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.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your treatment till date is on the right track and I appreciate your adherence to the same. You have a small hiatus hernia, which is not an abnormal finding always. The reflux of acid from the stomach to the esophagus (chest) is causing your current symptoms including the small ulcers. Now you can deal the problem with few dietary and non-medical tips.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment of sigmoid volvulus depends on the general health of the patient and the nature of presentation. In an elderly patient with multiple comorbid illnesses or who is unfit for anesthesia, the preferred modality is endoscopic (colonoscopic). The recurrence rate of this has to be accepted. If the patient is fit for surgery, it can be either suture fixed or resected (The redundant segment).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, from your history, it is not proven that you have an ulcer. It may just be underlying gastritis. I suggest you- 1.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the nature of the disease, steroids and the Rituximab, you have to take care of few things: Chances of gastritis and gastric ulcers. Never keep the stomach empty. Have short frequent feeds. Abstain from spicy, fried foods.
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