Dr. Lin Minghui reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 13

Occasional left lower abdominal pain that sometimes bulges and then subsides? Hello Dr. Lin, I have been troubled by this issue for over five years. I experience intermittent sharp pain in my lower left abdomen, sometimes intense enough to make me roll on the bed. The frequency i...

Lower abdominal pain? In the past few days, after finishing any meal, I have been experiencing dull pain in the lower abdomen about 5 to 10 minutes later. Sometimes it feels like cramping, but the pain goes away immediately after having a bowel movement. However, the stools have ...

Bleeding after bowel movements? On June 23, after having a bowel movement, I noticed blood on the toilet paper while wiping, approximately the size of a five-dollar coin, but there was no pain. Prior to this date, I had also seen one or two spots of blood on the toilet paper afte...

Stool becomes thin? I am 19 years old and have been experiencing constipation for about 6 years, with bowel movements occurring every 3 to 7 days. The stools are mostly pellet-like, resembling sheep feces, but occasionally I have normal stools and sometimes diarrhea. Recently, I ...

Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello, doctor. I underwent a mixed excision surgery for internal and external hemorrhoids last August, and it's been nearly a year since then. I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. After using the restroom, I feel that my anus itches or feels...

Abnormal total bilirubin levels The child has been approximately 2 years old since birth and has consistently had elevated total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels. These levels have been gradually decreasing, but recent tests in May showed an increase in total bilirubin/direc...

Stool color Hello Doctor: 1. Since this year, the color of my stool has consistently been grass green, dark green, and blackish green. 2. I have daily bowel movements, the shape is normal, and I do not have diarrhea. 3. I have undergone both colonoscopy and gastroscopy, and t...

Blood in the stool? During bowel movements, I feel significant pain closer to the anus, and I notice fresh blood on the toilet paper. My mother checked and said it doesn't seem like anything is wrong with the anus, but I'm unsure if it could be internal hemorrhoids. In ...

Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and hiccups? Hello, I have had gastrointestinal issues since childhood, and I often burp after eating. Last week, I started experiencing dizziness, and this week I noticed an increased heart rate (90 when lying down and over 100 when standing). I also ...

Occasional pain in the upper abdomen? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing a vague pain in the upper middle abdomen for the past few days. The pain is not very pronounced and tends to occur only with certain movements or when I walk briefly. I previously had a fibrom...

Issues related to bowel movements and loud bowel sounds after meals? Hello Doctor, I underwent a colonoscopy at a colorectal clinic in early May, and the doctor later informed me that they would remove three hyperplastic polyps. Before the procedure, a digital rectal exam was per...

Bowel movement issues Hello, lately when I go to the bathroom to have a bowel movement, I still feel a lingering urge to go, as if something is stuck inside, giving me a sense of incomplete evacuation. I have tried to push harder, but after a long time, it feels too hard to come ...

Post-surgery lack of bowel movement can lead to constipation? I underwent a radical hysterectomy in early March. Although I experienced difficulty with bowel movements, I at least had the sensation of needing to go. In the third week post-surgery, I developed abdominal pain the d...

Left lower abdominal pain with slight protrusion? About two months ago, I suddenly started experiencing sharp pains in my lower left abdomen, similar to cramping. The pain is not constant; it comes in waves. Sometimes, it radiates to my lower back, causing soreness. Upon closer e...

Chronic bloating Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old and have been experiencing bloating and pain on the left side of my abdomen near the navel for the past four years. Sometimes I also have pain in the upper left abdomen. I visited a major hospital for examination, and during an ult...

Chronic bloating Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. Four years ago, I started experiencing bloating and pain on the left side of my abdomen near the navel, and sometimes pain in the upper left abdomen. I went to a large hospital for examination, and during an ultrasound, a hepatic ...

Hemorrhoids and anal fissures? Dear Dr. Lin Ming-Hui, I am currently a senior high school student with a normal routine and diet, and I also exercise regularly. However, I have had a bad habit of constipation since childhood, having a bowel movement approximately every three day...

White stool Hello Dr. Lin, I noticed white stools when I had a bowel movement on Monday (April 12). After researching online, I found that the symptoms related to my condition could be gallstones and hepatitis. A few years ago, I had an abdominal ultrasound for hepatitis B and w...

Mucus in stool Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I've noticed that there is thick mucus in my stool, which can be both clear and yellow, with varying amounts. However, the color and shape of the stool itself are normal, alth...

Diarrhea for one month? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I had sinusitis and took antibiotics for about three weeks. Now, I've been experiencing diarrhea, watery stools, and occasionally abdominal cramps that feel like the pain associated with needing to have a bowel movement. Co...