Question 1

My 67-year-old mom has multiple gallstones with the biggest being 8mm. She was told surgery isn't an option because of serious lung problems. She gets pain sometimes and takes painkillers. What else can be done for patients like her who can't have surgery

Accepted Answer

In high-risk surgical cases, dietary fat control and symptom-based management are options for gallstones; ERCP may be considered in case of complications.

Question 2

I accidentally swallowed a small piece of a toothpick, probably about a quarter of it, and now my throat feels a bit strange. I dont have any other symptoms, but I'm a bit worried. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Since you've swallowed a small piece of toothpick and aren't experiencing severe symptoms, monitor your condition closely, and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs of intestinal perforation, such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, or difficulty breathing; however, if your symptoms remain mild, it's likely the toothpick fragment will pass through your system without issue.

Question 3

I'm having this ongoing itching issue around my anus, and it's been quite a while now. I tried taking Bandy Plus, but it hasn't helped. The itching gets worse when I'm walking. Any idea what's going on or what I can do about it?

Accepted Answer

That could be fungal infcetion,visit dermatologist for appropriate treatmen,personal hygiene is more important for a better result.

What are the reasons for stomach pain?

Most common causes of stomach pain include indigestion after eating, gallstones and cholecystitis, pregnancy, gas, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis,ulcers,gastritis,GERD, pancreatitis.

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

My 67-year-old mom has multiple gallstones with the biggest being 8mm. She was told surgery isn't an option because of serious lung problems. She gets pain sometimes and takes painkillers. What else can be done for patients like her who can't have surgery

I accidentally swallowed a small piece of a toothpick, probably about a quarter of it, and now my throat feels a bit strange. I dont have any other symptoms, but I'm a bit worried. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do?

I'm having this ongoing itching issue around my anus, and it's been quite a while now. I tried taking Bandy Plus, but it hasn't helped. The itching gets worse when I'm walking. Any idea what's going on or what I can do about it?

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