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Asked for Female | 7 month Years

Niece's Positive Occult Blood Test & Colon Thickening

Patient's Query

My niece's stool occult blood test is positive and sigmoid colon is thickening at acute stage

Answered by Dr. Samrat Jankar

Blood hidden in poop is occult blood. A swolle­n part of the sigmoid colon needs tre­atment fast. Look out for stomach pains, changes in how you poo, or losing weight. Infe­ctions, inflammation, or growths may be the problem. Doctors must do more­ tests to find the reason. The­n you'll get medicine or surge­ry.

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Questions & Answers on "Gastroenterologyy" (853)

My niece's stool occult blood test is positive and sigmoid colon is thickening at acute stage

Female | 7 month

Blood hidden in poop is occult blood. A swolle­n part of the sigmoid colon needs tre­atment fast. Look out for stomach pains, changes in how you poo, or losing weight. Infe­ctions, inflammation, or growths may be the problem. Doctors must do more­ tests to find the reason. The­n you'll get medicine or surge­ry.

Answered on 6th Aug '24

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I am a 51 year old female and I have been having diarrhea and squishy poops and sometimes the poops can’t come out so I have to use my finger to get them out, so I am wondering why I keep getting these symptoms?

Female | 51

Having diarrhea or soft poop could be due to many things such as infections or food sensitivities while difficulty passing stool could mean constipation. You need to eat more fiber, drink plenty of water, and also go for a medical check-up to know exactly what is wrong with you. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

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What causes pain in the left iliac side and having black faeces with pus

Female | 17

This could potentially indicate a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. This can happen due to gastrointestinal bleeding, infection, or inflammation in the digestive tract. It's better not to delay and get the right treatment asap.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Stomach pain bahut deta hai dhikaye hai har jagah alag alag btaya jata

Female | 17

Stomach pain can be caused by many factors indigestion, gas, acidity, or even serious issues like ulcers or infections. It is best to consult a gastroenterologist to find out the root cause and accordingly they will provide treatment plan. Avoid self-medication and seek medical help immediately if the pain is severe or persistent.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I have gastric ulcers which I have treated for more than three years

Male | 30

Chronic gastric ulcers require proper diagnosis and management to prevent complications. Treatment options may include medications to reduce stomach acid production, antibiotics if required, lifestyle changes, and dietary modifications.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I am a 59 years old, weigh 120 and 5'6". I am having an issue when I eat something one night everything is fine but I eat leftovers the next night and I get bloating, gas, diarrhea and stomach ache. This does not happen all the time but often enough I have try keeping a food diary but that not working very well because I eat something and nothing happens but next time I eat the same thing I get bloating, gas, diarrhea and stomach ache. I tried the FODMAP diet but some of the food they recommend have caused the issues. So I asked Dr. if they could arrange a test for food intolerant test. I was there is not one.

Male | 59

According to your symptoms of bloating, gas, diarrhea and stomach pain after consuming the leftovers you most likely have cases of food poison or intolerance. Generally, it is better to seek advice from a specialist and undergo testing in order to determine the root of your symptoms. In the meantime, follow simple diet

Answered on 23rd May '24

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On 11th of June I remove my cholesterol test and it was high around 231 and my weight was 83 but today on 15th when I check my weight is 81 so two kg reduce and going gym as well and last 5 days no oil no masala..eating avocado fruit and healthy dieting ...so today I am going with my family for dinner so I can eat something from restaurant?

Male | 27

The level of bad cholesterol in the blood is capable of giving you a high risk of heart problems. Reaching a state of healthy weight and the right food choices one can use as supplementary units can help reduce hypercholesterolemia. Because you've been doing so well, you may eat out, but make sure you choose wisely. Prefer alternatives like roasted chicken or fish with greens instead of those stewed or cheesy dishes. 

Answered on 21st June '24

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When i stand that time i feel heaviness in my upper abdomen and when i lay down that time i feel normal

Male | 28

GERD, hiatal hernia, gas, gallbladder issues, or indigestion can all cause heaviness in the abdomen. To determine the cause and receive proper treatment, consult a gastroenterologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Can I drink chamomile tea while using Nexvennela of 50 and Ambitus tables

Female | 27

You're pe­rmitted to drink chamomile tea while­ taking Nexvennela and Ambitus table­ts. Chamomile tea is usually safe and might e­ven assist with relaxation. Fee­ling nauseous, vomiting, and headaches are­ common side effects of the­se medicines. Chamomile­ tea can sometimes he­lp soothe such symptoms. However, re­member: drink chamomile te­a moderately. Inform your doctor if you expe­rience any unusual reactions.

Answered on 30th July '24

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Hi doctor, um, good evening. I'm coming to you today contacting a clinic with an inquiry. (0:07) So I suffer from very bad anxiety and I recently got a therapist which was only like two months (0:14) ago or so. So within that time frame I've had blood tests done, total blood count and all of (0:21) that and it turns out that I'm not anemic. So within I would say like the past weeks or within (0:27) you know the past year or so occasionally I would get like you know stomach symptoms like diarrhea (0:32) or whatever which my doctor thought was probably IBS and I would get the occasional blood or whatever (0:37) when I strain and stuff like that. So um within the past month I was stressing myself out non-stop (0:45) like I'm constantly stressing but I'm hearing people saying now that I lost a bit of weight (0:50) but my stomach, weight, my legs, my whole body they're the same. I just seem to have lost weight (0:56) within my arms and it's making me freak out because recently today I had a bowel movement and (1:02) I saw the tad little bit of blood again and I've been constantly thinking that I have collateral (1:08) aka colon cancer at the age of 22 and it's really freaking me out and I seem to just cannot (1:15) stop thinking that I have that doctor and it's making my anxiety bad and it's giving me suicidal (1:21) thoughts due to the fact that I think that I have this cancer.

Male | 22

It see­ms you're worried about your he­alth, especially colon cancer. Having that cance­r at 22 is rare. Your arm weight loss could be­ from anxiety causing muscle loss. See­ing a therapist is good, but talking to your doctor about your worries may help re­assure you. Take slow, dee­p breaths and try relaxation methods to e­ase anxiety.

Answered on 17th July '24

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My stomach is empty and upset and I'm unable to drink water without feeling nauseous. I've taken pepto bismol and I've been eating bread yet nothing's helping. What do I do?

Female | 21

It seems like you might have gastritis. This occurs when the lining of your stomach becomes inflamed and can result in feelings of queasiness as well as an upset stomach. Consuming bread or using Pepto-Bismol may not help alleviate these symptoms. To keep hydrated, try drinking clear fluids such as broth or ginger tea. Additionally, you should avoid eating spicy foods that could further irritate it since they tend to be acidic too while fatty ones take longer to digest besides causing discomfort hence worsening the situation even more should this happen. For proper treatment seek medical attention if they persist beyond what is expected.

Answered on 10th June '24

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