Dr. Arthur Talansky

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Might be hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids can appear red/purple, especially if they are engorged, thrombosed, infected. Use sitz baths and see your physician or proctologist to ch... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Multiple speacialists & still no answer to why husband spends hours a day in the bathroom going from diarrhea & constipation w/chronic abdominal pain ?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See your doctor: It might be what we term irritable bowel syndrome although certainly if it continues he needs to be evaluated to be sure there is no inflammation, i... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Soft stools last night with cramps.this morning red blood clots and mucus.27 yo.called doc can't get in til tomorrow.no other symptoms.okay to wait?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Prob ok unless fever: Probably okay to wait until tomorrow unless you develop more severe pain or fever, especially if you have feeling well generally otherwise.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have a horrible strong odor that now comes out of my breath. my stomach feels fast and something is in it but no redness. i also have in/ex roids?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See dentist first: Please visit your dentist as sometimes tooth decay can cause a bad odor in the mouth. If none is found, I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My hemoglobin level was 11.3 and my hematocrit was 34.6 everything else was normal my question is does this mean i have lymphoma i'm so scared ?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See doc but no worry: not at all...mild anemia in menstruating females is not unusual although i suggest you see your doctor to be sure there is no evidence of bleeding els... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Abdominal pains, chills, migraines and now vomitting. the stool and vomit are green and very foul smelling.. help!

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

? migraine ? GI issu: Sometimes vomiting can accompany a migraine. However it sounds like you may have a viral enteritis. If it continues, please see your physician to ha... Read More

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A member asked:

Had perirectal surgeries 3x in last 3 mo..last one being thxgiving. he's in pain again w/low grade fever. dr put on stronger antibiotic. anything else?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See surgeon again.: The fever may indicate that there is still infection and pus that has not been drained. Continue antibiotics, warm soaks, and if continues, visit the... Read More

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A female asked:

I'm trowing up in my mouth constantly and it's always accompanied by a burp. it's gotten to the point where it happens too frequently. what can it be?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See MD if continues.: This could indicate that you have acid reflux disease. Sometimes belching can indicate ulcers, gastritis, or even gallbladder issues. If the symptom... Read More

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A member asked:

I found orange tubes that looked a bit like plastic in my stool. is this bad, i assure you i am a very healthy eater. i chew the tips of my sunglasses?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

? Plastic, see doc.: Perhaps What you are seeing is small particles of plastic. However please see your physician to have it checked out.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I have what i thought was constipation and realize when i put my finger in my anus, my rectum is swollen. what is it and what do i do?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Possibly hemorrhoids: Could be prolapsing hemorrhoids.. Use sitz baths avoid spicy foods and check it out with your family physician or gastrointestinal physician.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I always feel extremely bloated 4hrs after a meal and i only find relief after vomiting. food is still in my stomach after 6hrs. what should i do?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Please see your MD.: You definitely should have that investigated, As of those symptoms may indicate partial obstruction somewhere down the course of your intestines. Plea... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Abdominal pain, lower right sided back pain, nausea, off and on fever and chills, and just don't really have any energy to do anything?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See your doctor: check it out..could be kidney stone, and right lower abdominal pain can sometimes raise suspicion of appendicitis...especially with fever and chills..... Read More

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A male asked:

Hi sir, from last days i have having some gas problems. it has started when i have taken some sweets, cakes on new year evening. from that day my stomach(mostly middle of stomach) is paining slowly. other: vomit : no toilet: 60 % water, 40 % semi solid

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

? food related: The symptoms may be related to foods you have eaten, particularly if they contained artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol. However, if the symptoms ... Read More

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A female asked:

I have lost my appetite feel tired all the time my tummy hurts when touched and have really bad pain on my left lower back? is this something serious?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See your local Dr.: You should have your blood work checked to be sure we are not anemic, and also if the back pain persists have the urinary system checked out to be sur... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to develop green feces while taking linzess? i was going once every one or two weeks; now every day and it is green but i'm not sick.

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Likely not to worry: Likely means nothing other than change in the transit time of your stool through the colon, or related to something green that you adjusted. If conti... Read More

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A female asked:

Hi, i suffer from really bad abdominal pain sometimes along with urgent need to go to the loo. its not predictable when it happens. what could it be?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See your doc: It could be an infectious process in your intestines or might even be true colitis. It needs to be evaluated and your stools need to be checked for in... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

The past week every morning i wake up with a stomach ache and have mushy stool. for about an hour or two then i'm fine, until the next morning. why?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Check dietary issues: This sounds like a new symptom for you. Think about any change in your dietary habits recently.. are you ingesting sugar-free sucking candies which ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Can splenomegaly caise early satiety and stomach pain?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Yes: Yes, I very enlarged spleen can push on the stomach and make you experience early satiety. Also an enlarged spleen can cause pain as it stretches the... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Is it poss to have microscopic colitis w/of diarrhea? i was dx w/ it , but i don't have diarrhea. my stool does change though when i have an attack.

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Yes that is possible: yes..a mild case might not result in diarrhea..though speak to your doctor about the diagnosis to be sure it was not some sort of transient inflammati... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Follow up- could you choke & die on saliva if you were sleep deprived or impaired in some other way?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Conceivably yes...: You can aspirate saliva or food down the "wrong pipe" which can cause respiratory issues and even lead to serious pneumonia. Any impairment can reduc... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have a knot on the left side of stomach.sometime it cause pain. what is this disease?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

If persists, see MD.: It is probably nothing serious but certainly if it continues it deserves attention and evaluation. I would recommend seeking help from your local int... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

I had a virus with fever a few weels ago and every day after i have a bloated feeling and loss of appetite. heartburn and rumbling. is this normal?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

If continues see MD.: Sometimes you can have residual inflammation for a short period after an infection heals. However certainly if it continues you should see your physi... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Feel movement in my entire stomach region. doesn't hurt most of the time. weird bowel movements and stomach looks oddly shaped? what's wrong with me?

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

See MD if continues: This is likely nothing serious but persists you should be examined. In addition , sometimes further workup including endoscopy or colonoscopy are ind... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I had a bug i had severe cramping, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. most of that has stopped however my fibromyalgia is so bad i can't walk. pls help.

Gastroenterology 46 years experience

Drink lots of fluids: Drink plenty of fluids as the recent bowel issue may have caused you to be dehydrated... Pedialyte, Gatorade, etc.

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