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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.

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 ...

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I would like to improve my body mass since I am very lean and skeletony for my age. I have been trying to do it with food only for a long time but in vain. I had been prescribed deca durabolin injection for a few days around 5 yrs ago and there was slight improvement but had to discontinue that due to travel. Could you suggest a good anabolic steroid tablet for me?

Hi, The easiest way to gain weight is to add calories to your diet. For every kg of weight gain you will have to add about 1500-2000 calories to your diet. Your diet must include at least three basic meals, and two snack meals, which should include high calorie diet, shakes, ice cream, butter, oil, cheese, dense potato, spreads and bread. If you are not gaining weight inspite of increased diet, then you should have a medical check up done to investigate the root cause. The drug you have al ...

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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?

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 ...

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Hi Doctor.I used to do fast balling of cricet on hard surfaces like roads for 2 years.Then I stopped playing and started walking 4 kms each day. Afterthat I joined gym and used to run on trade mill for 10 mins and stepper and cycling for 10 mins each.I have developed pain and bit of swelling in both lower legs in Tibia and Tibialis Anterior muscle

Hi, Usually there can be swelling or mild stiffness due to some local inflammation,which might be due to some wear and tear of muscles. If that is not hampering your daily routine then it should be fine, It should not be anything serious but it might take somewhere around 2 weeks to completely go off or at times it may take months to heal up if those muscles are not at rest. So you may follow the following instructions 1) You can use ice packs to reduce swelling 2) You may use a pain killer a ...

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Is Zerodol-MR safe while taken in pregnancy? I may be pregnant right now. I am having muscle pain in arm and side neck.

Hi!! Tab zerodol mr has aceclofenac and tizanidine which are not safe in pregnancy.All non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs should be avoided in pregnancy.In case of severe muscle spasm take plain crocin 500/650 mg strength and you can apply topical applications of diclofenac only in case of sever pain,but best if avoidable. For sore throat,novaclox tablet is safe in pregnancy. ...

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I had Wysolone 20 Mg for 2 weeks in the year 1999 and till the date I am suffering from fluid retention, weight gain, Swelling in whole body specially on face , eyes, hands and feet and muscle weakness and facing weekness after periods as it is abnormal.

Hi, For swelling i would need kidney function test as well at least,so much bleeding can't be normal.I would recommend you to get a repeat ultrasound because this age is really prone for fibroid uterus.Even continuous discharge is not good and you should get your self examined for that by a gynecologist. Are you running any continuous fever ? How is the discharge,is it smelly,what color ? I am not sure why you have splenomegaly because you have not mentioned any point in your history which ind ...

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How to regain fitness, after masturbation (started masturbation at the age of 15-16)few points regarding my appearance which I noticed : 1)under eye hollowness and dark circles 2)Skinny body3)Not able to gain weight and add muscle .Current weight 58 kg, current height 5.8 feet 4)Sometimes frequency of urination is high.5)Dull face (others always tell me are you sick)no natural brightness on the face.5)feeling embarrassed due to dull face, hollowed eyes, and skinny body. I have read through many blogs(they told masturbation is good for health, after all its a natural process, but its causing wrong effects on me.My friends also do it but they look different, as compared to me. ), how much time it is required to regain full fitness.I have stopped masturbation from last 2 months(sometimes have night falls). What precautions i need to take and what all things i need to do to regain my body fitness.

Hi, Masturbation is good if done normally once in 3-4 days and not excessively,if you are having this problem i don't expect that this is due to masturbation. How is your genetic profile,means your parents and your grand parents how was their health were they the same ? If you want to gain weight have calorie rich food like milk shakes,mashed potatoes,cheese,paranthas,icecreams,also have noursihed high protein diet along with good excercise regimen to make muscle mass along with fat. You should ...

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I used to do few abs exercise ever day for 20 mins. I did this for 2 weeks. I stopped after having abdominal muscle pain and back pain. This pain is not the regular pain. I feel as though muscles are contracting. It been 2 weeks now. I took hifilac for 4 days (1 everyday) after which pain has reduced considerably, but still there is uneasiness and light pain sometimes. What could be the reason? Should I take hifilac for couple of days more? Please suggest

Hi, Its been how many days you have left excercise due to pain in back and pain abdomen ? Exactly what is the site of pain where do you have pain ? What does hifilac contain(name of drug),please kindly mention the name of the drug ? Although muscle pain in back is common after strenous excercise if not done properly and if done after a long time the pain can happen. You can take a combination of diclofenac and seratiopeptidase for now for 2-3 days,but if the pain does not go even after about 5 ...

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3 years ago i had pain with swallowing, nause ,burning pain and i was diagnosed as GERD. i treated with naxium 40mg , fluxopride tabelts for 8 weeeks. my burnibg sensation&nausea dissappear but my pain with swallowing still&i have a pain in my ear like inner otitis media ...3 months ago i had upper GIT endoscopy ,it show that i had an upper esophgeal ulcer just below hypopharnex and a mass about 3 cm in lenghth..pathology of biopsy ,Erosive esophgitis,marked inflammatory activity associated with mucosal keratosis and basal dysplasia...i need your opinion please Asked by:- nesreen 1 day ago

Thanks for your query. Esophageal ulcer with a mass is an alarming sign. It may be a malignant ulcer. I suggest you to review the histopathology slide from a different pathologist and get a second opinion. Thanks. ...

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3 years ago i had pain with swallowing, nause ,burning pain and i was diagnosed as GERD. i treated with naxium 40mg , fluxopride tabelts for 8 weeeks. my burnibg sensation&nausea dissappear but my pain with swallowing still&i have a pain in my ear like inner otitis media ...3 months ago i had upper GIT endoscopy ,it show that i had an upper esophgeal ulcer just below hypopharnex and a mass about 3 cm in lenghth..pathology of biopsy ,Erosive esophgitis,marked inflammatory activity associated with mucosal keratosis and basal dysplasia...i need your opinion please Asked by:- nesreen 1 day ago

Hi nasreen, esophageal mass with ulcer is an alarming feature. It is really a great news that histopathology shows no malignancy. But for your safely, I suggest you to review the report by another pathologist. Thanks. ...

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