Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

IBS : Depending in what your symptoms are, treatment can be designed to improve and normalize bowel frequency and minimize discomfort . High fiber diet , ex... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

This morning i woke up and had a very upset stomach plus extreme dizziness. when walking i could not balance and was using the walls as support. help?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Dehydration: You may be very dehydrated due to an upset stomach. Drink plenty of fluids and if you can't keep fluids down, go to a er or a quick care to be evaluat... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I ate a dinner last night and in the morning nine hours later, i was burping up bits of it. what causes this delayed digestion?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Indigestion: If this is a one time problem that you have noticed, it may be related to food intolerance for a specific food or perhaps a food poisoning. On the oth... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have been having a constant bubbling feeling in my stomach, almost like something is inside me. it is almost always there, and has been for a little?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastritis : You may have gastritis which is inflammation of the stomach lining which can cause pain and discomfort . Do not take any pain medications such as Ibup... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Ibs, celiac, or crohn's? my sister was diagnosed with celiac and i know its genetic. i did test negative years ago, and understand it can develop at anytime. about 6 months ago i started to have a constant stomach ache, a few skin rashes, and nausea,

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Celiac disease: Celiac disease is diagnosed by a combination of lab tests and endoscopic biopsies. Your symptoms could be gastritis or an ulcer vs. Less likely celia... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I will be cycling a 62 miles event tomorrow. is it safe to use salt tablets to prevent dehydratation and how much? i will have gatorade and pedialyte

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Dehydration: If you use gatorade and plenty of water, i would not advise using salt tablets. It can increase the sodium levels in your body especially when your b... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What to do if i have irritable bowel syndrome and gastritis , what otc meds can i use for a headache?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastritis and meds: Acetaminophen is a safe medication to take. Medications to avoid with gastritis are ibuprofen, Naproxen and aspirin.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

How rare is pancreatic cancer in a 26 year old female, healthy, with no personal or family history of any cancer?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Pancreatic cancer: The most well known risk factors for pancreatic cancer are smoking and alcohol abuse. In the absence of these, your risk for pancreatic cancer develop... Read More

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A member asked:

What exactly is erythema in the left and right colon? also what is erythema in the terminal ileum compatible with ileitis?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Inflammation: Erythema is a term used to describe redness that was probably noticed on endoscopy. Erythema usually is non specific and can mean anything from mild ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Can you get dependent on probiotics supplements or probiotic yogurt ?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

No: Though there are no definite studies on this, there is no evidence so far to suggest that they are habit forming.

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A 38-year-old male asked:

What would be a reason someone can't burp? and is the condition treatable?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Esophageal spasm: This may be related to an inability of the lower esophagus to relax and let air out when you burp. You should see a gastroenterologist to evaluate and... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

What is the thyroids? what is the symptoms of thyroid

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Thyroid gland: The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ in your neck that produces hormones that regulate the metabolism of the body. Malfunction of the thyroid may ... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

What is heartburn? what are the symptoms?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

GERD: Heartburn is a sharp burning pain in the lower front chest or upper abdomen that is due to gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux that irritates the l... Read More

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A 51-year-old male asked:

I was prescribed xifaxan (rifaximin) 550 mg tablet but can not afford it, is there an alternative and if so where can i find it?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Xifaxan (rifaximin) : Unfortunately there are ok alternatives to xifaxan (rifaximin). It is unique in a way that it is not absorbed and works only in the bowel to kill path... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Should u be on treatment if u tested positive for c diff toxin b & antigen by pcr. but have no diaherra?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

C.diff: Asymptomatic carrier state is known to occur with c.Diff. Carriers actively excrete bacteria in stool. However there is not enough studies that treati... Read More

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A 63-year-old male asked:

Can weight loss improve a hiatal hernia?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Hiatal hernia: Yes. Theoretically weight loss decreases intraabdominal fat and reduces pressure and reflux symptoms and may modify the hiatal hernia. Improvement in ... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

What is the reason for having fast pulse beat if 112 per min?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Tachycardia: Fast heart rate can be due to multiple conditions. It is definitely not normal and may mean anything from abnormal heart rhythm to hyper acting thyroi... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

My xphoid process area verry tender yo touch it lasted 4 months it's feeling better but heartburn and bad bloating after eating. left stomach pain?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastritis : Your xiphoid process pain may have been due to a condition called costochondritis. You may have reflux and gastritis which is inflammation of the es... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

Can benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause the cause gerd, stomahe aches stomache polyps?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastric polyps: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is usually not associated with your symptoms. Gastric polyps are associated with prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors su... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

How to avoid constipation..wish to have some efficient way in my daily life...thanks?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Fiber and hydration: Increasing fiber intake or adding supplemental fiber can help. The other most important aspect is to drink plenty of water to maintain hydration.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What would happen if i had 16 capfuls of miralax (polyethylene glycol) at once?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Laxative: Taking MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) at more than a recommended dose causes more diarrhea. This is often used as a bowel prep prior to colonoscopy in ... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What's a good way to alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

IBS : Depending in what your symptoms are, treatment can be designed to improve and normalize bowel frequency and minimize discomfort . High fiber diet , ex... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

I having constipation and feel my look abdomen full with stool which i m it can't come out without taking laxative, suggestion please.

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Constipation: Low fiber intake, reduced water intake can worsen consitpation. I see in your history bone cancer. If you do take narcotic pain meds, they can worsen ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend has been getting severe stomach pains and vomiting. but it's only early morning from 6-11am. no other symptoms and its happen twice now.

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastritis : He may have gastritis that can cause inflammation of the stomach lining and cause pain and nausea. Do not take any pain medications such as Ibuprofen ... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I have an appointment with a surgeon for lower abdominal pain.i'm 53 year old female.what should i expect at this appointment?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Abdominal Pain: Your doctor with examine you and obtain a detailed history about your pain and associated factors. He may order blood tests and some imaging such as a... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Gettin' reflux in the mornin' (when wakin' up)? im nt eatin' well these days due to night shift n im takin' a weight gainer (serious mass). gastro?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Reflux and weight: Sudden increase in your body weight can precipitate or worsen existing reflux. You may need evaluation by your doctor and start an acid reducing medic... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My dad has hepatitis c and that his feet are stained dark and swollen, is this normal?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Feet swelling- Liver: If he has a history of hepatitis c for a long time, the swelling of the feet can be a sign of cirrhosis or scarring of the liver. Cirrhosis can cause... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Recently i've noticed an increase in my hunger. it's to the point i'm being woken up from it. i eat a lot and no weight gain or lose. what could it b?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Increased appetite: A sudden increase in appetite in your age may just mean increased metabolism or your body's way of compensating for increased activity. If you have st... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

If you have hepatitis c can you still have children in the future?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Hepatitis C: Yes. Hepatitis c should not affect your fertility. In fact with newer treatment options, you should be able to get treated and cure hepatitis c. You ... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Can you get gas pains in the same place every time?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain can be at the same location everyday. This could represent inflammation in the stomach, intestines or trapped gas pockets in your intes... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I throw up every time i eat and there's blood in it. i have a horrible pain and feels like its on fire.i haven't had a bowel movement in 2 weeks.

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Abdominal pain: If you are seeing blood with vomiting, you need to be evaluated by your gastroenterologist as soon as possible. You may have an ulcer or a tear in the... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

What is the common blood test to check for liver function?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Liver function tests: Ast, alt and alkaline phosphatase are enzymes from the liver an they are commonly tested. The serum bilirubin is also a tested as a marker of liver fu... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Can lactic bacillus with vitamin b complex cause hard stool in pregnency?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Constipation: Usually not. On the other hand, if your b complex tablet has iron in it, the iron can cause constipation. Lactobacillus is a probiotic used to repleni... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

What could cause a sudden onset of sever upper central abdominal pain?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Abdominal pain: The reasons could be anything simple from a muscle spasm in the abdominal wall to problems in the stomach such as an ulcer or a pancreatic or a gallbl... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Im having pains on my right side by my hip, hurts worse to breathe deep or move certian ways, have some odor with urine like a old diaper smell?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Infection: This may be a urinary tract infection. See your primary doctor who may do some urine tests and prescribe antibiotics.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I am a 25 year old generally healthly female, i have a sharp pain in my lower stomach by my right hip. it hurts to breathe deep and move certian ways?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Inflammation: This may be something simple like a muscle spasm or a more urgent issue such as appendicitis . You should see a doctor as soon as possible.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What can be done to diagnose ibs (irritable bowel syndrome)?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Rome criteria: Endoscopy is important to rule out a different reason for your problems, but not necessary to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome. The duration of symp... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can ibs cause stabbing on and off in right lower side the doc pulled out appendix?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

IBS: Usually not . If your surgery was very recent it may be a part of the healing from surgery. You should consult with your surgeon or any other md to ge... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I was constipated for like four days and i started drinking metamucil and this is my 2nd day and i feel bloated and full is that normal?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Bloating: Some fiber preparations do cause some minor bloating which usually improves. However if bloating continues to be a problem, you should try switching t... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

What medicine is best in treating gas in the chest which has stayed for two weeks?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Dyspepsia : If you are decribing bloating and belching, you probably have a disorder of the stomach or the small intestines. This includes simple gastritis, ulcer... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Causes of esophageal burning? have eoe and esophageal dismotility.

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Esophagitis: Eosinophilic esophagitis can cause spasm and delay in esophageal motility. Are u currently being treated? You need to be on a ppi +/- a inhaled steroi... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Not hemorrhoids, my anus burns, stomach feels bloated, and hot sensation in stomach area, feels like i have bm that still hasn't came out. pain/burn sensation mks it difficult to walk. busedone helped?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Tenesmus: The symptom of such burning and feeling of need to defecate and inability to pass bm may represent multiple things, but most likely an ongoing inflamm... Read More

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A 69-year-old male asked:

My dad has had diabetes and hep c for 20+ years. w/in the past month, he has experienced edema from his feet up to his upper abdomen. he is in prison. what can he do to help ease his edema?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Fluid overload: His symptoms may be due to fluid overload due to liver malfunction or possibly cirrhosis. This needs expert care by a gastroenterologist or an interni... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Skin is sensitive to the touch on right side if lower abdomen. 24 year old male?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Abdominal pain: Though this can be something trivial, it should be evaluated by your doctor or in the er to make sure this is not appendicitis.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Can i travel with what i think is gastroenteritis i have all the symptoms but they decresed a little and i've had it for 4 days?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Gastroenteritis: If your symptoms are improving, and have almost resolved, you can travel as long as you will have access to medical help if you get worse. In general ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Should a person fast after melena(due to corticosteroids) to let the upper gi tract heal?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Please talk to MD: Melena is a sign of internal bleeding and needs to be evaluated by your doctor or in the er immediately.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Can urinary tract infection cause a burning sensation in the stomach?

Internal Medicine - gastroenterology 23 years experience

Yes.: If by stomach you mean the lower abdomen, yes, urinary infection can cause burning pain. But if the pain is worse or continues, you have to be seen by... Read More

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