I'm really worried because I've been having black vomiting and stomach pain. Could these symptoms mean I might have stomach cancer, and does it affect my ability to digest food? What should I do?

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Methotrexate) as it can affect liver function. With a history of gallbladder surgery and HCV detection, your liver health is a concern. Although RNA quantification is negative, your doctor will assess the risks and benefits. Methotrexate can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring is crucial. Your doctor may recommend alternative treatments or adjust the dosage. Regular liver function tests will be necessary.

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I've been feeling really concerned lately and I'm hoping you can help. I don't quite understand the difference between erosions and ulcers. What can actually cause these issues? And most importantly, how can I treat or cure them?

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I've been noticing dark blood in my stools over the past week, and I used to have some gastric problems before. I'm really worried about what's causing this. What could be going on, and what's the best care I can take for this? Can anyone help me understand this better?

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I've been dealing with acid reflux for the past three months, which seemed to come on out of nowhere. It's still not going away, and I'm taking omeprazole 10mg once or twice daily. I don't drink, I'm not overweight, and I don't smoke or anything like that. Lately, I've also been oversleeping, needing naps, getting some headaches, and feeling low. After some blood tests, my doctor gave me 1000mg of vitamin D and calcium. Could there be a common cause linking all these symptoms together?

-It's possible that a vitamin D deficiency could be contributing to both your symptoms of fatigue, headaches, and low mood, along with acid reflux. The medication and supplementation prescribed might help address this, but you may want to follow up with y

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