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  1. DigitalExplorer

    Does pancreatic cancer show in blood tests

    Hello everyone, I'm hoping to get some help here. I recently read that pancreatic cancer can show up in blood tests, but I'm not sure if this is true. Does anyone have any insight or experience with this? Are there any specific blood tests that can detect pancreatic cancer? Any advice or...
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    Does MRI show inflammation of pancreas

    I'm looking for some help on understanding whether or not an MRI scan can show inflammation of the pancreas. I know that MRI is used to help diagnose a variety of conditions, but I'm not sure if it can detect inflammation in the pancreas specifically. Has anyone had experience with this or can...
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    Does lying down make pancreatitis worse

    I'm a pancreatitis sufferer and I'm wondering if lying down makes it worse. Does anyone else have experience with this? I'm interested to hear if any other pancreatitis sufferers have noticed any difference in their symptoms when lying down. Does the position of your body have any effect on your...
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    Does inflammation cause an increase in liver enzymes

    I'm looking for help understanding the relationship between inflammation and liver enzymes. Does inflammation cause an increase in liver enzymes? I'm curious if the two are linked and if so, what the implications are. Does it mean something is wrong with the liver? Can it be reversed? Can diet...
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    Does high AST mean pancreatitis

    I'm hoping to get some help from people on this forum. I recently had some blood work done and my AST levels were high. I'm wondering if this could be a sign of pancreatitis. Does anyone here have experience or knowledge about this? Are there any other tests that could help determine if I have...
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    Does high ALT always mean fatty liver

    I'm trying to understand if a high ALT level always means a person has a fatty liver. Does anyone have any experience in this area or know of any research that could help me understand this better? I'd really appreciate any insight or advice from other forum users.
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    Does everyone with pancreatitis get hospitalized

    I'm new to the forum and was hoping to get some help with a question I have about pancreatitis. Does everyone with pancreatitis get hospitalized? I've heard that this condition can be treated at home, but I'm not sure if that's true for all cases. Can anyone provide any insight on this? I'd...
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    Does COVID-19 cause low hemoglobin levels

    I'm hoping someone can help me out with an answer to this question: Does COVID-19 cause low hemoglobin levels? I've heard that it can cause anemia, but I'm not sure if that's the same thing. I'm really concerned because I'm having some symptoms that could be related to low hemoglobin levels. Has...
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    Does COVID affect red blood cells

    I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience or knowledge about whether COVID-19 affects red blood cells. I'm aware that there have been some reports of anemia in patients with COVID-19, but I'm hoping to learn more about whether the virus itself can actually damage red blood cells.
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    Does chronic pancreatitis come on slowly

    I'm looking for help from other forum users regarding chronic pancreatitis. I understand that this is a long-term condition, but does it come on slowly over time? I'm trying to understand more about this condition and how it might affect me or someone I know in the future. Can anyone with...
  11. DigitalExplorer

    Does azithromycin affect immune system

    I'm hoping to get some advice from other forum users as I'm concerned about the effects of azithromycin on my immune system. I recently took a course of azithromycin, but am now wondering if it might have impacted my immune system in any way.
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    Does amylase or lipase rise first in pancreatitis

    I'm hoping to get some insight from other forum users. I'm trying to understand which enzyme, amylase or lipase, rises first in pancreatitis. Has anyone else looked into this? I've done some research but I'm still not sure.
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    Does abdominal ultrasound look at pancreas

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. Does anyone know if an abdominal ultrasound looks at the pancreas? I'm a bit confused and would really appreciate any insights or advice from experienced users on this topic. I would be really...
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    Do you need medication for pancreatitis

    I recently learned that I have pancreatitis, and I'm trying to learn more about how to treat it. Do any of you have experience with this condition? Do you need to take medication for pancreatitis? What kind of medications are most effective? Are there any natural treatments that can help? I'm...
  15. DigitalExplorer

    Do you feel sleepy after taking azithromycin

    I recently started taking azithromycin for an infection, and since then I've been feeling really sleepy. Has anyone else experienced this side effect? I'm wondering if I should talk to my doctor about it, or if this is something that will pass over time.
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    Do I need to go to the hospital for mild pancreatitis

    I'm looking for some advice. I recently experienced a mild case of pancreatitis and I'm not sure if I should go to the hospital or not. Has anyone else had mild pancreatitis before and can tell me what the best course of action is? I'm really worried and would appreciate any help or advice that...
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    Do antacids help with pancreatitis

    I'm looking for some help understanding if antacids can help with pancreatitis. I haven't been able to find much information online and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. Does anyone have any advice on whether antacids can help with pancreatitis? Are there any risks or side...
  18. DigitalExplorer

    Can your pancreas be checked by a blood test

    I'm looking for some help from other forum users about whether or not your pancreas can be checked by a blood test. I'm trying to figure out if this is a viable option for monitoring my pancreas health, and I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone else had this kind of test done? Is it accurate...
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    Can you take an X-ray of a pancreas

    I'm wondering if it's possible to take an X-ray of a pancreas. I'm looking into the possibilities for a medical research project, and I'm curious if anyone here has experience with this or can offer any advice.
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    Can you see pancreatitis on xray

    Has anyone ever seen pancreatitis on an xray? I am trying to figure out if it's possible to diagnose pancreatitis using an xray and I can't seem to find any useful information online. Is there anyone here who has experience with this? I would really appreciate any help or insight you can offer.
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