My 65-year-old mom has multiple gallstones and severe sleep apnea. Doctors say meds won't help and surgery is too risky because it could be life-threatening. What options do we have left? She really wants to live is there any other solution we can try?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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U need to take her to a higher center which is equipped to deal with such patients. Be prepared that post operatively her recovery may be slow n would need ventillator n ICU support. Discuss at length n then decide what patient and the family wants

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I'm really worried about my SGPT levels being high. I was given Ursocol 150 mg and I'm curious if it's truly effective in reducing those levels. Is this the right approach to manage my condition?

yes this medicine helps to reduce sgpt levels

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I'm a bit concerned about my liver function test results. My SGOT level is 50 IUL and my SGPT level is 78 IUL. Could you explain what these numbers mean and what I should do next?

Your liver function test results show mildly elevated SGOT (50 IUL) and SGPT (78 IUL) levels, indicating potential liver stress or damage

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I've been drinking whisky regularly, usually two pegs a day. Recently though, even when I have just one peg, my eyes turn red, and my head feels strained. It's gotten me a bit worried, so I've stopped drinking for now. Could you explain what's going on and if there's any medicine I could take for this?

That's Unusual, visit General physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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