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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.
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
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- Unicersity of California Berkeley
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I have a constant pain in my lower stomach area?
Many possible causes. if it does not resolve quickly then see a PCP or GI doc.
Where is the pain of pancreatitis felt?
It usually hurts above the belly button, in the region called the epigastrium.
Prilosec and GERD?
7 or 14 or more days is appropriate depending on the circumstances. GERD is usually a chronic condition so long term treatment is fairly common and necessary.
What is causing this abdominal pain?
You might have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, given the history of surgery and the nature of the symptoms. A trial of antibiotics might help. A GI doctor can evaluate you READ MORE
You might have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, given the history of surgery and the nature of the symptoms. A trial of antibiotics might help. A GI doctor can evaluate you to try to ascertain the cause.
Does pancreatitis cause gas?
No, there should not be any direct relationship between pancreatitis and gas (meaning flatulence?). The belly can become distended by pancreatitis but this is not caused by gas. READ MORE
No, there should not be any direct relationship between pancreatitis and gas (meaning flatulence?). The belly can become distended by pancreatitis but this is not caused by gas.
Does pancreatitis pain hurt to touch?
Yes, in pancreatitis, pain is elicited by applying pressure on the abdomen with your hand. This is called tenderness. It happens with many different causes of pain though.
Is my problem urgent?
A thrombosed hemorrhoid can be treated urgently if it is very painful. It can be lanced in the ER or in a colorectal surgery office. Otherwise, it will resolve with time using READ MORE
A thrombosed hemorrhoid can be treated urgently if it is very painful. It can be lanced in the ER or in a colorectal surgery office. Otherwise, it will resolve with time using pain medications, sitz baths, prep H, etc.
Should you go to the ER for pancreatitis?
Acute pancreatitis usually causes pain severe enough to result in an ER visit and hospitalization. Not a good idea to ignore pancreatitis since the complications can be devastating. READ MORE
Acute pancreatitis usually causes pain severe enough to result in an ER visit and hospitalization. Not a good idea to ignore pancreatitis since the complications can be devastating.
When should you go to the ER for gastritis?
One should go to the ER for symptoms, not for an underlying condition per se. But the symptoms should be severe to justify the cost of an ER visit. Better to see a primary care READ MORE
One should go to the ER for symptoms, not for an underlying condition per se. But the symptoms should be severe to justify the cost of an ER visit. Better to see a primary care doctor or GI doctor, especially since it is unlikely to be something too serious at your age.
Can you be hospitalized for gastritis?
Yes, it is possible in the setting of acute gastritis where the stomach gets sensitive and painful. Chronic gastritis would not be expected to cause hospitalization.
What are the symptoms of a low functioning gallbladder?
This is a controversial area. I personally doubt if this disorder even exists because I see so many patients who have had the gallbladder removed for low ejection fraction and READ MORE
This is a controversial area. I personally doubt if this disorder even exists because I see so many patients who have had the gallbladder removed for low ejection fraction and vague GI symptoms but they are no better after the surgery. The published literature on this is weak and biased toward positive results in trials conducted by surgeons who are incentivized to say that it works. Sometimes symptoms are better initially after surgery and return later. I think only a minority of cases are legitimately related to low ejection fraction. The symptom should be right upper quadrant pain after eating in the absence of gallstones, but many times the GB is removed for just nausea or epigastric discomfort, dyspeptic symptoms (with dubious results).
Vitamin b12 level?
That is a normal vit B12 level, so the gastritis is not related.
What do I do for this pain?
The history is not adding up. If you had pancreatitis 20 times related to the gallbladder, then the gallbladder would have been taken out a long time ago is stones are present. READ MORE
The history is not adding up. If you had pancreatitis 20 times related to the gallbladder, then the gallbladder would have been taken out a long time ago is stones are present. Need to know what is the cause of the pancreatitis, then future episodes can be prevented. Is it alcohol, medications, supplements, hereditary causes, etc? Get an opinion from a pancreas specialist.
GI questions?
A typical stomach biopsy cannot distinguish between species of Helicobacter, but heilmanii is quite rare in humans. The esophageal biopsy has a large number of eosinophils so this READ MORE
A typical stomach biopsy cannot distinguish between species of Helicobacter, but heilmanii is quite rare in humans.
The esophageal biopsy has a large number of eosinophils so this probably is diagnostic of EoE or eosinophilic esophagitis. This should be treated by your GI doctor upon follow up.
The esophageal biopsy has a large number of eosinophils so this probably is diagnostic of EoE or eosinophilic esophagitis. This should be treated by your GI doctor upon follow up.
Effects from taking cipro/flagyl antibiotics?
If those symptoms are secondary to the antibiotics, then they will abate after the antibiotics are stopped. However, I would guess that those symptoms may be more related to the READ MORE
If those symptoms are secondary to the antibiotics, then they will abate after the antibiotics are stopped. However, I would guess that those symptoms may be more related to the diverticulitis itself and not the treatment. Any inflammatory process can make you feel fatigued, so with complete resolution of the diverticulitis, the fatigue should also resolve, but it will take time.
When should you seek medical attention for an ulcer?
An ulcer should be first diagnosed by upper endoscopy or X-rays. All ulcers should be treated to prevent bleeding and other complications. The underlying cause of an ulcer should READ MORE
An ulcer should be first diagnosed by upper endoscopy or X-rays. All ulcers should be treated to prevent bleeding and other complications. The underlying cause of an ulcer should be sought, e.g., H. pylori infection.
What to eat after vomiting caused by over-eating pasta and lettuce salad with toast and warm rice and milk?
Light, bland foods are probably best, e.g. toast, rice, bananas. Slowly advance to other foods as tolerated.
Have stomach pain?
This is probably a benign condition related to food intake if there is no weight loss or anemia. Might help to lose weight and lower the ingestion of carbohydrates, which tend READ MORE
This is probably a benign condition related to food intake if there is no weight loss or anemia. Might help to lose weight and lower the ingestion of carbohydrates, which tend to cause bloating.
Loose stools and diarrhea?
After 3-4 weeks, diarrhea is considered chronic so a proper work up should be done by a gastroenterologist. There are many possible causes, but the most common are irritable bowel READ MORE
After 3-4 weeks, diarrhea is considered chronic so a proper work up should be done by a gastroenterologist. There are many possible causes, but the most common are irritable bowel syndrome, medication side effect, infection, microscopic colitis, etc.
Lower right middle pain in belly?
A kidney stone is possible. A urinalysis should be done and possibly imaging to look for a kidney stone. You should see a PCP or urgent care.
