Dealing with GI issues: bleeding, bloating, abdominal pain, and tingling...

My mother-in-law is 48 years old. She had some blood and urine work done back on July 30, 2012, and I’m trying to make sense of these results:
MCV- 101.7- H (83.0-97.2)
MCH- 33.8 - H (27.4-33.9)
RDW 13.9 - L ( 14.6-16.5)
S-AST- 104 (8-30)
S-ALT -103 (10-36)
S-GGT- 738 ( 9-35)
S-NATRIJ - 136.0 - L ( 137-146)

I would appreciate any insight on what this means, what follow-up tests she should request, which specialists to see, or what kind of referrals we need, especially since our primary doctor insisted everything looks fine.
I’m not sure why she waited this long to get checked, but seeing her like this is starting to worry me.
About two years ago, she had surgery for both internal and external hemorrhoids. Now, she feels the urge to go right after every meal; she spends about 20 minutes there before rushing back to the bathroom. She’s experiencing bleeding again, though it seems limited to mornings and evenings. She also has pain under her left breast, numbness in her hands, and constant abdominal bloating.
What steps should she take, what kind of specialist referrals should she seek, or is there any medication that might help? Please, if anyone can offer some guidance, we really need the help. She is 5'3" and weighs about 110 lbs.
She’s been trying to gain weight, but it just won't happen.
The ultrasound report noted the following:
Abdominal ultrasound shows an enlarged liver, measuring approximately 17 cm along the medioclavicular line, with smooth contours and diffuse hyperechoic parenchymal structures suggesting fatty infiltration. No focal lesions were identified within the liver parenchyma.
Everything else appeared to be normal.

Please, let me know what you think regarding her next steps—specifically which doctors to visit or what medications might be appropriate.

Thanks

analogscout74 said:My mother-in-law, [REDACTED]>, is 48 years old. She had blood and urine tests done on July 30, 2012, and now I'm wondering what these results actually mean:
MCV- 101.7- H (83.0-97.2)
MCH- 33.8 - H (27.4-33.9)
RDW 13.9 - L ( 14.6-16.5)
S-AST- 104 (8-30)
S-ALT -103 (10-36)
S-GGT- 738 ( 9-35)
S-NATRIJ - 136.0 - L ( 137-146)

Please, I need your opinions on everything. What tests should she undergo? Where should she go? What kind of specialist referrals do we need? Our doctor told us everything was fine, but I don't believe him.
I don't know why she waited so long, but now I'm just as worried about her as she is.
Two years ago, she had surgery for hemorrhoids—both internal and external. Now, she has to run to the bathroom after every single meal; she eats, waits about 20 minutes, and then she's flying to the toilet. It's bleeding again, though only in the mornings and evenings. She also has pain under her left breast, her arms feel numb/wooden, and she's constantly bloated.
What should she do? What specialists should she see? What medications could help? Please, give us some guidance, we are desperate. She is 5'3" and only weighs 110 lbs.
She wants to gain weight, but it’s impossible.
The abdominal ultrasound showed this:
The liver appears enlarged, measuring about 17 cm along the midclavicular line. The contours are smooth, and there is diffuse hyperechogenicity of the parenchyma, indicating fatty infiltration. No focal lesions were found in the liver parenchyma.
Everything else was normal.

Please answer me! Like I said, what should she do, what meds, which doctors, etc.?

Thanks

You haven't provided the full set of results.
Your mother-in-law needs to see a gastroenterologist immediately for a full GI workup.

What’s her diet looking like?
A total dietary overhaul might actually make a difference here. Take a look at the Gerson regimen—he uses fresh fruit and vegetable juices to combat cancer. There’s also this fascinating documentary about how food impacts diabetes; it shows people with severe cases managing to completely kick their insulin dependency in just 30 days through raw food.
The bloating is likely a digestion issue—if things aren't moving through properly, food basically sits there and ferments, causing gas. Or, that bloating could be coming from an enlarged liver. Those cramps might even be linked to blood loss from hemorrhoids, combined with general exhaustion and stress...
Pills are just a band-aid for the symptoms. I’d strongly suggest looking into nutritional therapy instead; relying solely on medication often just adds more toxins to the system and puts extra strain on the liver. Don't underestimate the body's natural ability to heal itself.
+ On top of all that, some milk thistle tea wouldn't hurt. But again—focus on the food first.
There’s also that thing with bitter salts for liver cleansing, though I don't know much about it myself. You should definitely consult a doctor who is actually open to alternative methods.
Hope this helps. 🙂

Mark Cox7 said:Just take a look at Gerson's diet and therapy. There isn't a magic juice recipe that cures cancer. If anyone tells you otherwise, they aren't practicing medicine; they're selling a fantasy. While loading up on fresh fruit and vegetable juices can certainly boost your vitamin intake and support a healthy lifestyle, it is not a medical treatment for oncology. Nutrition is a tool for wellness, not a substitute for clinical care.

That’s simply not true. Cancer is treated through surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Diet plays a vital role in a patient's recovery, certainly, but it isn't a cure for cancer itself.

There’s an interesting documentary out there about how diet impacts diabetes. It follows people with severe cases over a 30-day period. By switching entirely to a raw food diet, they actually managed to eliminate their need for insulin altogether.

Once the pancreas is shot and stops producing insulin, you can't just eat your way out of it. No amount of dietary tweaking is going to jumpstart that production again. At that point, insulin becomes a lifelong requirement.

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