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Query: Hello doctor, I went to the general specialist last year because of severe heartburn. I have been experiencing severe acidity, I am often not able to sleep at night due to acidity. Antacids provide limited relief. There is also vomiting very often in the morning while I brush my teeth. There is also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history in detail and attached laboratory investigations as well (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. H. pylori gastritis has been treated and usually dual antibio... Read Full »
I have abdominal pain and light brown stool. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have had upper abdominal pain and light brown stool for the last five months. These symptoms started after a two-month course of Doxycycline for a prostate infection. I also had a stomach bug right before these symptoms as well. I am currently taking Xifaxin. I have had a complete lab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case history and attached CT (computed tomography) scan report, endoscopy report with biopsy results, and your stool shape and color (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). 1) If I go back, there is a typical history of using th... Read Full »
I have had stomach pain with tenderness and gurgling despite taking medicines. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 63-year-old who has had stomach pain for five months. I did not have any health problems except hypothyroidism before this stomach issue. I have seen two gastroenterologists, but still no relief. I had both a CT scan and an MRI of the abdomen. Both of them were negative. I also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If the problem is there for a long time then it can be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is a disorder of the large intestine. It may cause abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Do not worry, it is not ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 32-year-old female taking iron supplements for low ferritin for three months and was told to keep taking them by a general practitioner. I switched to a new brand a week ago and now experiencing symptoms of a metallic taste in my mouth, dizziness, and palpitations for some time. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. This is probably gastritis related to iron supplements. It is mostly related to iron supplements only. You can change your iron supplements to the previous brand. Also, you can take iron supplements after food in order to mi... Read Full »
I have recurring nausea and vomiting. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing weird symptoms lately and want to know what it is. I have been waking up nauseous and, therefore, unable to eat for the past two months. As a result, I felt weak and faint most of the time and had to consult a physician. It was diagnosed that I just had nausea and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. The symptoms you are experiencing seem to be caused by gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). Consider consuming basic foods and light. For a few weeks, avoid oily, spicy, and non-veg foods. Drink milk regularly. I s... Read Full »
My wife has the urge to pass stools frequently. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife, around 40 years old, has anterior abdominal pain. She has the urge to pass stool most of the time. She says it is a band-like pain stretching from left to right. She had constipation a couple of days ago. Now stool is normal. She had a similar issue a couple of months ago but ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This looks like an intestine infection. I would suggest the same medication for three days, and for pain, I would suggest tablet Cyclopam (Dicyclomine and Paracetamol). Also, ask her to avoid oily and spicy food and intake more liquids. Th... Read Full »
Why do I have a bad breath despite regular brushing and use of mouthwashes and flavored gums?
Query: Hello doctor, I have bad breath despite regular brushing and use of mouthwashes and flavored gums. Also, I have a dental crown in my mouth, which I do not think is the reason for my bad breath. Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing good. Bad breath can occur for many reasons, one of them being gingivitis or gum inflammation that occurs due to the hardening of plaque deposited on the teeth, which cannot be removed by regular brushing. You may need a professional cleaning don... Read Full »
What could cause intermittent, dull and chronic abdominal pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing upper left abdominal pain just beneath lower ribcage and on the opposite side in the back. I have intermittent, dull, and deep chronic pain. I am 43 years old, nonsmoker but consumes alcohol (not for the last four months). My blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I must appreciate the detail history you provided which is very helpful in diagnosing your condition. After reviewing your history, in my opinion, this pain is not related to pulmonary embolism. It looks like to be associated with some gastritis and stomach issue. N... Read Full »
My lower back and upper abdomen are paining. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 54-year-old female with a weight of 60 kilograms and a height of five feet three inches. I have extreme pain in my lower back and upper abdomen. Currently, I am taking Maalox and Kremil-S for three days. But still, I have pain. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have any burning sensation while urination and acidity in the stomach. Maalox does not help with the pain. Please mention your symptoms in detail. Read Full »
Why am I having bad breath even after maintaining oral hygiene?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an extremely embarrassing issue with bad breath. It is not your typical "bad breath". It smells like dog poop, I am so embarrassed to say that, but it is true. It smells terrible even after I brush. It has affected me my whole life. Over the years I have had people consiste... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and yes it seems likely that this is a medical issue and not a dental one. Since this is a long standing issue, diabetes or kidney disease seems unlikely as you would definitely have had other symptoms too by now. You already suffer from IBS whic... Read Full »