Dr. Liang Jiade reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question

Fever or generalized body warmth? Dear Doctor: My liver function tests previously showed elevated levels of 400-500. I have hepatitis B, but I am currently managing it with traditional Chinese medicine, which has brought my levels back to normal. During that time, I experienced i...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Please provide the text you would like me to translate? Doctor, I used to never feel nauseous when eating, and I'm not pregnant. However, in recent months, I've occasionally felt nause...

Chronic nausea I have been experiencing nausea for about two months. I underwent an endoscopy at the hospital, and the doctor said my stomach is healthy. I also had liver function tests and blood tests, all of which came back normal. After the tests, the nausea disappeared for ab...

How to exercise with chronic hepatitis? Hello Dr. Liang, I have chronic hepatitis but do not have hepatitis A, B, or C. My doctor advised me to rest more, but I am overweight. What exercises can I do? Thank you.

Is it safe to become pregnant while taking Liver An? Hello, I have known since elementary school that I am a carrier of hepatitis B. In November of last year, I was tested and found to have elevated liver enzymes, approximately three times above the normal range. After testing ne...

Hello, how can I assist you today? Doctor, I previously went to the hospital and was diagnosed with hepatitis B. My liver function tests showed levels as high as 197 and 375, but the abdominal ultrasound was normal. The doctor prescribed me a one-month course of silymarin for liv...

Bloating and nausea? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, often accompanied by nausea. After eating, I frequently feel the urge to burp, or I feel like vomiting. In the mornings and before bed, when my stomach is empty, I experience dry heaving. I am a carr...

Question I often hear sounds from my stomach that resemble intestinal movements, especially after eating or when I haven't eaten for a long time.

Liver issues? Hello, Dr. Huang! I have a question. I’m not sure if it’s because I used to stay up late often, but now I always feel very tired and fatigued when I wake up in the morning. Could this be related to my liver?

Bowel issues? Hello, doctor. This month, I have had a poor appetite and have been feeling very fatigued. Although I feel tired, I have been staying up late for the past two weeks to finish a report. I also work part-time at night, and the work environment is quite stressful, whic...

Gastric ulcer Dear Dr. Liang: How effective is "omezol" (omeprazole) for the treatment of gastric ulcers? Are there any side effects? Can it be taken for general gastric issues? Thank you.

Is there a problem with the stomach? I experience stomach pain after eating, but I don't feel pain when I'm not eating. Swallowing saliva also causes pain. Doctor, do I have a stomach issue? Will taking medication help?

Diarrhea and fever? Yesterday I had a fever, but today the fever has subsided. However, I am experiencing dizziness and a feeling of nausea without vomiting. I also have abdominal cramps followed by diarrhea. I'm not sure what illness this could be. Could you please provide ...

Gastrointestinal issues I have recently noticed that I easily feel nauseous and often experience frequent burping after eating or drinking water. Sometimes, even drinking water makes my stomach feel bloated. Burping provides some relief, but previously I would only burp once or t...

Liver cancer Hello Doctor: My uncle recently passed away from liver cancer, and I feel sad but also confused. From the time it was discovered to the surgery, it was only a few months, and my uncle did not have a history of heavy drinking. How could he have developed liver cancer?...

Abdominal pain Hello, doctor. I often experience pain when pressing about five centimeters to the right of my navel. Sometimes, I feel intermittent sharp pain and a vague discomfort, and I frequently pass gas. I'm not sure if this is related. I previously had an abdominal ul...

Elevated CA19-9 levels? Dear Dr. Liang, I underwent a health check-up at National Taiwan University Hospital in May, and the report indicated that my CEA19-9 level is 40.4 u/ml, which is higher than the reference value of 37 u/ml, while my CEA level is normal. An abdominal ultra...

There is tenderness around the navel? I often lie down and play with my child, and when my child sits on my stomach, I experience unbearable pain. When I press around my navel, it hurts a lot, and I can feel a pulsating sensation. I frequently have bloating in my abdomen, along w...

Hemorrhoidal bleeding In the past two weeks, I have noticed blood stains on the toilet paper after wiping, but there is no blood in the stool, and it does not seem to be a sign of hemorrhoids, as there is no pain when sitting. Dr. Liang, which specialty should I consult for an ex...

Liver issues? Hello Doctor: Since I enrolled last year, my liver enzyme levels have been over a hundred during my physical examination. Later, I visited Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for a consultation, where I underwent blood tests and an abdominal ultrasound. The doctor d...