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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
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Dr. Christian Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stone specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Stone performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone, MD
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Unicersity of California Berkeley
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What foods to avoid after gastric bypass surgery?
This should be discussed with your bariatric surgeon.
In general, because the gastric pouch is small, the diet should be limited to soft and liquid foods.
In general, because the gastric pouch is small, the diet should be limited to soft and liquid foods.
Do I need to go to the ER if there is blood in the stool?
It depends on how much blood. If it is just a small amount, such as streaks on the stool, then no. For persistent bleeding, e.g. blood alone without stool, getting lightheaded, READ MORE
It depends on how much blood. If it is just a small amount, such as streaks on the stool, then no.
For persistent bleeding, e.g. blood alone without stool, getting lightheaded, then go to urgent care or ER.
For persistent bleeding, e.g. blood alone without stool, getting lightheaded, then go to urgent care or ER.
Does appendicitis pain require surgery?
Acute appendicitis requires surgery
Can colon polyps be removed?
Yes, they can. Most polyps are small and can be removed by colonoscopy. If large, then sometimes surgery is required.
Can I exercise after gastric bypass surgery?
This is a question for a bariatric surgeon
Can gastric sleeve surgery cause any issues?
Yes, any surgery can cause issues, starting with immediate post-operative complications like bleeding and infection. Various other longer term complications of a sleeve surgery READ MORE
Yes, any surgery can cause issues, starting with immediate post-operative complications like bleeding and infection. Various other longer term complications of a sleeve surgery can happen, like herniation of the sleeve or ulceration/stricture, but they are not common.
What is the best medicine for diarrhea?
It depends on the diagnosis for the diarrhea. For most causes, loperamide over-the-counter is effective, but a specific medicine may be available for the type of diarrhea that READ MORE
It depends on the diagnosis for the diarrhea.
For most causes, loperamide over-the-counter is effective, but a specific medicine may be available for the type of diarrhea that is occurring. For example, antibiotics for infectious diarrhea, eluxadoline for IBS with diarrhea, etc.
For most causes, loperamide over-the-counter is effective, but a specific medicine may be available for the type of diarrhea that is occurring. For example, antibiotics for infectious diarrhea, eluxadoline for IBS with diarrhea, etc.
Can colon polyps be removed?
Yes they are typically removed during a colonoscopy
What should I do or eat
Sounds like you have a viral syndrome so treat with ibuprofen, tylenol, see a primary care doctor.
Coffee Grounds
Yes you probably just passed the coffee grounds that you consumed.
Can diarrhea be fixed with medications?
Yes. For simple diarrhea, imodium works. But there are many possible causes for diarrhea, so the specific treatment depends on the diagnosis.
Can a stomach ulcer be fixed on its own?
Yes, ulcers can heal on their own sometimes. Just be careful when saying that you have ulcers. Unless you had an EGD or an Xray to prove the presence of ulcers, it might be something READ MORE
Yes, ulcers can heal on their own sometimes.
Just be careful when saying that you have ulcers. Unless you had an EGD or an Xray to prove the presence of ulcers, it might be something else because many GI symptoms can feel like an ulcer but most of the time an ulcer is not actually present.
Just be careful when saying that you have ulcers. Unless you had an EGD or an Xray to prove the presence of ulcers, it might be something else because many GI symptoms can feel like an ulcer but most of the time an ulcer is not actually present.
Unexplained vomiting during bowel movement
It's important to know if she is straining a lot to get the stool out and if these symptoms happen when she is straining. If so, then it is probably a vaso-vagal response, including READ MORE
It's important to know if she is straining a lot to get the stool out and if these symptoms happen when she is straining. If so, then it is probably a vaso-vagal response, including the pain and nasal drip. Is she constipated? She may have a defecation disorder too, so that would need testing such as a defecogram and anorectal manometry.
How often should I take Daflon 1000?
You should see a GI doctor. You may have an anal fissure, not necessarily a hemorrhoid causing those symptoms.
Black Stooling
No it does not.
Must be something else, such as pepto bismol, oral iron pills, blood in the stool.
Must be something else, such as pepto bismol, oral iron pills, blood in the stool.
Gastric Reflux excessive mucoid saliva
Mucoid saliva is coming from the mouth and nasopharynx. Thus, this is not a GI condition. You can see an Ear Nose and Throat doctor for this problem. If you see ENT, they often READ MORE
Mucoid saliva is coming from the mouth and nasopharynx. Thus, this is not a GI condition. You can see an Ear Nose and Throat doctor for this problem. If you see ENT, they often blame reflux for everything, so if there is any concern for reflux then take a PPI instead of the H2 blocker.
Mesh complication
For constipation, take more fiber in diet, use citrucel, MOM, miralax, dulcolax. If these do not help then see a GI doctor for prescription laxatives. May I suggest that, in the READ MORE
For constipation, take more fiber in diet, use citrucel, MOM, miralax, dulcolax. If these do not help then see a GI doctor for prescription laxatives.
May I suggest that, in the future, you use punctuation (periods and capitalization) to make it easier to read your question.
May I suggest that, in the future, you use punctuation (periods and capitalization) to make it easier to read your question.
What can I do to relieve stomach ulcer?
Whomever diagnosed you should have provided you with treatment. If you did not have an Xray or EGD to diagnose an ulcer then it might not be an ulcer. But in general the treatment READ MORE
Whomever diagnosed you should have provided you with treatment. If you did not have an Xray or EGD to diagnose an ulcer then it might not be an ulcer.
But in general the treatment is acid suppression with e.g. omeprazole.
But in general the treatment is acid suppression with e.g. omeprazole.
Pooping blood and abdominal cramping
Blood in the stool is usually from hemorrhoids, but if you have weight loss or anemia, then you probably should get a colonoscopy.
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Stomach worms
Many people report seeing worms in the stool but they are not actually worms. A stool test should be done to determine if worms are present and what kind, that way, the right antibiotic READ MORE
Many people report seeing worms in the stool but they are not actually worms. A stool test should be done to determine if worms are present and what kind, that way, the right antibiotic can be prescribed. If they are not worms then it may be mucus or something else that is benign and the result of how your intestines process your food.