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Male | 23

Could black stool indicate serious health issues?

Hello my name is Mohammad my mom died from colon cancer and my aunt father side died from lung cancer and recently I am having black ( I mean like really black) poop I haven’t had any iron supplements and I’m not having abdominal pain but I lost a lot of weight in 2-3 months I hardly ever go to ???? and when I go I have very stiff black poop I don’t have eagerness for food and I was very very harmed mentally for my moms lost that I almost had days taking 1.5 kg of ambient (15*10tablets*10gr) I am also studying dentistry so if you speak in medical terms I would probably understand.

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Do not underestimate how black stool points to possible internal bleeding of your digestive system, nor your symptoms of losing weight and having no appetite. This points to the start of a severe health issue that would be more likely benign than malignant. Besides, it's best to go through the colon and intestine diagnostics first as well as some other medical tests.

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My fiancee has been diagnosed with gluten intolerance and on the scale is a 3.8, being 0.2 away from being classed as having celiac disease. If he carried on eating gluten like normal, would he eventually develop celiacs disease? And if not should he cut gluten out anyway?

Male | 39

Bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue are some common symptoms of gluten sensitivity. In some cases, if a person keeps consuming foods containing this protein, they may develop celiac disease – an illness that makes the body react even more harshly towards gluten. To avoid further harm and discomfort, it would be best if he stopped eating anything with wheat or any other sources of gluten immediately. 

Answered on 3rd June '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

My boyfriend had, what I suspect to be, Norovirus 8 days ago. He had diarrhea for about 18 to 22 hours, and he only had one bout of vomiting, which he believes was due to the Mountain Dew he drank on an upset stomach. Since its been 8 days since his symptoms have stopped, would it be safe to engage in close contact activities like kissing again?

Male | 23

Norovirus is a bug. It can make­ your stomach feel bad. After it goe­s away, wait a bit before kissing. This makes sure­ it is all gone. 8 days since his last symptoms are good. But wait longer to be­ safe. Washing hands well stops the spre­ad. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I'm getting a pain in my lower abdomen that sometimes goes around to my back giving me sudden urges to use the bathroom and also leaving a strange taste in my mouth

Male | 38

There's a possibility that could be due to urinary tract infection, kidney stones, gastrointestinal issues, or reproductive system disorders. Consult a gynecologist for evaluation.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Nisarg Patel

Dr. Nisarg Patel

I have recently noticed that my bowel movements have shown a flat side. No bleeding. I have had these hemorrhoids for at least 6 months. Some days they're almost nonexistent. Some days they pop out of the anus and feel annoying, but they hardly ever hurt in any way. It is hard to tell, but there are some days where the stool looks completely normal. No flat side that I can see. I had a colonoscopy (at 39 yrs old) 2+ years ago. A polyp was removed and 3 hemorrhoids were banded. I am very healthy. I am 2 years sober, high protein diet, strength training, active job, don't smoke, and do everything with health in mind. I take sertraline for anxiety and a few supplements. I am scheduled to see my Dr in a month. My anxiety always makes me think it's the worst! Google searches tell me that hemorrhoids won't likely change the stool shape. I am in need of answers please!

Male | 41

This can result from dietary change­s or minor intestinal troubles. Hemorrhoids rare­ly cause flat stools. As a recent colonoscopy was done­, serious worries are unlike­ly. Maintaining healthy habits is wise. It's advisable to inform a doctor about this during the­ upcoming appointment for accurate guidance.

Answered on 5th Sept '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

My friend is 44 years old woman.She's bleeding for many days from anus.Now she is bleeding continuously for 2 to 3 hours and she's also having a burning sensation in stomach and she is feeling to vomit

Female | 44

Your friend might be having a serious issue like internal bleeding. The bleeding from the bottom, stomach burning, and feeling sick could mean something is wrong inside her tummy. She needs urgent medical help to figure out what's happening and get the right treatment to stop the bleeding. 

Answered on 28th May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I have continuous hiccups from morning..can't control it

Male | 21

Hiccups are caused by a muscle under the lungs called the diaphragm getting agitated is the main reason behind it. This may be caused by the fact that you eat faster, are stressed, or swallow a lot of air. To deal with the hiccups, you can try holding your breath for a couple of seconds, then sipping cold water, or gently scaring yourself. If they persist for more than 48 hours, you should see a doctor.

Answered on 17th Oct '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

i have swollen veins near anus .

Male | 22

Bulging veins around your rear end are basically varicosities, and such blood vessels are called hemorrhoids. This can occur if you strain when having a bowel movement, are overweight, or sit for extended periods. The signs can be pain, itching, or bleeding. To feel better, use over-the-counter creams or sit in warm water (sitz bath) several times a day. More fiber intake can be really beneficial as well.

Answered on 25th Sept '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I am 28years old,female and I am hepB carrier. My dad has undergone liver transplant surgery due to liver cirrhosis and tumour. I checked my HBVDNA and it's quite high in level (in crores) and I have consulted a doctor and he advised me to take antiviral drugs(Tafero800mg-OD) as a preventive measures since my dad suffered from liver cancer. I have taken this medicine for more than 4month and it doesn't bring changes in Dna level counts. So I discontinued my treatment. My all blood reports as well as USG and liver fibroscan is normal but my HbvDna level is still up. My dad has been taking tab.entaliv 0.5mg and it helps my dad's level to come down drastically. Please do prescribed me the best and most effective medicine,Thank you.

Female | 28

Answered on 23rd May '24

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