Medical Advice on "Surgical Gastroenterology"

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 prolaps...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abdullah Omar Sultan

Why am I having a tender lump beneath skin near anus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing the information shared and your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears you are suffering from Fistula -in Ano (tubular interconnection between anal canal and outside skin ne...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Is it safe for a 70-year-old patient to undergo laparoscopic surgery for a liver cyst?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father can undergo surgery only after the pre-operative tests and evaluation. However, most liver cysts do not require any treatment, and surgery is needed only if the patient has pain. Heartburn and digestive prob...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhavin Bhupendra Vasavada

Is it safe to opt for a gastrointestinal bypass surgery to lose weight fast?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I have reviewed the mentioned details (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). According to your height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) is only 21.66 kg/m2. Your current...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Is there any correlation between anal fistula and clubbing of fingers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be numerous reasons like lung diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease, liver disease, and chronic anemia causing clubbing of nails, also called spoon-shaped nails or koilonychia. As...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gupta Ankush Dhaniram

Why am I having a giant rash and pain in my butthole?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your concern in detail and I will surely help you out.Based on your description, I can surely make out that you are suffering from piles or hemorrhoids but there is nothing to worry about. It is in the initial...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

Is GERD(Gastroesophageal reflux disease) curable permanently through medicines?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be treated effectively with medications like omeprazole, pantoprazole, and with combination of prokinetic drugs like domperidone. In addition to drugs, the modification of life ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. E. Venkata Ramana

Why does my heartburn go away when I lay down in the bed and increases when I sit upright?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause for heartburn is due to the acid from the stomach entering into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. Other than swallowing times this sphincter is closed and prevents the acid from entering the e...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Madathupalayam Madhankumar

I saw blood in my stool, and I have a small lump in my anus. Any home remedies?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is anal fissure, and that lump is an anal tag. I suggest you try doing the following: Drink plenty of fluids. Consume lots of green leafy vegetables. Sit in warm water three times a day for fifteen days. App...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani

I often have digestion issues and decreasing Hb levels. Can it be bowel cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, you are most likely having NAFLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). It is caused by an increased fat and carbohydrate intake leading to a fatty liver. Over a long time, like 20 years, it can lea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru