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Kindly advise treatment for digestive problem.

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My height is 173 cm, weight 75 kg. I have a chronic digestive problem for 10 years. I have taken allopathy, Ayurveda and homeopathy but no successful result. Please advise me.
Answered by Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya

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Chronic digestive disorders which are common include irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer, infections, gallstones. The symptoms of digestive problems include diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, stomach pain, vomiting, blood in stool, reflux of food, weight changes. The treatment usually includes a combination of medication and lifestyle changes depending on what the disease is. Since you did not get any help from alternative medicine, it is best that you be checked thoroughly and tests done so that a proper diagnosis and treatment can be given.

The tests that can be done depending on your symptoms include blood tests, endoscopy, abdominal X-ray, abdominal sonar. More history from you about your symptoms is needed so that an informed diagnosis can be made.

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Answered by Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya

Education:

MBChB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. Her skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing preventive care and health education, managing family health across all age groups, and coordinating specialized care to ensure holistic patient well-being.

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Published At January 13, 2019
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Education:

MBChB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. Her skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing preventive care and health education, managing family health across all age groups, and coordinating specialized care to ensure holistic patient well-being.

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Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya

Family Physician

Education:

MBChB

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ella Phuti Maponya is a General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. Her skills include diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing preventive care and health education, managing family health across all age groups, and coordinating specialized care to ensure holistic patient well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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