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How to get rid of anal pain caused by hemorrhoids?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old. Her weight is 128 kg and height is 5 feet 3 inches. She has got a constipation problem since last 5 years and she takes Smuth for this. Since last four days, she has been getting severe pain between vagina and anus and that area is swollen. Also, her anus openi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern for her health. As you have given every possible analgesic and the pain is not relieved, I think the hemorrhoid has strangulated. It means it is entrapped within the anal sphincter. I suggest tablet Acenac-P ... Read Full »
My daughter has constipation since starting solids. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 19 months old daughter has been suffering from constipation since we started giving her solid food, that is since the seventh month. She cries while passing stool, and her anus becomes red after she passes stool for around two or three times a day. Our doctor suggested to skip milk an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. We should try to rule out any significant medical causes like anal stenosis and for this, you have to visit a pediatric surgeon. Dietary changes like avoiding milk products should be started as suggested b... Read Full »
I need a diet chart that includes high-fiber foods. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from fissures and PCOD, and I need to include high fiber in my diet. I am missing out on breakfasts. I need a diet chart for seven days a week, which includes a high-fiber food. I need at least 14 g of fiber each day. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You should include 200 grams of salad in the morning and evening daily. That should contain cucumber, carrots, sprouts, etc. And in the afternoon, you should eat 250 to 300 g of ripe Papaya one hour before food. You can take oats and daliya for meals at any time of the d... Read Full »
I pass stools once in 2 or 3 days and feel constipated. Kindly help.
Query: I think i am constipated. Is it normal or should i see a doctor again for this? These days i am pooping sometimes after 3 days then after 2 to 3 days again, but sometimes everyday. I see a doctor one time because i have a hard time passing poop and have a blood after pooping and my aunt nurse told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Pauline, First of all I would say, relax because stress can be a risk factor of constipation. Also at this age, food and eating habits are one of the major causes of constipation. I would advice to have a high fibre diet, and decrease intake of non-veg and increase intake of vegetables and drink... Read Full »
My daughter poops once in three days. Should I worry?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 22 months old. She passes stools with a gap of three days. Is there anything to worry? Moreover, her stools have become hard. I can feel the pain when she passes stools. Please suggest. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assume your daughter's age is 22 months. The child is getting less fiber. Water intake may be less. Not to worry, but her food and dietary habits need to change. I suggest: Give her more of a homemade diet, like vegetables, and soups more option. Water intake sho... Read Full »
I have a constipation problem, and my stomach is getting bigger. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old girl. I used to eat a lot from my childhood, but I was not that fat. I had a big belly from 13 years, and I used to hide it in my dress because I was shy of it. From about five months my stomach has become bigger. I have problems with sitting and doing daily household ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this is what I feel. The issue with your stomach and constipation is related to your lifestyle only. It appears that the level of physical activity is very less in your case and so you are facing t... Read Full »
Please suggest a regular diet plan for a diabetic patient to maintain the sugar level.
Query: Hello doctor, My father, aged 65 years, has been suffering from diabetes for more than eight years. He was using insulin injection, 20 ml in the morning, and 12 ml at night. A recent blood test shows that the RBS value is 265 mg/dl, and the creatinine value is 2.1 mg/dL. Now, as per the doctor's adv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. Since your father's blood glucose level is not under control, the doctor is right in increasing his dosage of insulin. His weight is a little on the higher side. A reduction in weight can help both his diabetes and blood pressure readings. ... Read Full »
Why am I feeling nauseous despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who started taking birth control pills eight months back, but I only took it for a week and stopped taking them. In that same week, I had unprotected sex with my fiance, and I had my periods the next day. The next month I got my periods two weeks earlier, and I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I see two problems in your history. Let me tell you the reason and solution. Birth control pills come in a pack of 21 or 21 active plus seven dummy pills, or the single dose of an emergency contraceptive pill. Whichever you take, will suppress... Read Full »
I have had piles for a year. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had piles on and off for the last year. Is this anything to worry about? What activities should I avoid to make things better? Is this permanent? I have recently experienced some kind of bulge that seems like piles, but at the moment, it only really happens when I am in a squat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.I have reviewed your case history and attached pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). So, yes, this seems to be hemorrhoids (piles), and this appears to be grade 2 (becoming prominent ... Read Full »
My digestive issue is not resolving despite treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from digestive problems since 15 years. I take Pantin L capsule everyday. But, no relief. I am very nervous. I took treatment with many doctors, but no relief. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having digestion problems since many years. For that, first rule out hypothyroidism by serum TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) estimation. USG abdomen scan is advisable to rule out any organic cause if present. You can include more fiber in the diet. Take gr... Read Full »