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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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?

Cholecystectomy is advised to the patient.

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I'm worried about my health. My SGPTALAT level is at 47, but I heard the normal range is 10-40. Is this something I should be concerned about? I also experience a lot of gas and occasionally feel like vomiting. Spicy foods seem to trigger some problems for me, and it sometimes forces me to rush to the toilet 3-4 times. Could you please give me some advice on what's happening?

avoid spicy and junk food

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I had fistula surgery a month ago but I'm still seeing dark maroon blood in my stool. Is this normal or should I be worried? What could be causing this?

Seeing dark maroon blood in stool after fistula surgery, even a month later, is not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor. While some bleeding is expected in the initial stages of recovery, continued bleeding can indicate a complication or a return of the fistula

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