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General Surgery
Bariatrics
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United States: Colorado, Utah, Wisconsin
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
General Surgery 25 years experience
Change position: It is common for problems to arise from sleeping position. Arms extended stretch nerves and can cause numbness, tingling. Lying on an arm can cause s... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Heartburn: Technically called GERD, acid reflux is the presence of acidic stomach contents in the esophagus. The acid irritates the esophagus causing heartburn s... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Compression stockings should be at least rated at 15mmHg and go above the knee.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Irregular bowels: A colonoscopy is a good idea if you have not had one. However, this may represent constipation symptoms. Very commonly patients become constipated fo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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A probiotic: Enterogermina capsules contain a harmless bacteria called Bacillus clausii. It is a probiotic and is commonly given when an antibiotic is being used t... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Depends on symptoms: Most patients with IBS really are chronically constipated. Typically several days of constipation increases the bowel activity until the obstruction i... Read More
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A 74-year-old male asked:
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Treat the cause: One of the areas pain killers are the least effective is in the abdomen. More often than not they will worsen the cause of the pain and defeat the pur... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Unlikely from poly: Polypectomies rarely cause pain. Some colon spasm can be present but typically in the first 1-2 days. At two weeks it is unlikely due to a injury thro... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Enjoy what you have.: While there is evidence that environmental factors can contribute to slight increases in height in populations you get what you get. At 18 you are mos... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
General Surgery 25 years experience
Screen v diagnostic: Colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer is recommended to be done at age 50. If the results are normal than it is repeated in 10 years. If anything is ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Take in less : There are various conditions that can lead to elevated sugar levels in your blood such as diabetes but also other endocrine disorders. The same is tru... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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It is your uvula: It is virtually impossible to see your own epiglottis. It is most likely you are seeing your uvula which hangs down from the soft palate. Uvulitis (sw... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Cancer unlikely: While it is possible, it is extremely rare to see colon cancer in a 26 year old. Colon ca can cause a mechanical obstruction resulting in narrow stool... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Not normal: Induration is never a normal finding. When tissue becomes inflamed either from an infectious or non infectious source, hormones are released in the lo... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Call your doctor: These are concerning symptoms. Chest trauma can be associated with pain that limits inspiration. Muscle injury of the intercostal muscles between the ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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In this case yes.: US is used to help determine if a mass is a cancer or something less concerning. Cancer begins initially when cells stop communicating with their neig... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Primary or secondary: Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) has many different causes and can be hereditary. Primary NE results from poor bladder control however sleep disorders,... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Symptom control : The reality is hemorrhoids are overrated as a medical problem. They are enlarged areas of the loose lining of the rectum. It is necessary for the tiss... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Not at all: polygraph examinations use changes in your normal physiology such as heart rate, rate of breathing, and blood pressure to help interpret the examinee'... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Sex hormone issue: Renal failure has very widespread consequences on normal body function. In regard to gynecomastia, this results from decreased testosterone production... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Musculoskeletal : This is very unlikely related to a gall bladder operation from 18 months ago. It is important to know if this pain was present before surgery. Typical... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
General Surgery 25 years experience
More info needed: heart problems are very rare at age 28. Most common cause of palpitations are anxiety attacks, caffeine use, smoking, sleep deprivation, dehydration, ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Widely Varies: The fact is it may never follow that pattern. The early process of appendicitis involves swelling and inflammation which produces vague pain around th... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Think gastritis : The symptoms you are describing are common in patients with peptic ulcer disease or significant inflammation of the stomach. The discomfort is often m... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Can still be reflux: None of the studies you have undergone reliable diagnose reflux. The most reliable method available is impedance monitoring. A probe with several elec... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Lifestyle Changed: Weight loss is the most effective prevention. Do not eat meals within 4 hours of bedtime. Avoid overly tight belts or clothing. Raise the head of yo... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Inflamed esophagus: Reflux seen on endoscopy implies inflammation of the lower esophagus. In addition to behavior modifications, proton pump inhibitors are recommended. (... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Very unlikely: There is debate about the existence of chronic appendicitis which in theory occurs when an acutely inflamed appendix settles down on its own only to f... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Weak antacids: Dizziness has many, many causes. Before addressing that, both geltazine and ranitidine are fairly weak antacids. Stomach pain after meals can be a sym... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Topically it is safe: Topical lidocaine is used for chronic pain very commonly. As with all medications there are potential side effects; some minor, some more concerning. ... Read More
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A female asked:
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What came first: Temporal Mandibular Joint problems can result in jaw pain radiating to the ear. Can be a result of clenching or grinding the teeth while sleeping. A t... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Multiple causes: Irritation in the back of the throat can occur from post nasal drip while horizontal. This can be caused by seasonal allergies, sinus problems, air qu... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
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Chronic sinusitis: The symptoms above are consistent with chronic irritation of the nose and throat. This can be caused by chronic sinus infections which also connect to... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Fluid and food: Gastroenteritis can be a very serious problem for your body to deal with. The amount of fluid lost through diarrhea in addition to the lack of intact ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Improvement?: it is not very common for a bee sting to cause cellulitis. Bee stings can cause an inflammatory reaction of varying degree. This can be seen as rednes... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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This is dysphagia: dysphagia, trouble swallowing solids is most commonly related to inflammation of the esophagus from heartburn. The best way to diagnose is with upper ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Concerning: These symptoms are cause for concern. More data is needed but in the absence of prior surgery or significant chest trauma, things to consider are esop... Read More
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A female asked:
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If it persists: If this is a new symptom starting after surgery it is likely related to your anesthesia. It is common to place a tube into the stomach through one nos... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Partial blockage: The trauma of abdominal surgery causes scar tissue to form around the bowels. The intestine is designed to move freely around the belly but scar tissu... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
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Call your doctor: Strep throat is caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria but is very similar to viral pharyngitis. A rapid strep test is performed to determine if... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Agree with kidney: this may represent a kidney stone as previously suggested. it would be important to know if this pain was present before the two prior operations. If ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
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Depends : There are different ways hemorrhoids are treated. Internal hemorrhoids are treated by banding them with a rubber band. Painless with some cramping. La... Read More
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A 57-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Depends : An inflamed colon is at higher risk of complications during colonoscopy as it tends to be thicker, more blood flow, and less flexible. If your colon h... Read More
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A female asked:
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Possible: The return of symptoms may indicate that the bacteria causing your infection are resistant to the antibiotic. An initial improvement may be explained ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Umbilical Hernia: It is unlikely to be a cyst or appendicitis. appendicitis not only causes pain but fever, loss of appetite, nausea, etc.... it also will worsen in a ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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As much as needed. : Not to be tongue in cheek but the actual answer is as much as it takes. Officially the recommended amount is 25-30 grams a day. The ideal amount varie... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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It is possible: Several factors regarding colon cancer liver metastasis predict long term survival. Where the mets present when the original tumor was discovered? How... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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General Surgery 25 years experience
Not recommended: It is not recommended to crush pantoprazole tablets. It is available in granule form which can be taken 30 minutes before a meal. There are alternati... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Narcotic Withdrawal: Tramadol was initially thought to be a "safe" alternative to typical narcotics. Not true. Depending on how much and how long the drug was used and how... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Rest and ice: Pain and tenderness is often from musculoskeletal causes. A pulled muscle or trauma to the area would have to be considered. Associated symptoms such ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kanjo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kanjo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! 1 CLM 1.5 cm, 3 yrs post original dx, hepatic res. w/ 80% liver removed and doing fine 2 1/2 years later.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I appreciate it!
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thank you for your answer it was really helpful!!
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Rush Medical College, IL
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