Question 1

I've been noticing fresh blood when I pass stool, and this happens for about four to five days every month. What could be causing this, and are there any effective treatments that don't involve surgery?

Accepted Answer

Fresh blood with stools for few days each month may indicate hemorrhoids or fissure‚Äînon-surgical options include fiber intake, sitz baths, and ointments like nifedipine.

Question 2

I've been told I have Marginal Hepatomegaly with diffuse fatty changes, but my liver function test is normal. My liver is 14.8 cm, I'm 30, Indian male, 5.6 feet tall, and I weigh 86 kg. I don't drink alcohol, soft drinks, or tea, and I walk for 30 minutes every day. I do take allergy meds. What should I do to get my liver back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Focus on weight loss through healthy eating and regular exercise.
Eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet high in fiber and antioxidants.
Continue walking daily, and aim to increase physical activity gradually.
Keep a healthy lifestyle with no alcohol and limiting processed sugars.
Regularly follow up with your doctor for liver health monitoring and tests.

Question 3

I've been told I have a couple of stones in my left kidney and gallbladder. The kidney stones have dissolved, but my latest ultrasound shows the gallstones are still forming. I'm really hoping to find a way to treat these gallstones without having to remove my gallbladder. I'm currently on UDILIV 300. Do you think there are other options?

Accepted Answer

While surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is a common treatment for gallstones, there are alternative treatments for small, uncalcified gallstones in the early stages of formation; Udiliv 300, which you're currently taking, contains ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid that can help dissolve small, cholesterol-rich gallstones; other non-surgical options include watchful waiting, dietary changes

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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