Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get the hepatitis C quantitative assay (RNA level) done and need to get treatment depending upon that. There is no need to worry. Your other labs are fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But please be under the strict follow-up of a nearby gastro/ hepatologist.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ascites secondary to cancer needs multiple steps to control it. It may not completely get dried but it can get controlled well. You need a high protein diet to increase the body protein level which reduces the amount of fluid formed.You need good movement and exercises (limb) which will help in reducing the fluid accumulation in tissues.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a pile mass with a blood clot within (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The blood clot causes pain. You have to follow a few simple measures. Sit in mildly warm water (saline or salt added) for three to four times a day (each session 10 minutes).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have piles with clotted blood inside. The blood clot is the cause for pain. You need to do a sitz bath three times a day. Sit in warm water in the basin for 10 minutes.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A hernia could cause your pain. It is, however, extremely difficult to confirm. There is nothing wrong with assuming a hernia is the cause of pain because you have not responded to other measures for hip pain.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I request you give her full medical history. This disorder is not life-threatening if the liver functions are stable. Once the liver deteriorates, the timing of which varies in individuals, one should start thinking about transplantation.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information provided, your symptoms are most consistent with bleeding due to piles. This is unlikely to be related to cancer, so there is no immediate cause for concern. However, for complete reassurance and to rule out other possibilities, it would be advisable to consider a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Bleeding of this nature typically occurs when there is increased pressure on the pile mass, often due to hard stools or straining during bowel movements.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you had GB sludge with multiple attacks of biliary colic, the chances of getting a repeat attack are very high. Sludge or microlithiasis denotes a dysfunctional gall bladder. It is always better to remove a dysfunctional gall bladder as it has a high probability of stone formation. All attacks need not be mild as you had.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He needs to be seen by a podiatric surgeon or a surgeon who deals with foot care. Being an elderly diabetic with limb swelling, it is always safe to get a Doppler (both arterial and venous) of the limbs done. Arterial Doppler rules out any block or reduced flow and the possibility of pre-gangrene (evolving tissue loss). Venous Doppler rules out varicose veins (which he already has) and also deep vein thrombosis (obstruction of deep veins, which is dangerous).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get an endoscopy done to rule out any motility disorder of the esophagus, the food pipe, as your food gets stuck while entering the stomach. There is a possibility of food stasis in the esophagus. This is most likely possible with your description. An X-ray with barium swallow test is also needed.
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