Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Constipation Hello, doctor. I have a bowel movement every two days. Is this normal? For a while, I was having daily bowel movements, and they were quite large without any issues. However, I experienced abdominal pain once and discovered through an X-ray that I had constipation. D...
Dr. Li Fangzhong reply Surgery
Hello, Huang: During adolescence, due to high levels of physical activity and hot weather, fluid loss can sometimes lead to bowel movement issues. Generally, if your bowel habits are consistent at once every two days, that is acceptable. However, you should be cautious of any cha...[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Cardiac Catheterization: Risks, Types, and Considerations for Seniors
Cardiac catheterization procedure My father is 70 years old and has hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes. Recently, after an examination by a hospital physician, he was advised to undergo cardiac catheterization. The doctor mentioned that in the past, cardiac cathe...
Dr. Li Fangzhong reply Surgery
Dear Ms. Miho, Thank you for your letter. Cardiac catheterization is essentially a coronary angiography procedure, primarily performed by a cardiologist. A catheter is inserted into the blood vessel and a contrast agent is administered near the coronary artery openings for imagi...[Read More] Understanding Cardiac Catheterization: Risks, Types, and Considerations for Seniors