A 42-year-old member asked:
how long would symptoms be present before a 10cm abdominal aortic aneurysm blows?
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Dr. TRUC DAOanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
AAA 10cm: Not heard of 10cm, must be a very lucky person to be alive till then, as surgery is indicated when it reaches above 4.5cm diameter.
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Dr. Robert Vorhies commented
Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Currently still debate between 5.0 and 5.5 cm as the defining indications for repair of AAA. Studies showed no difference in risk of rupture between 4.5 and 5.0 cm however. Symptoms occur in less than 25% of patients with AAA. Risk of rupture in a 10 cm AAA id greater than 75% in 12 months.
Jul 4, 2012
Dr. Jacques Kpodonuanswered
Cardiology 27 years experience
It depends: This is an emergency you do not want to wait for symptoms see a specialist immediately.
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Dr. Tracy Berganswered
General Surgery 32 years experience
Rupture AAA: Best care is avoid rupture. Prior to rupture there are little to no symptoms. At time of AAA rupture, a life threatening emergency exists, the risk of death elevates. If you know you have a 10cm aaa, get it evaluated and repaired. If you have been evaluated (with a second opinion) and told a repair is not possible, then stay on your medical regimen. Make plan to avoid er if/when rupture occurs.
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Can long term use of sint john's worth/for depression/ cause liver inflammation in some way?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
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Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of st. John's wort causing liver inflammation. The wort does increase activity of some liver enzymes, thus leading to faster breakdown of other medications (the enzymes in the liver break down the other medications more rapidly, if the person is taking st. John's wort). So, medicines like xanax, (alprazolam) elavil, oral contraceptives, statins for cholesterol, etc... May become less potent.
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What are the most common causes of abdominal pain in people?
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Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
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Many possibilities..: Finding out the cause of abdominal pain is like solving a mystery: we collect clues from one's symptoms, history, examination+/- tests. Therefore, a "hands-on" eval is critical. In general, causes of abdominal pain can include ulcers, gallstones, irritable bowel, diverticular disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, intestinal or gynecologic cancers, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, etc...
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What happens during a liver transplant operation for recipient?
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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitiaanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Removal : Of the diseased liver and implantation of the healthy new liver.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to loose weight with out going a diet? I'm having a very time getting this weight off of me 5'9 at 242 it all in the belly...
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Dr. William Forsytheanswered
Emergency Medicine 27 years experience
Exercise : Adding exercise and self control by reducing portion intake and eating the right foods while counting calories is best. Increase fruit and fiber intake if not eating enough. Take a yoga course or start swimming if not already. Good, low impact exercises. If considering surgical options, know that the best procedures and surgtons usually require that one starts losing weight first.
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Diabetic, have not had a bowel movement in 3 days, why?
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Dr. Fernando Austinanswered
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Constipation: Constipation causes are variable. Is diabetes well controlled? Increase dietary fiber and water intake. Fiber supplement such as benefiber or citrucel or konsyl may be of benefit. If problem persists, see your doctor.
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