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Which treatment is best for depression, anxiety and IBS with diarrhea?
Query: Hello doctor, I have depression, anxiety, fast heartbeat, excess sweating, low energy, IBS with diarrhea from the last 15 years. I have taken so many allopathic medicine and showed to so many psychiatrist but no real effect. Now I am really confused that which treatment should I follow for long te... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned three different prescription in which Escitalopram and Clonazepam is common to all and rest are different drug. Each drug has its own side effects and each person may have few of these side effects. Now, coming to your question that which one is t... Read Full »
I am having stomach cramps and diarrhea for the past one week. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having bad stomach cramps that I can feel through my throat and diarrhea for the past one week. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Please follow the following prescription. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestions and take the treatment with consent. Read Full »
I am a 50-year-old male diagnosed recently with IBS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 50-year-old male diagnosed recently with IBS, and my doctor has prescribed Linzess. I want your guidance and advice regarding its efficacy, side effects, and the expected treatment time. I once had a drug allergy while taking Quinolones for a bowel infection a few years back. So, s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your health condition. You should definitely know how the medication works. I want to tell you that Linzess (Linaclotide) is a medication approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for treating irritable bowel ... Read Full »
I am suffering from pain in my lower abdomen. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female aged 50. I have awful pain in the lower abdomen for four days. I have a pain in the right arm and the left side of lower abdomen. My abdomen is bloated and sore. My bowels are moving. I gave up Seroquel a few weeks ago. I have IBS and diverticulitis. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have underlying IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), diverticulitis and you are possibly in perimenopausal period. Your predominant complaint is left lower abdominal pain which could either be because of diverticulitis or due to a kidney st... Read Full »
I have recurring, painful redness in my eyes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, For about four years now, I have been getting recurrent redness in the eyes. It starts in one eye at this time of every year. There is no discharge, but stay as a painful red eye. It will go away for a week and then recur for a couple of days before clearing up again. It usually last on a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be uveitis or glaucoma or just conjunctivitis. Is there any family history of glaucoma? Is there any joint pain or what all systemic illness you have? During the episode, do you encounter any drop in vision? Kindly revert with the answers. Thank you. Read Full »
My anal fissure is not healing despite medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have fissure-in-ano. The fissure is posterior that is internal. I have tried Smuth and Sucral Ano cream. But, it did not heal. Can you suggest the best treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, we need to treat the underlying cause of fissure-in-ano. The most common causes are constipation and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). The others include hairy perianal area. Kindly provide details about constipation and loose stools. If you have these,... Read Full »
I have pain and white strings in my stool. What is it?
Query: Hi, I am a 34 year old female. I noticed what looks like white strings in my stool. I am also having symptoms like abdominal cramps and pain, severe fatigue, memory issues, dizziness, and sometimes constipation. I am hoping it is not parasites. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Symptoms which you have mentioned are related to two diseases, parasites or IBS. To confirm if it is parasites, stool routine examination has to be done. This might be due to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) also. This condition presents with alternate constipation wit... Read Full »
I pass gas frequently. Is it due to IBS or gut flora imbalance?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with IBS-D by a gastroenterologist. My CBC, abdominal ultrasound, and FOBT were all normal. I was put on a one-month medication that consisted of Rifagut 550 mg (twice a day), Colospa Retard (twice a day), and Librax. My only problem was aggressive BM, not diarrhea but... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms typical of irritable bowel syndrome. Small frequent meals, low carb diet, plenty of fluids and water can help. I suggest to take tablet lomotil if required. Get colonoscopy done. No major worries. I hope I ... Read Full »
I am having stomach issues. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am suffering from stomach problems like gas (excess condition every time), burping, bloating and pain in the chest (sometimes due to acidity). I always feel uncomfortable because of gas problem. I feel like my stomach is full every time. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Most probably, you have irritable bowel syndrome, which is a syndrome of nervous bowels characterized by colicky bowels that may cause constipation or diarrhea. It does not wake you up in the middle of the night. Also, it worsens in times ... Read Full »
How long should probiotics be taken for abdominal problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from health problems for the last 10 years, mainly abdominal problem (excessive gas) and mood swings. Actually, I had taken two terms of nine months Rifampicin. After that, the digestion problem and mood swings continued. A lot of tests were done in different big hospita... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, you have irritable bowel syndrome. Darolac (Lactobacillus) is a good treatment which helps replace disturbed gut flora.It is safe OTC medication, with a maintenance dose of one capsule per day. You can increase it... Read Full »