Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 10

White mucus in stool? Hello doctor, for the past two days, my stool has been coated with white mucus, and I experience excessive flatulence before having a bowel movement. My abdomen feels only slightly uncomfortable, but the shape of my stool is completely different from before;...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. I have noticed that for the past few months, I occasionally experience a vague, dull pain in my lower left abdomen. I can tell it's in that area. Once, while lying in bed trying to pinpoint the pain, I pressed on my right side and up...

Narrow stools? I first noticed an issue on New Year's Day in 2018 when I went to the bathroom and found that I could only pass a small amount of thin stool (without the feeling of incomplete evacuation). My usual bowel habit is to have a bowel movement every morning, over 80...

Left upper abdominal pain? Hello Doctor: Last October, I underwent an endoscopy which revealed a mild gastric ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I was also diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori and completed the antibiotic treatment. Currently, I am still taking a pro...

Abdominal issues? The patient has not had a bowel movement or passed gas since yesterday, is unable to eat, and experiences pain when pressing on the upper right and left sides of the abdomen. There is a significant amount of gastric acid causing a burning sensation, and upon wak...

The stomach is displaced by a benign liver lesion? Hello, Doctor: Thank you for your previous response. I would like to ask you again, if the gastroscopy shows that the stomach is slightly compressed by a benign lesion of the left lobe of the liver, but the stomach itself has no ...

Mucus in stool Doctor, today is the tenth day. For the first three days, my stools were watery and mushy, and then I lost my appetite and experienced dizziness, which sometimes comes and goes. My stools have been accompanied by mucus or water. Initially, my family physician said ...

Gastrostomy tube and enteral feeding Hello, my mother recently underwent a gastrostomy surgery at a hospital. It was an open surgery, not a percutaneous one. It has been a week since the surgery, and she still cannot receive tube feeding. I have a few questions: 1. Is there a d...

The endoscopy report indicates that one area was pushed or distended? Hello Dr. Chen: I recently underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and there were no significant issues. However, the doctor mentioned that a part of my stomach was being pushed by something external, bu...

Left lower abdominal pain, with occasional pain around the navel? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my lower left abdomen for almost two years. I have consulted with specialists in obstetrics and gynecology, urology, and gastroenterology, but none have been able to d...

Bowel issues Around 2013, I experienced rectal bleeding (bright red blood) and went to the hospital for examination. The doctor ordered a colon contrast study, which showed no issues. However, I have since frequently experienced diarrhea, sometimes normal, and this condition has ...

The stool is soft and thin? Hello doctor, for the past week, my stools have been soft and thin, and sometimes I have normal bowel movements suddenly. I had a colonoscopy done a year and ten months ago, which was normal. Do I need to get checked again?

Normal lifestyle but still experiencing constipation? Hello Doctor, in the past, my bowel movements were very regular, but this year I have occasionally experienced constipation, sometimes not being able to have a bowel movement for more than three days. Generally, my daily routi...

Abdominal MRI examination of the pancreas? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if, during a health check-up, I want to perform an abdominal MRI to check if there are any abnormalities in the pancreas (without needing to differentiate between benign or malignant tumors or assess th...

The issue of abdominal bloating has persisted for a long time? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent abdominal bloating for about six months, despite not making any intentional changes to my diet or meals. I have tried gastrointestinal health supplements like New Bifi...

Screening for Abdominal Cancer Hello, doctor: Is an abdominal MRI and gastrointestinal endoscopy sufficient for screening all possible abdominal cancers, or are there any other tests that should be performed? Thank you!

Bowel irregularities Hello Doctor, for the past month or so, I have been experiencing soft stools that are often unformed. Sometimes the stools are formed but thinner and longer than usual. Additionally, I usually feel like I haven't completely emptied my bowels after using ...

Left upper abdominal pain? Hello doctor, I have pain in my upper left abdomen (below the rib cage). It doesn't seem to be specifically related to eating or fasting; it just occurs intermittently. When I press on the area while it's painful, sometimes the pain feels more...

Gastroenteritis issues The doctor said that acute gastroenteritis would improve within a few days, but today is the fifth day and I still feel the same, with slight dizziness.

I often feel discomfort in my stomach, but the doctor says everything is fine? I have a problem that has been bothering me for a while. I often feel discomfort in my upper abdomen (just below the ribcage) that is hard to describe. It's not pain or soreness; it feels like the...