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I have pain in my right upper abdomen. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, I experienced acute pain in my right upper abdomen and that radiated to my back. It happened after I had a high fat meal that night. The pain lasted for hours and continued as a dull ache for the next week. I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist and he advised ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Such description of pain is usually seen in the gallbladder issues as well as acid reflux disease. There is no point in taking a second opinion from a gastroenterologist as he would suggest the same. Actually, his suggestion is ... Read Full »
I am experiencing a headache and body pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a headache, body pain, unwell feeling in the stomach, fatigue, and mild fever which has been coming and going for five days. I had got typhoid fever two years ago. Currently, I have taken three pills of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are having a viral fever. I suggest you take the tablet Paracetamol 650 mg thrice daily for three days. You can also take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once daily for three days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him ... Read Full »
I have NAFLD. What should I do to recover faster?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old. I have been suffering from NAFLD for the past five months. Now, I am having RUQ heaviness, back pain, flatulence and tiredness for the last two months. I had several tests and I am giving the details with the findings. USG of whole abdomen - hepatomegaly with fatty live... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. People who suffer from NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) have such kind of right upper quadrant pains, which are dragging in nature and are off and on. Your reports are pretty well in the acceptable range and do not require any spe... Read Full »
I have a persistent hoarse voice. Is endoscopy needed?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a scratchy/hoarse voice for over a month. For the last 7 days I have a feeling as if something is stuck in my throat directly in the center and as if someone is pushing on my throat. I have seen two different ENT doctors. The first one diagnosed me with rhinitis and globu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The complaints you are describing fit into the following conditions: 1. Chronic laryngitis. 2. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). If there would have been a cancer, CT scan and barium swallow must have given an idea or hint. Since they were clear it is very unl... Read Full »
Why does loose motion recur even after treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have frequent motions (today it was three times from 8 AM to 2 PM). Motion is semi-solid and lightly smelly. I have had a mild cough for two weeks back. Took antibiotics and cough syrup. A cough has reduced now. Loose motion started a week back. Frequently and it was liquid format and s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are unnecessarily worried about stomach cancer. These are not symptoms of stomach cancer. It looks you have irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea variant. I would recommend you: To take capsule Pantoprazole and Domperidone once daily for five days. Tablet Normaxin (C... Read Full »
I underwent an endoscopy. What odes local hyperemia mean?
Query: Hello doctor, My endoscopy shows microscopy A and B - Mucosa of the gastric body and antrum exhibiting mature typical glandular epithelium, areas of mild interstitial edema, focal hyperemia alongside rare inactivated lymphocytes in the lamina. An absence of intestinal metaplasia. An absence of bacil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This term simply indicates there is a little inflammation in your lamina that is part of your stomach. Hyperemia means there is an increase in the blood flow around the area in lieu of inflammation. As such, there is no infection based on your reports. Lymphocytes ... Read Full »
I had severe tummy cramps and constipation. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had severe tummy cramps, just under the ribs. For about a month some days I cannot keep any food or drink sown, but other days it is tolerable. I have not been doing much bowel movement and feel constipated, but when I do go it is still soft. At first, it was thought to be GERD,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are suffering from acid peptic disease or acid reflux disease. This usually presents with pain in the upper part of abdomen. However, I would like to rule out any evidence of gall bladder stones that can cause pain. If you have any hunger pains, any fullne... Read Full »
What can cause vomiting after eating?
Query: Hi doctor, I am vomiting after eating for the last six days. What to do? I visited my doctor and he prescribed me tablets and gave injection also. I feel weak and my temperature is quite high. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. This could be a stomach infection. I would suggest in such case an antibiotic containing Ofloxacin and Ornidazole along with an anti-emetic like Ondansetron. Also, I suggest adding a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone. Take a soft and ... Read Full »
Presence of white substance globbed together on my stools after having greasy food. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,After eating greasy food, the following day, I pass stool and floating on the top is a transparent white substance globbed together, my stool is not formed usually and is mostly short segments. I often go about four to five times a day, and sometimes less. I am not on any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not look like an infection to me. Could be due to some undigested food material. However, you have mentioned that a few tests have been performed. I would like to see the report before I comment further. Read Full »
What is the best treatment for stomach flu?
Query: Hello doctor, A week ago, I woke up with an upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting and rotten egg burps. I suspect it was due to a dairy product that I ate a day earlier. A few hours later, I ate some pasta, and everything started over again with diarrhea, vomiting, and the rotten egg burps. The next day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and they are within normal limits. Your description fits into acute gastroenteritis, that is, a stomach infection. My recommendations would be the following: A combination of Ofloxac... Read Full »