Question 1

how fast can vipomas spread?

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Not too fast: These tumors have spread beyond the primary site in about one third. However, correcting water and electrolyte balance is usually a more urgent issue. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000228.htm.

Question 2

what treatment is recommended for vipoma?

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Resection: VIPomas are neuroendocrine tumors that secrete vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) autonomously.,   They originate in amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation (APUD) cells of the gastroenteropancreatic endocrine system and in adrenal or extra-adrenal neurogenic sites. Whwn defined because of the symptoms produced, surgical resection is indicated.

Question 3

can you have vipoma with no symptoms? what are the usual symptoms?

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Maybe: Hi. VIPomas are rare. The symptoms of chronic watery diarrhea with dehydration and flushing often prompts the evaluation. I can'r see a physician LOOKING for a VIPoma in a patient with no symptoms! So I don't want to say VIPoma without symptoms is impossible, but if that's the case, why was the VIPoma ever looked for??? Best of luck!

Question 4

one high vip blood test one normal. was told vip can fluctuate & retested when symptomatic. is this the only way they can officially diagnose vipoma?

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VIPoma: Presumably you have the cardinal symptoms and signs: watery diarrhea and low K. Yes, plasma VIP should be measured during symptoms, and it should be high. If this is a VIPoma or other neuroendocrine tumor, then it becomes important to localize it. CT/MRI/somatostatin receptor imaging. Most important: go to a center that specializes in this. These are rare, and average doc doesn't see much.

Question 5

cause low sexdrive?

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Many things: There are many things that could cause low sex drive; a great many are psychological.  Alternatively, low testosterone could impact libido, as well as a number of medications.

Question 6

what causes low immunity?

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Immune System Defect: There are different areas of our immune system the helps us fight off viruses, bacteria and/or yeasts and molds. Defects or weaknesses in these areas can be genetic or acquired. severe or mild, transcient or permanent. Depending on the defect, will depend on which is the best treatment. You need an immune system evaluation by an immunologist if you are having problems with too many infections.

Question 7

what causes me to bed wet?

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: You do not provide medical history and more details about your problem so it's difficult to figure out the etiology. You should read this link and see it it helps - https://www.beaumont.org/conditions/enuresis. Good luck!

Question 8

what is the cause of malaise?

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Malaise: Is a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness or not well (out of sorts). It is non-specific symptom caused by emotions (vasovagal response), hunger (low sugar), infection, heart disease, tumors, vascular illness, etc.

Question 9

what is a cause of sorethrot?

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Sore throat : Sore throats are mostly caused by bacteria , virus sometimes by a fungus too . Viral sore throats get better by themselves . Bacterial sore throat esp one caused by streptococcus bacteria if not treated can affect heart and kidneys resulting in long term complications. It's safer to get throats swabs done to confirm the cause of sore throat.

Question 10

what causes thinking disorder

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More details: Could you explain more, the psychiatric diagnosis do not define a ' thinking disorder , however there are several disorders where there is a disturbance of thought process. More information is needed about symptoms. Also remember that it is important to understand the dysfunction in order to call it a disorder.

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