I'm dealing with this problem where every time I have a bowel movement, it always feels like I'm not done. It's like, I eat or drink something, and then I immediately feel like I have to go to the bathroom again. The stools are really mushy, sometimes thin, and not in that regular bulk shape. Plus, they come with this burning sensation when passing through. I've tried taking ofloxacin oridazole tablets, and that seems to stop these frequent bathroom trips for a bit. Also, I get cramps under my left rib cage, kind of where my stomach is, and I tend to burp after eating or even just drinking water. Could you help me figure out what's going on with my body?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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After a rat bite, it's essential to complete the full post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen.

Typically, the regimen includes:

Immediate washing of the wound

TT (Tetanus Toxoid) injection

Anti-rabies vaccination series (usually 2-3 doses, depending on the vaccine type)

Consult your doctor or the healthcare provider who administered the initial injections.

They will assess the situation and advise on the need for additional anti-rabies injections.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

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If your symptoms did not improve with lifestyle changes or drug therapy, you may be a candidate for surgery. Some patients prefer a surgical approach as an alternative to a lifetime of taking medications. The goal of surgery for reflux disease is to strengthen the anti-reflux barrier.

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I've been experiencing anal itching and it's really starting to get worse every day. I'm not sure what's causing it, but it's becoming really uncomfortable. Do you have any suggestions or remedies that could help relieve this issue?

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