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Gastroenterology
Licenses
United States: Massachusetts
Languages spoken
English
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alphonso Brown answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Liver cysts: Congenital cysts of the liver means that you have a genetic mutation that predisposes you to the development of liver cysts.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alphonso Brown answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Fatty lumps: These lesions sound like subcutaneous lipomas. They are usually benign. I would recommend that you see a dermatologist. The presence of these lipomas ... Read More
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alphonso Brown answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Metallic taste: There are many possible causes for your symptoms but one that is likely is that you had acid reflux. Acid reflux can result in a metallic taste in yo ... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It may be helpful to know that I am a 42 year old female and had an appendectomy 4 months ago.
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Harvard Medical School, MA
Graduated 1994MD
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