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I'm struggling with my loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They have a favorite person and I'm worried that it's unhealthy for them. Does anyone else have similar experiences? Can you offer any advice or support? I'm trying to figure out how to approach this situation and...

I'm looking for help from the forum community about whether or not Birads 0 is dangerous. I recently had a mammogram that came back with a Birads 0 result and I'm not sure what that means. Does this mean that I don't have any cancerous cells or is it something more serious that I should be...

I'm an INTP female and I'm wondering if it is rare to be in this personality type. Is anyone else out there like me? I'm curious as to how many other INTP females there might be.

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with using banana to treat a runny nose. I've heard that banana can help reduce the effects of a cold, but I'm not sure if it's actually effective or not.

I'm looking for help and advice regarding azithromycin and its effects on fatty liver. Has anyone had any experience with using this antibiotic while managing a fatty liver condition? If so, did you find it to be effective in treating the condition or did it make the symptoms worse? I'm very...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping to get some help with a medical question I have. I recently heard that AST (aspartate aminotransferase), a type of enzyme found in the liver, has been linked to different kinds of liver diseases. Now I'm wondering if AST is actually found in...

"Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some help on this topic. I've been doing some research on anemia and have been wondering if anemia is caused by having too many red blood cells. Does anyone have any experience with this or can point me in the right direction? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a medical student trying to understand the connection between pancreatitis and amylase levels. Can anyone help me understand why amylase levels are usually elevated in patients with pancreatitis? Are there any other conditions that cause an increase in amylase levels? Is there any way to...

I'm hoping someone can help me out. I've been recently diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and I'm trying to understand the type of pain I'm dealing with. Is acute pancreatitis pain constant or intermittent? I'm a bit confused because I've read that it can be either, but I'm just not sure. I'd...

I'm looking for advice on which imaging test is better when diagnosing pancreatitis - a CT scan or an MRI? I'm hoping to hear from people who have had experience with either of these tests, or who know a lot about them, and can help me decide which one is the best option for me. Has anyone gone...

"Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm looking for some help. I recently had a blood test and my amylase result came back at 120. Is this considered high? I'm not sure what the normal range is so any insight would be much appreciated.

I'm really struggling to understand the difference between mild and severe pancreatitis. Can anyone help me understand what separates mild and severe pancreatitis? What symptoms or warning signs should I look out for? Are there any tests or procedures I should consider for diagnosing...

I am looking for some help and advice on how serious pancreatic cancer is. I have heard some shocking stories of people who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I am really worried about the severity of this disease. Has anyone here had any experience with pancreatic cancer or know...

I'm trying to get more information about how sensitive abdominal ultrasound is for diagnosing acute pancreatitis. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge regarding this? I'm particularly interested in knowing if ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic tool for this condition, and if there are...

I'm hoping to get some help understanding how quickly lipase rises. I've heard that it can vary depending on the person, but I'm not sure how much of an impact it really makes. Does anyone have any experience with lipase levels? What can I do to monitor them and make sure they're in a safe...

I am considering having a Whipple procedure and I'm wondering how painful it is. Does anyone here have any experience with this surgery? I'm looking for information about the recovery process and any tips on how to manage the pain. What can I expect in terms of pain management during the...

I am considering having pancreas surgery and I am curious about how much weight I can expect to lose after the procedure. Does anyone have any advice or experience with the topic? I'm wondering if anyone can share their knowledge about how much weight can be lost and how long it takes to lose...

I'm considering having Whipple surgery and I'm curious to know how many years I can expect to live after having the procedure. I've tried researching this topic, but haven't been able to find a definitive answer. Has anyone here had the surgery or know someone who has? If so, I'd really...

I was recently diagnosed with anemia and I'm feeling overwhelmed. I'm not sure how long I will have anemia or what I should expect. Can anyone help me? Has anyone else had anemia and can tell me what their experience was like? What treatments did you find helpful? Any advice would be greatly...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for help regarding life expectancy for someone diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor. I'm not sure where to turn, so I'm hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. What is the average life expectancy of someone with a pancreatic tumor? Are there any...