Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 5

Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abdominal pain for the past month. Every morning when I wake up, I have pain in my abdomen, specifically below the navel, with a sharp sensation. My bowel movements have improved from constipation to normal, bu...

Blood in the stool, but no pain? A small lump has developed around the anus, and there is bleeding during bowel movements, but it is not painful. The blood is bright red rather than dark red, and the stool is normal brown and not dry or hard. I have purchased hemorrhoid cream to ...

Bowel movement status modification Recently, I've been experiencing abdominal bloating and a constant urge to pass gas, which is often foul-smelling. I also feel reluctant to have a bowel movement, and it has been 2 to 3 days between bowel movements, sometimes even up to 4 d...

Bowel issues The doctor performed an endoscopy yesterday and found mild inflammation and ulcers. My stomach feels strange now; could it be because the test for Helicobacter pylori made me feel like the endoscope was pulling in my stomach? Also, if it were colon cancer, would the ...

Constipation and acid reflux? Hello Doctor: In the past month, I have been experiencing frequent discomfort and pain in my upper abdomen, along with the onset of constipation. I visited a doctor, but they only prescribed medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and p...

Rectal foreign body Three days ago, I felt a lump around my anus while having a bowel movement. It feels swollen, and I experience pain during bowel movements. I also feel discomfort when sitting or during anal contractions. My usual time spent in the bathroom is about 40 minutes...

Abnormal stool, frequent urination, belching? In the past two months, I have noticed that my stools have become thinner and often appear curved, with a bumpy surface, cracks in the middle, and a segmented appearance. The color varies widely, reflecting what I eat, and there are f...

After eating, the food remains in the stomach for several hours without moving down? Hello, Dr. Chen. Four days ago, after dinner, I still felt full the next morning. I suspected that food was stuck in my stomach, and after vomiting, I confirmed that it had not been digested. I f...

Gastric ulcers and medication issues? Hello, doctor. I have two questions to ask: 1. After being diagnosed with a gastric ulcer and taking Tecta (pantoprazole) for three weeks (the doctor prescribed a four-week course), I still experience stomach pain upon waking up a few days,...

Bowel issues I have been having bowel movements every two to three days, and today after I finished, there was blood on the toilet paper. Currently, there is blood only when I wipe. There is no dripping blood, and there is no blood in the toilet or on the toilet seat. I'm no...

Recommendations for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related questions? Three years ago, I was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). My symptoms include a burning sensation in my chest that radiates to my neck. I underwent an endoscopy and was prescribe...

Bowel issues In the past month or two, my stool has been normal in shape but somewhat loose. Sometimes it appears elongated or pencil-shaped, and I have bowel movements 3-4 times a day with a sensation of incomplete evacuation. After passing gas, the feeling of incomplete evacuat...

Colon resection issues and costs? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with constipation. If I don't take laxatives, I can't have a bowel movement, and I find myself needing to take more and more laxatives, eventually taking over 30 pills at a time. When I visited the hospit...

Abdominal discomfort and pain lasting more than two weeks? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dull abdominal pain for over two weeks, located just below the navel. The pain worsens after eating, and I occasionally have cramping, especially in the early morning. I went to the ...

Bowel issues Hello doctor, this morning I coughed very hard and now I have a sharp pain near my left rib cage followed by a persistent burning sensation. Could I have caused internal bleeding in my organs from coughing? Additionally, I had gastroenteritis a couple of months ago, ...

The stool has a pink color? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the faint pink color in my stool. I'm not sure if it's blood (it's not much). Is it possible to determine what this might indicate based on the stool?

Could you please provide more details about the issue of bloating? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with bloating, which usually starts after lunch. Recently, I have started exercising, and it's strange that whenever I experience bloating while running, I can hear a gurgling ...

Bowel issues I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask the doctor about my bowel habits. I typically have bowel movements about twice a day, but they have been consistently unformed, presenting as soft, mushy stools. There is no blood in the stool, and only occas...

Bowel issues Hello, Dr. Chen. I usually have normal bowel movements, once every morning. However, about a week ago, I suddenly felt a burning and bloated sensation in my anus during the night. The next day, after having a bowel movement, I continued to feel the urge to defecate, ...

Blood in stool and bowel movement issues? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing blood in my stool, and there are also blood stains on my underwear. Sometimes I have constipation for a week, followed by sudden diarrhea. I also have persistent hiccups that last a long tim...