- Female
- 24 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm about to start a new job and I need to get a medical certificate. I've been told I have minimal fibrosis. Is this something I should be worried about before I go for this check-up?
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no need to worry. if you have any habits of smoking kindly avoid it
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I often notice that I have mucus after I eat, even if I dont have a cold. It seems to happen with any food, especially spicy ones. Can you explain why this might be happening? Do you have any suggestions for home remedies I could try?
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my wife has a gallstone and we're really worried about it. should we see a specialist or can a regular doctor handle this? is surgery the only way to treat it or are there medicines that can dissolve the stones? what are our options here
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