I'm a teenager and I've developed piles. Should I be worried about having them at this age? Do you think I need to see a doctor or are there any home remedies that might help me get better?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Having piles (hemorrhoids) as a teenager is uncommon, but not unheard of, and it's essential to consult a doctor to rule out underlying conditions like constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory bowel disease, and in the meantime, try home remedies like increasing fiber intake, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, and applying warm compresses or witch hazel to the affected area to alleviate symptoms.

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I'm really worried about my husband. He's been diagnosed with fatty liver grade 2 and he also has borderline diabetes. Sometimes, he experiences pain just below his chest. Could you please offer some advice or suggest what we should do next?

For fatty liver grade 2 and diabetes with occasional chest pain, I recommend medications such as Ursodeoxycholic acid for liver support, Metformin for diabetes management, and Ranitidine for chest pain relief. It is important to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and monitor blood sugar levels closely.

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I've been experiencing something weird whenever I lie down on my left side. It's a pulsating sensation just under my left rib, and it seems to come and go. There's no pain, but it's definitely noticeable. Any idea what might be causing this sensation?

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I'm having a really tough time with constipation for the past two days. It's so painful, and to make it worse, there's blood whenever I try to go. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

TAKE syp looz 15ml bed time that will help and consume fibre rich food and more water to avoid constipation

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