Dr. Chen Qifeng reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 8

Liver issues? Hello Doctor, the health check report indicates that the liver parenchyma is coarse, with a 1.1 cm hypoechoic lesion in the right lobe of the liver and a 2.5 cm hyperechoic lesion in the right lobe. What does this mean? The report also states that there are several ...

Bowel issues For almost a month now, I've noticed that when I clean myself after a bowel movement, it feels like there are sand-like particles in my stool. I would like to ask the doctor what this symptom might indicate. I've had digestive issues since childhood, so I&#...

Rectal bleeding Hello Dr. Chen: I have noticed that during bowel movements in the past few days, my stool has some marks that look like they have been pressed down, and there is a slight pinkish color at the cut-off end of the stool. However, the color of the stool is generally a...

Bowel issues Hello doctor, today I noticed white, mucus-like substance on the surface of my stool, which is also harder than usual. Is this a symptom of gastroenteritis, or could it be something else?

Is it simply irritable bowel syndrome? Hello Doctor, For nearly two years now, I have been experiencing diarrhea every morning upon waking up. I usually have dinner around 7 or 8 PM and do not have a habit of eating late-night snacks. I go to bed around 11 or 12 PM. Typically, ...

Hepatitis B saliva coming into contact with acne? I would like to ask the doctor, I have positive results for both Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody. My Hepatitis B surface antigen level is 411.21 and the antibody level is 28.41. If I kissed my girlfriend on the neck and s...

Changes in stool color? The first time I noticed that my stool had different colors, one side was brown and the other side was golden yellow, and it appeared in a long, segmented shape with the left and right sides having different colors, rather than the front and back of the st...

Bowel movement issues? Hello doctor, I went to the hospital yesterday to check my stool occult blood test report, and the doctor said everything was fine. I also showed the doctor a photo of my stool, and he said it was okay. However, I haven't had much appetite these past f...

Rectal bleeding I just had a bowel movement twice, and both times there was bleeding. The first time, the stool was somewhat soft but had a normal shape and color. There was no blood on the toilet paper, but it had a strange odor that wasn't typical of feces. When I looked d...

Does taking antibiotics for a cold affect elevated r-GT levels? Hello: My husband has alcoholic fatty liver disease (he is quite thin). When it was severe, many of his liver function tests were elevated, with triglycerides reaching 4000, which led to pancreatitis. After seeking m...

Bowel movement issues The patient experienced gastrointestinal discomfort from January 7 to January 23, which resolved from January 24 to February 13. Today, on February 15, the patient has started to experience symptoms similar to the previous episode, including dizziness, loss ...

Dizziness after eating? In the past year, I have been very busy with work, and my meals have not been regular. Sometimes I only eat a few bites of rice or bread in a day. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent stomach pain, and now sometimes when I eat, I suddenly feel very ...

Right lower abdominal pain? Hello doctor, two days ago I suddenly felt a soreness in my lower right abdomen, which started to ache yesterday and has been painful today. The pain is more pronounced when I breathe or press on the area. I would like to ask what this could be. Could ...

Kidney ultrasound issues? Recently, I visited a gastroenterology clinic due to gastrointestinal discomfort. Before the visit, I had eaten a few pieces of soda crackers. After performing an ultrasound, the doctor informed me that there was gas in my stomach and intestines, and the...

Liver issues? Today, when I went to the hospital to check my lab results, my blood test showed a GPT level of 102, and I forgot the GOT value, but it was also above the normal range. The doctor mentioned that it is unlikely that this is solely due to lack of sleep. However, I do ...

Bowel movement issues Hello Doctor: For the past three weeks, my stools have mostly been soft. I started to worry about my gastrointestinal health after the first week when my bowel movements consistently occurred shortly after I woke up in the morning, almost at the same time ev...

Blood in the stool? I noticed blood streaks after having a bowel movement, and I experienced lower abdominal pain during the process.

Diarrhea issues I often experience diarrhea when I have a bowel movement, and sometimes it is very thin. I would like to ask what this could possibly indicate.

Gastric discomfort? Hello Doctor: I am 26 years old, do not smoke or chew betel nut, but occasionally drink alcohol during work-related social events. I have been experiencing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for two years. I have undergone gastroscopy and abdom...

Diarrhea, dark green stool? A few days ago, I started experiencing diarrhea, which I suspect is due to food poisoning. Initially, my stools were yellow, accompanied by nausea and fatigue (though my sleep was normal). After a few days, I took five capsules of a detox product calle...