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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

is drugs bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

Question 6

medicine for memory?

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Meds for memory: There really is no medication specifically for memory. There are medications that can help improve concentration. Some holistic stores sell natural supplements that promote themselves as good for memory.

Question 7

what is category x drug?

Accepted Answer

Do not use if pregna: Category x drugs are contraindicated for use in pregnancy due to studies demonstrating evidence of serious fetal abnormalities in animals, humans, or both such that fetal risks clearly outweigh maternal benefit. Check out http://www.Empr.Com/drugs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy/article/125914/ for more info, including partial list.

Question 8

what is topical medicine?

Accepted Answer

Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

Question 9

what medicine should i take?

Accepted Answer

PCP or Chiropractor: Seems more like partial shoulder dislocation/Strain. One should see PCP or Chiropractor for evaluation and possible imaging before treatment. As for pain shooting down the leg, arthritis in the spine with sciatic nerve irritation/impingement may be issues further encouraging one to see PCP/ Chiropractor.

Question 10

what is drug schedules mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: It relates to the abuse potential of the drug.

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