Abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 35

Left lower abdominal issues? Hello Doctor, in March of this year, I started experiencing diarrhea every morning upon waking up. After going to the hospital, I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without any X-ray or similar examinations. After taking medication, my ...

Abdominal issues!! Recently, I had a urinary tract infection, and after recovering, I've been experiencing occasional dull and sharp pain on both sides of my lower abdomen, just below the navel. This discomfort is sometimes accompanied by bloating, which feels like gas is pr...

Lower abdominal pain accompanied by rectal spasms and fluid discharge? Hello, I usually have regular bowel movements in the morning (soft stools) and experience excessive gas. I have hemorrhoids but rarely have blood in my stools. Recently, after my menstrual period ends, I have ...

Blood in the stool? Hello Dr. Chen, I experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea yesterday evening, but I felt some relief after the diarrhea. However, this morning my stool was thin, and there was a piece of mucus-streaked bloody stool attached to it. Additionally, I have a dull pa...

Bowel movement issues Hello, doctor. In the past few months, my bowel movements have sometimes been well-formed and other times loose. I considered that it might be related to dietary fiber, and I've been eating high-fiber vegetables and fruits, but there hasn't been an...

Right lower abdominal pain? I have been experiencing a dull ache and sometimes sharp pain in my lower right abdomen for over six months. Occasionally, it feels like a cramping sensation. When I lie flat, there is a noticeable small lump in the lower right abdomen. I previously co...

Issues with stool, abdominal pain, chills, and fever? Hello, Doctor. Starting from the evening of the 27th, I began to experience persistent vomiting (every half hour) and chills. On the morning of the 28th, I started vomiting yellow bile, and throughout the day, I continued to v...

Abdominal issues? Hello Doctor, since the end of last year, I have been experiencing a feeling of bloating and pressure in my upper left abdomen. The discomfort is more of a dull ache rather than severe pain, but it does hurt when I press on the painful area. Yesterday, I had pai...

Bowel issues I have some questions that I hope the doctor can help clarify. 1. Recently, my bowel habits have been very irregular. I have been experiencing constipation (usually I can only pass hard stools with difficulty, and there are days when I can't have a bowel movem...

Right upper quadrant pain and diarrhea? Hello, Director Chen. This Monday (4/20), I started feeling slight discomfort in my upper right abdomen. On Tuesday (4/21), I experienced diarrhea (twice), and the next day (4/22), I had another episode. After that, I began eating porridge ...

Gastrointestinal bloating and pain issues? In the past week, I have experienced intermittent bloating, sometimes feeling as if my throat is being gently squeezed. Occasionally, I feel like the liquid from my stomach is being pushed up to my throat (about every three days), but I ...

Blood in stool (has seen a doctor but has not improved) About 10 days ago, I started experiencing bloody stools. Initially, I had severe pain in my lower left abdomen, and after bowel movements, my stools were unformed, resembling mushy consistency, but with bright red streaks of...

Mild abdominal pain inquiry? Hello Dr. Chen, today I have been experiencing occasional pain in my right abdomen, approximately five fingers above the navel and slightly to the right. The pain sometimes extends to the upper right side, but that area feels bony to the touch, so I&#...

Digestion and Defecation Hello, Dr. Tsai. After my gastroscopy, the doctor mentioned that I have some abrasions in my stomach and mild inflammation in my duodenum. Previously, I was taking medications including Omeprazole (20 mg), Magnesium Oxide (250 mg), and Gastronorm (40 mg) ...

Bowel irregularities Hello, Doctor. I previously consulted with you, and I appreciate your kind and professional response. After undergoing an endoscopy, the doctor mentioned that I have some abrasions in my stomach and mild inflammation in the duodenum. I was initially prescribe...

Fecal white discoloration? In the past week, I visited a doctor due to occasional discomfort in my upper abdomen. The doctor diagnosed me with gastritis and performed an abdominal ultrasound, which came back normal. Recently, I have been more cautious with my diet; however, I not...

Occasional sharp or cramping pain in the upper left abdomen? Since yesterday, I have been experiencing occasional sharp or cramping pain in the upper left abdomen near the rib cage, with varying intervals. I had an abdominal ultrasound two months ago, which showed mild fatty live...

Right lower abdominal pain? Hello, Dr. Lin. I have been experiencing a dull pain in my lower right abdomen, approximately five centimeters below the right side of my navel at a 45-degree angle. The pain is usually mild, around two to three on a scale of ten, and sometimes even le...

Abdominal bloating and feeling a hard mass on the left side of the abdomen? Hello, doctor! I previously visited the hospital due to a feeling of pressure in my stomach. I underwent two gastroscopies and one colonoscopy. The first examination revealed gastroesophageal reflux disea...

Chronic bloating and changes in bowel habits? Hello Doctor, thank you for answering my questions. I am a 19-year-old student. Since early December 2019, I have been experiencing upper abdominal bloating. After undergoing ultrasound, blood tests, and an endoscopy, I was diagnosed ...