Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor, a few days ago I overate, and some food got stuck in my throat but I didn’t vomit it out. After that, I digested it, but my stomach started to feel a bit uncomfortable. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first. The next night, I had a late-...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
If the symptoms have only occurred in the past few days, you can start with medication for treatment. If there is no improvement, then consider undergoing an endoscopy.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Red Streaks in Stool: Should You Worry About Gastrointestinal Health?
The stool appears to have blood, but there is none on the toilet paper? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent bowel movements. They have mostly been unformed, and I've noticed a slight reddish color in the toilet water, although there is no blood on the toilet p...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1. First, identify which foods may have caused the red discoloration in the stool. 2. The absence of blood on the toilet paper after wiping the anus indicates that the bleeding is not confirmed. 3. Post-defecation anal pain may be related to anal conditions such as anal fissu...[Read More] Red Streaks in Stool: Should You Worry About Gastrointestinal Health?
Understanding Rectal Pressure and Bowel Movement Issues: What to Do?
Anal defecation issues..? For the past month, I have been feeling a heaviness in my anus, as if I need to have a bowel movement, but I can't. I have a bowel movement at least once a day, sometimes every two days, with varying amounts. The color and consistency of the stool s...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
You can visit a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon. If necessary, you may undergo a colon X-ray or a colonoscopy.[Read More] Understanding Rectal Pressure and Bowel Movement Issues: What to Do?
Understanding and Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor, last November I went to a hospital in Zhongli for an endoscopy due to frequent stomach pain and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The doctor said that both my stomach and esophagus looked normal and there were...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Based on the symptoms, it is highly likely to be NERD (Non-Erosive Reflux Disease), which involves gastroesophageal reflux, but the endoscopy does not show any changes indicative of reflux esophagitis.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms
Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Gastrointestinal or Gynecological Issues?
Midnight stomach sensations? Hello, doctor. Sometimes in the middle of the night, I feel a dull pain in my lower abdomen. It's usually not severe, just enough to slightly wake me up and make me aware of the discomfort. I'm not sure if it's a gastrointestinal issue ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
It is recommended to first consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist, and if there are no issues, then proceed to see a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Gastrointestinal or Gynecological Issues?
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Patients
The issue of blood in stool, whether it is spraying or dripping? Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by this issue for many years, which is rectal bleeding. Sometimes, I notice blood dripping or spraying before I even have a bowel movement while sitting on the toilet, and other ti...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
It's time to seek treatment from a colorectal surgeon![Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Persistent Hardness and Discomfort Explained
Gastroenterology and Hepatology I have a hard lump in my stomach that hasn't gone away, and I go to the bathroom every day. After eating, I immediately need to use the restroom, and it’s painful and uncomfortable. Initially, I went to Taipei Medical University Hospital, wher...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
If the lump is located in the upper abdomen near the sternum, it may be the xiphoid process cartilage.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Persistent Hardness and Discomfort Explained
Understanding Weight Loss and Stomach Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Stomach pain and weight loss? At the end of March, I went to the hospital's family medicine department due to severe bloating and abdominal pain. A urinalysis and stool occult blood test were performed because the doctor suspected a urinary tract infection, but the tests sho...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist. If necessary, undergo an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss and Stomach Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Bowel issues (constipation) Hello doctor, I have been experiencing irregular bowel movements for the past four months, often only having a bowel movement every three to four days. The amount is small, the color is dark, and the shape is pellet-like. In the past two days, I notice...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
The likelihood of hemorrhoidal bleeding is high; please consult a colorectal surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Abdominal issues? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about a symptom I've been experiencing over the past couple of years. In the upper left part of my abdomen, near the area below my breast, I occasionally feel a sudden twitching sensation that lasts...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
The sensation of pulsation is generally related to blood vessels or the heart and is usually not associated with the gastrointestinal system.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Colonoscopy Results: What Severe Hemorrhoids Mean for Your Health
Colonoscopy Hello doctor, I had a fecal occult blood test in May, which showed a 2+ result. I took the test during my menstrual period. The doctor asked me to retest, and in June, the result was 1+. The doctor recommended a colonoscopy, and after the procedure, he only told me th...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1. Hemorrhoids can also be a cause of positive fecal occult blood tests, while the intestines may be normal. 2. Severe hemorrhoids may lead to bleeding, prolapse, infection, or even complications such as fistula. Please consult a colorectal surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Colonoscopy Results: What Severe Hemorrhoids Mean for Your Health
Understanding Dark Brown Toilet Water: Is It Normal After Bowel Movements?
The color of water after a bowel movement? 1. I noticed that the water in the toilet was dark brown after having a bowel movement today. Is this situation normal? I did not see any blood on the toilet paper, there is no diarrhea, and the shape of the stool is normal! 2. I often ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1. The color of the stool is often related to the color of the food consumed. 2. The location of the pain is in the intestines, and the nature of the pain is more likely to be cramp-like. If the symptoms persist, a visit to a gastroenterologist is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Dark Brown Toilet Water: Is It Normal After Bowel Movements?
Essential Guidelines for Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Tips and Advice
Health check-up Hello Doctor, I had a routine colonoscopy on June 7, 2017, and I need to take two bottles of Forlax oral solution. The staff instructed me to drink the first bottle at 7 PM on June 6, and I can mix it with soda. Should I finish the first bottle within 20 minutes? ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
According to the instructions for use, the bowel cleansing medication is somewhat salty, which is why some people suggest mixing it with soda for a better taste.[Read More] Essential Guidelines for Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Tips and Advice
Understanding Polyps and Rectal Ulcers: A Guide for Patients
Polyp, rectal ulcer Hello, doctor! A few days ago, my father underwent a self-paid comprehensive physical examination, which included a colonoscopy. During the procedure, he was given sedation, so he didn't feel anything. The doctor informed us that there were no significant...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Based on the description, it seems unrelated to the presence or absence of pathological cells. Further inquiry into the pathology report of the excised polyp is warranted.[Read More] Understanding Polyps and Rectal Ulcers: A Guide for Patients
Do I Need a Colonoscopy? Understanding Abdominal Pain Concerns
Is a colonoscopy necessary? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing pain in my upper left abdomen in early April this year. I have visited a gastroenterology clinic five times and underwent an upper endoscopy. The doctor said everything was normal, and there was no Helicobacter pylo...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
You can consult a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon and consider undergoing (1) abdominal ultrasound, (2) colon X-ray, or colonoscopy.[Read More] Do I Need a Colonoscopy? Understanding Abdominal Pain Concerns
Understanding Digestive Issues: Are Your Symptoms a Sign of Colorectal Cancer?
Bowel movement issues Hello doctor, I started experiencing a sore throat and cold symptoms about two weeks ago. My bowel movements have been more like diarrhea, but I haven't actually had diarrhea until today, and before the diarrhea, I experienced abdominal pain. In the las...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1) The two episodes of illness may not necessarily be related. 2) It is likely caused by gastroenteritis.[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Are Your Symptoms a Sign of Colorectal Cancer?
Long-Term Loose Stools After Gallbladder Removal: Causes and Solutions
Chronic loose stools without formation? Hello Doctor, I had my gallbladder removed 18 years ago due to gallstones, but since then, I have often experienced diarrhea, with my stools being loose, unformed, and floating on the surface of the water, or very soft. They are also thin, ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1) The results will be available right after the examination. 2) Patients who have undergone gallbladder stone removal are more prone to diarrhea.[Read More] Long-Term Loose Stools After Gallbladder Removal: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Gastrointestinal Health
Blood in the stool? I noticed blood in my stool for the first time around May 24th. The stool was a muddy color and more frequent. There was no blood when wiping, but there were streaks of blood and bright red blood on the stool, which appeared watery. The second time, on Februar...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
It is recommended to consult a colorectal surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Gastrointestinal Health
Understanding Irregular Stool Shapes: Is It a Sign of Colon Cancer?
Stool is not formed into a solid shape? I have been experiencing stool that is not in a formed shape for several months, and I have only recently started to address this issue. The stool is not watery, but sometimes it has a porridge-like consistency and often takes on irregular ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Based on the symptoms, it appears to be more like gastrointestinal dysfunction, but a colon X-ray or colonoscopy should also be considered.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Stool Shapes: Is It a Sign of Colon Cancer?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Symptoms: From Throat Issues to Bowel Changes
Borborygmi Hello Dr. Chen, 1. During this period, I have experienced varying stool consistencies, including soft stools, formed stools, and egg-drop-like stools, sometimes accompanied by a mix of egg-drop-like and ribbon-like stools. I also have intermittent bowel sounds, especi...
Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Diarrhea caused by antibiotics may be related to difficult Clostridium difficile infection. To confirm this, relevant diagnostic tests are required.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Symptoms: From Throat Issues to Bowel Changes