Understanding Bloating and Loss of Appetite: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Discomfort in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, and bloating? I have been experiencing continuous bloating for the past few days. I tried to burp to release the gas, but it didn't help. I have no appetite and feel nauseous after eating even a little, as if something is bl...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), this condition may occur, or there could be other reasons. It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist. It is advised not to lie down immediately after eating and to avoid tea, coffee, and spicy foods. Changhua Hosp...[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Loss of Appetite: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Understanding Abdominal Discomfort After Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Bowel movement abdominal issues? Hello, doctor. After I have a bowel movement, I often feel discomfort that extends from the bottom of my right rib cage to my right pelvis, even affecting my right lower back and groin. It's a dull ache rather than pain, and I also experience...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Based on the symptoms, it may be a gastrointestinal dysfunction. If necessary, you can visit a gastroenterologist for a barium enema.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Discomfort After Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Managing Severe Bowel Issues: Coping with Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Inability to have a bowel movement, but experiencing continuous watery stool? Hello Doctor, I have ulcerative colitis affecting my sigmoid colon and have been holding a major illness card for 8 years. I have been on medication and under follow-up for the past 6 years. I undergo a...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. Your condition is complex; please discuss it further with your attending physician. If there is severe stenosis, surgery may be necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Managing Severe Bowel Issues: Coping with Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Managing Digestive Issues: Understanding Bowel Problems and Solutions
Bowel issues I have had a regular bowel movement habit every morning for a long time. However, in the past two years, my gastrointestinal system has become more sensitive, and I am prone to gastroenteritis and diarrhea. In early June of this year, after eating something too greas...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If the issue is consistently caused by irregular eating habits, adjustments should be made to your diet. If there is no improvement, you may consider consulting a gastroenterologist to see if further examination is necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. ...[Read More] Managing Digestive Issues: Understanding Bowel Problems and Solutions
Should You Remove a Pancreatic Tumor? Understanding MRI Reports
Is surgical resection necessary for this tumor based on the pancreatic MRI report? Recently, a family member experienced severe abdominal pain (radiating to the back) and underwent an MRI examination, which revealed a tumor in the pancreas. The hospital that performed the MRI sug...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
It is advisable not to rely solely on the report's content; it is important to consult with a clinical physician for their opinion.[Read More] Should You Remove a Pancreatic Tumor? Understanding MRI Reports
Understanding Constipation: When to Seek Medical Help for Relief
Constipation issues. Bowel movement problems? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation that started about a month ago. I began having difficulty with regular bowel movements but didn't think much of it. Then, around the middle of last month, I suddenly experienced severe...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have not experienced constipation frequently before, it is advisable to review your recent diet or consider whether emotional stress can be adjusted. Medication is not the primary solution. If lifestyle changes do not lead to improvement, it is recommended to consul...[Read More] Understanding Constipation: When to Seek Medical Help for Relief
Understanding Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Bloating issues? Hello doctor, I often experience a bloated abdomen that feels round and tight, and sometimes it even causes pain. My gastrointestinal tract seems to be constantly moving throughout the day, and I can clearly feel gas buildup. When I press on my abdomen, I hear lo...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Please visit the gastroenterology department. Initially, the likelihood of dyspepsia seems to be higher.[Read More] Understanding Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Lower Abdominal Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Dull bloating in the lower abdomen? Hello, doctor: Three days ago, I started experiencing bloating and a dull pain in my abdomen. I suspect it might be related to taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, along with eating spoiled fruit. I have taken antacids, but ther...
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Dear Hamburger, If you are experiencing bloating or discomfort in the lower abdomen, it is advisable to have an evaluation by a gynecologist, as some gynecological conditions can present with these symptoms. If gynecological issues are ruled out, a colonoscopy or further examin...[Read More] Understanding Lower Abdominal Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Gastrointestinal or Gynecological Issues?
Midnight stomach sensations? Hello, doctor. Sometimes in the middle of the night, I feel a dull pain in my lower abdomen. It's usually not severe, just enough to slightly wake me up and make me aware of the discomfort. I'm not sure if it's a gastrointestinal issue ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
It is recommended to first consult with an obstetrician-gynecologist, and if there are no issues, then proceed to see a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Gastrointestinal or Gynecological Issues?
Understanding Post-Colonoscopy Symptoms: When to Worry About Bleeding
Colonoscopy Hello Doctor, I underwent a colonoscopy on the 17th of this month. On the same day, I experienced bleeding from internal hemorrhoids due to frequent bowel movements, but it did not affect the examination. After the procedure, I was informed that a biopsy would be perf...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Generally, colonic tissue biopsies do not require hemostasis. The likelihood of persistent bleeding is also low. If there are any suspicious symptoms, it is still recommended to consult a gastroenterologist and perform a fecal occult blood test for definitive diagnosis. Ch...[Read More] Understanding Post-Colonoscopy Symptoms: When to Worry About Bleeding
Understanding Abdominal Bloating and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Abdominal bloating, abdominal rigidity, a feeling of fullness, and discomfort or the urge to defecate after eating? Hello Doctor, I woke up on Saturday morning (June 10, 2017) feeling sudden abdominal bloating and a hard abdomen (around the area of the navel; I'm not sure if...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The location of your discomfort you described is more likely related to a gastric issue. It may be advisable to consult a gastroenterologist again to determine if an endoscopy is necessary. Ultrasound is indeed not effective for examining hollow organs such as the gastroin...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Bloating and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Is It Muscle Inflammation?
Lower abdominal tenderness upon palpation? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask if the pain in my lower left abdomen when pressed could be due to muscle inflammation? Because when I don't press on it, I hardly feel anything and there is no spontaneous abdominal pain.
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If there is no pain when not pressing, it is not recommended to apply pressure. Pain may be discomfort caused by excessive force. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Is It Muscle Inflammation?
Understanding Chronic Bloating: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Persistent bloating throughout the day? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing bloating for a month now. Initially, it was just a feeling of fullness after meals, but my food intake has not increased compared to before. I have been burping frequently, and even four to five hours...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If the symptoms are so severe and obvious that dietary adjustments do not help, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist for an evaluation of your condition. The physician may prescribe medication or arrange for an endoscopy to determine the cause. Changhua Hospit...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Bloating: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Understanding GERD and Delayed Gastric Emptying: Symptoms and Solutions
Gastroesophageal reflux and digestive motility issues? Hello Doctor: After eating every day, I often experience belching and start to feel a bitter taste in my mouth 2-3 hours later. My gastroscopy showed no ulcers or tumors, and there is no Helicobacter pylori, but I do have gas...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
1) General gastroscopy or upper gastrointestinal imaging can determine whether the cardia is relaxed, if there is a hiatal hernia, whether there is esophageal dilation affecting the pylorus, if there are any ulcers, and if there is deformation of the duodenal bulb that impacts ga...[Read More] Understanding GERD and Delayed Gastric Emptying: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Persistent Hardness and Discomfort Explained
Gastroenterology and Hepatology I have a hard lump in my stomach that hasn't gone away, and I go to the bathroom every day. After eating, I immediately need to use the restroom, and it’s painful and uncomfortable. Initially, I went to Taipei Medical University Hospital, wher...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
If the lump is located in the upper abdomen near the sternum, it may be the xiphoid process cartilage.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Persistent Hardness and Discomfort Explained
Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain: Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Abdominal issues? Doctor, this week I've been experiencing pain in my lower right abdomen when bending over or exerting my abdominal muscles, and the pain has been getting more noticeable each day. Could this be related to irritable bowel syndrome?
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The characteristic of abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome is that the pain alleviates after a bowel movement. It is recommended that you consult a gastroenterologist. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-Shun.[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain: Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Abdominal issues? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about a symptom I've been experiencing over the past couple of years. In the upper left part of my abdomen, near the area below my breast, I occasionally feel a sudden twitching sensation that lasts...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
The sensation of pulsation is generally related to blood vessels or the heart and is usually not associated with the gastrointestinal system.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Causes of Abdominal Pain and Changes in Bowel Habits
Gastrointestinal issues Hello doctor, for the past few months, I have been experiencing pain when pressing about one centimeter to the left of my navel. Sometimes, I also feel a sharp pain inside my abdomen, mostly on the right side. My bowel movement frequency has changed from e...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. Please visit the gastroenterology outpatient clinic for an examination to understand the cause. You will be prescribed medication and advised to follow a light diet. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Causes of Abdominal Pain and Changes in Bowel Habits
Managing Nausea and Discomfort After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Due to urinary stones, before the surgery, I was instructed to take a laxative. After taking it, I was unable to have a bowel movement and instead kept vomiting. I underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, but afterward, I conti...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. Please pause your medication and discuss it with the prescribing physician as soon as possible. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian[Read More] Managing Nausea and Discomfort After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: From GERD to Polyps and IBS
Gastroenterology and Hepatology I have been experiencing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for a long time, but in early April, I had severe gastrointestinal discomfort with alternating diarrhea and constipation. The diarrhea consisted of loose stools that felt u...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
There are many causes of abdominal pain and bloating. Discomfort may occur after undergoing endoscopic examinations due to the introduction of air for inspection. However, after completing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, one can feel more reassured as there are no major diseases det...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: From GERD to Polyps and IBS