Feeling Pressure Near the Stomach: Could It Be a Spine Injury or Gastro Issue?
Recently, I have been feeling a pressure near my chest, close to my stomach? For the past few days, when I lie flat on my bed, I feel a sensation as if something is pressing against my chest near my stomach. I'm not sure if this is related to my spinal surgery after I fell f...
Dr. Li Yanquan reply Internal Medicine
Please first consult the surgeon who performed your operation, and then see a gastroenterologist. Thank you.[Read More] Feeling Pressure Near the Stomach: Could It Be a Spine Injury or Gastro Issue?
Is Two-Medication Therapy Effective for Helicobacter Pylori?
Helicobacter pylori treatment Dear Doctor, I found treatments online that are either triple or quadruple therapy, but my doctor only prescribed two medications: LFLOCIN F.C. TABLETS 500MG once daily, one tablet, and AMOXICILLIN CAPSULES 500MG twice daily, two capsules each for tw...
Dr. Li Yanquan reply Internal Medicine
Please consult the original attending physician regarding this issue, or you may seek a second opinion from another gastroenterologist. Thank you.[Read More] Is Two-Medication Therapy Effective for Helicobacter Pylori?
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Is It Menstrual or Gastrointestinal?
Abdominal distension, abdominal pain? Recently, I visited a clinic due to dull pain in my lower abdomen. The doctor diagnosed it as gastroenteritis, but the next day my menstrual period started, so I suspect that the discomfort might have been related to my menstruation. However,...
Dr. Li Yanquan reply Internal Medicine
This issue involves both obstetrics and gynecology as well as gastroenterology, so it is recommended to consult both specialists. Dr. Li Yanqian.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Is It Menstrual or Gastrointestinal?
Interpreting Blood Test Results for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk
Blood test report Based on the provided data, it is challenging to definitively diagnose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) without further clinical context and additional tests. However, several key laboratory findings may raise suspicion for hematological disorders, including AML: 1...
Dr. Li Yanquan reply Internal Medicine
Please consult a specialized hematologist. Diagnosing a condition cannot rely solely on blood tests, as it can be very dangerous. Thank you.[Read More] Interpreting Blood Test Results for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk