Question 1

I'm having some trouble with gas, and I think it might be related to the fact that I've been eating a lot of boiled egg whitesabout 5 to 6 every day. Can they actually be causing this gas issue? If they are, is there something I can do to help with the gas? And what if I decide to switch to liquid egg whites insteadwould that make any difference?

Accepted Answer

Interesting combination of symptoms.

_Relationship Between UTI and Undigested Food in Stool_

1. _Unrelated conditions_: UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and undigested food in stool are generally unrelated conditions.
2. _E. coli in urine culture_: The presence of E. coli in your urine culture confirms a UTI, but the low colony count might indicate a mild infection.
3. _Undigested food in stool_: This symptom could be related to:
    - Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., IBS, gastroparesis, or malabsorption)
    - Dietary factors (e.g., food intolerance, high-fiber diet, or inadequate digestive enzymes)
    - Other medical conditions (e.g., celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or pancreatic insufficiency)

_Next Steps_

1. _Complete UTI treatment_: Finish the prescribed antibiotic course to clear the E. coli infection.
2. _Investigate gastrointestinal symptoms_: Consult a gastroenterologist or a primary care physician to evaluate the undigested food in stool symptom.
3. _Dietary and lifestyle changes_: Consider keeping a food diary, avoiding trigger foods, and incorporating digestive-friendly foods and habits.

Question 2

I've been told I have multiple small gallstones of different sizes. Can Ayurvedic medicine really dissolve them completely so I won't need surgery? I'm worried about the stones causing problems later if they don't go away

Accepted Answer

Oral dissolution therapy.
 
 Ursodiol link (Actigall) and chenodiol link (Chenix) are medicines that contain bile acids that can break up gallstones. These medicines work best to break up small cholesterol stones. You may need months or years of treatment to break up all stones.

Question 3

I've been dealing with acid reflux for the past couple of years and recently got an endoscopy that showed I have an H. pylori infection. I've been on the Nexpro HP kit but still haven't found any relief. Could you suggest what I might try next or what else might be going on?

Accepted Answer

Since you have been diagnosed with H. pylori infection and have been taking Nexpro HP kit without relief, I would recommend a different treatment approach. You can try a combination therapy with antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin along with a proton pump inhibitor like Omeprazole. This combination therapy is often effective in eradicating H. pylori infection and relieving symptoms of acid reflux.

I'm feeling really uncomfortable with some hot air and a bit of a burning sensation in my throat. I'm not sure why this is happening. Could you help me out?

The sensation of hot air and burning in your throat could be due to acid reflux, throat inflammation, or irritation; try gargling with warm salt water, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding spicy or acidic foods;

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

I've been told I have multiple small gallstones of different sizes. Can Ayurvedic medicine really dissolve them completely so I won't need surgery? I'm worried about the stones causing problems later if they don't go away

I've been dealing with acid reflux for the past couple of years and recently got an endoscopy that showed I have an H. pylori infection. I've been on the Nexpro HP kit but still haven't found any relief. Could you suggest what I might try next or what else might be going on?

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