My father is 78 years old and has been suffering from constipation for the last 2 years. He has also lost a lot of weight around 10 kgs in this time span. In the last couple of months he has been complaining that his abdominal muscles have torn due to bowel straining and now he says there is loss of muscle in his stomach area. Which is why when he lies down everything is fine but when he sits up and walks around he feels like he is carrying a weight in his stomach. After intake of food it becomes worse and he also gets bloating. We have done all possible tests - colonoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound sometime last year and everything was clear. The doctors gave a verdict of idiopathic constipation and left it at that. His blood work is fine, haemoglobin levels, cholestrol etc. He still suffers from constipation. His prostrate is enlarged but results are fine. What is the solution to his stomach muscle problem ? Is it lack of exercise, lack of protein ? He doesnt have a pot belly and has never had and had always been physically active and fairly slender.
Doctor's Answer
Hi,
History told by you favours irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ). There are two alarming signs in your case :
Firstly, loss of weight and that to10kg approx.
Secondly, sensation of carrying a weight in stomach.
Both of them do occurs in IBS. But to be on safer side,I would suggest you to go for colonoscopy again because it was done 1 yr back and symptoms have aggravated few months back.
Treatments available for IBS -
- Increase the level of physical activity.
- Have regular meals and take t ... Read Full Answer
high polymorphs and my erythrocyte sedimentation rate is after one hour 15 mm. two hours 32mm . my wbc count is 13400 my HDL cholesterol is 36.6 method use is immunoinhibition . Male 38 years old obese
Doctor's Answer
Hi,
The signs you described me could be signs of obesity as I feel right now without seeing you,and you should try and reduce your weight. However there are signs of anxiety or stress also.
You can show to an internal medicine specialist may be for obesity,cholesterol related problems,which would also help you solve problems like body aches,missing your breath.
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hi, I had a D&C because of incomplete abortion, then the bleeding was heavy for a week, doctor suggested me primolut-n for 21 days, after completing the course on third day i started bleeding, but the bleeding is very heavy with lot of pain ,,,, is this heavy bleeding normal and how long it will take to subsidise......
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Hi,
That is good that your ultrasound report is clear and didn't have any retained bits,the bleeding you are having may last for 3-5 days.
If pain is there then you can have pain killers. You should also have plenty of water because many people feel dehydrated and weak in such situation and have a good and healthy diet(high protein diet). You can also use hot water bottle over abdomen to relive your abdominal muscles. ... Read Full Answer
Iam 37, I have problem in having sex with my wife. Iam having very less semen generated and most often has problems in erection. Iam married since 2006.What medicine should i take?
Doctor's Answer
Hi,
It usually does not have such side effects like less semen genration and erection problem,but if you think you have been facing this problem just after you started having this drug or if you are facing any othere problem then you may ask your doctor to change your drug.
Viagra tablets are prescribed only after examination,so i would advice you to go for examination.
If you are not having erection or for a very litlle time,then you can take viagra after prescription.
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hi i am a 24 year old girl . my height is 134 cm ( 4feet 4inches) i have been taking growth flex v pro ( l-arginine and ornithinine ) for past one month on bed time and have noticed about 1.5 cm diffrence in height in few weeks . i would like to know is there any side effect of it . and i also consulted a doctor my spine is in really bad shape and i have a very bad posture and im obese. 63kg. my doctor said me that if my posture is improved and spine is straiter i may be additional 2-3 inches taller as my spine is curved ( like a opposite ' C" SHAPE ) pushing my hips out from behind and also a round slouched shoulder . I have started doing lots of exercise to lose weight and yoga to correct my posture 2 hours of intense streches everyday. will it help me ? is taking a arginine and ornithinie safe ? since iv already taken for a month and noticed diffrence . i also take calcium n magnesium zinc to strenghten my bones. please tell me will doing all these help me gain atleast 1-2 inches. my parents are quite tall both above 5.8. i dont have any other issues and my blood works are all fine no thyroid , no cholestrol no pco . my periods are regular . pls help doctor.
Doctor's Answer
Hi,
Most common cause of small height is inherited from parents,but since your parents have a good height i would recommend you to get your hormonal tests like growth hormone or consult an endocrinologist because they might be really helpful to you,since your height is to small as compared to your parents.
The problem can also be related to your spine but spine can never make such a big difference to your height.
The tablet you are taking is fine and can be taken for a few months,you should avo ... Read Full Answer
