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How to treat a belly button worm?
Query: Hello doctor, My abdomen has been swelling for months and is quite distended. Something felt like it was moving around in my stomach about eight months ago but I did not pay much attention to it. When I awoke yesterday, my rectum was itching and my belly button felt as if it had been cut. It felt wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and the images you have posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Generally, there is no communication between the abdomen to the outside through the umbilicus. So, you will need to get an ultrasonogram of the abdomen done and ... Read Full »
I have blood discharge while passing stools. How to manage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have blood in the stool and it is visible on the tissue since yesterday. I am in 12 weeks postpartum after C-section delivery. I have attached the pictures. My doctor checked and told me that there are no hemorrhoids. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), blood in stool is often distressing for the patient and can be due to solitary rectal ulcer, mucosal erosion, gastroenteritis, piles, fissure, or a tumor. A definite cause can only be co... Read Full »
Do I experience pressure in my rectum and constipation due to prostate gland enlargement?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had constipation issues and feeling pressure in my rectum for the past ten days. It feels like I need to urinate, but I do not. I thought it was constipation. So, I went to the doctor and got a urine test done. The test showed trace amounts of occult blood. I was given the tablet... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this seems to be chronic prostatitis and not enlarged prostate. Prostatitis can cause rectal symptoms as it is located adjacent to it. Inflammation will cause swelling and some degree ... Read Full »