My CT scan from 6 months ago showed a few tiny calculi and I'm diabetic. For the past 23 months, I've been dealing with bloating, acidity, and constipation. Is surgery something I should consider for this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Mild GI symptoms and tiny renal calculi may not need surgery; a gastroenterologist can guide further with imaging and labs.

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my mom is 60 and has gallstones but isn't showing any symptoms right now is surgery really the only option or can gallstones be treated without it are there homeopathic or ayurvedic treatments that actually work to remove them or if there are no symptoms can we just leave them alone without any treatment

please consult homeopathic dr for that.

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I'm experiencing some itching and a sensation of something pinching in my anus, but I can't see anything there. It mostly happens when I'm sitting or if I'm walking quickly. What could be causing this?

Your symptoms suggest anal itching (pruritus ani) or rectal pain, possibly due to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or levator ani syndrome, exacerbated by pressure from sitting or walking; consult a gastroenterologist or proctologist for a proper evaluation and treatment.

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I've just received a report showing my Bilirubin Direct level at 0.26. I'm really concerned about whether this is normal or if it's elevated. Could you explain what this means? Should I be worried about it?

normal range

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