Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic constipation in old age is common. She also has diabetes, which may also contribute to a decrease in bowel movements. One should always rule out stool impaction in the large bowel in the elderly. My advice is to ask her to take plenty of water, small, frequent meals, a low-fat and plenty of fiber-rich diet.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are young and already have cirrhosis with portal hypertension, I need to know the etiology. Get tested for hepatitis B and C, autoimmune liver markers and probably a liver biopsy. Avoid added salt. Monitor carefully for abdominal distension and bleeding.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a standard description of functional bowel syndrome, probably IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). But, there is no alarming symptoms are present like weight loss, lump or blood in stools. Parasites will not cause these symptoms. Continue taking psyllium husk as required and do not worry about stool consistency.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be a large cystic liver lesion. It is possibly the remains of an amoebic liver abscess or hydatid cyst. I suggest getting an amoebic serology and hydatid serology.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mom's profile suggests very advanced stage of liver disease (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She has advanced cirrhosis of liver, which is complicated by the formation of portal hypertension and fluid abdomen. The presence of kidney injury adds to the poor prognosis. Liver is a source of albumin and is an important excretor of toxins like bilirubin.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms typical of irritable bowel syndrome. Small frequent meals, low carb diet, plenty of fluids and water can help. I suggest to take tablet lomotil if required.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not be alarmed; fatty liver disease may have a number of reasons, including obesity, the metabolic syndrome, or drugs. Obtain a fibroscan and a SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) to learn your level of non-invasive liver fibrosis. Take 400 mg of capsule Evion (vitamin E) once daily. I hope this helps.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest it can be functional dyspepsia or irritable bowel syndrome. I have these suggestions for you- 1. You must avoid eating spicy junk food and juices.
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