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Kindly help me get relief from upper abdominal pain.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old male. My height is 5'9", and weight is 220 lbs. I am a smoker and not on any medication. Over the past seven months or so, I have been experiencing on and off severe upper abdominal pain (center), and that radiates through to my back. At times, the pain may just be some... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely it is acidity and reflux disease. You will beed endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out ulcer. The common cause for this is Helicobacter pylori and for which you should have urease breath test, which if positive or even otherwise empirically you ca... Read Full »
Why does my ECG show RBBB, but not in an echocardiogram?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I am suffering from acidity problem and hypertension. My SGPT 107, SGOT 112, bilirubin 1.1 and fasting blood sugar 83 mg/dL. All other blood test reports like lipid profile and uric acid are normal. My USG report is normal. My ECG shows RBBB and no abnormality found in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which are quite acceptable. Liver enzyme up to three times of upper limit is fine. Your BMI (body mass index) also fine as it is less than 25. RBBB (right bundle branch block) is usually benign ... Read Full »
What to do if I have eosinophilia and edematous duodenum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stomach ache from the last two months. It got worsened last week and I was admitted to a hospital. A lot of tests were done. The CBC revealed eosinophilia. The gastroscopy revealed an edematous duodenum. A duodenal biopsy was taken. I have attached my biopsy report. I want to und... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and the findings were normal. There is nothing to be worried about. You will need to use PPI's (proton pump inhibitors) to improve your symptoms. Regarding your eosinophil... Read Full »
I have been experiencing heartburn. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a busy 36-year-old woman, writing to you with concerns about the persistent heartburn issues I have been experiencing. Lately, my heartburn seems to be getting more frequent. I suspect it might be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. I am curious about the symptoms and hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Antacids that neutralize stomach acid containing calcium carbonate, such as Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums, may provide quick relief. But antacids alone will not heal an inflamed esophagus damaged by stomach acid. Overuse of some antacids can... Read Full »
I am pregnant and experiencing acid reflux. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 14 weeks pregnant, and I suffer from continuous severe acid reflux, from the past 7 to 8 weeks. I consulted my gynecologist, but she did not give any medicine. Antacids are not effective at all, and I have a feeling of food stuck in my throat and chest. It is very unpleasant and u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry that you have severe discomfort. You know that acid reflux and nausea are common in pregnancy. Sometimes, small and frequent meals can be tolerated. I suggest you try taking a ginger-based candy 15 minutes before you get out of bed. It is better ... Read Full »
I have a colorless ridge on the roof of my mouth. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, There is a colorless ridge on the roof of my mouth on the hard palate. This thing has been troubling me for near about eight months now. It occurs occasionally, swells up and burns, and then at the end of the day, it subsides. It stopped for a month, but now again, it comes for like a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like a bleb which can be due to trauma to the hard palate due to spicy and sharp food. You should stop taking hard and spicy food. Do you smoke or consume alcohol? You should start taking antacids and apply local antiseptic and local anesthetic gel over the bleb.... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old and have been experiencing stomach issues due to certain foods. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 20 years old, and my weight is around 99 pounds. I have been suffering from stomach issues for the past nine years. I have consulted with many doctors and tried their medicines, but they do not seem to have any effect on me. When I eat foods like potatoes or egg yolk, I experience ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I am sorry to hear about your ongoing stomach issues and the lack of improvement even after consulting with multiple doctors. It sounds like a challenging situation, based on yo... Read Full »
Is excess accumulation of mucus in throat a sign of esophageal cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, For two weeks now, I have been clearing my upper throat of what seems like excess mucus. It happens every few minutes when talking but not when keeping quiet or sleeping. It almost feels like my upper esophagus fills with fluid when talking and then I have to clear it. There is someti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I do not think that you should be worried due to this. As you rightly pointed out this is not similar to common reflux that would otherwise occur in GERD. It is actually acid, however, they might be normal esophageal secretions that occur in response to GERD (g... Read Full »
I got a stomach bug and became unwell. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to a tropical country and became unwell with a stomach bug and have been sick ever since. I need some help. I have taken a lot of medications and have had improvement on the Albendazole tablet, but as soon as I stopped it, everything got worse again. I took 400 mg twice a day fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the images you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, looks like tapeworm. I suggest you tablet Albendazole for one month. Also, get stool routine and microscopic examination. Are... Read Full »
I have constant acidity with an urge to pass stools after meals.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I had a stomach flu a month ago, and I recovered from it after taking the medication Norflox TZ. Currently I am experiencing constant acidity and I have the urge to pass stools immediately after meals. I am taking the medicine Pantodac before meals and Gaviscon ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of a gastritis-like condition. You can continue the prescribed antacids. If there is still no improvement in your symptoms then I suggest you get the following investigations done - Urea breath test to rule out Helicobacter Pylori inf... Read Full »