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

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 3

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 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

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 6

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 7

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 8

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 9

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

Question 10

what is asp?

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ASP can stand for…: Many things not related to field of medicine but suspect you're referring to male enhancement product esp. Better to avoid such otc products since not certain what they contain & haven't been tested for safety. If having problems of erectile dysfunction, discuss with pcp/urologist. Don't smoke; limit alcohol use; perhaps correcting anemia will help. Doc can offer other options.

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