Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 27

There is pain upon palpation 5 centimeters to the left of the umbilicus? Dr. Chen, six months ago, I began to experience intense pain when pressing about 5 centimeters to the left of my navel. Sometimes, during the night while resting, I feel intermittent sharp pain in that area,...

Symptoms after surgery for diverticulitis? Hello, my mother was hospitalized for diverticulitis in January of this year. She was discharged later, but has since been experiencing abdominal pain and has had fecal matter leaking from her vagina. She has been readmitted to the hospi...

Mild bleeding persisting for two months after a colonoscopy? Hello Doctor: My father underwent polyp removal surgery in February of this year, during which three polyps were excised. The surgeon indicated that the pathology report showed one of the polyps was an adenoma, with bot...

Gastrointestinal issues Recently, I've been experiencing a sharp pain in the upper abdominal area. It hurts when I press on it, and sometimes it starts to sting after eating, lasting for a long time. At times, there is no pain at all. Drinking water doesn't seem to help...

What problems can occur in the intestines? Doctor: For the past couple of days, I've been unable to have a bowel movement, but today I managed to pass a small amount of stool. The color seems normal, but the thickness is slightly thicker than a pencil, though not excessively...

Liver enzymes & dizziness? Hello doctor, today I was sent to the emergency room due to feeling unwell, and I had a blood test. The nurse mentioned that my liver enzyme levels are elevated; the normal range is around 40, and mine is 59. She said it’s not excessively high and d...

The abdomen feels very distended? I had a fever a few days ago and received an injection. The next day I felt better, but why do I feel full and uncomfortable after eating just a little bit? My stomach feels very uneasy, and I have a strong urge to vomit. Why has this been going ...

Lower abdominal pain I apologize for the inconvenience. About two days ago, I took a medication to relieve bloating, and since then, I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain approximately five times a day. My bowel movements have been soft. Prior to this, five days ago, I ha...

Left lower abdominal pain? I have been experiencing pain in the lower left abdomen for the past three days. The pain does not occur while sitting, but becomes noticeable when I stand up and walk. I do not have any bad habits, do not smoke or drink, and my daily routine is normal....

Bloating, loose stools, and continuous abdominal sounds? I suddenly experienced abdominal bloating one day, and since then, my waistline has not returned to normal. Sometimes, I feel something moving in my lower left abdomen, with sharp pain radiating from above to below. When I ...

Painless diarrhea? Hello Dr. Chen, about three weeks ago I woke up with sudden diarrhea that was watery, but I did not have any abdominal pain. I went to a general clinic, and they diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. After seeing the doctor twice, I took medication four times a da...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor: 1. I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and have started taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) before bedtime, but I often experience nighttime coughing and asthma, which disrupts my sleep. How can I improve this issue?...

Gastric ptosis? Gastric ptosis, or stomach prolapse, refers to a condition where the stomach descends from its normal position. Symptoms may include a feeling of fullness, bloating, or discomfort, especially after eating. When you sit down and notice that your abdomen appears lay...

Duodenitis and gastric polyps? I have already undergone an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at a major hospital, which revealed duodenitis and a small polyp (the hospital is currently testing to determine its type). I need to wait until my next outpatient appointment to see my at...

Bowel movement issues? In the past week or two, I have experienced changes in my bowel movements, with stools being long and thin (the top part is hard and large, while the bottom part is softer and has mucus). Sometimes I have diarrhea, and I often feel the urge to have a bowel ...

Hepatitis B vaccination administration Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask if I can continue with the administration of the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. I have already completed the first two doses, with the third dose scheduled for March 28, 2016. However, I am current...

My stomach feels constantly bloated? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing persistent bloating in my abdomen, regardless of whether I have eaten or not. After meals, I feel a change in my stomach, but my bowel movements are normal. This has been ongoing since I had gas...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Dr. Chen, I am currently a freshman studying architecture, and I have been troubled by gastrointestinal issues for a long time! Sometimes when I eat, I experience bloating, stomach pain, nausea, and irregular bowel movements; sometimes my stools are ...

The stomach hurts, with a fixed pain at the ribcage and a sour sensation at the esophageal opening, especially after standing for a long time? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a question. Whenever I stand for a long time, I feel a dull ache under my right rib, close to my stomach. I have s...

Narrowing of the stool? Hello Doctor: I am 25 years old, and I have had normal bowel movements since childhood, typically every 1-2 days. However, for the past six months, I have been experiencing soft stools that have persisted for about 2-3 months, and my stools have not been w...