Medical Advice on "Surgical gastroenterology"

I have a bulge in my left lower abdomen above a scar from surgery last year. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern that you have a bulge in the left lower abdomen near the scar. You have done a CT scan, and it has been conclusive. It would be good to know if the bulge is decreasing when you lie down or in...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

Do I have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis?

Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. I know you must be very upset about your ongoing condition. Your symptoms suggest that you have Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis. Humira and biological medications like this work for a while before losing ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

My anal lining bulges out during defecation. Is it due to hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain while defecation and a feeling of bulge occur mostly due to hemorrhoids and sometimes, it occurs in association with a spot of blood on the toilet seat. It is difficult to differentiate hemorrhoid and rectal pro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abdullah Sultan

I have loose motions and stomach cramps despite medications and endoscopy. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen many patients with similar pain. According to your treatment history, you have taken treatment for colitis or infection of the bowel. It is the common diagnosis observed and it ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

My stool is often covered with bright red blood, and I feel fatigued. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have hemorrhoids that cause blood in stools. Fatigue occurs due to loss of blood causing anemia. I suggest you consult a surgeon for having a physical examination to confirm the diagnosis. I suggest you d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abdullah Sultan

My father is vomiting and is diagnosed with carcinoid tumor of the pancreas. Please help.

Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. I am very much sad to hear about your father's condition. I have seen the reports you uploaded. Unfortunately, this is a tumor of the pancreas and which is an advanced stage, which means not much can be done excep...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lohana

Despite normal gastroscopy, I am having gas and bloating issues. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you have lower esophageal sphincter laxity (LOS laxity). Also, you might be having chronic gastritis and colitis. The gas ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

Can Kapalbhati pranayama cause hernia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to tell you that a hernia occurs when you have a weak abdominal wall and it is not by doing exercise. Exercise helps to strengthen your abdominal wall muscles and they never weaken it. You can continue your ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani

Fluid is leaking from the incision made for hernia surgery. What to do?

You need to be personally examined, generally it should heal by now. But some times it may take long. How much amount is coming? If small amount I would advise to wait for a month or so. If it still does not heal, get a CT scan and based on CT scan f...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhavin Bhupendra Vasavada

I am concerned about the blood lost due to anal fissure. Please help.

Hi Welcome to icliniq First of all, if you are losing so much of blood that you nearly passed out, then go to the emergency of a hospital and see a doctor without delay. Nothing is more important than your life. Second, if it was the sight of bloo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru