- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been dealing with severe peritonitis, but the doctors can't figure out what's causing it. How do they usually find the root cause when it's not obvious? Also, why would a dentist recommend surgery for something like this does it connect to oral health somehow?
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View allI've had fistula surgery a week ago and was told to take Smuth syrup, 15ml dosage, but it led to diarrhea. I cut back to 10ml, which helped with the stool softness, but I'm still going to the bathroom twice a day. Is it okay if I drop it down to 5ml? What should I do?
You can try reducing the dose of Smuth syrup to 5ml, but consult your surgeon or doctor first, as they may recommend adjusting the dose based on your individual needs and bowel movements, and also ensure you're drinking plenty of water and eating fiber-rich foods to support a smooth recovery from fistula surgery.
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my friend is dealing with serious intestinal problems and the cect report shows some issues. they're struggling financially and private hospitals are quoting 2 lakhs for surgery which they can't afford. are there any treatment options that could avoid surgery and which government hospitals would be good to approach for this? also what's the likely prognosis in this situation
it is your choice .if affordable private hospital is advised.
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My endoscopy impression LAX LES. Narrowing noted at D1 D2 junction. Scope could not be passed beyond. BC taken. Doctor suggested bypass surgery.
The endoscopic finding of a narrowed area at the D1-D2 junction (duodenal junction) and the inability to pass the scope beyond this point suggest a potential blockage in the duodenum. The doctor's recommendation of bypass surgery likely refers to a surgical procedure to create a new pathway for food and fluids to bypass the obstruction, potentially a duodenojejunal bypass. This could be necessary to relieve symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain caused by the blockage
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