Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 36

Regarding black stools (supplement) Hello Doctor: I am the patient who previously inquired about chocolate-colored black stools. I forgot to add that today I had a relatively large bowel movement, but the stools were soft and mushy. The first few pieces were soft but of normal co...

There is fresh blood at the end of the stool? Hello, last Saturday, I noticed bright red blood at the end of my stool, which seemed to be attached to the outside of the stool. The stool was yellow, and the amount of blood was small. I don't think it's an anal fissure be...

Blood in the stool? Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I experienced rectal bleeding and underwent a colonoscopy, which revealed two internal hemorrhoids. I had rubber band ligation performed, and a 0.3 cm hyperplastic polyp was found in the sigmoid colon, which was removed. Last ye...

Bloating issues? Hello, I have a tendency to experience excessive gas and constipation. I find myself passing gas throughout the day, and despite multiple visits to doctors and undergoing a colonoscopy, no abnormalities have been found. Could this be due to rapid gastrointestinal...

I'm really scared that I might have cancer? After watching symptoms of colorectal cancer when I was young, I became worried every day about whether I would get cancer, which led to frequent diarrhea or alternating between normal and diarrhea. Recently, I was in a car acciden...

After liver cancer tumor resection, which foods should be avoided? Hello Dr. Chen, my mother was diagnosed with liver cancer today. The tumor was successfully removed and there is no metastasis. I would like to ask Dr. Chen what other foods she should avoid besides ginseng, and w...

Why does holding a baby cause stomach pain? Hello Doctor: My child is under 1 year old and cannot walk yet, so I often carry him (about 10 kilograms). However, I frequently experience stomach pain and then diarrhea after carrying him, especially after meals. Is this normal? Shoul...

Having experienced abdominal pain for four months? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a few questions I would like to ask you! 1. I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. My mother had colon cancer while she was pregnant with me and has since passed away. 3. I have been experiencing dia...

Right lower abdominal discomfort? I have been experiencing dull abdominal pain for the past two weeks. The pain is intermittent and of moderate intensity, located near the right pelvic area. When lying flat, I notice a pulsating sensation to the right of my navel. However, a gyne...

Hesitating whether to undergo a colonoscopy? Blood in the toilet water during bowel movements prompted a doctor's examination, which indicated the presence of internal hemorrhoids. After using suppositories and medication, the stool water turned yellow, but there is a persis...

Bowel issues Seventeen years ago, I underwent abdominal surgery. Five years ago, during a laparoscopic procedure, my gynecologist mentioned that I had intestinal adhesions and took the opportunity to address some of the adhesions. I have a bowel movement at least once every one t...

Children often experience bloating? A 4-year-old child experiences abdominal bloating almost every night before sleep, regardless of whether they have eaten. After visiting a gastroenterologist and undergoing an X-ray, no abnormalities were found, but gas accumulation in the inte...

The cancer marker CA 19-9 value is 1666? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, if I was hospitalized due to abdominal pain and fever, and after undergoing ultrasound, CT scan, and endoscopy, the doctor initially diagnosed me with biliary obstruction leading to sepsis! After undergoi...

Bowel issues Hello, I have never had a regular bowel movement schedule. Recently, I noticed that the water around my solid stool is yellow-brown, but not the water in the entire toilet—only around the stool. I initially thought it was temporary, but this condition has persisted f...

Blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, recently (for about two months now), my stools have been very hard and pellet-like. In May, I noticed blood streaks in my hard stools, although sometimes there was none. I don't experience significant pain during bowel movements. However, re...

Presence of unidentified objects in stool? Recently, after having a bowel movement, I noticed an unidentified jelly-like substance (red/pale pink) during wiping. Since there are no uncomfortable symptoms, I'm unsure if this is caused by eating red dragon fruit or if there mi...

Gastrointestinal and bowel issues? Hello, I recently discovered I have gastritis after undergoing an endoscopy due to food poisoning, and I started treatment with 6.0 mg of Dexilant in early June. However, over the past two weeks, I've been feeling strange. Whenever I drink ...

The large bowel movement? Why have I been experiencing stomach pain lately, and why is my stool watery when I go to the bathroom?

There are red substances in the stool? My daily routine is quite irregular due to work factors, and I often eat out for all my meals. However, I have a habit of taking probiotics in powder form, which I've been doing for a long time. Sometimes, after taking them, I still exp...

Bowel movement issues Hello, doctor. The first bowel movement is well-formed and tubular, but the second one becomes more like a mud consistency (with less volume than the first). Occasionally, there is a complete evacuation, but the mud-like stools are more frequent (and pass qu...