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What is the relation between diabetes and stomach issues?
Query: Hello doctor, My stomach is not well. I also take sugar tablet Vinglyn M 1000 for the last four months and BP tablet Telkonol-AM for the last one month. I have attached the x-ray. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen you ultrasound abdomen report, that seems normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Kindly let me know for how long your have diabetes? Since it is very important to know its duration and basically control of that diabetes in those past ye... Read Full »
I have IBS and seems to be related to SIBO. Please advise management.
Query: Hi doctor, I realize I have IBS symptoms and they seem to be related to SIBO. I need your advice on how to treat it effectively. Here are some symptoms and test results. 1. Leaky gut or intestinal permeability with multiple food intolerances. 2. Seems to have hydrogen sulfide based SIBO, severe far... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best is to avoid eating foods that cause trouble. Secondly, for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), it is better to use a combination of Tetracyclines plus Metronidazole for two weeks. Effective probiotic will also help. Take the following medications: 1... Read Full »
I have skin rashes, stomach cramps, loose stools and tongue coating. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a question regarding food intolerance/allergies. I have never had a food allergy, as far as I know. However, in May, I experienced severe tooth pain, and a fever. It was an infection in my tooth but I got that cleared from the dentist. A few days later, I experienced tongue-tingli... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Toothache may can cause fever if infected. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) or enteric fever may cause coating over the tongue. Irritable bowel syndrome or malabsorption syndrome or food intolerance or obesity may also present like this. Avoid fatty food... Read Full »
I have abdominal pain after eating food and it gets worse during bedtime. Is it due to SIBO?
Query: Hello doctor, I have abdominal pain after eating and it gets worse during bedtime. Is it SIBO, disintegrated bowel coil, or anything else? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case and attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) of the ultrasound and CT (computed tomography) scan. Ultrasound raised a query of right-sided renal fullness which was cleared on the CT scan, so nothing alarming fr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I recently underwent an endoscopy, which found nothing abnormal than a little hiatus hernia. Before the endoscopy, I took Pantoprazole 40 mg twice a day for four days. Can a small amount of PPIprovide a normal negative result? Or would it not have had enough time to begin treating any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As a consequence of my careful examination of your case history, I can state that your usage of tablet.Pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor) for a short period has nothing to do with a routine endoscopy, as it takes a few weeks for acid-suppressing medication to allevia... Read Full »
I have light-colored stools, feel very tired, and have brain fog. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I noticed about six months ago that my stools were very light-colored and soft. I read online that this could mean there is an excess of dietary fat in my diet. I am vegan and do not eat any processed food or fried foods. I still cut out oil and nuts to see if that helped, but it did no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq. com. Low omega levels with the rest of blood and stool tests do not signify anything. After all, this is a chemical test that can vary from time to time. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you uploaded, and thankfully all are n... Read Full »
I have IBS with moderate abdominal pain and white balls in stools. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a gastroenterology issue for over a month. I have a mild to moderate upper and lower abdominal pain on the left side. The pain also extended to my left leg. Also, I pass stool twice a day (diarrhea-like stool) with large white balls in it and I am facing weight loss. I took Tr... Read Full »
Dr. Arbab Muhammad Kashif Khan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you might be having IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and you might have developed small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), with IBS which can occur commonly. In SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) you get fat malabsorption which can lead to white sto... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with SIBO. Can it get cured by Rifaximin?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) after having hydrogen breath tests. So I found out that it can be cured using an antibiotic called Rifaximin. Can I get an online prescription for the medication? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If I understood your query correctly, you have been diagnosed with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) on the basis of hydrogen breath tests by your physician. And you want an online prescription for the same. First of all, I need to know your symptoms; then... Read Full »
I have SIBO and pain triggered by gluten, dairy products, along with other factors. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain triggered by gluten, dairy, and other unknown triggers. I have positive SIBO (methane and hydrogen). Please ask questions for details. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have celiac disease. Have you ever tested for that? Has anyone checked your Anti-TTG antibody (Anti-transglutaminase antibodies) levels? What type of diet are you taking? Is it gluten and dairy free? Have you got treatment for SIBO (Small intestinal ba... Read Full »
I have chronic gastrointestinal issues like GERD, SIBO, and IBD. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bit of a long story here. I have been having gastrointestinal issues for about 13 years now. When it started, I suffered from an ulcer (H.pylori) which I cured, but now I have chronic gastritis and IBS - D (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea). I feel an urgency to go to th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). They all are normal. Considering your symptoms, you likely predominantly have IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea). IBS is a functional problem of the large bowel, making it mo... Read Full »