Question 1

I've been having black stool before and during my periods for about the last five months. Is this normal, or could it be a sign of some internal issues? I'm a bit worried and would love some guidance.

Accepted Answer

Black stool before and during periods is not typical and may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding or issues like endometriosis affecting the bowel. I recommend consulting a doctor for evaluation, including stool tests or a scan, to rule out any underlying concerns.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my grandmother. She's 56 and has diabetes. Last year, while she was swallowing her prescribed pills, one got stuck in her food pipe. This went unnoticed until it happened a second time, so we thought it might be a stroke. We took her to an ENT specialist and all tests, like the CT scan, came back normal. But now it has happened twice again, first with pills and then with food. This time the doctor has suggested an endoscopy. We haven't done it yet. Could you help me understand what might be going on with her?

Accepted Answer

Usually in adults foreign body inside windpipe or lower down are expelled by powerful cough reflex. It's unlikely that it will stay in airway without any symptoms. Probably you have injured your upper airway while coughing. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days

Question 3

I've had a chronic fissure for the past 6 months and was on cefadroxil plus supportive treatment for 3 months prescribed by a surgeon, then switched to rifaximin 400mg with laxatives and local metrogy for another 3 months but I still have burning around the anal ring. The doctor says my anal canal isn't constricted and spasms have reduced so surgery isn't needed, but when I pass hard stools, my sentinel piles flare up and the burning lasts a long time. Why isn't this healing completely and what else can I try?

Accepted Answer

conservative therapy is advised to the patient.

I'm a bit confused about how to take Liv 52 tablets. Should I be having them before eating or after meals? Just want to make sure I'm doing it right.

The recommended dosage of Liv 52 is 2-3 tablets, 2-3 times a day, and it's best taken after food to minimize potential stomach upset

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I've been having black stool before and during my periods for about the last five months. Is this normal, or could it be a sign of some internal issues? I'm a bit worried and would love some guidance.

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