I have 22mm gallstones and keep getting really bad pain in my upper abdomen and back should I try medication first or is surgery the better option for this?

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I'm 50 years old and just got my bilirubin test results back. The total is 2.4 and direct is 1.1. I'm really worried. Is this considered very high? What should I do next?

Your bilirubin test results, with a total bilirubin of 2.4 mgdL and direct bilirubin of 1.1 mgdL, are slightly elevated, but not alarmingly high, as the normal range is typically 0.1-1.2 mgdL for direct bilirubin and 0.2-1.3 mgdL for total bilirubin, so consult your doctor to discuss potential causes, such as liver inflammation, bile duct obstruction, or hemolysis, and determine the best course of action.

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I'm really worried about my husband. He's been diagnosed with fatty liver grade 2 and he also has borderline diabetes. Sometimes, he experiences pain just below his chest. Could you please offer some advice or suggest what we should do next?

For fatty liver grade 2 and diabetes with occasional chest pain, I recommend medications such as Ursodeoxycholic acid for liver support, Metformin for diabetes management, and Ranitidine for chest pain relief. It is important to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and monitor blood sugar levels closely.

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Could you recommend something for fast relief from piles pain? I've been really struggling with it lately. Also, are there any tips to prevent this kind of pain from coming back in the future?

lox2%gel warm sitz baths

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