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Ratnakar Kini, MD  
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India

Specialties: Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Acid reflux


Gastroenterologist , Hepatologist
Department of Medical Gastroenterology
India
My Posts
ulcer
Nov 27, 2011 in the Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
Hi, This is due to aspirin only. Only severe burns over a wider area of body which can cause loss of fluids and dehydration would increase the risk of Curling ulcer. Curling ulcer does not cause permanent damage.
another question - dr kini
Nov 27, 2011 in the Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
Hi, Severe degree of burns can cause peptic ulcer. It is called Curling ulcer.
Gastric - another question - short term???
Nov 27, 2011 in the Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
Hi, Aspirin can cause peptic ulcer disease. If it is left untreated, over a period of months to years, it can form scar tissue and may even cause obstruction depending upon which part it has affected. Since you have taken it for only 2 weeks , it is unlikely that you have any permanent damage. My advice for you - 1. Stop aspirin ( which you have already ...
stomach problems - can these be overcome
Nov 26, 2011 in the Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
Hi, Welcome to Medhelp.org. Aspirin and painkiller medications are very notorious for damaging the inner lining of stomach causing gastritis producing symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting. In severe cases, it may cause blood vomiting and black stools. The treatment usually consists of stopping the medication ( and taking an alternative saf...
Long-term chronic GERD in young adult?
Nov 18, 2011 in the GERD (Acid Reflux) Expert Forum
Hi, Yes, you are right. Barrett's esophagus is a late complication of long term GERD. Individuals with GERD for more than 10 years may develop Barrett's esophagus. You have mentioned that you are 30 years old. Barrett's esophagus can occur at any age of life, though the average at the time of diagnosis is 55 years. So the chances of you having Barrett's esop...
Constipation since eating solids
Sep 06, 2011 in the Colitis Expert Forum
Hi, The possibilities are Hirschsprung disease, hypothyroidism and functional constipation. Barium enema and thyroid function test may be done for evaluation. Good potty training is also important. Give him high fiber diet, plenty of fluids and stool softeners.
FLAGYL DISCONTINUANCE
Sep 06, 2011 in the Colitis Expert Forum
Hi, You have not mentioned why you are taking Flagyl. Flagyl hardly causes diarrhea. Do a stool analysis for evaluation. Infectious diarrhea may need a course of antibiotics. Probiotic supplements would be helpful
Ischemic Colitis/AVM 24 yrs old
Sep 06, 2011 in the Colitis Expert Forum
Hi, If you are still having symptoms, you may have to undergo either MRA or CT angiogram. These are the confirmatory tests.
bowel movement
Sep 06, 2011 in the Colitis Expert Forum
Hi, Blood and mucus diarrhea lasting for weeks needs to be evaluated for IBD. I would suggest that you undergo colonoscopy for evaluation. The pus discharging sac you have mentioned could be a perianal abscess.
Abdominal pain
Sep 06, 2011 in the Colitis Expert Forum
Hi, The information you have provided is inadeqaute to say whether it is IBS or IBD. Change in bowel habits with abdominal pain ( which gets relieved with defecation), with no weight loss, with no blood in stool, with no night time diarrhea most often is due to IBS. IBD usually presents with abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, weight loss along with some syst...