Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question

Colonoscopy concerns Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort and would like to schedule a colonoscopy. However, two months ago, I had a genital warts infection that was treated with electrosurgery, and there has been no recurrence. I have also had an an...

Bowel issues I have a question. After more than a month of observation, my stool has a normal consistency, but it is half black (the front part) and half coffee-colored (the back part). I have a bowel movement every three days, and the day before, I take a dose of prune tablets. ...

Loss of appetite, stomach pain, and nausea? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions: (Question 1) For the past 4 to 5 days, I have been experiencing a loss of appetite, sometimes not eating anything all day and only drinking nutritional water or jelly drinks. I have stomach pain ...

Bowel-related issues, with stools that are rarely formed and have a watery greenish-yellow consistency (lasting for 2 to 3 months)? Hello Doctor: For the past few months, my stools have been poorly formed, watery, and greenish-yellow in color. When I wipe with toilet paper, it ap...

If liver enzyme levels double, can it lead to symptoms such as abdominal bloating and pain, dizziness and headaches, blurred vision, generalized weakness, and loss of appetite? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother. Recently, she has been experiencing bloating and stomach pa...

Brown mucus in stool? Hello, I have recently noticed that my stools are coarser and have a brownish mucus on the surface, with some cracks at the front where mucus is also present. Additionally, the stools themselves are yellowish and contain many white specks resembling sesame s...

Recurrent fever of unknown origin for an extended period? Hello Doctor, my mother is 62 years old. Since returning from a trip to Europe at the beginning of the year, she has had a poor appetite and has lost weight (from 60 kg to 50 kg). She says she is not accustomed to European...

Uncertain if ingested accidentally? Hello doctor, yesterday while eating my lunch, I found a plastic wrapper inside. I'm not sure if I accidentally ingested any other pieces. What happens if plastic wrap is swallowed? Should I get checked? Thank you.

Occasionally, there may be pain in the upper abdominal area above the navel? I would like to ask the doctor, sometimes I experience sudden pain in my abdomen (the area just above the navel), which lasts for about 10 seconds or less. The pain is not severe enough to prevent me fro...

Gastric gland polyps with localized mild cellular atypia? Hello, doctor. I recently received my gastroscopy report, which states: gastric polyps measuring 0.3-0.6 cm, polypectomy performed, and the pathology report indicates gastric fundic gland polyps with focal mild dysplasia, ...

Stray Animals and Parasites Hello, my question might seem a bit strange, but I have always wanted to know if it is possible. Due to living in a rural area, there are often many stray cats and dogs around my home. I have heard that these stray animals can carry many parasites that...

Bowel issues and gastrointestinal problems? Date of onset: Early May to present Symptoms: Constipation, thin stools Weight: 42.2 kg I started experiencing constipation about a month ago, and while it has improved somewhat, I still have some symptoms of constipation (taking...

Bowel-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have a slight issue with hemorrhoids; they occasionally protrude when I stand for a long time or during bowel movements. I used to not have constipation, but in the past six months, I suspect that work stress has caused me to experience repe...

Is there a concern about the growth of gallbladder polyps? Hello Doctor: In 2013, during a health check at a regional hospital, an abdominal ultrasound revealed a gallbladder polyp measuring 0.26 mm. Since then, I have undergone regular follow-up examinations each year, conducted...

Gastrointestinal and bowel-related issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my previous severe constipation, where I would have a bowel movement every 2 to 3 days. For the past 2 to 3 weeks, I have occasionally felt bloating near my right hip joint. According to the B...

Mucus in stool? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing mucus in my stool for about two months, and it is usually dark brown. At first, I thought it was blood, and I used chopsticks to check, but it seemed to be a bit slimy. Today, I suddenly noticed white mucus that feels the sam...

What is a colonoscopy? Hello Doctor: I previously underwent laparoscopic surgery on my right ovary and have a history of pelvic inflammation. Several gynecologists have performed pelvic examinations and indicated that I have adhesions. Recently, I have been experiencing abdominal...

Question 2 after Hepatitis B testing? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about my hepatitis B test results, and you mentioned that I have "had hepatitis B, have recovered and developed antibodies, and have lifelong immunity." I would like to ask if this means that I no...

Is a colonoscopy necessary? Hello Doctor, for the past six months to a year, my stools have been unformed, alternating between diarrhea and constipation. Sometimes I feel the urge to have a bowel movement, but I can't go, or I feel like I haven't fully emptied my bowels...

Stomach discomfort? Last night while practicing volleyball, I collided with a teammate while running, and their hand hit my stomach area. At that moment, I didn't feel like vomiting, but I felt a lot of pain and fell to the ground. Afterward, pressing on the area also caused...