Question 1

I had an episode of vomiting with blood yesterday, and I'm a regular smoker and drinker. Could you help me understand why that might have happened and what kind of doctor I should reach out to?

Accepted Answer

Back pain from prolonged sitting is common.

Shelcal 500 mg (Calcium and Vitamin D3) may help alleviate back pain by:

1. Supporting bone health
2. Relaxing muscles
3. Reducing muscle spasms

However, consider the following:

1. Consult your doctor before starting any new supplements.
2. Shelcal 500 mg is primarily for calcium and vitamin D supplementation, not specifically for back pain relief.
3. Everyday intake may lead to excessive calcium consumption.

Recommendation:

1. Consult an orthopedic specialist or physical therapist to address underlying causes of back pain.
2. Maintain good posture, take regular breaks, and stretch while sitting.
3. Consider exercises strengthening your core and back muscles.

Discuss Shelcal 500 mg with your doctor, and follow their guidance.

Question 2

I've been told I have multiple small gallstones of different sizes. Can Ayurvedic medicine really dissolve them completely so I won't need surgery? I'm worried about the stones causing problems later if they don't go away

Accepted Answer

Oral dissolution therapy.
 
 Ursodiol link (Actigall) and chenodiol link (Chenix) are medicines that contain bile acids that can break up gallstones. These medicines work best to break up small cholesterol stones. You may need months or years of treatment to break up all stones.

Question 3

I'm a 25-year-old male and I'm really worried I might have hemorrhoids. I've been noticing a few symptoms lately and it's been quite unsettling for me. Is it possible to treat this with just medications and avoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids can often be managed and cured with medications and lifestyle changes, avoiding surgery; to alleviate symptoms, try stool softeners (psyllium), fiber supplements, topical creams (hydrocortisone, witch hazel), pain relievers (acetaminophen), and warm sitz baths; make lifestyle changes like increasing fiber intake, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, avoiding straining during bowel movements, and managing constipation;

I'm dealing with a stomach ache and some chest pain on the right side. I've also got a cold and I'm finding it hard to stand up straight. It's really uncomfortable, and all these symptoms together are worrying me. Could you help me understand what's going on?

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient. Also tablet levocetrizine 10 mg at bedtime,orally for 5 days is advised . Steam inhalation and saline gargles is also advised to the patient.

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

I had an episode of vomiting with blood yesterday, and I'm a regular smoker and drinker. Could you help me understand why that might have happened and what kind of doctor I should reach out to?

I've been told I have multiple small gallstones of different sizes. Can Ayurvedic medicine really dissolve them completely so I won't need surgery? I'm worried about the stones causing problems later if they don't go away

I'm a 25-year-old male and I'm really worried I might have hemorrhoids. I've been noticing a few symptoms lately and it's been quite unsettling for me. Is it possible to treat this with just medications and avoid surgery?

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