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Answered by Dr. Arbab Muhammad Kashif Khan

At 53, why do I have a sudden alteration in liver structure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have two possibilities. You can have long biliary obstruction due to CBD (common bile duct) compression. It can lead to cirrhosis causing biliary cirrhosis. Any abdominal infection can cause portal vein thrombosis.

May 11, 2026

The patient has ascites along with chest pain. How to identify the cause?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main problem is ascites, which are leading towards gastro-esophageal reflux. But the cause of ascites here could not be known. The most typical cause of ascites is cirrhosis (due to alcohol, hepatitis B, and C), but the liver is normal on ultrasound. There are also some other causes of ascites.

April 1, 2026

How do I manage my frequent diverticulitis symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be having irritable bowel syndrome, which is due to the stress you are suffering from. You just cannot think about diverticulitis because of such a low-grade fever (there are a million other causes of low-grade fever, even stress is one of them). It is good that you are safely recovering from surgery, and you are lucky that you were diagnosed at an early stage. But you need to decrease your stress through physical exertion if possible, and if it is still bothering then you need to start some mood stabilizers (anti-depressants).

November 20, 2025

How is a tapeworm infection managed in diabetic patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suppose you must give a brief history of the nature of your diarrhea. Like, mostly it is oily and malodorous, watery, or gassy? Does it have any relation to meals? Do you feel any abdominal pain, fever, or itching in the anal area? Do you ever have a low Hb (hemoglobin)? Any loss of weight? What type of worms did you notice on the stool R/E (routine examination) report? And most importantly, is your diabetes controlled? Please help. Thank you..

November 20, 2025

I have constipation due to intake of Calcigard retard. What should I do now?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand this concern. Since how long have you had this issue of constipation? How frequently do you pass stools per week? Is passing stools painful? Is there any blood in your stools? Do you strain while defecating? Does anything come out while defecating? Is there any abdominal pain associated with it? I will suggest laxatives to you, but it will be better to consult your cardiologist too, for a shift from Verapamil to another drug, because calcium channel blockers can frequently cause constipation. Thank you..

October 29, 2025

How do I manage white stools, SIBO, and weight loss?

Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. It appears that you might be suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and may have developed SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), which often occurs together with IBS. In SIBO, fat malabsorption can occur, which may lead to white stools. Greasy stools are usually identified by a foul odor and the tendency to float on the water in the commode. Also, please mention how much weight you have lost and over what period.

October 9, 2025

I had splenectomy with light colored stool and mucus on it. Is this pancreatic issue?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, splenectomy has no relation with pancreatic issues. Is your pancreas was safe during accident and surgery? Although splenectomy can decrease your immunity leading to frequent infections. I would like to know when have you done splenectomy? Since how long you are having such stools? Any abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting? How frequently do you pass stools? Any blood or mucus? Any episode of diarrhea at night? Do you lose weight? If yes, then how much? Do you feel weak or dizzy? Have you ever done a stool routine examination? Any bloating episodes? Does this problem aggravates with stress? Your labs have hardly any abnormality (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I just need to dig out the cause of your diarrhea.

March 21, 2025

What is the reason of upper right abdominal pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer my questions. Please mention the type of pain whether it is localized or radiates to some other place. Please mention the score given for the condition. Please mention whether it is present post-meal.

July 9, 2024

I get burning sensation in stomach, arms and feet whenever I eat packed foods. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please answer few of my questions. Do you have heartburn? If yes, what specific time of day? Is there any bitter sensation in mouth? Do you suffer from diarrhea? Is there any abdominal pain? If yes, which specific place? Is your sleep normal? I personally feel you have gastroesophageal reflux which is not related to intake of flour. You try to forget about that event and take precautions to protect triggering of your symptoms..

July 2, 2024

I get severe stomach pain from belly button to the lower stomach with previous history of IBS. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What medication are you using for IBS (irritatable bowel syndrome)? Are you taking it regularly or not? Do you have constipation or diarrhea? Have you experienced any vomiting, loss of weight, fever or burning micturition? Does your stress have any relation with your symptoms? Does your pain wake you up from sleep? Does your pain aggravate with meals? If you have not tried any medicine then please start with the following. I hope it will help..

July 2, 2024

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