Viral Infection of the Gut Q: I have abdominal pain, body aches, headache, fatigue and muscles vibrations. I normally used to have these symptoms about 8 month ago as well. Thanks. -By Ajarimi, Age:25, Gender: male. Reply: It may be some seasonal viral infection (flu). When a virus affects the intestines, the clinical picture is similar […]
Gastric Perforation by Chicken Bone Q: I am a 47 year old female who wound up with a gastric perforation. Defendant experts concluded that “a chicken bone dissolved” (foreign object seen on CT scan) prior to surgery. Emergency surgery was done within 2 hours of CT scan. Is it possible for a chicken bone to dissolve […]
Bloating and Discomfort After Meal Q: I am a student and my age is 16 years. I am a male. Since 2 days, when I have a heavy dinner, the next day morning I get burps and pain in stomach. That burps are very uncomfortable. Please tell me a remedy. Reply: It is normal to […]
Management of Piles Q: There is bleeding when I go for motion. I am having this problem for past two years. When I consulted doctors, they told to eat food properly. I followed this advice. At that time I felt free flow of motion. Whenever I fast or do not take food properly, I feel […]
How Does Hepatitis Manifest? Q: Hello, since 1 week my brother has severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, backache and vomiting. He is pale in color. Stool are sometimes green. Sometimes he has dark urine. He has been diagnosed with hepatitis. His lab investigations were- raised bilirubin 1.5 and hepatitis viruses were negative. He […]
Tender Bulge on Left Side of Belly Q: I get feeling heaviness around left side of abdomen, near the waist and on the back side. A slight bulging is also there on the left side of back around Iliac crest. I have been having this kind of feeling for last 6 months. Can any please […]
What Is GERD Reflux – Relieving Heartburn Q: Hi, I am 17 and a female. I just went to the hospital today. I have GERD. So in a easier explanation what is it? Reply: GERD is a short form of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s popularly described as heartburn. It is a situation in which some […]
Problem in Swallowing Food – Dealing With Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing is medically termed as dysphagia. This is a symptom, and not a disease in itself. It includes various different disorders or medical conditions that give the feeling (sensation) or actually cause difficulty in swallowing. Why Does Dysphagia Occur? Food is taken in from the […]
Hemorrhoids – Managing Pain and Bleeding in Anal Piles Hemorrhoids are commonly known as piles. In this condition the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. This problem is quite common and frequently results from straining to move stools. Symptoms Commonest symptom is the appearance of a blood blister somewhere around […]
Adnexal Cyst – Causes of Mass in Adnexa and Ovary A mass or a cyst in the adnexa of the uterus is a common presentation in women of all age groups. What Is Uterine Adnexa? Adnexa refers to adjoining anatomical parts of the uterus. It includes the fallopian tubes and ovaries as well as associated […]
