I've developed a swelling just below my ribs on the right side, and it's been really painful. Lately, I've also been experiencing shortness of breath, numbness in my hands, and frequent body aches. Could these symptoms be related? What could be causing all this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient. Seroflo rotahaler sos is advised to the patient for breathing difficulty.

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I have gallstones and everyone keeps telling me I need to get my gallbladder removed through surgery. But I'm wondering can't they just take out the stones like they do with kidney stones? Why does the whole gallbladder have to go?

While kidney stones can sometimes be treated non-surgically or by breaking them up, the same approach for gallstones is less common and often not recommended. Gallstones in the gallbladder are generally removed with the gallbladder during a cholecystectomy

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I've been having liquid stools and a fever since last night. I took some Roko and Crocin, but they didn't seem to help. What could be causing these symptoms, and should I try something different to feel better?

The sudden onset of loose motions with liquid stool and fever, unresponsive to Roko and Crocin, suggests a possible gastrointestinal infection, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning; stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, like oral rehydration solutions (ORS), coconut water, or clear broths; consider taking anti-diarrheal medications like Loperamide

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I'm having these weird symptoms after eating anything, like I keep burping and it feels like something's stuck in my throat, although it doesn't hurt. Sometimes I also feel short of breath. Could this be related to COVID or something else?

no its not covid, its gastritis, take tablet pantop for 3 days

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