Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 20

Methods for Relieving Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hello Dr. Chen, I apologize for the lengthy message. I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for about 10 years, with symptoms including a combination of diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and pain. I only star...

Bile vomiting due to gastric ulcer? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing bloating since around February 2017 and have seen multiple doctors, but my condition remains inconsistent. In late April 2017, I underwent an endoscopy and was diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori and a gas...

Can curcumin be supplemented after gallbladder removal? Hello, my husband had his gallbladder removed over three years ago. Recently, he has been working night shifts, which has disrupted his day-night cycle. I would like to buy turmeric supplements for him to help improve his he...

Can liver problems cause back pain? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if soreness in the back near the shoulder blade and lower back pain could possibly indicate a liver issue? Also, if someone is infected with hepatitis, could it affect the breasts or stomach? Recently, I somet...

Lower abdominal pain? I started experiencing sudden sharp pain in my lower abdomen, and now it hurts a lot when I press on it. Sometimes, I also feel sharp pain about 4.5 finger widths away from my navel. I went to see a doctor, and they prescribed medication to improve gastroint...

Changes in bowel habits I used to have constipation, only having a bowel movement once a week, and my stools were small and pellet-like, similar to rabbit droppings. Recently, however, my bowel movements have become more regular, and I have been experiencing diarrhea. There is al...

Acute mild anemia Hello Doctor: In 2013, my hemoglobin was 16.4 during a health check, and in 2015, it was 15.7. However, in 2016, my hemoglobin dropped to 12.7, and during a blood donation in March 2017, it was found to be 12.6. In April 2017, a hospital check showed my hemoglob...

Persistent dull pain from the navel to the lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. For the past two weeks, I've been experiencing a persistent dull pain from my belly button to my lower abdomen. It's not very intense, more like a nagging discomfort. The area affected is mainly ar...

Duodenal ulcers and gastrointestinal issues? Doctor, I had a bowel movement today. I went to the bathroom around 7 PM and had hard stools that were pellet-like. Later, I experienced abdominal pain and went to the bathroom again around 9 PM, where I first passed a soft stool follo...

Gallbladder polyp issues? Hello Doctor: During my health check in December 2015 at my company, I was informed that I had a gallbladder polyp measuring 0.78 cm. A subsequent ultrasound at a general clinic showed it to be 0.9 cm. In December 2016, my health check indicated that the...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a persistent issue. I usually wake up in the morning and have a normal bowel movement. However, after I eat breakfast or drink water, I experience abdominal pain and the urge to use the bathroom again, sometimes ...

Hello, I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome for many years. Do I need to undergo a colonoscopy? Hello Doctor: When I was 23-24 years old, I traveled abroad and ate too much, which led to gastric bleeding and black stools. I was quite anxious at that time, which was...

Duodenal ulcer Doctor, after experiencing duodenal bleeding on March 17, I had bleeding control and have been taking one Pantoloc daily. However, I still feel a sensation of contraction and expansion in my abdomen, and I have difficulty with bowel movements, often straining to pa...

Abdominal bloating? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. I am a woman weighing over 50 kilograms, and recently I have noticed that my stomach feels bloated. I have a bowel movement every day, but my stomach still feels distended. When I press on it, there is no pain, but it fee...

I have diarrhea every morning and my stomach feels bloated all the time? I have been experiencing diarrhea every morning recently, going to the bathroom 2-3 times with explosive stools. My abdomen feels bloated, and I occasionally have sharp pains in my stomach. I have tried trad...

Blood in stool and bowel movement issues? Doctor: I occasionally experience rectal bleeding, which is usually diagnosed as internal hemorrhoids through a digital rectal exam at the clinic. Over the past few years, the shape of my stool has changed to either soft or watery, or som...

Recently, I have been experiencing increased flatulence? It has been about four months since the end of last year! I pass gas frequently, sometimes over 30 times a day. I have regular bowel movements, but most of my stools are flat, long, and yellowish, and sometimes they are loo...

Changes in stool, white mucus? In the past month or two, the shape of my stool has changed from being formed into a log shape to being more clumpy and unformed, although I do have bowel movements every day and do not experience much constipation. Additionally, after using the toi...

Persistent mild lower abdominal pain? I have been experiencing a dull pain in my lower abdomen for the past few days, specifically in the area just below my navel. The pain is not unbearable. My bowel habits have remained relatively unchanged over the years, typically having a bo...

The health check revealed elevated amylase levels? Hello Doctor: My mother is 66 years old. During her health check-up this year, her amylase level was found to be elevated (1.5 times higher than the normal range), and her rheumatoid factor was also elevated. Upon reviewing her p...