Question 1

I've been dealing with stomach issues for the past decade, and despite seeing doctors, its still ongoing. My stomach seems to be getting bigger, and I feel like gas is just trapped inside all the time, and Im struggling with bowel movements too. What can I do to get some relief?

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 2

I've been dealing with chest pains for the past year and just recently, theyve gotten really intense. I've had all sorts of tests done  ECG, echo, TMT, chest X-ray, and blood work like hscrp and cholesterol  and everything comes back normal or borderline. Heres the thing, when I take gas tablets, I feel a lot better, but I can't shake off this anxious feeling, and I keep thinking negatively. Ive seen about ten cardiologists, and they all say my heart is fine, but the anxiety just wont go away. Is this heart pain or something like GERD? My heart races when I hear bad news, and it's making me uneasy even though there's no family history of heart issues. I'm 29. The pain sometimes hits my rib side, other times its in the upper chest, and it's sharp. Bloating seems to make it feel easier, and when I overthink, my breathing feels weird but it settles down in about 45 minutes. What could be causing all this?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety along with your chest pain. The fact that your cardiac tests have come back normal is reassuring. To address your symptoms, you can try taking an antacid medication for your possible GERD symptoms and an anti-anxiety medication for your anxiety symptoms. For your chest pain relief, you can take over-the-counter antacids like Tums (calcium carbonate) as needed for gas relief. For your anxiety symptoms, you can try an anti-anxiety medication like Xanax (alprazolam) at a low dose as prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga may also help alleviate your symptoms.

Question 3

I'm a bit concerned about my recent health check-up results. My SGPTALT came back at 46, which seems to be above the normal range, and my lipid profile is on the higher side too. Do you think I should be worried about this and possibly start some medication? Also, I'm curious about the role of eosinophils in the body. Could you give me some insight into what they do? I've attached the report for your reference.

Accepted Answer

Your SGPTALT level of 46 is slightly elevated, which could indicate mild liver stress or inflammation. Given the high lipid profile, it's important to focus on lifestyle changes like a balanced diet and regular exercise to manage your cholesterol. Medication may be considered if lifestyle changes alone are not sufficient. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses, especially in allergic reactions and combating parasitic infections. It would be best to discuss your results with your doctor for a personalized plan.

if you have jaundice and liver fibrosis then you have to worry otherwise high sgpt and sgot can be reversed

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