Medical Advice on "Medical Gastroenterology"

Can a person with Crohn's disease, constipation, and abdomen pain develop colon cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel sorry to hear that you have got this disease, but fortunately, at your age, the risk of colon cancer is rather low in patients with Crohn's disease. On the contrary, the risk of colon cancer is relatively very hi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

When gas medicines do not cure the issue, how to get rid of bloating?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like some stomach infection. But I would recommend you get your blood sugar test done to be sure if you do not have diabetes. For stomach infection, I would suggest you discuss with your doctor and take Tablet Rif...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What are the chances of diverticular bleed recurring?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diverticular bleed recurrence chances are around 30 %. The risk factor of recurrence is uncontrolled hypertension, antiplatelet drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. So to prevent rebleed in your case, avoid NSA...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Padhan

Does stomach pain after eating or drinking anything mean I have a stomach cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I do not think you have stomach cancer. However, the possibility of an ulcer is more likely. If possible, get a gastrointestinal endoscopy done. Avoid oily and spicy foods. Avoid large ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Can I take Liv 52 when my ALT, AST and GGT are high in liver function test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please understand that biochemical tests are interpreted with clinical symptoms. Liver function tests (LFT) indicate mild liver cell injury. I would suggest you stop smoking and drinking alcohol. I want to emphasize tha...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. J. N. Naidu

Can iron supplements cause constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Iron supplements cause constipation. So, do not worry. I suggest you give her dates, beetroot, jaggery, and green leafy vegetables regularly. I suggest you give her the tablet Fersoft Z (Ferrous fumarate, cyanocobalmin, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

What fiber-rich foods would you recommend to combat constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Boiled vegetables and fruits (excluding fruit juices) are the best sources of fiber. Brown rice and millets are also good sources of fiber. Ready-made foods and junk foods are bad for constipation. Thank you.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. J. N. Naidu

I have diarrhea, and anal pain increases every time I poop. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You started to have diarrhea from yesterday. It seems to be acute gastroenteritis. It occurs often due to food poisoning and a sudden burst of a large volume of poop. I suggest you start taking oral rehydration therapy (...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

Are the medicines I am taking for chronic diarrhea effective for my condition?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicines you are on are usually used to treat chronic diarrhea. In addition, I can suggest a few things. Avoid the long-term use of these medicines. Keep it handy for troublesome situations only. Try to lead a stre...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Noushif M

I have taken medicines for H.pylori infection, but the symptoms did not get better. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mere presence of Helicobacter pylori may not always be pathological. It can be endemic in certain areas. The treatment is required only if you are having gastritis or acid related disorders. Avoid taking long courses o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Noushif M