Got diagnosed with a 5.2 mm gallstone during my Indian Army medical and was declared unfit. Army rules don't allow surgery, but I have 42 days to get treated. What are my options to manage this without surgery?

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I've been dealing with acid reflux and had an endoscopy that came back normal, but my 24-hour pH monitoring showed a DeMeester score of 17.6. Does this mean I'm a candidate for antireflux surgery, or do I have to stay on meds for life? Can I choose surgery instead?

patient is reffered for gastroenterologist opinion.

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I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for about a month now, and it's been really painful. On top of that, I've had pinworms for around 10 years. It seriously feels like I'm being stabbed with a knife in my anus. What can I do to ease this pain and get some relief?

-It sounds like you're in a lot of pain from your hemorrhoids. It's important to consult a doctor for proper treatment, as both the hemorrhoids and pinworms can cause discomfort that requires specific care.

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I just got my blood test results and they show my ALT SGPT is 132, AST is 86, and GGTP 64. Should I be worried about these numbers? Is it something that can be treated or fixed?

it should be cure

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