Question 1

I've been having this chronic dry mouth and really bad breath, so my general physician suggested an Upper G.I Endoscopy and some other tests. Everything else like stool and urine tests came back normal, but the Endoscopy showed I've got mild antral gastritis. I went to see a gastroenterologist and took the prescribed meds for about three weeks, but sadly, there's been no improvement. Can you recommend any medicines or treatments specifically for mild antral gastritis? I'm really looking for some relief here.

Accepted Answer

Kindly continue the same medicine given by gastroenterologist for one more week if it is still not reduced kindly consult  your respective gastroenterologist.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my wife's health. She's been dealing with these severe bleeding hemorrhoids for over three years now, but in the last week, the bleeding has been really bad. It's a tough situation because we can't opt for surgery right now with our baby being just four months old. We're planning to have the surgery in May when our older son has his school break. Until then, do you have any advice on how we can manage or stop the bleeding? Were really concerned about the amount of blood she's losing.

Accepted Answer

Yes you can opt for conservative management as well,visit surgeon for evaluation and appropriate management.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my mom. We just got her ultrasound report and it says her liver is enlarged at 21.1 cm with increased echo texture, but there aren't any focal lesions. She has diabetes and high blood pressure too. Could this be related, or is it something different we should be concerned about? What might be causing these changes in her liver?

Accepted Answer

HIV Transmission through Mucous Membranes_

1. _Mucous membranes*: Eyes, nose, mouth, and genital areas are lined with mucous membranes.
2. _HIV transmission risk*: HIV can potentially enter the body through mucous membranes, but the risk is relatively low.

_Eye as a Route for HIV Transmission_

1. _Low risk*: The eyes are considered a low-risk route for HIV transmission.
2. _No documented cases*: There are no documented cases of HIV transmission through eye exposure to infected blood.
3. _Mucous membrane protection*: The eyes have natural protective mechanisms, such as tears and eyelids, which reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

_Precautions and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)_

1. _Wear protective gear*: Always wear gloves, goggles, and a face shield when handling patient blood.
2. _Report incidents*: If you experience a splash or exposure, report it to your supervisor and seek medical attention.
3. _PEP*: If you're exposed to HIV-infected blood, PEP medication may be prescribed to reduce the risk of transmission.

I'm on medication for stomach tuberculosis and it's been nine months so far. I've heard that for stomach TB, you need to take the meds for at least a year to avoid the risk of MDR. Is that actually true?

yes it is true , you need to follow the complete course of tuberculosis

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