Archive for the ‘Indigestion’ Category
Treatment of Gall Stones
Most gallstones are silent. If silent gallstones are discovered in an individual at age 65 (or older), the chance of developing symptoms from the gallstones is only 20 per cent (or less). Such cases do not require any treatment. In young individuals, treatment should be considered even for silent gallstones because of young individuals’ chances of developing symptoms from the gallstones over a lifetime will be higher. Once symptoms begin, treatment is a must since recurrences are likely...
Indigestion
Indigestion is a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort. It mav be described as a feeling of fullness, belching, bloating, and nausea. It is a common problem. Causes Over eating is usually the commonest cause of indigestion. In some persons it occurs soon after drinking wine or carbonated drinks or eating particular foods. It may also be caused by eating too fast or overeating. Spicy foods, high-fibre foods, fatty foods, or too much caffeine can aggravate this problem. Anxiety and depression can also...
Gallstone Complications
Complications of gallstones • Jaundice Jaundice occurs when a gallstone obstructs the common bile duct. There is yellowing of the eyes, the urine turns dark yellow and stools become pale and whitish like clay. When a stone shifts and the block is released, the jaundice improves. The stone can block the bile flow and again cause jaundice. Therefore in cases of recurrent jaundice, obstruction due to gallstones must be ruled out.
Anal Fissure Treatments
The goals of treatment are: • To regulate the consistency of the stools. • Relaxation of the anal sphincter tone. • To avoid discomfort, bleeding and pain. • Healing of the fissure. Treatment of acute fissure An acute fissure is managed with non-operative treatments and over 90 per cent will heal without surgery. Most acute fissures usually heal in six weeks.
Diagnosis Procedures of Gallstones
Diagnosis Gallstones are diagnosed either when there are symptoms or signs that suggest gallstone, and the patient is being investigated for the diagnosis of gallstones or coincidentally while a non-gallstone-related medical problem is being evaluated. •Ultrasound. Ultrasonography is the most important investigation for diagnosing gallstones. An ultrasound confirms whether gallstones are present or not and can calculate their size. Ultrasound scans are painless, do not involve X-rays or use...