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I recently had an octreotidescan looking for neuroendorine abnormalties. The report states no abnormal radio tracer uptake in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis. There is physiologic radio tracer uptake in ... View answer
My Somatostatin is a little high, my TSH is zero. I have pains on right side; I have fatty stools. My pains are worse after a fatty meal. My father died of pancreas/ liver problems. My octreotidescan ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Klerida Shehu
( Gastroenterologist)
like PET Scan, Ga Dotanoc whole body pet ct Scan the results were negative. Currently she is giving Octreotide injection daily. That injections are having many side effects as said by doctors. Sir... View answer
near total pancreatectomy, on octreotide dose of 1 mcg/kg/dose, BID today. Patient still have significant lows despite the pancreatectomy. How long do I wait to titrate the octreotide dose? What is your ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shinas Hussain
( General & Family Physician)
Is the lactic acid in Octreotide similar to lactose in Milk? If I have a problem with statin drugs for cholesterol are the same problems similar with Octreotide? My mouth became swollen after the last ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ashakiran S
( General & Family Physician)
Started Octreotide self injections last week. My stools are turning pale yellow, instead of my ... be concerned about Octreotide injections? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
( General Surgeon)
tumor of the stomach removed recently, had an octreotidescan done to rule out any others (which was ... perifissural nodule (small, 6 mm). There were also scattered small cervical nodes on the... View answer
I ve had carcinoid caner for 5 yrs. Had a liver resection. I have octreotide scans yearly and oct. injections(20mg sandostatin) monthly. Recently I have been sweating a lot. Any idea why now?? ... View answer
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