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Hives, Swollen Lips And Eyes, Taken Reactin, Done Colonoscopy And CAT Scan
My hymoglobin is at 116 , they did a colonoscopy , checked stomach, cat scan and with the catscan they saw spots on my liver so they want to do a mri . I also have hives & my lips and eyes get swollen once in a while.for the past 1 1/2 taking reactin 4 times a day and still doesn t go away (they don t know what is causing it). Last month I was on vacation and was in full bloom for 2 weeks at the end of 2nd week caught a virus (cold, cough) my hives went away and just started feeling better about 5 days ago, now my hives are back in bloom. would you have any suggestions.
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Fri, 28 Sep 2012
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Dear friend, welcome to HCM.
I have certain concerns about your symptoms when you say the hives and swelling of lips and eyes does not go away with Reactine (cetrizine-an anti-allergic) and the liver has spots.
I suspect a carcinoid syndrome and a carcinoid tumour with liver spread based on your description.
It is a cancer like secreting tumour nad can uncommonly cause symptoms like yours.
Please ask your doctors about it.
Do not give up on evaluations since they may not be caught so easily.
If unsettling, consult speialists form a big tertiary / university ospital.
Wish you all the best.
Would be glad to help you if needed hereon.
Take care and keep me updated on your progress.
Dr. Prasad Akole
drprasadakole@gmail.com
I have certain concerns about your symptoms when you say the hives and swelling of lips and eyes does not go away with Reactine (cetrizine-an anti-allergic) and the liver has spots.
I suspect a carcinoid syndrome and a carcinoid tumour with liver spread based on your description.
It is a cancer like secreting tumour nad can uncommonly cause symptoms like yours.
Please ask your doctors about it.
Do not give up on evaluations since they may not be caught so easily.
If unsettling, consult speialists form a big tertiary / university ospital.
Wish you all the best.
Would be glad to help you if needed hereon.
Take care and keep me updated on your progress.
Dr. Prasad Akole
drprasadakole@gmail.com
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