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Gastroenterology
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A 58-year-old female asked:
I have a profound "heartbeat" in abdomen. just above belly button. should i be concerned about this?
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Prior : Prior to answering your question, avvo's terms of use state, "such information should be used only as a starting point for addressing your medical iss... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Altered mentation: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a chronic condition leading to confusion when toxins build up in the body due to cirrhosis of the liver. Of these tox... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Concern not dangerou: Sgpt = alt, a "liver enzyme". It can be due to a number of causes like fatty liver disease (very common now a days) or inflammation from viral hepatit... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Need more info: Stage 3 = bridging fibrosis (scarring of the liver) which is the stage before cirrhosis = stage 4, so stage 3 is not cirrhosis, however you could have... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
See GI doctor: With your age and symptoms, you could have a number of causes, but inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) could be a cause. Without knowing more, i would se... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
None do it naturally: There are many advertisements discussing "weight loss supplements", however be cautious as these supplements or online products cause more harm than g... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Weight loss: Fatty liver is usually diagnosed with an ultrasound showing fat deposits in the liver. Usually liver enzymes are elevated (ALT and AST). Most people w... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Could be the same: Liver cancer can arise from other organs (secondary metastasis) if there is another primary cancer (i.e. From the GI track, lung cancer, etc) however,... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
It could be: It depends on what you consider young. The reason cirrhosis is considered a disease of mid to older age people, is because it goes unrecognized for ye... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Prior : Prior to answering your question, avvo's terms of use state, "such information should be used only as a starting point for addressing your medical iss... Read More
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
It depends: Iron overload liver disease could result in joint pain. If you are being treated with certain medications for liver disease (i.e. Hepatitis c), then y... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Can vary: Cirrhosis can sometimes be asymptomatic, but signs like fluid build up in the abdominal cavity (ascites), easy bruising, jaundice and symptoms of decr... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Need more info: Cirrhosis can be "compensated" or decompensated-- like fluid build up in your abdominal cavity (ascites), confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), bleeding... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Depends: It could be that you eat a salty dinner and by the night, your brain signals to drink water to keep your hydrated and balance out your sodium (salt) l... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Depends: If you are having symptoms from your gallstone, then your pcp or GI doctor will refer you to a general surgeon to evaluate you and determine if your g... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Can vary: Cirrhosis can be asymptomatic in some but in others symptoms of decreased appetite, fatigue, feeling sleepy or confused (hepatic encephalopathy) can o... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
No "home remedies": There is no "home remedies" for liver cirrhosis besides controlling the underlying condition and signs/symptoms that caused the cirrhosis. I would see... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
It depends: With your age and symptoms, you could have a number of causes, but inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) could be a cause. Without knowing more, i would se... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Should be: Norfloxacin is generally safe in patients with liver disease of all causes, including fatty liver, however i would discuss with your prescribing docto... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Light green: In general, liver function panel or liver function tests (lft's) and a comprehensive metabolic panel (cmp) which includes lft's are generally drawn in... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Diet and exercise: It really depends on your net total daily calorie intake and your total energy expenditure. If calorie intake is less than calories burned on a daily ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Possibly: It depends on what type of hepatitis you have. If you have hepatitis b and you are pregnant, then your obgyn and hepatologist should discuss giving yo... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Diet and exercise: It really depends on your net total daily calorie intake and your total energy expenditure. If calorie intake is less than calories burned on a daily ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Blood borne disease: Transmitted in high risk situations. Most common are: IV drugs (sharing needles), or using nasal drugs, accidental needle stick in a healthcare worker... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Depends: Elevated liver enzymes can be due to a number of causes. Without knowing more information, it is difficult to answer. However, depending on the degree... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
It is recommended: It depends, if he/she was diagnosed with hepatitis b from a physician, we counsel and recommend all patients to have their family members and signific... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
No "liver detox": There is no medication for "liver detox" besides controlling the underlying condition and symptoms that caused the liver disease if you have it. I wo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Yes but Hep C low: Hepatitis c can be transmitted through sexual contact. However, if you are in a monogamous relationship, hepatitis c is transmitted.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
NO Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Almost nonexistant: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually transmitted in high risk situations (direct blood contact like IV drugs (sharing needles), or nasal drugs, reused ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Cure >95%: Now a days, we can cure hepatitis C >95% of the time with just oral medication. There is no more interferon injections.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
See your doctor: Without knowing your specific symptoms, i would contact your doctor to help. Interferon has many side effects and the best way to deal with them is to... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Can vary: Cirrhosis=stage 4 scarring of the liver. Complications like fluid build up in your abdominal cavity (ascites), confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), an... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Agree but also...: Other causes of cirrhosis can be metabolic, genetic, and autoimmune causes.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it NOTsafe: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
NO Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
No: Hepatitis C is an RNA virus circulating in your bloodstream and causes inflammation of the liver. Although washing your hands is great for killing bac... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
NO Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Probably not: Transmitted in high risk situations. Most common are: IV drugs (sharing needles), or using nasal drugs, accidental needle stick in a healthcare worker... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't drink alcohol: The best prevention from alcohol induced liver damage that can lead to cirrhosis is NOT to drink alcohol, even socially. Drinking "socially" to you mi... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Blood borne disease: Transmitted in high risk situations. Most common are: IV drugs (sharing needles), or using nasal drugs, accidental needle stick in a healthcare worker... Read More
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3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Rahimianswered
Hepatology 11 years experience
Don't use it: Garcinia cambogia is in most weight loss supplements, and can cause liver failure.It was also used in Hydroxycut which was taken off the market as peo... Read More
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Thank you sir...for your reply..I m getting a regular Check up since yr.2000 against Hepatitis B by a liver specialist in Gastroenterology
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! seen at ER had a gallbladder ultra sound its my gallbladder thank u
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I'm assuming green tea is acceptable and good for
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia
Graduated 2009MD
Medical/Graduate school
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago Medical School
Graduated 2006MD
Medical/Graduate school
Finch University of Health Sciences
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Graduated 1999MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
Graduated 2012MD
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center
Awards
Teamwork and Professionalism Award, UT Southwestern
Distinguished Fellowship Research Award, UT Southwestern
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals American Registry
Affiliations
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
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