Abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 25

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 ...

Unexplained pain in the right abdomen? I previously mentioned on July 24 that I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues recently. In the past few days, I have developed new symptoms: after eating, if I bend over or twist my waist (similar to the motion of lowering my right...

I've been feeling strange in my abdomen lately? About a month ago, I started to notice that my appetite was smaller than before; often, I couldn't eat as much as I used to without feeling overly full and a bit nauseous. Additionally, I would feel full for a long time af...

Mild pain in the right upper abdomen? Doctor, I apologize, but since yesterday, I have noticed a pain in my abdomen (though it's not unbearable). I can feel the pain point, which is located about 5 centimeters above my navel on the right side. The pain occurs only when I sit...

Upper abdominal protrusion? For about a year to a year and a half, my upper abdomen has been protruding, specifically between my navel and ribcage, while the area below the navel remains flat. During this period, I gained approximately 4 kilograms over the course of a year (my we...

Mild pain in the lower right abdomen? Hello, doctor. Actually, I've been feeling a slight pain in my lower right abdomen for the past two or three days, but it's not severe enough to affect my daily activities. Whether I press on the area or release it, or even jump on ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal bloating? Hello, doctor. At the end of last month and the beginning of this month, I experienced two episodes of acid reflux and suspect I might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a result, I have reduced my food inta...

Right abdominal bloating? Hello doctor, for the past two or three days, I've been experiencing a gurgling sound in my right abdomen when I tap on it, which feels like trapped gas. This sensation lasts quite a while and only occurs on the right side; when I tap on the left si...

Recently, there have been quite a few gastrointestinal issues? About 2 to 3 weeks ago, I experienced severe abdominal bloating for three days, sometimes accompanied by pain. During that time, I skipped a few meals due to discomfort. The next day, I vomited, and after having a bow...

I have had an endoscopy before, and while there was improvement, I feel like my throat has been injured? I have noticed that my throat may be injured because I initially had slight stuttering, which has now progressed to frequent pauses and stuttering, along with a sensation of s...

If the effectiveness of PPI medications for acid reflux is poor, what should be done? My symptoms include a burning and uncomfortable sensation in the upper abdomen (possibly in the duodenum or stomach), which is most severe when I am fasting. Interestingly, the symptoms are less...

Bowel-related issues? Hello Doctor, for the past two to three weeks, I have been experiencing diarrhea, and in the last week or two, my father and brother have also started having diarrhea. After visiting the clinic and taking medication, my condition gradually improved. However,...

Decreased appetite? On the morning of June 22, I suddenly experienced a dull pain in my entire abdomen before breakfast. After a while, the pain eased a bit, and I managed to eat breakfast. For the next few days, I felt very bloated in my abdomen, sometimes experiencing pain and ...

Abnormalities in the left lower abdomen? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing a dull pain and slight bloating in my lower left abdomen for the past year. However, the pain is not constant. After observing my symptoms over the past two weeks, I noticed that they usually occur d...

Recently, my appetite has suddenly decreased? About three weeks ago, I experienced some abdominal bloating and pain for a few days, along with mild nausea. I ate less than usual or skipped meals altogether, and I had diarrhea for a few days, but it seemed to improve after that. S...

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...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, I had medication for gastroenteritis a month ago. A few weeks ago, I visited a doctor because I experienced pain when applying light pressure to my abdomen. However, I have not seen any improvement over the past month, particularly regarding my bowel mo...

Applying pressure to the abdomen after eating can easily lead to diarrhea? Hello, doctor. After meals, if I apply pressure to my abdomen, such as bending over to pick something up or squatting down, there is a high chance that I will feel discomfort in my stomach and need to go t...

Right abdominal tenderness? This morning, I suddenly experienced a dull pain in my lower right abdomen. It hurts when I press on it, but there is no rebound tenderness. Jumping on one leg only causes slight pain. The pain was initially vague, but it gradually became more pronounc...

Bowel movement issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent urges to have a bowel movement, but I find it difficult to do so. I often feel like I haven't fully emptied my bowels. Even when I do manage to have a bowel movement, the amount is usually small. Sometimes...