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Male | 19

Why Am I Having Painful Swallowing at 19?

I'm 19 years old and experiencing pain while swallowing

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Answered on 26th Dec '24

Many factors can lead to discomfort while swallowing, such as throat infections, allergic reactions, or irritation from spicy foods. Some of the most common symptoms could be a feeling of soreness, a scratchy feeling, or difficulty in swallowing. Hydration and consumption of smooth, soft foods can also help to reduce the irritation. If the pain does not subside and particularly if events like fever, severe pain, or shortness of breath follow, then it’s important to immediately consult a gastroenterologist. The healthcare worker will find out the root cause and offer you the best suitable treatment. 

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Hi, I am a healthy 54 year old male. I have been doing some routine annual lab tests near my home, where they do comprehensive labs for check-up. I have been doing it for several years, and everything is basically normal. However, I just received a lab result, CA 19-9, which is elevated (44), normal is below 34. I actually had this lab test CA 19-9 way back in 7/2022, when the level was 12 (normal). Then I had it in annual testing on 9/2023, and it was 25 (but within normal limits). In the past 6-12 months, I have had normal lactate and amylase levels too. Also, all my other blood test from yesterday were normal, including liver function test (and normal bilirubin), normal CBC, normal CEA level, normal amylase, normal sedimentation rate, normal TSH, normal blood chemistry. Of note, I also had a normal DNA stool test (cologuard) 3 years ago. I also had normal FIT stool test 2 months ago, and also last year (twice it was normal). I have no symptoms and no weight loss, and no signs of jaundice. I am not overweight either, and I do not smoke nor drink alcohol. And no one in my family has had cancer before. As I mentioned, this was incidental, but I would like to know your opinion if this is ominous, and next steps. I have schedule a full body MRI scan for next week too. Thank you.

Male | 54

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

i drank too much alcohol im fine now though but want to make sure because im worried

Male | 21

After ingesting a large quantity of alcohol, it is fundamental to introspect about your body. Are you feeling better now? That's good! Most of the time, common symptoms of drinking too much include headache, nausea, and feeling tired. Heavy drinking can lead to damage to the liver and brain. For the sake of the body's recovery, water should be maintained high, healthy foods have to be eaten, and some rest should be taken. 

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Sir I have pain in my stomach but in my empty stomach I get blood through sputum and after that my headaches and I'm not able. To eat any proper food

Female | 22

Coughing blood, headache­s, and difficulty eating - these signs sugge­st a stomach issue. An ulcer or inflammation could be the­ culprit. Ignoring it risks bigger problems, so see­ a doctor soon. For now, spicy or acidic foods may worsen symptoms, so choose easy-to-dige­st meals instead. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of wate­r. 

Answered on 23rd July '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I am suffering from IBS and losing my hair plz stop my hair fall I think it's nutrition observation problem

Male | 26

IBS and hair loss frustrate you. Hair loss with IBS could mean poor nutrient absorption. IBS brings stomach pain, bloating, and bowel habit shifts. Focus on die­t rich in vitamins and minerals for hair growth: iron, zinc, and biotin. See a he­althcare provider about suppleme­nts for nutrients. 

Answered on 29th July '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I am 53 years old female, lives with Chrohn disease already taken Pentasa drug but Pentasa makes it worsened.i have abdominal pain after eating.what should I do now...

Female | 53

Abdominal pain after eating may be caused by the swelling of your intestines, which is a common symptom of Crohn's disease. You may ask your doctor to let you try a different drug that might work better for your condition. The right medication that is most effective for you and is helping with your symptoms should be found out soon. Therefore, you should not forget to tell your doctor about the other treatment possibilities.

Answered on 30th Aug '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Sir i have stuck a rice in my mind pipe now what to do

Male | 21

This is a likely situation. If you experience difficulty swallowing, have severe pain in your chest, or are Short of breath, go to the hospital as soon as possible. You may try drinking little sips of water to help it down. Refrain from the activity of self-induced vomiting. If the signs persist, seek medical aid at once.

Answered on 4th Dec '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

I have eaten Kirkland multivitamin gummies more than 8 in one day since 3 days I am feeling like symptoms of nausea dizziness stomach upset pain in ribs getting anger easily changing in mood swings . What to do now

Female | 17

Taking too many gummy vitamins can cause issue­s. Exceeding the sugge­sted dose leads to vitamin ove­rload - nausea, dizziness, stomach upset, rib pain, and mood change­s may occur. To recover, stop the gummie­s and drink lots of water. This flushes exce­ss vitamins out. Eat a balanced diet for natural nutrient intake­. If symptoms continue or worsen, consult a doctor.

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Samrat Jankar

Dr. Samrat Jankar

My child is having stomach ache since last 2 or 3 days. Yesterday he had ache 3 to 4 tines and he has been going to washroom each time. The stool is normal and not loose. He is 8 now. Since he was 3.5 years old he had habbit of going to.potty after 3 to 4 days and it extended till 6 to 7 days also. The potty was very hard and a single loop hard to flush. But since last 4 days he is complaining of stomach ache and going to.potty each time. The stool is normal and soft as compared to previous times and flushable. Please suggest.

Male | 8

I advise you to take your child to a doctor. Based on proper evaluation and diagnosis, the doctor will be able to determine whether the problem faced is due some underlying medical issue such as food intolerance, infection  or some other reason. Based on that, treatment may be suggested which may include certain dietary and lifestyle changes, medications etc. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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