WELL I AM A MAN - 49 YRS OLD - 90 KG WEIGHT - FATTY LIVER PROBLEM - NO OTHER AILMENT - BULGING STOMACH - OTHER THAN THAT EVERYTHING FINE - NOTIFY WAYS AND MEANS TO REDUCE WEIGHT, FATTY LIVER AND BULGING STOMACH
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
About 5 years ago I noticed a dramatic reduction of the muscle mass (Muscle atrophy) in my right calf muscle, like 75% to 80% reduction compared to my Left calf Muscle (possible the gastrocnemius), I also noticed that my Achilles is also very loose, when in a relaxed state, compared to the left leg. What could be the possible problems? There is no pain (other than uneasiness like restless leg syndrome) associated with this problem.
I do have a lower back problem (damage) that was done 30 years ago to the L4/L5 herniated disk. Now I have noticed that other muscles are starting to harden and reduce like the one did 5 years ago.
I went on a 15 mile hike in the mountains this past summer and I am very active during the day. However I do not regularly exercise as I should.
Thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
Hello Sir,
You are suffering from myopathy for which a thorough examination needs to be done. Blood tests like Creatine kinase and Electrodiagnostic tests like Electromyography [ E.M.G.] should be done. Nerve conduction studies for the affected limb should be done.
Many endocrine disorders can also cause myopathy such as thyroid , parathyroid , adrenal disorders , Diabetes , Vitamin - D deficiency etc.
You need to go to your nearest doctor for clinical assessment . Moreover other blood ... Read Full Answer
started using a cpap in october and also b12 supplements . Went to dentist in october everything was fine. I just noticed about 7 small black dots on my back molars, I assume they are cavities. For someone that hasn't had a cavity in 20 years, it's got to be one of these factors. So is it the cpap or the b12 that's causing my problem?
I had been chewing gutkha since 2004 to 2012.Now I have quit this habit.I do smoke as well and occasionally consume alchohol.
I am unable to open mouth more than 2 fingers.
I request you to let me know ayurvedic means of getting rid of this issue.
I donot have anyother problem other than this.
I can have spicy foods without any problem.
Doctor's Answer
Just stop your habit of Gujkha chewing and smoking with strong dedication. Sure shot treatment for opening your mouth completely is to go for a Surgery from on oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. ... Read Full Answer
Respected Dr.
The following are the brief details of my case for your kind consideration:-
1. History of High Myopia since the age of 12 years.
2. Suffered Retina Detachment in the right eye at the age of 25 years and was operated upon at Shankar Netralaya, Chennai but with little gain of vision.
3. Continued with the help of contact lens in the left eye and almost stable number for the next 11 years.
4. Sudden appearance of rainbow like colours in the Left eye and the case was diagnosed as Advanced Optic Nerve Atrophy & Retinal Degeneration at PGI, Chandigarh & I was told that the condition is irreversible with no cure or medication.
5. I was put on eye drop medication with Dorzox, Combigan , Alphagen & am continuing with the same.
6. I was advised IOL transplant in the left eye and underwent surgery for the same at Grewal Eye Institute, Chandigarh.
7. During the last 4 ½ years i.e. since the problem was diagnosed, I have underwent regular treatment under Acupuncture, Acupressure, Ayurvedic & Homeopathy medicines but with no relief and the deterioration in the field of vision and also its aquity has continued.
8. The latest checkup has shown that even the remaining macular vision in the Left Eye also shows signs of further degeneration.
Kindly suggest some remedy for my sister's ailment.
Pravin Misra
Doctor's Answer
The condition is called Pathological Myopia and she is having all the complications of this condition. only thing a doctor can do is to treat and try to prevent from the further detoriation and treat the complications of the condition.You can only do is regular follow up to the doctor. There is no curative treatment of this condition. ... Read Full Answer