Abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 10

Upper abdominal discomfort or pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my upper abdomen for almost eight months now, located around the epigastric area. Currently, the symptoms persist as dull pain, and I have issues with bowel movements, sometimes having diffi...

Bowel issues Hello doctor, today I experienced cramping pain in my abdomen (there's a gurgling sound in the lower left side of my intestines) and diarrhea. Initially, my stool was normal and formed, but I’m not sure if it’s because I ate too much. Later, it turned into water...

Fixed-time stomach pain at midnight? Hello, I often wake up with stomach pain around 3 to 5 AM, almost every week. I take antacids to relieve the discomfort, which is usually located in the middle of my abdomen. Do I need to undergo an endoscopy? What could this symptom indicate?

Abdominal bloating Hello Doctor: For the past week, I've been experiencing a sudden feeling of heaviness in my lower abdomen, along with bloating and a persistent sensation of needing to pass gas (most noticeable in the first three days). After urinating, I also felt some pa...

Gastrointestinal issues About last Wednesday, I went to see a doctor due to abdominal pain. The doctor said it was an issue with my small intestine. After taking medication, I felt much better. However, in the past few days, I've experienced slight, uncertain pain near the l...

My mother, 86 years old, is experiencing pain in the upper left abdomen along with a mass? An 86-year-old individual, with a height of 146 cm and weight of 40 kg, is independent in daily activities. Last night, while getting up to use the bathroom, they suddenly experienced sever...

Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, last night about one or two hours after dinner, I started feeling very bloated and had abdominal pain. I also felt a bit weak and cold, and even lifting my legs and pressing on my abdomen made it feel very bloated. After sleeping through the night ...

Tightness in the right abdomen? Hello Doctor: Since June of last year, I have been experiencing frequent tightness in my right abdomen. I have undergone abdominal ultrasound, abdominal X-ray, and gastroscopy, all of which appeared normal. Currently, the symptoms persist, sometime...

Lower abdominal pain, anal spasms, and bloating in the lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of continuous flatulence (without odor) and noticeable bloating in my lower abdomen. Upon waking up in the morning, I feel a sensation of fullness in m...

Normal bowel movements, but experiencing chronic lower abdominal pain? Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing lower abdominal pain (cramping) in January 2022, and I cannot determine if it is in the left lower or right lower quadrant (lower middle). Generally, my bowel movements ar...

Gastrointestinal issues The young woman has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and has been taking medication for over a month. The doctor mentioned that her condition is well-controlled, with her hyperthyroid index dropping from 6.0% to over 1.0%. However, she switched medicati...

Left lower abdominal discomfort and bloating, accompanied by frequent belching, flatulence, and the presence of intestinal fluid in the stool? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about a concern I've been experiencing in recent months. After dinner, I often feel a sense of hea...

Intestinal issues? Hello, Doctor. Is it normal to experience diarrhea after taking a laxative (Clear Laxative Sugar-coated Tablets)? I visited a colorectal specialist two days ago, and after a digital rectal examination, the doctor found that I was constipated and prescribed me a...

Abdominal bloating I usually feel a lot of bloating in my upper abdomen, and even though I am quite thin, my belly still appears protruded from the side. I often take enzymes to help with bowel movements, and I typically have a bowel movement 1-2 times a day. Sometimes, my abdome...

Abdominal issues. Bowel problems? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if eating too much scrambled eggs with tomatoes can cause diarrhea. I've been feeling some discomfort in my abdomen recently. This morning, when I had a bowel movement, I noticed that my stool contained tom...

The abdomen feels firm? Doctor, I am a person with a slim build, standing at 158 cm and weighing 38 kg. Recently, I have noticed that my abdomen feels hard. Is it normal for slim individuals to have a hard abdomen, or could there be another reason for this?

Discomfort in the right upper abdomen - cancer concerns? In August 2022, I started experiencing nausea, abdominal bloating, discomfort in the upper right abdomen, and a tingling sensation. I subsequently went to the hospital for an endoscopy, which revealed gastroesophageal reflu...

Experiencing pain in the lower left abdomen at night, along with a feeling of fullness and burning sensation? I experience pain in my lower left abdomen every night around three or four o'clock. It's not a constant pain; it comes in waves. Sometimes, I also feel bloated...

Gastric ptosis, gastric tightness, and abdominal bloating significantly affect daily life. How can these conditions be improved? Symptoms: The most troubling symptoms are 1. A feeling of gastric ptosis (a sense of heaviness in the abdomen). 2. A sensation of gastric sensitivity, ...

Sudden sharp pain in the chest while breathing? I would like to ask the doctor if there are any records of gallstones passing after the placement of a stent. My situation is as follows: I was diagnosed with gallstones last month, and I currently have a stent placed in my bile duc...