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Male | 36

Should I seek immediate medical attention for gastrointestinal symptoms?

I've had dark tarry stool and diarrhea the last month. I have a hx if peptic ulcer. No redness in stool. No vomiting no fever. Have had increase nausea the last week. Yesterday I had a 5 minute bout of 9/10 upper right abdominal pain that resolved itself after 5 minites Should I go to er or wait it out to see my doctor office.

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Answered on 4th Dec '24

They may be indicators of your peptic ulcer. Indeed, in your situation, it is preferable to go to the gastroenterologist to conduct the tests and proper treatments.

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i am a 19 year old female currently about to be 36 weeks pregnant and for the past week ive had horrible diarrhea i did have fevers but they stopped two days ago now only the diarrhea remains and its only gotten worse it seems. ive been to urget care and my obgyn but they haven’t given me the answers im looking for, waiting on some test to come back. my question is my diarrhea has been bright yellow and its been every other hour. since my fever went down ive started getting pain in my stomach everytime i get up and move mainly due to needing to go to the bathroom ( baby is completely fine says the doctors and i do feel her moving the same as before) when i go to use the bathroom its like i cannot get it out only little bits of the diarrhea and now today it is black. so far its like every ten or so minutes my stomach starts hurting and i need to go back but its so swollen and has started to bleed a little bit from so much diarrhea that it really hurts but yet barley any comes out should i try a stool softener?

Female | 19

Bright yellow diarrhea may indicate bile in your stool, while black diarrhea can suggest stomach bleeding. These symptoms could be due to infections or other medical issues that need attention. In my opinion, using a stool softener may not be ideal at this time. It's important to continue following your doctor's advice closely.

Answered on 18th Sept '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Hello, I am a 19yo male. Months ago, I had some neurological symptoms and went to hospital. There, a blood test showed that I had really low B12 vitamin (under 90 pg/mL). I had some shots to increase B12 levels and hospital adviced me to go to GP and have gastroscopy and colonoscopy to find the cause of the deficiency, because it was not normal at that age to have that low b12 levels. So, the days I was taking the B12 shots and planning to go to a GP, I had some bowel symptoms, including changes in stool size (small-thin and rounded / however not hard to pass), and rarely a little blood on them. When I went to the GP, I told him the whole story and told me that I had to do some other blood tests first to see if there is any gastric inflammation and then we would see if endoscopy is needed. After doing several blood tests (ECR, CRP, etc..) and faecal calprotectin test, GP told me that results were normal and did not show any inflammation in stomach or colon, so no endoscopy was needed. He told me that these symptoms were from functional gastrointestinal disorders and hemmorhoids. All of these happened like 6 months before. Now, I still have small-thin and rounded stools (rarely i pass normal stools but most of times they are like that) - blood is very rare and in small amount. Generally, my diet is normal (includes fiber), i drink a lot of water, no anxiety, not anaemic, normal weight and I exercise. So, these changes in bowel habits that happened months ago (without having any lifestyle change) + little blood rarely + the B12 defficiency I had, make me think I should visit another GP and push for a colonoscopy. I tried to search if increasing B12 would cause such changes in bowel habits, but did not find something. The only family history I know are that some first degree relatives had a small B12 defficiency without symptoms and second degree relative had gastrectomy a lot of years ago. I am a little panicked because Ive been seeing colon cancer is on the rise among young people and unreasoned bowel changes that dont leave soon + blood (however mine is very rarely and little) may be red flag. Especially most cases in young people are advanced stages becaus they are not caught early. Thanks for reading till the end, what do you suggest me to do? Go to another GP? And even push for endoscopy? Finally, could the cause of hard pebble stool be somehow (?) the elevation of B12 so my system need some time to go back to normal again? Because B12 deficiency was slowly developing for years.

Male | 19

While low B12 levels can affect the body in many ways, they usually don’t impact bowel habits like this. It’s great that you’ve had some tests, and they’ve ruled out any inflammation in your stomach or colon. Your symptoms might be due to functional gastrointestinal disorders or hemorrhoids, which are quite common and generally not too serious. Keep an eye on your symptoms, and try not to worry too much. However, if you’re still concerned, getting a second opinion from another doctor might help give you peace of mind.

Answered on 11th Nov '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Yesterday my mother felt sick she have symptoms such as vomiting and loose motions.

Female | 48

Vomiting and diarrhea indicate a stomach or intestinal infe­ction from viruses or bacteria, possibly from contaminated food or wate­r. Hydrate her well with wate­r. Provide bland foods like toast, rice, and bananas. If symptoms pe­rsist or worsen, seek me­dical advice. 

Answered on 12th Aug '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

33 years old, felt uncomfortable with my gut, feeling bloated and excessive burping and sometimes air release in back. Burping in empty stomach. Changes in stool cycle

Male | 33

You may have metabolic disorders. Indigestion manifests bloating, burping excessively, and change of stool cycle. This occurs as a result of the trouble of your stomach in digesting food. Fast eating or consuming particular food items can be the reasons behind it. Embrace a meal plan of smaller sizes and slower eating, while incorporating trigger food items such as spicy or fatty foods into your diet.

Answered on 26th Aug '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Vomiting since last four days everytime after taking a small meal, but not having pain in any part of abdomen , Consulted Doctor he prescribed following medicines 1. Sompraz 2. Cintapro 3. Lafaxid 4. Algeraft Started these yesterday but no relief So consulted again today he added Ondem MR in the prescription. Still no progress 1 year ago had same problem and after a month of treatment Appendix surgery was done in the month of july2023. Since then had no problem but started again since last 4-5 days

Male | 13

This could be because of a few different things such as gastritis, acid reflux, or even recurrent appendicitis. The doctor has given you Ondem MR since your current medication isn’t working to control the vomiting. However, if this continues, it would be best for you to return it to them so they can review it again and maybe do more tests to find out what exactly is causing it and give appropriate treatment.

Answered on 6th June '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I m 21 week pregnant. My SGPT AND SGOT is 394 and 327. Already taking liver medicine prescribe by doctor. Why it is happening. Is it normal??

Female | 30

Elevated serum GOT (394) and GPT (327) levels in pregnancy are not widespread. These levers might be indicators of liver damage, which could be caused by some liver conditions or infections like Isaak's disease. Fortunately, you are already taking medication. Stick to your doctor's recommendations. Don't forget to have a healthy lifestyle that includes good food, proper hydration, and sufficient sleep. The monthly checkups can tell whether the problem is under control.

Answered on 15th July '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Tubular lession illeocec junction means

Male | 29

At the junction between the small and large intestines, abnormal growth can occur, resembling a tube with an issue inside. This can cause stomach pain, changes in bowel movements, and sometimes bleeding. The cause is often inflammation or small growths (polyps). Treatment may involve surgery to remove the growth or medications to relieve symptoms.

Answered on 12th Sept '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Doctor, My son have colostomy surgery. I want to know how much time to second OT for normal out stool process....?

Male | 2month 10days

After a colostomy operation, it may take some time for your son to have normal bowel movements. This is normal as the body needs time to adjust. It usually takes about a week for bowel movements to return. During this time, it’s important to stay hydrated, eat nutritious food, and follow the advice of healthcare professionals. If you notice any alarming symptoms such as severe pain, abdominal swelling, or no bowel movements for an extended period, consult your doctor immediately.

Answered on 7th Oct '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

MY sister underwent a laparoscopic surgery to remove gall bladder due to stone and found appendix also , was also removed. Now its been 2 months and she is experiencing weight loss and less appetite. when checked blood found SGOT-72.54 AND SGPT 137.47, what is the reason

Female | 27

Your sister's we­ight loss and reduced appetite­ after surgery are normal. He­r body is adjusting to the change. High SGOT and SGPT blood levels indicate live­r inflammation, which is common post-surgery. This also affects appetite­. Follow up with her doctor. They may recomme­nd diet changes or medicine­s to help her re­cover and regain appetite­. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

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