Question 1

I'm dealing with IBS and every night I feel really bloated. My doctor told me to take Unienzyme three times a day, but I'm still having this issue. Is it safe for me to try the 222 tablet instead? I'm just trying to figure out how to get some relief.

Accepted Answer

Lower Abdominal Pain, Anal SkinMuscle Formation, and Muscle Lumps

_Symptoms and Possible Causes_

1. _Lower abdominal pain_: Mild pain on both sides of the lower abdomen can be caused by:
    - Constipation
    - Urinary tract infection (UTI)
    - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
    - Hernia
2. _Anal skinmuscle formation_: The extra skinmuscle formation on the anus, increasing in size over two months, could be:
    - Hemorrhoids
    - Anal fissure
    - Anal abscess
    - Skin tag
3. _Muscle lumps_: Muscle lumps in other parts of the body, present for two years without increasing in size, might be:
    - Benign tumors (e.g., lipomas)
    - Muscle knots or trigger points
    - Fibromyalgia

_Recommendations_

1. _Consult a doctor_: Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or a specialist (e.g., gastroenterologist, proctologist) to evaluate your symptoms.
2. _Physical examination and diagnostic tests_: Your doctor will perform a physical examination and may order diagnostic tests, such as:
    - Blood tests
    - Imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan)
    - Endoscopy or colonoscopy
3. _Treatment and management_: Based on the diagnosis, your doctor will recommend treatment and management options to address your symptoms and underlying conditions.

Question 2

Last night around 11 pm I took a multivitamin and an antibiotic capsule, and since then it feels like one of them is stuck in my throat or esophagus. I can breathe and talk normally but there's still that slight stuck feeling. What should I do? Could this need surgery or will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

The stuck feeling is likely irritation‚Äîdrink warm fluids; see doctor if it persists >48 hrs.

Question 3

I've recently found out that my SGPT level is 79.8 and my total cholesterol is 174.5. I'm a bit worried and would really like to bring the SGPT down. Do you have any recommendations on how I can manage these levels, particularly the SGPT? I've been reading up a bit and it's all a tad confusing, so some clear advice would be super helpful!

Accepted Answer

To lower your SGPT level, also known as ALT (alanine aminotransferase), you can take the following steps: - Avoid alcohol consumption. Maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise. Avoid fatty, fried, and processed foods. Consider taking medications like Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). To lower your total cholesterol level, you can follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

I'm really worried because I've been feeling a lot of discomfort in my chest, especially at the back, and sometimes I even vomit blood. My appetite is almost gone, and there's this burning feeling in my chest and lower abdomen. What could be causing all this?

do one chest xray

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I'm dealing with IBS and every night I feel really bloated. My doctor told me to take Unienzyme three times a day, but I'm still having this issue. Is it safe for me to try the 222 tablet instead? I'm just trying to figure out how to get some relief.

Last night around 11 pm I took a multivitamin and an antibiotic capsule, and since then it feels like one of them is stuck in my throat or esophagus. I can breathe and talk normally but there's still that slight stuck feeling. What should I do? Could this need surgery or will it go away on its own?

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