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Asked for Female | 5 months Years

Should I stop breastfeeding for lactose intolerance in baby?

Patient's Query

My 5 months old baby is getting blood steaks in her poop, we took stool test which showed reducing substance, so our doctor told it’s lactose intolerance and adviced me to stop breast feed and give formula , is it necessary to stop breast feed, can i follow strict diary free diet and continue ?

Answered by Dr. Babita Goel

Seeing blood streaks in your baby's poop can be quite alarming. The reducing substance in the stool test indicating lactose intolerance is a common reason for such symptoms in infants. Lactose intolerance means your baby's having trouble digesting lactose, the sugar in milk. While your doctor suggested switching to a lactose-free formula, you can definitely try eliminating dairy from your diet if you prefer to continue breastfeeding. It's worth a try, but do keep a close eye on your baby's symptoms. If they persist, revisiting the feeding plan with your pediatrician would be wise. 

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A person is diagnosed with big polyp Also is a patient of high sugar and bp Can the polyp be cured with medicine without a surgery

Male | 47

A big polyp with high sugar and BP can be difficult to manage. The body can be infested by polyps because of the abnormal growths. They can make you bleed, hurt, or get stuck in the blockade. While some polyps require surgery, others can be treated with medicines. However, it is critical to follow them closely. Ensure you follow your doctor's instructions, take medicines regularly, and have frequent check-ups to keep everything in check. 

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i got mild choking some rice in my throath that make me cough but i can breath can i ask can i drink water?

Female | 61

Sometimes when the food goes down the wrong way it gets stuck in the throat. If you can breathe and cough this means that the airflow is not obstructed. You can try this method: drink a bit of water to help flush the rice down. Do not swallow big gulps as this may lead to more choking interventions. Small sips are recommended and you should keep coughing to remove the dirt from your throat. Get medical care if the problem continues or confirms you have a more serious illness.

Answered on 10th Oct '24

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Can you please tell me if anything on my ultrasound would indicate liver problems or anything else of concern? EXAMINATION: ABD COMP ULTRASOUND CLINICAL HISTORY: Pancreatitis , chronic. Increased pain right upper quadrant. TECHNIQUE: 2D and color Doppler imaging of the abdomen is performed. COMPARISON STUDY: None FINDINGS: The pancreas is obscured by bowel gas. Proximal aorta is also not well seen. Mid to distal aorta is grossly normal in caliber. The IVC is patent at the level of the liver. The liver measures 15.9 cm in length with coarse echotexture and loss of architecture definition consistent with infiltrative change, nonspecific. No focal geographic abnormality identified. Hepatopetal flow in the portal vein noted. The gallbladder is normally distended with no gallstones, gallbladder wall thickening or pericholecystic fluid. Can not exclude a small amount of dependent sludge. The common bile duct measures less than 2 mm in diameter. The right kidney demonstrates normal corticomedullary differentiation. No obstructive uropathy. The right kidney is 10.6 cm in length with normal color flow. Left kidney is 10.5 cm in length with normal corticomedullary differentiation and no evidence of obstruction. The spleen is fairly homogeneous. IMPRESSION: Limited evaluation of the pancreas and proximal aorta due to bowel gas. No obvious free fluid, correlation needed, consider CT with IV contrast if additional assessment warranted. Subtle gallbladder sludge suspected. No acute cholecystitis.

Male | 39

Based on the ultrasound findings, the report mentions some observations, but it also notes limitations due to bowel gas obscuring the pancreas and proximal aorta. No focal abnormalities or gallbladder issues are identified, although a small amount of dependent sludge cannot be completely ruled out. The kidneys and spleen appear normal.Further evaluation and correlation are recommended, such as a CT scan with IV contrast, if needed. No acute cholecystitis or obvious free fluid is noted. Also make sure to consult your doctor for a comprehensive assessment and interpretation of the results.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Indigestion vomiting stomach pain

Female | 7

You may be suffering from indigestion. It may also bring forth nausea and stomach ache. This condition occurs due to an upset stomach and overeating or consuming too spicy dishes. To remedy this, eat small meals slowly, avoid spicy foods, and refrain from lying down right after eating. You might also find that drinking ginger tea soothes your stomach.

Answered on 26th July '24

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Had the flu week ago….all the symptoms…. Stool clay color, now having pain under right rib cage…2 days ago started having loose stools every time eating something…Stool getting back to normal color now… No abdominal pain and no back pain….Is this something be concerned with… Do not take med only Tylenol….

Female | 65

Your flu last wee­k messed with your digestion. The­ clay-colored poop is likely due to a live­r or gallbladder hiccup. That rib pain on your right side? It connects. The­ loose stool after eating shows your body's still he­aling. But since your poop's regaining color and pain's mild, just rest up. Drink lots of wate­r. Eat simply digestible foods. If that rib ache pe­rsists or intensifies, see­ a doctor. For now, your body's recovering from illness.

Answered on 23rd July '24

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