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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
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Dr. Christian Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stone specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Stone performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
34 years
Experience
Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
- Accepting new patients
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Can I drink alcohol after colon resection surgery?
This is best answered by a surgeon, but at some point, yes, you will be able to drink alcohol after the surgery.
Malabsorption/malnutrition?
It could be malnutrition but it could also be a stress response to an inflammatory condition. For iron deficiency, from a GI standpoint, this warrants EGD and colonoscopy.
Is bloating normal after colon surgery?
This is best answered by a surgeon, but I would need to know more about the bloating. Does it happen after eating? Are you having normal bowel movements? Is there abdominal pain? READ MORE
This is best answered by a surgeon, but I would need to know more about the bloating. Does it happen after eating? Are you having normal bowel movements? Is there abdominal pain?
Can’t poop
Not sure what the moving feeling was, but you need to take a large dose of laxatives (e.g. Miralax + dulcolax) and/or fleets enemas to force a BM.
Can I get H Pylori from my roommate in an alf?
Yes it is possible but unlikely. If the facility is not clean then this would increase the risk, but in general, human-to-human transmission of H pylori is rare.
upper abdominal pain
Constant dull pain does not usually have origin in the intestinal tract. If the pain does not worsen with food, then even less reason to think that this is a lumenal GI problem. READ MORE
Constant dull pain does not usually have origin in the intestinal tract. If the pain does not worsen with food, then even less reason to think that this is a lumenal GI problem. It could be something outside of the intestinal tract or even abdominal wall or musculoskeletal problem. A detailed history can help sort it out. A lot of HCPs order lots of tests (that show nothing) but they don't take the time to take a detailed history, which results in delayed diagnosis.
Is surgery necessary for appendicitis?
Usually yes, though some cases might resolve with antibiotics.
What type of anesthesia is used for appendix surgery?
It is general anesthesia, but the details on this are best provided by an anesthesiologist.
Can nausea be prevented?
Yes, there are treatments available. For motion sickness then you can try scopolamine patch.
Abdominal pain
You need to be seen by a doctor, ideally a gastroenterologist. You probably need a CT scan and colonoscopy. It might be Crohns disease.
What to do for constapation
You may have a stool impaction. A rectal exam should be done and if there is hard stool in the rectal vault then it may need to be removed manually, which is called a disimpaction. READ MORE
You may have a stool impaction. A rectal exam should be done and if there is hard stool in the rectal vault then it may need to be removed manually, which is called a disimpaction. Otherwise, a full prep for a colonoscopy or a high volume enema would be needed to clear out the colon.
Upper right and middle stomach pain.
It could be gallstones. Ultrasound is a better test for those than CT scan.
It could also be ulcer disease or dyspepsia.
It could also be ulcer disease or dyspepsia.
contracted gallbladder on ultrasound
Doesn't sound concerning. Having a contracted gallbladder is not significant either. If you are overweight then your goal should be to lose weight.
Feeling deathly sick
You probably had an infectious colitis, which usually resolves on its own. For chronic symptoms like these then you should see a doctor. Also, make sure that you are up to date READ MORE
You probably had an infectious colitis, which usually resolves on its own. For chronic symptoms like these then you should see a doctor. Also, make sure that you are up to date on colon cancer screening.
Blood in stool with abdominal pain
You should get stool testing to confirm bleeding followed by colonoscopy. Need to look for an inflammatory cause for those symptoms.
Is rectal bleeding after he surgery an emergency?
I am unable to answer because I don't know what kind of surgery you had. Also, I don't know how much bleeding you had. Large amounts of bleeding causing anemia or passing out would READ MORE
I am unable to answer because I don't know what kind of surgery you had. Also, I don't know how much bleeding you had. Large amounts of bleeding causing anemia or passing out would be an emergency, but trace or small amounts might be normal.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Yes, buscopan is good. In the US we use imodium and levsin or dicyclomine, which you can take before meals.
Blood and mucus
You need to increase fiber and take a lot of daily laxatives.
A colonoscopy would help to confirm that the blood is from hemorrhoids.
A colonoscopy would help to confirm that the blood is from hemorrhoids.
Appendicitis
No, appendicitis usually only causes mid or right lower quadrant pain along with nausea and vomiting.
Gas and diarrhea would not be expected.
Gas and diarrhea would not be expected.
Should I go to the ER
It might be gastritis but many times it is not gastritis. If you did an upper endoscopy (EGD) to look in the stomach then you can find out if you have gastritis or not. But even READ MORE
It might be gastritis but many times it is not gastritis. If you did an upper endoscopy (EGD) to look in the stomach then you can find out if you have gastritis or not. But even if gastritis is found, it doesn't necessarily explain the pain. In many cases, especially young patients like you, the pain is from having a hypersensitive stomach, combined with anxiety and other issues.
