Abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 24

Lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, woke up at night due to bloating and pain, and today developed a rash? Hello Doctor, I have had a sore throat and cold since July 29, which has not improved for nearly a month. I have been taking cold medicine, cough syrup, and anti-inflammatory me...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor: The day before yesterday, I had difficulty having a bowel movement, so I took enzymes and probiotics. Yesterday, I had three bowel movements; the first one was a normal color and shape, but the third one was dark (somewhat black), unformed, and sticky. ...

Abdominal inquiry? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about my recent symptoms. I've been experiencing bloating and gurgling sounds concentrated in my lower right abdomen. I can distinctly feel the movement of food through the lower right abdomen when I eat, and it often...

Chronic diarrhea + hunger sensation in the stomach + bloating + lower abdominal pain? I have been experiencing intermittent diarrhea for over three months, with symptoms fluctuating, especially after eating out. Even when I am not having diarrhea, my stools have become thinner th...

Right lower abdominal pain? Hello Dr. Lin: About a year ago, I started feeling a slight, intermittent pain or a sensation of foreign body in the lower right abdomen (approximately 15 cm to the right of the navel). This year, I underwent gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and abdominal ult...

Sudden sharp pain in the upper right abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my upper right abdomen, along with symptoms of gastritis. I tend to overeat and stay up late, but recently my routine has become more regular and I've been eating lighte...

Abdominal issues? I've been experiencing some discomfort in my abdomen lately. Sometimes it feels bloated, while other times it doesn't. I usually don't have any pain, but recently I've been having more frequent bowel movements, about 3 to 4 times a day, and t...

Gastrointestinal issues and concerns related to autonomic nervous system imbalance? Hello doctor, I used to have a habit of eating late-night snacks and going to bed immediately after, which led to issues with chest tightness. At the time, I didn't know what the problem was....

Occasional pain in the upper right abdomen? In recent weeks, I have occasionally experienced pain in the upper right abdomen, mostly after meals, although it does not occur every time I eat. The location of the pain is not fixed; sometimes it is closer to the lower rib cage, othe...

Pain below the left rib cage? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing sharp pain under my left rib for several days, frequent flatulence, normal bowel movements but with soft stools, and occasional gurgling sounds in my abdomen. This has been going on for about half a month, and I...

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...

Gurgling sounds in the left upper abdomen? Hello Doctor, I am 17 years old. About a month ago, I went to see a gastroenterologist because I was experiencing persistent hiccups that I couldn't relieve, along with a feeling of abdominal bloating. The doctor performed an ultras...

Gurgling sounds in the upper left abdomen? Hello Doctor, I am 17 years old. About a month ago, I went to see a gastroenterologist because I was experiencing persistent hiccups that I couldn't relieve, along with a feeling of abdominal bloating. The doctor performed an ultras...

The right upper abdomen is more prominent, and there are occasional sharp pains in the right upper abdomen? 1. Recently, I noticed that when viewed from above, the right upper abdomen is more protruding than the left upper abdomen (approximately in the area of the liver, which is...

Sharp pain in the abdomen? Hello Dr. Chen, recently I have been experiencing a hard sensation in my lower abdomen, particularly in the middle and lower right areas. When I lie down, turn over, or pull my knees towards my abdomen, or even when I brush my teeth, I feel sharp pain a...

Pale or nearly white stools? Hello Doctor: For the past two months, I have been experiencing discomfort in my abdomen, often feeling the urge to burp and a sensation of something being stuck in my chest and throat. My bowel movements have been irregular, sometimes constipated and...

Hard mass in the right lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have been experiencing bloating, pain, and diarrhea in my lower right abdomen, occurring approximately once every 3-5 months. I have visited several clinics, and they seem to think it is irritable bowel sy...

Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, two months ago I noticed swelling in the area of my right upper abdomen near the rib cage. The condition has not improved since then, but there is no pain or obvious symptoms in the swollen area. During these two months, I have lost about five kilo...

Hard mass in the right lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have been experiencing bloating, pain, and diarrhea in my lower right abdomen, occurring approximately once every 3-5 months. I have visited several clinics, and they seem to think it is irritable bowel sy...

Not pregnant but have a large abdomen? Hello Doctor, my stomach seems to be getting bigger day by day. I currently have hyperthyroidism and often feel unsatisfied after eating, and I have gained 2 kilograms. Recently, my abdomen appears to be distended, resembling a balloon shape...