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Dr. Phillip DeChristopher, MD PHD
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Dr. Phillip DeChristopher is a pathologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. DeChristopher is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. DeChristopher can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. DeChristopher may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Dr. Phillip DeChristopher, MD PHD
- Maywood, IL
- University of Illinois
- Accepting new patients
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Can you take too much B12?
B12 deficiency (which is very uncommon) is only ONE of a long list of why your are anemic. B12 is toxic in high doses taken by mouth; individuals don't need a lot. The underlying READ MORE
B12 deficiency (which is very uncommon) is only ONE of a long list of why your are anemic. B12 is toxic in high doses taken by mouth; individuals don't need a lot. The underlying diagnosis of you "anemia" must be made by your personal physician.
What level of creatinine indicates kidney problems?
Above 1.5 mg/dL. Any elevation and its pattern and trend indicate some degree of "kidney problems". Laboratory tests require interpretation by your personal physician.
When will I get results from a prostate biopsy?
Depends on too many variables, but usually interpreted results are available in from 5 to 7 work days.
Bleeding/loss of blood?
Yes, alcohol use can lead to GI bleeding and chronic and bad liver failure. She needs to be seen and take the advice of a liver specialist who can diagnose what's wrong and give READ MORE
Yes, alcohol use can lead to GI bleeding and chronic and bad liver failure. She needs to be seen and take the advice of a liver specialist who can diagnose what's wrong and give her some advice to better care for herself.
Lab test?
What was the reason you visited the Emergency Room? Was it for the UTI?UTI's usually don't affect most laboratory tests (except white blood cells(. However, your test results READ MORE
What was the reason you visited the Emergency Room? Was it for the UTI?UTI's usually don't affect most laboratory tests (except white blood cells(. However, your test results appear normal. At age 28, you're probably otherwise normal.
Do they put you to sleep for a lung biopsy?
Yes, usually
Is liver biopsy done under local anesthesia?
Sometimes. Please confer with the physician doing the biopsy.
Do you get general anesthesia for prostate biopsy?
Usually not.
Can kidney biopsy cause any health issues?
Usually not. The most common reason for needing a kidney biopsy is that there may already be a "health issue", which needs diagnosis.
I have some abnormal lymphocytes: should we worry?
Sounds essentially normal. Not to worry.
Can liver biopsy be done with local anesthesia?
Yes, often. But that is a much better question for your liver physician who will be doing the procedure.
What type of anesthesia is used for a liver biopsy?
Could be local, but please confer with the physician who has to obtain informed consent prior to the procedure
Loss of red cells?
If you are a plasma donor, you should be loosing very small amounts of ted blood cells. Prior to your next donation, the center drawing the plasma is required to test your red READ MORE
If you are a plasma donor, you should be loosing very small amounts of ted blood cells. Prior to your next donation, the center drawing the plasma is required to test your red blood cell count and the amount of protein in your plasma.
What is the ideal PSA level for 50 years old?
0 to 3.5 nanograms/mL. PSA levels vary with age and the condition of the prostate.
How can I fix low creatinine levels?
Low levels don't need to be "fixed". Your level may be normal for you. Concern is when creatinine levels have risen or start to rise, because then something my be happening to READ MORE
Low levels don't need to be "fixed". Your level may be normal for you. Concern is when creatinine levels have risen or start to rise, because then something my be happening to your kidney function
Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?
Sometimes. Consult the Urologist who is obtaining informed consent to do the procedure
Can you fix high creatinine levels?
High creatinine levels require diagnosis: Why are they high? What is the trend of elevation.. You personally can't "fix" high creatinine levels. Best to get the advice of your READ MORE
High creatinine levels require diagnosis: Why are they high? What is the trend of elevation.. You personally can't "fix" high creatinine levels. Best to get the advice of your Internist or kidney specialist.
Can you remove HSV from your blood with medication?
No. HSV is one of a family of viruses which cause infection. You individually can't "remove" the virus, but if you have a normal immune system, it can react to keep it under READ MORE
No. HSV is one of a family of viruses which cause infection. You individually can't "remove" the virus, but if you have a normal immune system, it can react to keep it under control.
What causes creatinine levels to be high?
There are many things including medications and diseases of the kidney, much too long to elaborate in a blog. You need advice and diagnosis by an Internist.
