- Female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom recently had an abdominal ultrasound that showed a 14mm gallstone in her gallbladder. The doctor recommended surgery, but she can't afford it right now. Are there any non-surgical ways to dissolve or remove the gallstone? What options do we have besides surgery?
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View allMy vitamin B12 level has been at 138 for the past two years and I'm having bowel movements three times a day. I've already tried taking Vitcofol injections, five doses of 2 ml, but didn't notice any improvement. I recently heard about Metacobalamin tablets and was wondering if I should try them. What's the right dosage? Is there another treatment that might help?
Yes ,continue all the medications as advised by the physician , tablet is taken once daily,orally, for about 3-6 months for better results.
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I had fistula surgery a month ago but I'm still seeing dark maroon blood in my stool. Is this normal or should I be worried? What could be causing this?
Seeing dark maroon blood in stool after fistula surgery, even a month later, is not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor. While some bleeding is expected in the initial stages of recovery, continued bleeding can indicate a complication or a return of the fistula
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I've developed a swelling just below my ribs on the right side, and it's been really painful. Lately, I've also been experiencing shortness of breath, numbness in my hands, and frequent body aches. Could these symptoms be related? What could be causing all this?
Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient. Seroflo rotahaler sos is advised to the patient for breathing difficulty.
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