Question 1

My wife's recent USG showed a gallstone the biggest one is 6.7mm. She doesn't have any pain, but she's lost a lot of weight, down to 56 kg over the last 6 months. Does she need surgery, or will medicine be enough? Also, could the stone be causing her weight loss, and how can she regain the weight she's lost?

Accepted Answer

A 6.7 mm gallstone without pain rarely needs surgery; weight loss is unlikely from the stone‚Äîfocus on nutrition and rule out other causes.

Question 2

I've been dealing with diarrhea on and off for over a week and a half now, and in between, my stools have turned this chalky white color. It's got me a bit worried, especially because I'm nursing and don't want to pass anything to my baby, even though she seems alright. I had the stomach flu about three weeks ago and then traveled, and this issue started when I got back. Is it possible that it's linked to the stomach flu, or could it be some kind of viral infection that just flared up again? What's going on and should I be really concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry
Take plenty of water, ors solution
Take very simple and light food for 3 days
Take
Tab Dompan SR
1 on empty stomach
Tab levomac
250 mg
1 tab Twice a day
Tab metrogyl ER
1 tab Twice a day
Cap Bifilac hp
1 perday
All for 3 day

Question 3

I've been having these powder-like stools and some irritation in my abdomen, and it actually happened a couple of months ago too. Could you help me figure out what's going on and how to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

You may be experiencing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). To help manage your symptoms, you can try taking over-the-counter medication such as Imodium (loperamide) to help with diarrhea and Dicyclomine (Bentyl) to help with abdominal cramping. It is important to stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet with plenty of fiber. If your symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and management.

I'm been struggling with a painful anal fissure for the past 10 days, and it's been really uncomfortable. I'm really looking for some quick relief from this pain. Do you know any effective home remedies that could help?

-For quick relief from an anal fissure, keep the area clean and apply coconut oil or aloe vera gel for soothing. Take warm sitz baths 2-3 times daily to relax the muscles and reduce pain. Stay hydrated, eat fiber-rich foods, and avoid straining during bow

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I've been having these powder-like stools and some irritation in my abdomen, and it actually happened a couple of months ago too. Could you help me figure out what's going on and how to get rid of it?

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