Question 1

I've been dealing with acid reflux for the past three months, which seemed to come on out of nowhere. It's still not going away, and I'm taking omeprazole 10mg once or twice daily. I don't drink, I'm not overweight, and I don't smoke or anything like that. Lately, I've also been oversleeping, needing naps, getting some headaches, and feeling low. After some blood tests, my doctor gave me 1000mg of vitamin D and calcium. Could there be a common cause linking all these symptoms together?

Accepted Answer

-It's possible that a vitamin D deficiency could be contributing to both your symptoms of fatigue, headaches, and low mood, along with acid reflux. The medication and supplementation prescribed might help address this, but you may want to follow up with y

Question 2

I've been noticing mucus in my stool for the past few days, and it's been a bit worrying. I had a colonoscopy about ten days ago, and the results came back normal, which was a relief. I've attached the report for reference. I'm really curious about what's causing the mucus and how I should go about treating it. Could you help me understand a bit more about this?

Accepted Answer

Considering your normal colonoscopy results, mucus in stool may be caused by:

Common Causes

1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
3. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
4. Infection (bacterial, viral, or parasitic)
5. Food intolerance (lactose, gluten, spicy foods)
6. Hormonal changes
7. Medication side effects (antibiotics, NSAIDs)

Treatment Options

1. Dietary changes:
- Increase fiber intake
- Hydrate adequately
- Avoid trigger foods
1. Over-the-counter medications:
- Anti-diarrheal medications (e.g., loperamide)
- Probiotics
1. Prescription medications (if necessary):
- Antibiotics (for bacterial infections)
- Anti-inflammatory medications
1. Lifestyle modifications:
- Stress management
- Regular exercise

Next Steps

1. Schedule a follow-up appointment with your gastroenterologist.
2. Provide a stool sample for further analysis.
3. Consider repeating colonoscopy if symptoms persist.

Self-Care

1. Stay hydrated.
2. Avoid spicy or fatty foods.
3. Manage stress.
4. Monitor stool frequency and consistency.

Question 3

I've been having really bad burps, a severe stomach ache, and feeling like I might puke since last week. I went to see a general physician on the 16th of October, and he gave me some meds to take for five days. But then, my period started on the 21st, and I woke up with my face, eyes, hands, legs, and knees all swollen. I'm also feeling dizzy, still having burps, and that stomach ache hasn't gone away. Could this be a reaction to the medicine or maybe something else going on?

Accepted Answer

seems like you have a allergic reaction consult your doctor for further evaluation

I'm experiencing a tight feeling in my stomach and a lot of gas. I don't really want to eat or drink water, and I'm feeling pretty weak because of it. Could you recommend any tablets for better bowel movements? I'm not sure what to do.

Patient is advised tab ciplox tz orally ,twice daily for 5 days, tab pantocid dsr orally ,once daily ,before food for 5 days, ors one sachet daily for 2 days atleast is advised to the patient.

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