Belching, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Understanding Appetite Loss: Is It Physical or Medication-Related?

Loss of appetite Recently, I have been experiencing a lack of appetite. Although my food intake remains the same as before, I now feel like I am 90% full instead of 70%, accompanied by bloating, belching, and nausea (though I am unable to vomit). These symptoms began at the end o...

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
The likelihood of symptoms being caused by a psychiatric condition is higher. Initially, medication should be used for control, along with gastrointestinal agents for follow-up. Additionally, attention should be paid to maintaining weight.

Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Frequent Belching and Discomfort

Gastrointestinal issues (frequent belching) Hello Doctor: I have actually been experiencing these symptoms for a while, but they have recently become particularly severe. The main symptoms are: (1) I often have a sensation of belching that makes me feel uncomfortable, especially ...

Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Dear Anonymous, The symptoms you described are typical of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I recommend that you consult a gastroenterologist for an evaluation. Thank you for your inquiry.

Understanding Hiccups and Gas: Insights on Gastrointestinal Health

Gastrointestinal belching Hello Doctor, I have mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and slower gastric emptying. I haven't taken any medication until now. On May 6th, I underwent an upper endoscopy, and the doctor confirmed that I still have mild GERD, along with gast...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be caused by medications that promote muscle movement. It may be advisable to discontinue their use. As for the need for a gastroscopy, it will depend on the results of the biopsy or if clinical symptoms arise. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. D...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: From Gas to Throat Tightness After Liver Transplant

Tightness in the clavicle? Hello Doctor, I have a history of liver transplantation and cesarean delivery. My doctor mentioned that I might have mild intestinal adhesions. Since my liver transplant, I have undergone gastroscopy every six months to a year. At National Taiwan Univer...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Your issue is quite complex. Please consult a gastroenterologist and discuss it in detail with Dr. Tsai An-Shun at Changhua Hospital.

Can Relaxed Gastroesophageal Junction Be Permanently Treated?

Can gastroesophageal reflux caused by lower esophageal sphincter laxity be cured? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing bloating and belching at the age of eighteen. After seeing a doctor, the symptoms recurred after six months. An endoscopy revealed mild gastritis and gastroesop...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is primarily related to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The degree of LES relaxation can lead to varying levels of gastroesophageal reflux. GERD is a condition that is prone to recurrence and is closely associated wit...

Understanding Bloating and Black Stool: Causes and Solutions

Periodic abdominal distension and melena? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing bloating issues for a long time. I have undergone examinations, and the doctor mentioned that it is influenced by my menstrual cycle. However, during severe episodes, I can noticeably feel my stomach...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, a 25-year-old female is experiencing bloating, belching, and symptoms related to her menstrual cycle, accompanied by abnormal bowel movements (black stools, reduced stool output, and mucus). The causes of bloating may include gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammation...

Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Gastrointestinal Concerns Explained

Persistent hiccups for an extended period? For about three to four months, I have been experiencing intermittent hiccups, as if there is gas in my gastrointestinal tract. It gets worse after drinking water or eating. My stools are ribbon-like, with a bumpy surface resembling a pe...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Gastrointestinal dysfunction can lead to bloating and indigestion, particularly gastric bloating, which can easily result in belching. Additionally, pressure or irritation of the diaphragm or phrenic nerve can also cause belching.

Understanding Persistent Hiccups: Causes and Solutions for Relief

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of persistent hiccups? Since last Thursday (December 14, 2018), after having eaten too much for dinner, I have been experiencing almost constant belching every day until now (December 21, 2018). It feels like there is gas trapped...

Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
It is recommended to undergo a gastroscopy.

Understanding Diarrhea with Sour Odor: Is It Gastroenteritis?

Diarrhea with a foul odor? Hello doctor, on Sunday after lunch, I had my first bowel movement, and the stool was deep yellow and odorless. After dinner that evening, I had my second bowel movement, which was light yellow and had a foul smell. I started to have a fever before goin...

Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello, gastroenteritis can occur in various forms, including infectious and non-infectious types. It is advisable to consult a physician for proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Understanding Abdominal Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Abdominal bloating issues? Hello Doctor: A month ago, I initially only experienced some noises in my abdomen, which I thought were related to digestion and didn’t pay much attention to. However, over the past month, my symptoms have gradually developed into the following conditio...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, I have been experiencing sounds in my abdomen, frequent belching, and occasional discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen. At night, I feel something rising into my esophagus, causing a scratchy throat and cough. After an examination by an otolaryngologist, there is a susp...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Causes and Solutions for Bloating and Belching

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor, regarding the question I asked you last time, I later went to see a gastroenterologist. The doctor tested my stool again and said there was no trace of blood, and my blood tests were normal. My bowel movements are also normal now. I forgot to...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Do not drink too quickly; if swallowing other substances is not an issue, there is no need to worry too much. 2. Belching may indicate that there is gas in the stomach, which could be due to poor gastric emptying or gas in the intestines. 3. If there is not too much sto...

Understanding Bloating and Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions

Bowel movement and bloating issues? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. A few days ago, I had a large meal and experienced upper abdominal pain for over an hour afterward. The next day, I had a long, grayish-white stool, but I didn't have a bowel movement the ...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: After eating, it is easy to experience bloating and belching, occasional abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements. It is advisable to pay attention to eating habits, avoid eating too quickly, refrain from talking while eating, and limit the intake of gas-producing foo...

Understanding Chronic Belching: Is It Gastroesophageal Reflux?

Persistent belching? Hello, doctor. For more than a year, I have been experiencing frequent belching at irregular times, whether on an empty stomach or at any other time, sometimes belching dozens of times a day. When it gets severe, I even belch after taking a sip of water. Occa...

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, based on what you've mentioned, it is possible that you are experiencing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The cause can only be confirmed through an endoscopy. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.

Understanding Bloating and Frequent Belching: When to Seek Medical Help

Bloating and belching may result in the expulsion of foam? Hello, I have always experienced hiccups after meals, which are quite loud and difficult to suppress even with my mouth closed. However, in the past two weeks, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating with no significa...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: You are experiencing bloating, frequent burping, and foamy vomiting. Sometimes you also feel nauseous, sweat, and have headaches. It is advised to pay attention to your eating habits, avoid eating too quickly, and reduce the intake of gas-producing foods. If the symptoms p...

Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort

Lower abdominal pain? Lower abdominal bloating and pain, frequent green stools (which worsen the abdominal pain), severe bloating, and belching.

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. It is advisable for you to seek medical attention for a stool examination and treatment, as well as to adjust your diet. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.

Understanding Digestive Issues: Gas, Bloating, and Abdominal Pain Explained

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctor, my bowel movements are normal, occurring once every one to two days. I experienced constipation two years ago, and an X-ray showed that I had a lot of stool in my abdomen. I took laxatives and then my bowel movements returned to normal. In ...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have already undergone an endoscopy and have taken medication, it is possible that you may experience symptoms related to adhesions. If there are no significant issues, it may be helpful to adjust your mindset and accept these symptoms, engage in more physical activ...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Causes and Solutions

Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing diarrhea for the past few days. Every time I eat, I have to go to the bathroom. The stool appears somewhat loose but formed, with a brown color that has a slight black tint. Throughout the day, I feel something un...

Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: You are experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools, black stools, abdominal bloating, nausea, and belching—these may be due to foodborne illness or gastroenteritis. It is advised to pay extra attention to dietary habits and hygiene during the summer, including fre...

Understanding Bloating, Burping, and Flatulence: A Gastrointestinal Perspective

Belching and flatulence? Hello Doctor, last April I experienced abdominal bloating and sharp pain in my right abdomen, along with harder stools. The liver transplant doctor suggested that it might be due to the surgery, causing my intestines to be less functional, leading to the ...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Indeed, gastroesophageal reflux can cause a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, or persistent throat clearing. In severe cases, it can even lead to bronchitis or asthma. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.

Understanding Persistent Gas and Discomfort After Liver Transplant: A Patient's Journey

Stomach discomfort? Hello doctor, last April I experienced sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. In May, due to a positive fecal occult blood test, I underwent a colonoscopy which came back normal. The doctor suggested that I might have hemorrhoids and said it was not a concern. ...

Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If both the gastroscopy and colonoscopy show no issues, I think there's no need to worry too much. Just relax and pay attention to your diet. If you feel particularly uncomfortable that day, consider whether it might be due to excessive stress or if you've eaten ...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Symptoms and Possible Causes

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, doctor. I have had gastrointestinal issues since childhood, and I also have irritable bowel syndrome, but I usually have a bowel movement every day. However, in the past week, I suddenly developed some symptoms. It started with bloating in the ...

Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, please visit the gastroenterology outpatient clinic for medication management. If necessary, a (self-paid, painless) gastroscopy can be performed. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.

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