Abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 23

Possible causes of positive fecal occult blood test? Hello, doctor. Recently, I started experiencing pain in my lower left abdomen, and I underwent a stool test. During the stool sample collection, I noticed that the color at the front was particularly dark, and the result came b...

Diarrhea once a week? Hello Doctor: Since I had diarrhea after drinking yogurt two months ago, my bowel movements have been softer for the past two months. Recently, I have been experiencing diarrhea once a week for the past month (with watery stools), and it occurs at the same t...

Gastrointestinal and ulcer-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have some questions I would like to ask you! I am a female college student, and my daily routine has been irregular for about two months, but I have recently adjusted back to a regular schedule. Regarding my menstrual cy...

Intermittent abdominal pain? Since the evening of September 14, after finishing dinner, I started experiencing pain, which continued until I saw the doctor on the evening of September 15 and took the medication. The pain is intermittent, and when it occurs, it feels layered. I wo...

Abdominal pain of unknown origin? At the beginning of the month, I went to the emergency room due to pain in my lower right abdomen. The doctor diagnosed me with pelvic inflammatory disease. Following that, I had a follow-up appointment with a gynecologist and took antibiotics fo...

Mucus in stool Hello doctor, today my stool was very hard during bowel movement, and afterwards there was some transparent, slightly foul-smelling mucus when I wiped. Is this normal? Also, I've been experiencing some dull pain in my upper left abdomen recently. Could this be...

Occasional pain in the lower left abdomen? Hello, I have been experiencing occasional pain in my lower left abdomen for the past two months. I have already undergone a uterine examination with no issues, and a fecal occult blood test showed no abnormalities (as stated by the doct...

Loss of appetite, diarrhea? Hello, Doctor: Since receiving the AZ vaccine on September 10, my appetite has not been very good. I feel full easily when eating, and after meals, I tend to burp and experience discomfort in the upper abdomen around the ribcage. For the past week, my ...

Numbness and a constricting sensation in the upper left abdomen? Hello, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation and a constricting feeling in my upper left abdomen recently. I consulted a doctor and underwent an abdominal ultrasound and an endoscopy. The abdominal ultrasoun...

Localized tenderness upon palpation in the right upper quadrant? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that pressing a specific point in my right upper abdomen causes unexplained pain. I do not feel any pain when I am not pressing on it, but the pain becomes more pronounced afte...

Localized abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have a family history of colorectal cancer. I had a normal colonoscopy two years ago, but in the past few months, I've been experiencing occasional mild cramping in my lower left abdomen, especially after eating spicy food or when I ...

Continuous weight loss, diagnosed with duodenal ulcer, and blood tests show no issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am 31 years old. From August 11 to August 23, I experienced a rapid weight loss of 4 kilograms. My diet and appetite have been normal, but my weight dropped from 78.5 kg to 74...

Blood in the stool? Recently, after having a bowel movement, I suddenly noticed blood on the toilet paper. At first, I thought it was due to wiping too hard, but this situation has been intermittent, and now I realize something might be wrong. After each bowel movement, I see blo...

Persistent diarrhea Hello doctor, in the past few weeks, my stools have mostly been loose rather than formed, and I tend to have a bowel movement shortly after eating. I have a spot in my lower left abdomen (near the pubic bone) that sometimes suddenly feels very sore, with a dee...

Sudden abdominal pain at night? In the past two to three days, I have frequently felt bloated in the upper right abdomen. At around 6 PM, I had a palm-sized salty mooncake (which was a bit oily) for dinner. By midnight, I suddenly experienced a mild pain in the middle of my upper...

Abdominal issues? Recently, I have been feeling a strange bloating sensation in my left abdomen, and I often perceive it as being protruded, although there is no pain or other symptoms. What could be the possible conditions for this, and should I seek medical attention? I am worr...

There is a feeling of heaviness in the entire abdomen, and at times, a pulling sensation in the esophagus? As mentioned, for the past few months, I have often felt the urge to have a bowel movement, but when I try to push, it retracts back (and my abdomen continues to feel bloate...

Abdominal depression Hello, Dr. Chen. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent flatulence and a feeling of abdominal bloating (with tenderness), and I have noticed a depression in the lower right abdomen near the pelvis (compared to the left side). I didn't feel this depr...

Mucus in stool Hello Doctor: I have two questions: 1. Before going to bed, I felt the urge to have a bowel movement but was constipated and couldn't go. When I wiped, I noticed a clear and greenish mucus, which I know the clear mucus is normal, but is the green mucus normal ...

Abdominal issues? In the morning, I often wake up with a bloated stomach, and sometimes I experience pain in my abdomen that varies in location. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds. I frequently feel the urge to pass gas, but I find it difficult to do so. Once I manage to p...