Question 1

I had jaundice 3 months ago but recovered 2 months back. Now I'm having upper stomach pain again, tests showed bilirubin at 3.4 and an ultrasound found 6mm gallstones. The doctor recommended gallbladder surgery - is there any way to treat this without surgery? Can these stones dissolve on their own?

Accepted Answer

please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital

Question 2

I'm really struggling with this issue where I keep needing to go to the bathroom, even though my stools seem normal. They aren't loose or hard, but the bowel movements are way too frequent, especially after I eat. My doctor mentioned it might be IBS. Do you have any advice on how to handle this? It's getting really frustrating and it's affecting my daily life. What can I do to make it better?

Accepted Answer

To manage your frequent stool passing issue, which may be indicative of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), try the following: maintain a food diary to track trigger foods; eat smaller, more frequent meals; avoid spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods; incorporate stress-reducing techniques like meditation or yoga; consider probiotics or fiber supplements;

Question 3

I've been struggling for years with not having a daily bowel movement. It's every two days at best, and when it happens, it's really hard. Why is this happening and what can I do to have more regular and easier motions?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing constipation. I recommend trying a stool softener like Colace or a laxative such as Miralax to help with your bowel movements. Additionally, increasing your fiber intake and staying hydrated can also help alleviate constipation.

I had an endoscopy done and attached the images. Can you suggest any medications to help tighten my LES? Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments I can try first? I'm really worried about this and not sure what to do next.

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I had jaundice 3 months ago but recovered 2 months back. Now I'm having upper stomach pain again, tests showed bilirubin at 3.4 and an ultrasound found 6mm gallstones. The doctor recommended gallbladder surgery - is there any way to treat this without surgery? Can these stones dissolve on their own?

I've been struggling for years with not having a daily bowel movement. It's every two days at best, and when it happens, it's really hard. Why is this happening and what can I do to have more regular and easier motions?

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