Medical Advice on "Medical gastroenterology"

What is the reason for my erratic bowel movement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, some degree of change in the stools is normal, and I do not see any gross abnormality in your stools: however, somewhat unformed stools. If you did not lose weight, and did not notice a change in the appetite, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

How to know the reason for blood in my stool?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stool sample should be sent for microscopic examination, routine and microscopy, to see if it is blood or not. It could be colitis or gastroenteritis. The stool test will make it clear whether there is an infection or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Though I am on treatment for stomach pain, the pain persists. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Omeprazole (Omcar) and all other proton pump inhibitors are very safe medicines and can be taken for years without any side effect. As you are having pain, antispasmodics like tablet Cibis (combination of Clidinium, Chlo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Can tablet Dexilant be taken long-term?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, these are symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And the resolution of the symptoms with acid suppressant medications such as tablet Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) likely confirms the diagnosis. Your endo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

I drank alcohol immediately after fasting. Is this why I burped brownish acid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alcohol is the cause of gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining. And it can cause nausea, vomiting, pain, and sometimes blood as well. Taking alcohol on an empty stomach has more of these above-mentioned sympt...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

Is my anxiety the cause of the stomach upset I am suffering from for the past two years?

Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. That is very painful and frightening. It is not uncommon to have gut upset when you have that level of anxiety, depression, plus medications use for that depression. I think your symptoms seem to be due to dep...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

I have a severe stomach ache, loss of appetite, and a warm tummy. Is it due to my hiatus hernia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want some clarification before I would be able to guide you on what further you should do. TB (total billirubin) is 20. Is it in mmol/liter, or is it mg/dl? It is important. Please upload the liver function test re...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

I have constipation and burning sensation while passing stool. Is it caused due to hemorrhoids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and I will definitely help you with it. The symptoms that you have mentioned indicate the possibility of hemorrhoids (piles). It occurs due to swollen vascular tissue of the anus. Do not be ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Can you tell me some cure for constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. You can use the enema to relieve constipation, which is caused as a side effect of drugs. The principle of enema is to irritate the rectal mucosa which causes defecation. You can ask your gastroenterol...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

I feel the urge to burp badly to get relieved of the excessive gas in my stomach. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptom of excessive gas filling up in the abdomen, bloating sensation, needing to burp are possibly signs of dyspepsia which is a medical term to describe disorders of upper gastrointestinal tract. It is usually a r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep V Nair