Medical Advice on "Medical gastroenterology"

How can IBS related to SIBO be managed?, Answered by Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

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 ... View thread »

Why are there painful swellings near anus and vagina?, Answered by Dr. Noushif M

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know more details regarding the swelling. A picture of the swelling gives better information regarding its nature. When was it noticed? Any pus? Please revert with details so that I can give specific comments ... View thread »

Why are there pain in lower stomach with gas and burning sensation during urination?, Answered by Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please drink a lot of water for the urinary problem. Take the following medications for the stomach problem. 1. Capsule Esomeprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast for four weeks. 2. Tablet Mebeverine 135 mg thrice ... View thread »

I get bleeding from back while passing stools. Is it something serious?, Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood in stools can be from the upper gastrointestinal tract (UGI) or from the lower gastrointestinal tract (LGI). The dark altered blood is from upper GI bleed and fresh blood is mostly from the lower GI tract. We ... View thread »

What can cause the stool to float and change color?, Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of your weight loss could be maldigestion, malabsorption or systemic illness. Improper digestion occurs due to a lack of pancreatic enzymes secretion. Malabsorption occurs due to intestinal issues, for ... View thread »

I am not able to pass stools. What can be done for constipation?, Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You seem to be suffering from absolute constipation. If you are not even able to pass flatus, then you need evaluation for intestinal obstruction. I would advise you following:1. To get a thyroid function test done as ... View thread »

I found mucous and blood in my stools. Is this normal? What should I do?, Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following are the possibilities according to your complaints: Acute dysentery. Piles (hemorrhoids). Inflammatory Bowel Disease. You need to consult a doctor for physical examination. You will need proctoscopy ... View thread »

I noticed bright red blood on the toilet paper and my anus was bleeding. What could it be?, Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get your stool examined for the possibility of parasites which can cause such local irritation. Also, malabsorption of certain compounds in food can lead to local irritation after passing stools. Fresh ... View thread »

My daughter swallowed a button cell. Will it come out through waste?, Answered by Dr. Happykumar Kagathara

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your daughter's health. Yes, button cell would come with stool generally. But sometimes it get stuck at the junction of the large intestine and small intestine. In such a case, she ... View thread »

Had dialysis, but there is no improvement in the kidney function of a liver cirrhosis patient. Why?, Answered by Dr. Zubin Dev Sharma

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As described in the case summary, the patient's condition is critical (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Decompensated cirrhosis is an irreversible disease, and it seems the patient has all the ... View thread »