HELP ME FIND A DIAGNOSIS - PLEASE!!!
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> Hi everyone,
> I need assistance in helping a friend find a diagnosis for her 19 year
> old son. I need someone who specializes in the field of gastro-intestinal
> illnesses. This poor fellow has had diarrhea 20-30 times a day since the
> summer of 1993!!! He has stomach cramps - lower right abdomen and has
> developed lactose intolerance.
> He has been tested for: appendicitis
> inflammatory bowel disease
> Crohn's disease
> Ulcerative Colitis
> "Beaver Fever"
This reminds me of a case we once had in our department. Have levels of
vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) been measured ? This *may* be a
VIPoma.
Good luck.
Josh
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> The circumstances prior to his contracting this illness were: a week at
> a summer resort and he spent two weeks tree planting.
> We live in north-central British Columbia (approximately 500 miles north
> of Vancouver). This boy has been to specialists in Vancouver as well,
> but no one seems to be able to help him.
> Please, can someone direct me to someone who might be able to assist us.
> It would be more than greatly appreciated.
> Please also, reply directly to my email address instead of just replying
> on this usernet.
> Thank you so much for any information that can be provided.
> Jacquie Wright
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> JACQUIE WRIGHT
> Prince George, B.C. CANADA
