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  • Female
  • 50 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My mom has gallstones and I'm really worried about her. Surgery seems scary are there any other effective treatments or natural remedies that could help dissolve the stones or manage her symptoms? What would you recommend as the best option?

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I'm dealing with ulcerative colitis and was wondering if it's okay to masturbate every day. Could this be bad for my condition? I'm just trying to understand if there's any negative impact. Could you please help me with this?

Masturbation is not inherently harmful to individuals with ulcerative colitis. However, its important to listen to your body and be mindful of how it affects your overall well-being. If you experience any negative impact on your UC symptoms, it might be helpful to adjust your habits and consult with a healthcare provider.

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I'm really worried because I'm dealing with some intense pain in my stomach that's stopping me from moving around. I can't remember the size of the glass piece that might have caused it. What should I do?

Concerns about low testosterone and masturbation impact: _Testosterone levels:_ 450 ngdL is considered within the normal range (300-1000 ngdL) for a male aged 28. _Hypogonadism:_ Unlikely, given normal testosterone levels. _Masturbation impact:_ No scientific evidence links masturbation to: 1. Gonadpenis size reduction 2. Low testosterone _Symptoms:_ May be related to other factors, such as: 1. Stress 2. Anxiety 3. Poor lifestyle habits 4. Sleep deprivation _Dutasteride:_ For hair loss, Dutasteride can help. However, it may affect testosterone levels. Monitor your testosterone levels while taking Dutasteride. _Treatment options:_ 1. Address lifestyle factors: - Exercise regularly - Balanced diet - Stress management - Adequate sleep 2. Consult a urologist or endocrinologist for: - Hormone level re-evaluation - Premature ejaculation treatment 3. Consider cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for: - Mood swings - Low self-confidence _Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT):_ Not recommended unless testosterone levels are consistently below 300 ngdL.

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I'm really worried about my dad's liver test results. The bilirubin levels seem a bit off with total at 0.93 mgdl and direct at 0.35 mgdl. The SGPT and AST are at 74 UL and the SGPT ALT is 120 UL; both are higher than they should be. Is it something we should be concerned about? My dad enjoys two pegs of alcohol daily - could that be affecting his liver? What do these numbers mean, and should we be taking any steps to improve his liver health?

STOP ALCOHOL. BLEND DITE. TABLET URSODEX PLUS TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIFTEEN DAYS. REPEAT TEST AFTER THAT. FRESH CURD, BUTTER MILK ARE BENIFICIAL. O.K, BYE.

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