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I'm looking for some advice from people here who have experience with bipolar 1. Is it the worst type of bipolar disorder? I'm just starting to learn about mental health and I'm not sure what to make of it. Any insights or advice from anyone who has gone through it or has a family member with...

I'm really curious about the relationship between loners and antisocial behavior. Is it true that people who like to spend more time alone are more prone to antisocial behavior? I'm looking for advice and opinions from other people, so if you have any experience with this, I'd love to hear it.

I'm looking for help from other forum users. I recently heard about azithromycin and I'm wondering if it's risky to take. I know it's an antibiotic used to treat infections, but I'm worried that it could cause side effects or have other risks I'm not aware of. Has anyone taken this medication...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users regarding autoimmunity as a potential hallmark of post COVID syndrome. Has anyone here experienced autoimmunity after having COVID-19? Are there any studies out there that look at the prevalence of autoimmunity in people who have had the virus...

"Hello everyone! I'm trying to understand if AST is an inflammatory marker or not, and I'm not sure where to look for answers. Does anyone have any experience with AST and inflammation? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for help understanding which enzyme, amylase or lipase, is more specific for chronic pancreatitis. I've heard that both can be used to help diagnose the condition, but I'm not sure which one is more accurate. Can anyone provide advice or resources on this topic? Any help would be...

I'm hoping someone can help me with this question: Is ALT or AST liver specific? I'm studying for a medical exam and I'm having trouble understanding this concept. I know that both ALT and AST are markers for liver damage, but I'm not sure if they are only associated with the liver or if they...

I am a bit confused about how acute pancreatitis is diagnosed. Is it done with lipase or amylase? I was hoping someone here could help me out. I have read that lipase can be used to diagnose acute pancreatitis, but I'm not sure if it's the only way. Is there any other testing that is done to...

I'm looking for some help and advice on whether 5 days of antibiotics is enough to treat an abscess. I've heard mixed opinions on this, and I'm hoping that someone on this forum can provide some insight and experience. I'm worried about the abscess and want to make sure I'm doing the right thing...

I'm a bit worried about donating blood and I'm wondering if 1 unit of blood is a lot? I'm not sure how much it takes to fill a unit of blood, or how much is taken when I donate. Could someone please explain how much 1 unit of blood is and if it's really a lot? I'd really appreciate any help or...

Hello everyone! I'm interested in learning how to detoxify my liver and am hoping to get some advice from other forum users. I want to do this in a safe and effective way. Does anyone have any experience with this and could offer some tips on how to go about it? Any advice would be greatly...

"Hello everyone, I'm looking for some help understanding how sensitive ultrasounds are for diagnosing pancreatitis. I know that ultrasounds are commonly used in diagnosing pancreatitis, but I'd like to know if there is anything else that can be done to ensure accuracy. Does anyone have any...

"I'm looking for some help understanding how rare pancreatic diseases are. Can anyone provide information or resources on the rate of occurrence or prevalence of these diseases? I'm especially interested in learning about any studies or statistics related to the rarity of pancreatic diseases.

"I recently had some blood work done and my ALT (alanine transaminase) levels came back high. I'm trying to figure out how quickly ALT levels can change, and I'm looking for some help. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with ALT levels changing quickly or over a period of time? I'd...

I'm looking for help understanding how often pancreatic cancer is fatal. I'm trying to understand the prognosis for this type of cancer and what the survival rate is. I understand that it's a serious type of cancer and that the survival rate is lower than other types, but I'd like to know more...

I'm looking for some help understanding how much of the pancreas can be removed during surgery. I'm trying to understand what the risks and benefits are of having a partial or full pancreatectomy. Can anyone provide any insight or advice about this type of surgery? Are there any potential...

Hello everyone! I'm hoping to get some help from the forum on this topic: How many people have chronic pancreatitis? I'm interested in finding out if there are any statistics on the number of people dealing with this condition. I'm also curious to know if the numbers are increasing or...

I recently had a pancreatic removal surgery and I'm wondering how long the recovery process will take. Does anyone have experience with this surgery, or know someone who has gone through it? I'm looking for insight on what to expect in terms of recovery time, pain management, and any other...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some help. I'm wondering how long a hospital stay typically is for someone who has had surgery related to the pancreas. Does anyone have any experience with this or know anyone who has had this type of surgery? I'm trying to get an idea of how long I might need to...

Hello everyone! I'm hoping to find some help here with my question. I recently experienced some pain in my lower back and abdominal area and I believe it may be pancreatic pain. I'm wondering if anyone has any insight into how long pancreatic pain can last? I'm not sure if this is a temporary...