Dr. Cai Anshun reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 19

Selina Enteric-Coated Tablets Doctor, after receiving my first vaccine dose, I experienced gastrointestinal issues. I underwent an ultrasound and endoscopy, which only indicated reflux. Later, I sometimes felt bloating in my upper abdomen and sometimes in my lower abdomen, and oc...

Issues related to black stool with small impurities? Hello, Doctor: In the past, I never paid much attention to whether there were impurities in my stool after using the bathroom. A few days ago, before flushing, I noticed a significant amount of small black specks in my stool (w...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor: Three years ago, I experienced gastroesophageal reflux and throat discomfort due to binge eating in a short period. After undergoing an endoscopy, it was found that my esophagus had erosions, while my stomach was in good condit...

Anorectal foreign body sensation I would like to ask the doctor about a feeling of foreign body sensation and slight numbness in the anus today. What could be the issue? Should I see a doctor?

Is there something unusual about the anus? Could it be a feeling of tenesmus? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you. Since the start of the school year, I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues. Initially, I had diarrhea every few days, and both traditional and Wes...

Can a gastroscopy be repeated within two weeks? My father, who is 80 years old, underwent an endoscopy due to medication issues related to liver cirrhosis, and a suspected one-centimeter tumor was found (he had part of his stomach removed due to stomach cancer ten years ago). How...

Bowel movement color issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, Last month, my cardiologist switched my medication from Rosuvastatin to Lipitor 500/20. About a week after starting the new medication, I noticed that the color of my first bowel movement in the morning was very dark, almost black. H...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Issues I experienced gastrointestinal discomfort last month, with alternating diarrhea and constipation, along with frequent flatulence that had a foul odor. I consulted a doctor, who suggested that my symptoms were likely due to irritable bowel syn...

Can poor stomach health lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello Dr. Tsai: I understand that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem with bowel function, but after my colonoscopy, the doctor said there were no issues with my colon. However, I still experience diarrhea af...

Gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers? Can patients with gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers eat bread, crackers, and milk tea?

Hepatitis B transmission issues? Hello doctor, recently my child and I were both injured by a thumbtack on the floor. I was injured first, and my daughter also bled... I'm worried that I might transmit hepatitis B to her. I had a hepatitis B test, and the results are as foll...

I often feel bloated and have the urge to have a bowel movement? Hello, I experience bloating almost every morning when I wake up, and I often feel the urge to pass gas, sometimes accompanied by burping. Due to the frequent need to pass gas, I sometimes feel the urge to have a bo...

Liver enzyme issues? A 3-year-old child attended a growth clinic and had blood test results showing: 1. AST/SGOT: 49 (reference range: 10-42) 2. Lymphocytes: 60 (reference range: 19-48). All other report results were normal, with only these two values highlighted in red. The chil...

Sharp pain below the right rib cage. Abdominal bloating and pain? Hello Doctor, I currently have two issues: 1. I experience sharp pain in the right side of my waist (below the rib cage) after bowel movements. It feels like a burning pain even when I haven't eaten anythi...

Duodenal ulcer Hello, doctor. Recently, I went to the hospital for an endoscopy due to stomach discomfort. During the examination, the doctor found two duodenal ulcers and conducted a test for Helicobacter pylori. During my follow-up visit today, the doctor said that Helicobacter...

Gastrointestinal and gastroesophageal reflux issues? I have been experiencing loose and unformed stools for a long time. On several occasions, after using the restroom, I noticed fresh blood similar to that from a ruptured hemorrhoid (not from an anal fissure). I also frequently ...

I always sneeze after every meal? Experiencing sneezing after meals, occasionally accompanied by burping, could be attributed to several factors. One possibility is a condition known as gustatory rhinitis, where certain foods trigger a sneezing reflex. Another reason might be rel...

Frequent nighttime stomach pain accompanied by back pain? I often experience stomach pain accompanied by back pain at night, and the pain lasts for about 10 hours until the next day, making it impossible to sleep. After seeing a doctor and undergoing tests, no Helicobacter pylori...

Frequent loose stools? Hello Doctor, I usually have a bowel movement in the morning after waking up. Last year, I had an external hemorrhoid and became concerned about potential gastrointestinal issues, so I underwent a colonoscopy at the hospital. The doctor indicated that the r...

Rectal foreign body I have been experiencing increased flatulence lately, along with a feeling of something being present in my anus. It feels like there is gas that I can't release, but it improves significantly after I pass gas. However, the sensation returns afterward. So...