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Medical Conditions - Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring bile acid that is used to dissolve cholesterol-rich gallstones. It is also used in primary biliary cirrhosis and cystic fibrosis. Its common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, headache, bloody urine, and tarry stools.

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Why do men in their 40s have poor digestion and gas?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query.

Is Rifaximin effective for my overt hepatic encephalopathy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your episode was overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) due to cirrhosis from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

How can we treat fatty liver?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fatty liver is due to obesity. You have to check your blood pressure and sugar levels as well. Check serum cholesterol and serum triglyceride.

Are borderline enlarged liver findings a cause for concern?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know regarding your clinical symptoms if any. Did you do any blood tests, blood counts, and liver function tests? I hope this helps. Kindly revert so I can assist you further. Thank you.

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Could high bilirubin and fever affect a 67-year-old male?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) look alright except for the fatty liver on the ultrasound scan. The liver function is fine.

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Can my gallbladder stones be dissolved without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to say, but dissolving calculi of this size is impossible. Gallstones get dissolved spontaneously if the size is less than 5 mm.

What next steps for non-moving gallstones?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The reports show chronic calculous cholecystitis.

Can my stomach pain indicate gallbladder disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of a genetic component in gallbladder diseases implies an elevated susceptibility due to your family history.

What to do for a distended gallbladder in the elderly?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. The gall bladder is a bag-like organ adjacent to the liver where bile gets collected.

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Ursodeoxycholic acid, Metadoxine for drinking side effects?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to stop drinking as first which will lead to recovery.

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