Dr. Lin Minghui reply Gastroenterology and Hepatology Question - Page 47

Acute cholecystitis Acute cholecystitis can cause bloating and discomfort even when not eating due to several factors. The inflammation of the gallbladder can lead to irritation of the surrounding tissues and organs, which may affect the gastrointestinal tract's motility and...

Diet for Peptic Ulcer Hello Dr. Lin, my mother was recently diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. I understand that patients with gastric ulcers need to consume easily digestible foods, and that foods like glutinous rice should be avoided. I would like to ask if brown rice also falls i...

Surgery for Esophageal Achalasia Currently, I have esophageal stricture. Will there be any complications after surgery for esophageal achalasia? Will there be esophageal reflux? Will it affect daily life? How many days do I need to stay in the hospital for the surgery? Which hosp...

Embarrassing burps and stomach growling? Hello Doctor: I often experience hiccups, usually after being hungry for a long time, but sometimes I also get hiccups after eating a large meal. I would like to know why this happens and how I can avoid (or reduce the frequency of) hiccup...

Left lower abdominal pain? 1. The current symptoms include bloating and pain in the lower left abdomen, which have persisted for four years. There is still abdominal bloating and pain regardless of diet. 2. So far, I have consulted various specialists, including gastroenterolog...

Helicobacter pylori Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by a frustrating issue for the past five years; I have a problem with halitosis. Regardless of whether I brush my teeth or not, the odor persists, and people are hesitant to talk to me, which is difficult to address. I am onl...

Constipation Hello, I am a 20-year-old female. I have been experiencing constipation for a long time, and my lower abdomen is quite large, resembling a pregnant belly, and I have difficulty passing stool. What can I do to resolve this issue? (I am 150 cm tall and weigh 41 kg.) Sh...

How long should follow-up be conducted for a gastric ulcer? I was previously diagnosed with a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori, which has now been eradicated. How long should I be monitored for this condition? I am a 50-year-old male and it has been over a month since ...

Abdominal discomfort? Recently, I've been feeling bloated and uncomfortable in my abdomen. When I press around my navel, I can hear a gurgling sound, like water sloshing around. What could be the issue?

Gastritis Hello, my friend has gastritis. The doctor advised him to avoid sour, sweet, cold, spicy, oily, and irritating foods, and he needs to take medication before and after meals. Is this condition incurable? Will it recur? Will this method of taking medication affect his bod...

Diarrhea On the evening of January 9th, I felt a slight discomfort in my stomach, but I didn't have the urge to use the restroom. However, after having lunch on January 10th, I started to experience diarrhea, which was watery. Later, I heard that it’s advisable not to eat an...

Stomach discomfort? Doctor, may I ask: If I don't have a regular bowel movement for 2 to 3 days, I experience inexplicable abdominal pain, and during the pain, I feel very fatigued, break out in cold sweats, and have a sense of weakness as if I'm about to faint. However...

excuse me? For a patient with eosinophilic (eosinophilic) chronic colitis, the treatment typically involves the use of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Other medications may include immunosuppressants or biologics, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient...

Right abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. This symptom started two days ago. Two days ago, when I woke up in the morning and bent over, I felt a painful sensation in my lower back that felt like pressure. However, as long as I didn't put pressure on it, I didn't feel much di...

Hepatitis B antibodies? Recently, the school arranged for liver function tests, and the results indicated that I have no immunity against hepatitis B. The report noted: "Further testing for hepatitis B core antibodies is required. If positive for hepatitis B core antibodies,...

Hematochezia Recently, whenever I exert a little effort to have a bowel movement, I notice some bleeding. However, the blood only appears in the stool (I see red in the fissures of the stool), and there is no dripping of blood. If the stool is loose, there is no blood. I have pre...

The volume of feces? If a person reduces their food intake by half each day, will the amount of bowel movements also decrease? Assuming a consistent baseline, such as reducing a bowl of rice to half a bowl, and similarly reducing the amount of vegetables or meat, will the volume ...

Liver dysfunction Hello Doctor, I recently had a health checkup at school and found that my liver function is somewhat problematic with GOT at 39 and GPT at 90. My family has a history of liver diseases, and I also tend to stay up late. 1. I would like to ask if there are medic...

Questions from Hepatitis B carriers? Is it true that a person who is a carrier of hepatitis B will never be able to clear the virus and be cured for life? It seems that people tend to avoid individuals with this condition, believing that being a carrier will "definitely"...

Hepatitis A vaccine Doctor: Hello! I would like to ask if a chronic carrier of hepatitis B will experience any side effects from receiving the hepatitis A vaccine, such as worsening liver condition or an increased risk of contracting hepatitis A. For example, the oral polio vacci...