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I have nausea, acid reflux, fatigue, and weight loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 41 years old, male. I have symptoms of extreme nausea, acid reflux, fatigue, and weight loss. Ultrasound shows gallstone. I have enclosed the report. The doctor wants to do a HIDA scan and remove the gallbladder. Are my symptoms due to gallstone? Is there a substitute test for a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, gallstones in itself require treatment. The only treatment for 10 mm size stone is surgery. Medication will not reduce it. Untreated gallstone at your age may lead to complications. Your second query regarding whether symptoms of acid reflux are associated wit... Read Full »
My mom has chronic non-specific cholecystitis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to take a second opinion about my mother. In her ultrasound, it was diagnosed that she had gall bladder stones. There was no pain but it was accidentally observed in the ultrasound. We waited for three years, but then, later on, one of my friend’s mother developed gall ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I just need to reassure you that the surgery was done by a world class surgeon. Reply to your queries: No need to worry about non-specific cholecystitis. It is not a cancerous lesion. If ... Read Full »
What is the action taken to manage silent and non-movable gallstones?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 54 year old male. I got a bypass heart surgery 12 years ago. During that time, my gallbladder had multiple small stones, which were silent according to the doctor. The location and position of these stones were found static during regular ultrasound tests. Four years back, I consul... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The reports show chronic calculous cholecystitis. And as you do not have any symptoms like biliary colic or acute severe abdominal pain, it is asymptomatic chronic cholecystitis. ... Read Full »
Can natural regimens resolve gallbladder stones?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife had a gallbladder attack last week. It was triggered by ice cream, dark chocolate chips, and syrup. The pain was mild at night and was triggered by ground beef. The attack was severe and required ER visit for pain relief. The pain resolved after taking rowachol, chanca piedra, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am reviewing your case history and the files attached. I will get back to you in five to ten minutes. Thank you. Read Full »
I have gallbladder carcinoma along with gallstones. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have gallbladder carcinoma along with gall stones. What treatment should I undergo? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The report shows a highly suspicious gall bladder mass. It is infiltrating nearby structures and obstructing bile at certain places. So an oncologist's assessme... Read Full »
I have gas formation, constipation and gallstone. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old, height is 5.4 feet. Weight 123 pounds now. Three months ago weight was 126 pounds. Sleep six to seven hours. About two years ago, weight was 129 pounds. Blood pressure usually normal but sometimes low. I have a gas formation problem for about four years. Maximum time... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your three main concern is the weakness, gallstone, and gas problem. For weakness following workup can be done: Serum calcium level, serum sodium, potassium, serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) to rule out hypothyroidism, CBC (complete to check Hb level to rule o... Read Full »
Could the pain in my stomach be because of gallstones?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with some gnarly pain in my stomach, and someone mentioned it could be related to gallstones. I am not exactly sure what those are or how they connect with lipids and cholesterol. Can you break it down for me? What is the deal with gallstones, and how do lipids an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. 1) There are two different issues. Stomach problems can directly be related to gastritis or dyspepsia which usually responds to simple antacid syrup like Gaviscon post meals and in persistent symptoms, acid suppression medicine like Panto... Read Full »
How to cure the pain and discomfort present in pancreas?
Query: Hi doctor, I have mild pain and discomfort where my pancreas is, and I cannot eat or drink much more. I ate a small portion of chicken, potato salad, and green beans for dinner and had apple cinnamon oatmeal for breakfast. It took a few weeks to be able to eat this, and I was barely eating during t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that you must be very upset about your ongoing chronic pain and inability to eat because of pain. The diagnosis of pancreatitis requires blood, stool investigations, plus radiological evidence on CT (computed tomography) scan or MRI (magnetic resonan... Read Full »
I have gallbladder stones without any symptoms or problems. What could be the root cause?
Query: Hello doctor,Please read the MRCP report and help me understand the findings. In a recent USG done for some other reasons, it was found that there are gall bladder stones measuring 0.74 inches. No complications or symptoms otherwise.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The reviewed your attached report is for creatinine (kidney function test) and electrolytes, along with urea levels add (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). I was unable to see your liver funct... Read Full »
I am unable to breastfeed my 4-month-old son as I am on medications for my gallstones. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a mother of a 4-month-old. I have gallstones and I sometimes take Novaminsulfon to control the pain. Due to this medication, I could not breastfeed my baby for up to a week. When I try to breastfeed my baby he rejects my breast due to which my milk supply has reduced to what it was... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It is understandable that you need to manage your pain, but it is also important to prioritize your baby's nutrition and bonding through breastfeeding. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Skin-to-skin contact: Hold... Read Full »