Understanding Stomach Issues: Ulcers, Gastric Damage, and Digestive Health
Gastric ulcer? Gastric mucosal injury? (Additional!!!!!) Hello Dr. Chen, Last July, I participated in a company trip to Taitung, where I experienced food poisoning due to unclean food. During the first two days of illness, I vomited more than ten times and showed signs of dehyd...
Dr. Chen Zhiping Reply:
Hello: Regarding your symptoms, such as occasional stomach pain, indigestion, postprandial regurgitation, acid reflux, and severe abdominal bloating, it is first recommended that you seek medical attention to arrange for an endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal imaging to confirm o...[Read More] Understanding Stomach Issues: Ulcers, Gastric Damage, and Digestive Health
Understanding Liver Biopsy Risks and Emotional Support for Families
Liver and stomach Dear Dr. Yang, My child recently attended a class reunion dinner and felt unwell the next day, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room. Initially, we thought it was just food poisoning, but the doctor informed us that the examination revealed stomach...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! There are many causes of gastrointestinal discomfort, and hepatitis is one of them. Your son's blood test results show a liver inflammation index (GPT) of 323. If this data is accurate, it indicates a moderate level of liver inflammation. There are many causes of hepa...[Read More] Understanding Liver Biopsy Risks and Emotional Support for Families
Understanding Suspected Submucosal Tumors in the Duodenum: Next Steps
Submucosal tumor of the duodenum? Hello Doctor, my father recently underwent a comprehensive health check-up at the Veterans General Hospital. The report indicated an abnormal finding during the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, stating, "gastroesophageal reflux disease, sus...
Dr. Zhang Yuting Reply:
1. Your father has two issues. One is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which may be associated with reflux esophagitis. Common symptoms include acid reflux, a burning sensation in the chest, or chronic cough. If your father experiences these symptoms, he should visit a gas...[Read More] Understanding Suspected Submucosal Tumors in the Duodenum: Next Steps
Understanding Why Small, Frequent Meals Help Manage Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Why should patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) eat smaller, more frequent meals? Doesn't this lead to continuous gastric acid secretion? However, I also experience abdominal pain three to four hours after meals. Is this...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: For patients with dyspepsia, if one eats too much in a single meal, the food will remain in the stomach for an extended period, leading to increased gastric acid secretion. After digestion, a significant amount of gas is produced in the stomach, resulting in bloating or be...[Read More] Understanding Why Small, Frequent Meals Help Manage Acid Reflux
Can Beer Yeast Be Safe for Liver and Stomach Issues?
Can individuals with liver and stomach issues consume brewer's yeast? Hello! I would like to ask you, my brother is a healthy carrier of hepatitis B. Is it safe for him to consume brewer's yeast? Additionally, my father often experiences acid reflux, but his health chec...
Dr. Cai Junyan Reply:
Hello Ivor: The components of brewer's yeast include amino acids, proteins, B vitamins, and minerals. Its primary function is to supplement nutrients that may be insufficient in daily intake, and it does not have any specific therapeutic effects on chronic hepatitis or gastr...[Read More] Can Beer Yeast Be Safe for Liver and Stomach Issues?
Understanding Throat Pain: Is It Acid Reflux or Something Else?
Please ask your question? Hello Dr. Yang, I have a long-standing issue that I would like to consult you about. My throat often feels painful intermittently, as if someone is burning it with fire! However, this symptom tends to improve a bit after I drink some water. Could this be...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: A sore throat usually indicates inflammation near the larynx, and there can be many causes, including viral or bacterial infections, gastroesophageal reflux, and food irritation. It is advisable to first visit an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination. If gastroesopha...[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain: Is It Acid Reflux or Something Else?
Understanding Chronic GERD: Concerns and Management Strategies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Dear Dr. Yang, My mother has had long-standing gastrointestinal issues and has been on medication for control. A few years ago, she developed symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which recurred at the end of 2001, requiring a...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is quite common among patients. Its pathogenic mechanism involves abnormal relaxation of the gastroesophageal junction (cardia), leading to the upward reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, which causes various clinical symptoms s...[Read More] Understanding Chronic GERD: Concerns and Management Strategies
Understanding the Regulations on Losec for Chronic Gastric Ulcers
Regarding the medication LOSEC for gastric ulcers? Hello Dr. Yang: My father has been receiving treatment for chronic gastric ulcers at Changhua Christian Hospital. In the first phase, he returned to the hospital for check-ups every two weeks, and the doctor prescribed LOSEC. Aft...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! Currently, the National Health Insurance Administration has clear regulations regarding the use of gastric medications for peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): 1. Losec (omeprazole) is limited to a maximum of two months if prescribed for gastric ulcers,...[Read More] Understanding the Regulations on Losec for Chronic Gastric Ulcers
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Symptoms and Stress Management
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Chest tightness, nausea, shortness of breath, and high stress levels.
Dr. Lü Shaoren Reply:
Hello Yahui: Symptoms such as acid reflux, chest burning, and even asthma or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Please visit the gastroenterology clinic for further differential diagnosis. Sincerely, Dr. Shau-Jen Lu, C...[Read More] Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Symptoms and Stress Management
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Complications
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Dr. Hsu: I have the following questions for you, and I would appreciate your clarification. Thank you!! 1. What is the correct medical term for esophageal acid reflux? Is it gastroesophageal reflux? 2. If a patient has gastroesophagea...
Dr. Xu Ruihong Reply:
Hello: 1. The term in English is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which refers to the condition caused by the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, leading to esophagitis, ulcers, etc. As for the official name, translations vary among individuals, and there is current...[Read More] Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Complications
Understanding the Causes of Frequent Acid Reflux: What You Need to Know
Acid reflux Hello! I often experience acid reflux, at least twice a week. What could be the cause of this?
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
The production of intestinal gas primarily has three sources: first, gas that is swallowed; second, gas produced from the fermentation of substances in the intestines; and third, gas that permeates from the bloodstream into the intestinal lumen. A normal person produces approxima...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Frequent Acid Reflux: What You Need to Know