Dr. Cai Jinji reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question

Persistent diarrhea Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chronic diarrhea for over a month, often occurring after meals, with stools that are soft or mushy. My appetite has decreased somewhat, but I can still eat. I'm not sure if this is related to the hot weather or if it...

Can a person with hepatitis B take Cialis? If liver function is normal, is it safe to take Cialis 5mg, or is it not recommended?

Abdominal bloating, flatulence, and bowel movement issues? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to read and respond. Hello, I am a 23-year-old female student. During my high school years, I developed a habit of withholding urination and defecation due to fear of using the schoo...

Recurrent abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea? Hello, doctor. At the end of April, I experienced discomfort in my stomach, so I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy in May. The results showed that there were no issues with the colon, but there was ...

Questions about diarrhea and hemorrhoids? Hello Doctor, I have not experienced diarrhea from January to June of this year, and my bowel movements have been regular with well-formed stools. Occasionally, I had small pellet-like stools, but there was some blood in my stool intermit...

Bowel-related issues? I am currently 17 years old and preparing for my college entrance exams, but my health has been concerning me to the point where I can't focus on studying. I've been staying up late since around the second year of junior high, and recently, over th...

Stool testing I'm sorry to bother you, doctor, but today my stool feels very unusual. Could you please check if there is any occult blood or other abnormalities? I'm quite worried and have no choice but to seek your help.

Feeling of inability to pass stool with a sensation of something being stuck at the anal opening? During bowel movements, there is a sensation of stool needing to be expelled, but it feels like it gets stuck at the anus and retracts when trying to relax. Sometimes, only thin or p...

The stool is granular with brown mucus? Hello, I would like to inquire about the reasons for having pellet-like stools and noticing brown mucus during wiping. Sometimes it occurs, and sometimes it does not.

Nasal-gastric endoscopy issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Helicobacter pylori test I had on May 21. In April, I experienced recurrent chest tightness and pain, and after consulting several cardiologists and pulmonologists with no i...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: I previously visited a doctor due to diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and gastric distension. The doctor prescribed medication to try, but after taking it, I developed constipation, and my gastrointestinal motility seems to have decreased. Addit...

Oral papilloma Recently, I experienced stomach pain, loss of appetite, and a foreign body sensation in my mouth. Despite taking medication, there was no improvement. I subsequently underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which revealed a Helicobacter pylori infection that ...

Blood in the stool for five consecutive days? I understand... ultimately, I still need to undergo a colonoscopy. However, I would like to ask the doctor if, based on their experience with patients, there have been cases where a patient developed an anal fistula and delayed treatm...

Recently, after examinations, I have been experiencing difficulty swallowing food and frequent burping? Hello, Doctor. I have been suffering from peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for over 10 years, and I undergo treatment approximately every two to three y...

I would like to ask the doctor if I have irritable bowel syndrome combined with gastroesophageal reflux disease or pancreatic cancer? Hello, Doctor: I am regularly taking psychiatric medications (such as Prozac) primarily due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation with overact...

Concerns about parasites? During the summer of 2023, I developed a habit of biting my nails at home, but I rarely eat raw food or vegetables, and I don't play in the sand or dirt. Later, I came across an article about "pinworms and nail biting," which made me stop....

Changes in stool shape and increased bloating? For two consecutive weeks, I have been experiencing unexplained bloating (relieved by passing gas or burping). My bowel movements have changed from being well-formed and bulky to thin, short, and non-continuous or resembling a muddy ...

Abdominal issues? Hello, Doctor. Since the onset of winter, I have been experiencing abdominal issues, including various types of pain in different areas. Here are the details: 1. Recently, I have been feeling significant spasms in my upper abdomen during the night, around the ...

Bowel issues Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have been a patient with constipation since childhood. Recently, I have been drinking some green juice to adjust my digestive system. Over the past two days, my bowel movements have been long and thin, resembling worms, or in small, segmented piece...

Abdominal pain Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I often feel intermittent sharp pain in the center just below my rib cage. Sometimes it occurs when I swallow a bite of food, but it doesn't happen with the second bite. At times, it ...