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I am diagnosed with ascites. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I did a CT abdominal scan, and I would like to know if there are any evidence of masses, peritoneal carcinomatosis, etc. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in to us. The CT (Computed tomography) abdomen scan images are reviewed (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and I would like to make the following comments. There is no large mass in the abdominal cavity. There is minimal fluid in t... Read Full »
Partner took pill after sex that caused abdomen well. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had non-protective sex with my partner, and I ejaculated outside, and after sex, she took a contraceptive pill. There was a delay in her first period, but after that, she had no periods for two months. In the ultrasound report, everything is normal. There is no pregnancy, only abdominal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chances of being pregnant are less likely after emergency pills. The swelling of the abdomen may be due to bloating and acid-peptic problems. The delay in periods may be due to anemia, thyroid problems, urinary tract infection or pelvic fl... Read Full »
Other than surgery, what can be done for stomach growth that results in fluid accumulation?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom had surgery to remove her fibroid alongside her womb. Later we discovered that she also had gallstones. So another surgery was performed on her to remove her gallbladder. After this, her stomach became so hard and could barely eat anything. After the gallbladder removal, she was t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel very sorry to hear about your mother. She has been through very tough times. From the description, it seems she has gastric outlet obstruction, in short, called GOO. This is an obstruction to the stomach and does not let food go down beyond the stomach. This can ... Read Full »