Right-Side--Lower-Abdominal-Pain/show/1108685?post_id=post_5108074 Normal scans and labs are reassuring. As part of the lab workup, were amylase and lipase drawn? Tho Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:17:54 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pale-Stools--Gallbladder--Fatty-Liver/show/1107333?post_id=post_5108063 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Pale-Stools--Gallbladder--Fatty-Liver/show/1107333?post_id=post_5108063 Elevated liver function tests can be frustrating to find out the reason for. Your doctors have cover Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:10:23 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Extremely-high-liver-enzymes/show/1106512?post_id=post_5108052 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Extremely-high-liver-enzymes/show/1106512?post_id=post_5108052 Excess salivation is a common problem that sometimes is a pretty stubborn problem, your doctor needs Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:30 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Blood-in-Spitted-Mucus/show/1105302?post_id=post_5108037 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Blood-in-Spitted-Mucus/show/1105302?post_id=post_5108037 The typical effects of Imodium are of slowing of intestinal motility (movement) to allow for more flu Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:34 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Adverse-reaction-to-Loperamide-and-long-term-effect/show/1103954?post_id=post_5108027 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Adverse-reaction-to-Loperamide-and-long-term-effect/show/1103954?post_id=post_5108027 Although antibiotics can cause a sour/bitter taste, one would expect that after 6 weeks, you would no Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:21:08 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Perverted-Taste/show/1103027?post_id=post_5085440 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Perverted-Taste/show/1103027?post_id=post_5085440 It sounds like you have some discomfort in the right upper abdomen, which you attribute to your liver Enoch Choi, MD Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:16:12 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liver-exploded-after-binge-drinking/show/1102400?post_id=post_5085421 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liver-exploded-after-binge-drinking/show/1102400?post_id=post_5085421