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I pass stools once in 2 or 3 days and feel constipated. Kindly help.
Query: I think i am constipated. Is it normal or should i see a doctor again for this? These days i am pooping sometimes after 3 days then after 2 to 3 days again, but sometimes everyday. I see a doctor one time because i have a hard time passing poop and have a blood after pooping and my aunt nurse told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Pauline, First of all I would say, relax because stress can be a risk factor of constipation. Also at this age, food and eating habits are one of the major causes of constipation. I would advice to have a high fibre diet, and decrease intake of non-veg and increase intake of vegetables and drink... Read Full »
My 8 months old baby has trouble in passing stools. What can I do to improve his constipation?
Query: Hello doctor,My baby boy is 8 months old and has trouble in passing stools. With Laxatives, doctor prescribed he is passing hard stools once in four to five days, and he is crying while passing stools. What can I do to improve his constipation? And what diet changes do I need to make? Currently, I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your kid is suffering from an anal fissure that is a cut at anal mucosa. Give syrup Duphalac (Lactulose) one teaspoon full once a day at night time after meals. Apply several ano ointments (Lidocaine, Metronidazole, Sucralfate) locally three times a day for 15 days w... Read Full »
I have developed sores around my anus. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have what appear to be red spots or perhaps sores around my anus. I do not have any other symptoms except when I use the restroom; it does not necessarily hurt, but I feel a bit of a burning sensation. Additionally, I have a lot of hair, and I am unsure if it could be an ingrown hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Red spots or soreness around the anus, coupled with a burning sensation during bowel movements, can be indicative of various conditions, including:Anal fissure: This refers to a small tear in the lining of the anu... Read Full »
I am experiencing bleeding with bowel movements. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 178 pounds. Recently, I have noticed bright red bleeding with feces during bowel movements, indicating a possible issue with piles. My stools are typically medium-sized and medium-hard. The experience is mildly uncomfortable,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bright red blood with normal-colored formed stools suggests a likely source around the anal verge or just above, such as the rectum (the last part of the large intestine). Your assessment of painless bleeding aligning w... Read Full »
How to manage my mother's fever and constipation?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother aged 70 years has been suffering from sore throat and fever for the last three days. The fever is not very high and it is around 100.5 degree Fahrenheit. She is taking Crocin for the same. She had slightly low platelet count around 1.38*10^3/microliter of blood as of yesterday ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you are giving a history of your father suffering from same complaints with low platelet, generally this could be a viral infection probably dengue. I would suggest you to look for any bleeding tendency or rashes over the body. Get her platelets checked on al... Read Full »
I suffer from chronic constipation. Will I get hemorrhoids?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from prolonged constipation almost from childhood. Now I am 26. I am afraid of getting hemorrhoids due to this. I have tried everything starting from warm water to Eno, Digene, milk of magnesia and Isabgol. Now, all these do not work effectively on me. My diet is also no... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are using milk of magnesia since a long time which is not advisable as it can lead to laxative abuse and dependency. As your constipation is present since a long time, the organic cause should be ruled out, if present. For this, USG abdomen scan should be done. ... Read Full »
Why am I getting hemorrhoids at least twice a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting hemorrhoids often. Even this month, I got hemorrhoids twice. I would like to know, why is it so often for me? I do eat fruits every day, and I do not have constipation. I am 20 years old, and my weight is 130 lbs. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear your problem. The first thing is that I need to know a few more details about your problem. Are you getting hemorrhoids or something else? Because bleeding while passing stools are not due to hemorrhoids alone. And suppose, if you got hemorrhoids, then it... Read Full »
What is the root cause of constipation in my son?
Query: Hi doctor, For past four days my son aged four years has been suffering from constipation. He goes for toilet multiple times but it seems the stool is hard and it comes out in very little amount. We are giving him fruit juices and water often and have started giving him Looz 1 teaspoon since yester... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Constipation is a very common problem in children, it is mainly caused by stomach infection, worms in intestine and due to eating of food with less fiber. In my opinion, you should give syrup Looz (Lactulose) one teaspoon three times ... Read Full »
I have been constipated for a month. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been experiencing major constipation from the last month. Every time I eat, I experience bloating, and I am unable to go to the toilet later on. Have tried taking Sennetabs, Metamucil, increasing fiber, and water in the diet. I have this problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need a little bit more history, How many times during a week do you have a bowel movement? Please go online and type Bristol stool chart, and let me know the consistency and type of the stools you are having in general from a month. Have you had diarrhea before... Read Full »
My wife has second-degree piles and a fissure. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife (age 33 years) has been suffering from piles related issues since last 10 years. It occurred after her delivery (in 2003) and was harmless at that time. We are having an eleven year old daughter. Recently she started experiencing pain and itching while going to toilet. Also sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like your wife has second degree hemorrhoids which has also led to her fissure. The good news is that it can be managed medically. The first line of management is medical management. Itching is a very common manifestation, which is a... Read Full »