Dear Lydia,
The situation can potentially worsen if there are gallstones causing pain, jaundice and loss of appetite.
I would strongly suggest she seek a surgical opinion for the further evaluation of the bile duct and a surgical removal of the gallbladder. When there is jaundice, there is a possibility that in addition to the gallstones in the gallbladder, some of the stones could have dropped into the bile duct causing an obstruction and backlog of bile in the blood system.
Dear Sir,
A gastroscopy is a very simple procedure that is not uncomfortable. It is typically performed under sedation – this means that you will be fully asleep during the procedure, and will not experience any discomfort. The whole procedure takes 10 minutes, and is performed only after the sedation is given through a small injection.
Under experienced hands, it is a very safe procedure. You should not have to worry too much over the procedure.
There is always a chance that a hernia can recur after surgery, even under the best of surgeons. Other than for technical factors, there are factors of mesh shrinkage, mesh displacement and inadequate tissue integration. Patient factors like obesity, smoking and over-exertion are important too and should be corrected as much as possible.
Hepatitis C is contagious, but only through sexual and blood contact. The symptoms are typically silent initially, but late symptoms include jaundice and pale stools. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of other, more common, diseases. If these persist, you should consult a medical professional.
This is medically termed as borborygmi. In the absence of other symptoms, borborygmi is normally not dangerous. However, if there are symptoms of bloating, pain or bowel changes, you should consult a medical professional.
Yes, please bring him to see a doctor as soon as possible. Abdominal pain and constipation in the older age group should always be investigated thoroughly to exclude intestinal obstruction from worrisome growths.
Yes, that is the symptom of regurgitation, which is suggestive of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Typically, gastro-oeosphageal reflux disease will not have any pain or nausea. It does not necessarily mean there is definitely something wrong with the stomach, as it can be because of dietary and lifestyle issues – like eating too much, or lying down immediately after a meal. However, if it persists, you should get it checked out with a doctor.
If he is vomiting every time after a meal and 68 years of age, he should consult a specialist for a gastroscopy as it could be a sinister problem. I would not recommend just taking medication without a check before.
Constipation is known to cause abdominal pain, bloating and hardness. There is a wide variety of possible causes of constipation, ranging from dietary changes and dehydration to sinister causes like cancer. I would suggest a consult with your doctor should your symptoms persist.
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These symptoms sound like gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. These can be aggravated by consuming larger than normal quantities of triggering foods (of which coffee and spice belong). Symptoms can also be aggravated by lying down right after a full meal.
I would suggest going on smaller meals and consider taking some antacids for now. If these symptoms recur or persist, then it will be time to consider seeking advice from an endoscopist.
If these medications work but the symptoms return, it goes to suggest there is an underlying issue that has not been fully addressed. I would strongly recommend seeing a specialist to get an endoscopy performed.
There are a few possibilities of problems that cause pain that travels to the back – including gastric ulcers, pancreas problems and bile duct stones (which can still occur after the gallbladder is removed). She should get it evaluated by a specialist with an endoscopy and scan.
Releasing gas is a natural process, but the frequency can be influenced by diet and disturbances in the balances of gut bacteria. The built up of intestinal gas can also cause abdominal discomfort and bloating. However, if it is pain you are feeling, you should be seeking a medical opinion especially if it is persistent.
Right sided abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of causes, of which appendicitis is fairly common. However, the pain from appendicitis is normally progressive and unremitting, and are associated with fever and nausea.
If the pain is intermittent, coming and going, it is very unlikely to be appendicitis.
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