Dr. Vivek Huilgol
Gastroenterology
New Orleans, LA
37 years experience male
About
Bio
Aussie-born.
Lived everywhere.
Based in the USA.
Good GI doc. Well-trained, at least. Any failures are all mine.
Natural leader.
Inventor.
Father of twins.
Bad trumpet player.
Wicked sense of humor.
Really - what else matters?
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Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
341 Answers
801 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Huilgolanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
No: Strictly speaking 'gastritis' can only be defined on the basis of biopsies. The 'itis suffix indicates inflammation. This can have many causes: i cann... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Hepatitis cause?: Hepatitis means 'inflammation' of the liver. It can have many cuases and, at times, more than one.
Viruses, alcohol fat, hereditary causes, medicatio... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Structured approach: This can be a vexing problem. Try and keep a diary of when it occurs and what you've eaten. Could it be medication - including over the counter vitami... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No : It would be very expensive (for society and you) to go to a specialist physician for one evening's discomfort. If this persists, see a primary care do... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No. : Blood in your stools does not relate to booze. But (a) if you're drinking that hard that needs attention in its own right and (b) bloody stools always... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Some of the supplements have quite a bit of fiber ( a good thing). Of course, vigorous exercise usually promotes a healthy bowel habit, too.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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A long list: Ranging from their bad eating habits to actual illnesses.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Bring stool to MD: Save a sample of this liquid stool in a clean sealed jar and bring to your md's office to test. You've likely aquired an infection...
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Can't tell: Not enough info. But "if pain persists, seek medical care" - in person not over the web. Good luck.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Infected!: It sure sounds as though it is Infected... See someone. Get assessed and treated.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Cold water…: after washing your face with soap and warm water and gently scrubbing, dry your face and then use witch hazel on some cotton make up remover pads to c... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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If only : If only the answer could be distilled into 400 letters for you. Sounds like a term paper or a major research project. Good luck with your research.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Known side effect: Nausea is a known se of this drug. So, if you can't ameliorate this with simple steps (eg varying timing, with food, trial of ginger chews etc.), then... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Amount taken: The amount taken plus the amount of fluid consumed plus your varying diet plus activity all have an impact. Feel free to vary the dose up and down as ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Constipation: That is unrelieved by simple solutions from the top.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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How much?: Indeed. How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Your question not answerable. Everybody differs. Why would you want to ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes but: Its usually better with a whole person...
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A member asked:
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Use cholestyramine: Diarrhea after gb removal can reflect 'bile salt' diarrhea. Cholestyramine binds the bile and relives the diarrhea. Use standard seize but build gradu... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Gastroenterology 37 years experience
No: Seems like a colonoscopy by a good doc would exclude a structural cause for the constipation. But it still warrants an explanation. Has there been a c... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ask: Ask around to get the best person for your particualar problem. Never hesitate to get a 2nd opinion.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Seek care: If this pain has not resolved by now, see a doctor. It could be a kidney stone, pancreatitis or something less ominous. Too hard to diagnose without a... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Try sucking lemon..: As a 1 day trial, try sucking a lemon. The change in ph may dissolve a small stone. Telieving the obstruction may help resolve the problem. But long t... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Prob ok to wait: If it gets worse, call the GI office and get seen earlier...
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Ask surgeon: If you've had the surgery already, ask the surgeon...
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Don't use..: As a general rule, OTC anti diarrheal meds slow down the gut and make the infection last longer...
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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100%: In a recent survey, 98% of men admit to masturbating and 2% lied! Perhaps you need to see a doctor regarding the pain, which is abnormal.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Sure. : I wouldn't use it after eating or drinking...Probably leave at least 4 hours interval.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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So many SEs: Zoladex (goserelin) is associated with so many potential ses it is difficult to know how to answer this generic question. Who prescribed it for you an... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Excess water bad too: 1. You may have an umbilical herna -get examined.
2. Unless you're working outdoors you are likely drinking too much water - which is also bad for yo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No: Consider pregnancy as one distinct possibility.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Movement?: If worse with movement likely a musculoskeletal injury. If not, could be any one of a number of things. See your doc, go over the details and get exa... Read More
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Movement?: If worse with movement likely a musculoskeletal injury. If not, could be any one of a number of things. See you doc, go over the details and get exam... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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'Relative paralysis': The stomach does not empty effectively. There are a number of common causes - especially diabetes, hypothyroidism. But medication side effects can mim... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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What is the ?: Cirrhosis represents scarring of the liver. It is usefully classified as child's (or child-pugh) class a, b or c. This has nothing to do with hep c as... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Vaseline. Warm bath.: Lube the anus with vaseline. With your finger. Then sit in a warm bath and try to push it out. Have a shower afterwards - you will feel cleaner. Then ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Yes. : Acute means "short term". Chronic means "long term". Wait long enough and if something doesn't get better, acute becomes chronic. Over what period of ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Depends on cause...: The answer completely depends on the cause. For example if it is from hepatitis a alone, he will better (most likely) in a few weeks. If it alcoholic ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No. : Pale stools suggests failure to absorb fat... This can be a sign of serious problems. Please seek attention from an actual doctor. You may need to see... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pain needs an answer: In general, unexplained pain warrants an explanation, ie a diagnosis. Seek help from an internist, GI or surgeon, depending on severity.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Water source?: Consider the possibility of water contaminated by giardia. If you're drinking from well or 'natural' water sources, that is.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: "pigging out" sounds as though you know the source of your problems already. Gastroenteritis implies infection.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Fat. : Choose a low weight - maybe 3 or 5 lbs -and do some exercises. For several weeks, every day. At least you'll aquire some tone. Then if your arms are s... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Swallowing air: Stress can lead to more air swallowing. Usually leads to belching. But can cause distinction and discomfort too.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: And last month's period sounds atypical. Go to pharmacy and pick up a urine preg test (upt) - they're really quite accurate these days.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Post-sedation: You must avoid driving, work, decision making or doing anything at risk until at least the following day.
Midazolam or other meds do affect concentra... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Advanced cirrhosis: There is a useful classification of cirrhosis called the 'child-pugh score'. It measures 3 lab test and 2 clinical findings. Based on this, life expec... Read More
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A 82-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Acid 'reducers' differ by type of agent, degree of suppression, onset of effect and side-effect profile. All have the potential for harm and may mas... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Don't eat foods that sound disgusting. If the thought of eating it makes you question your judgment...Then don't eat it. What kind of a question is th... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Mid-cycle: If the first day of your period is "day 1" then tpyically you ovulate around day 14 (9 days after period over) and 14 days before next one. These are ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Fiber, h2o, exercise: The correct combination of these well be effective...
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That was a little rude, but I figured maybe a DOCTOR has heard about this problem before. Thanks anyways. Start being kind.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Can gastroparesis occur in unexpected episodes and then passing test
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Happy to hear that you use this with good results on your five y.o.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Flinders University of South Australia, Australia
Graduated 1986MD
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, New Orleans Region, LA - Summer
2013
Most Influential, First Place, New Orleans Region, LA - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Louisiana - Summer
2013
Affiliations
AASLD American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
ACG American College of Gastroenterology
ASGE American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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