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S. Kaul, MD  
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May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment specifically on the situation. Possibilities that may need to be considered include GI infection, inflammation, GI motility issues, dietary causes, malsorption syndrome, PO complications such as ischaemia/ necrosis, adhesions/ scar formation, hormonal/ endocrine causes,...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, flatulence could occur due to stress, aerophagia, gastroesophageal reflux, malabsorption syndromes, lactose intolerance, GI infections/ parasitic infestations, increased dietary intake of oligosaccharides, dairy products beans, lentils, onions, garlic, scallions, leeks, turnips, rutabagas, radishes, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cashews, oats...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment specifically on the situation or suggest a management plan. If the symptoms have continued for over a month, possibilities such as GI infection, inflammation, GI motility issues, dietary causes, hormonal/ endocrine causes, medication side effect would need to be conside...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment specifically on the situation or suggest a management plan. If the symptoms have continued for over a month, possibilities such as GI infection, inflammation, GI motility issues, dietary causes, hormonal/ endocrine causes, medication side effect would need to be conside...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 3
Hi there! Well, without knowing the relevant clinical details or a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment specifically on the situation. While in most cases where conservative/ medical/ interventional options have failed, surgical options are usually considered; these may not be preferable options in children below 12-13 years of age...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, without knowing the relevant clinical details/ detailed description or a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment specifically on the situation. Aside cardiovascular issues, chest pain could be related to GI causes, causes related to the respiratory tract, neuro-muscular causes etc. If other causes have been ruled out, ...
May 17, 2013 in the Gastroenterology Community - 1
Hi there! The report is essentially normal except for fatty liver and mild lymphnode enlargement around the liver region, which is possibly secondary to mild inflammation in the region. The spleen and kidney cysts are unlikely to be of clinical significance. I would suggest discussing the situation in detail with your treating doctor. Hope the information...
May 16, 2013 in the Neurology Community - 1
Hi there! Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Possibilities that may need to be considered include primary skin conditions, skin trauma, metabolic/ haematological/ related conditions, medication side effect etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an internist or a dermatologist ...
May 16, 2013 in the Neurology Community - 1
Hi there! The red marks could be a side effect of the medications prescribed for stroke prevention. If the marks are uniformly spread over the body, a visit to the ER would be suggested to check for bleeding/ clotting parameters; while if these are occasional and small, a visit to his treating doctor may be considered for a review in his medications. Hope...
May 16, 2013 in the Neurology Community - 1
Hi there! Please go ahead and post your doubts/ queries regarding the condition. Specific clinical details would be required for a precise answer. You could also try searching for the topic in the forum to relate to the past discussions on the condition and find other members who might be related to the condition. Hope this is helpful. Take care!