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General Surgery
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rodney Biggsanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Gallbladder?: Not a bad idea to have your gallbladder checked out. This may cause severe abdominal pain that radiates into your chest. Typically follows eating.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
And others: Less common problems can include bleeding, anesthesia related problems, and leak at the colon site where the appendix was removed. These are much less... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
Few things possible: Go see your doctor. This may be related to things like diverticular disease, gynecologic problems, hernias, musculoskeletal problems, etc. Your docto... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
Unknown: Nausea and appetite go together. If she is nauseated, then she will likely have a poor appetite. For the gagging, this is somewhat more difficult. D... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
Multiple reasons: Hida scans help in several ways. They can show whether the gallbladder duct is obstructed or whether the liver duct is obstructed. They are also commo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
Depends: While many people rely on any value over 30% as being normal, we also see a few people that have severe symptoms related to gallbladder contraction. ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rodney Biggsanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Cholestyramine?: Cutting down on your fat intake may be helpful. However, you may benefit from medication, especially if this has been going on for over a year. I fi... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 23 years experience
Uncommon: While reflux can occur in children, having a hiatal hernia is less common. Most hiatal hernias develop over the course of a person's life.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rodney Biggsanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Not likely: Typical gb disease is caused from precipitation of chemicals into stones. It is unlikely that a viral infection could change this chemical imbalance ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Biggs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Biggs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Creighton University School of Medicine, NE
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