Belly, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Occasionally experiencing pain when pressing on the left side of the abdomen near the navel, having yellowish stools with visible black particles resembling vegetable remnants, and a persistent urge to have a bowel movement? Hello doctor, today I noticed that pressing on the left...

Left abdominal pain issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my abdomen for the past two to three days, which is quite bothersome and uncomfortable. I’m not sure how to describe it, but it seems to be pain on the left side of my abdomen. The location is aroun...

Gastrointestinal issues I visited my family doctor on January 12th due to symptoms of intermittent cramping pain just above my belly button. The doctor diagnosed me with a cold and prescribed medication. After taking the medication for one day, my stomach still feels very uncomfo...

Persistent bloating, belching, and nausea? Hello, doctor. Recently, whenever I eat or drink even a little liquid, I feel bloated in my upper abdomen, and I keep burping, even feeling nauseous. After each meal, my stomach becomes distended and painful (like a pregnant belly), but ...

Eating pork that is uncertain whether it is fully cooked raises concerns about parasitic infections? About two weeks ago, I traveled to South Korea, where I consumed raw beef, grilled pork belly, and grilled eel. While eating the grilled pork belly, I noticed that the pork was sl...

Abdominal pain with a feeling of tightness? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abdominal discomfort for a long time, and recently it has intensified. I feel tightness in the right side of my abdomen, as if something is being squeezed inside. Sometimes, the area around my stom...

Question Inquiry Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions regarding a condition I've been experiencing for some time. In the mornings, when I go to the bathroom, I often have diarrhea; however, the initial stool is normal, and it is only towards the end that I e...

Duodenitis with positive Helicobacter pylori infection? How long does the treatment course take for duodenitis combined with a positive Helicobacter pylori test? I've been on medication for three weeks, but my symptoms fluctuate. I have a mild sensation above my belly button...

Abdominal bloating I usually feel a lot of bloating in my upper abdomen, and even though I am quite thin, my belly still appears protruded from the side. I often take enzymes to help with bowel movements, and I typically have a bowel movement 1-2 times a day. Sometimes, my abdome...

Abdominal pain located directly below the navel with an unknown cause? Hello Doctor, my child was diagnosed and recovered from an illness in August 2022. Since then, for unknown reasons, she has been experiencing abdominal pain about an inch below the navel, along with constipati...

Pressing on the central depression of the lower abdomen causes sharp pain? Hello doctor, I would like to add some questions. I previously visited a gastroenterologist and after taking medication, my stomach pain has subsided. However, now when I lie in bed at night and press down...

Gastrointestinal issues During the recovery period of a gastric ulcer, can spasms occur at the site of the wound? Do duodenitis or duodenal ulcers cause spasms? If medication was taken the night before, can duodenitis or a duodenal ulcer cause fasting pain the next morning? Is th...

Abdominal sounds or noises? Hello doctor, I often experience stomach noises during exams, and the sounds resemble flatulence, which makes me feel very troubled and embarrassed. I don't know what to do about it.

Dull pain around the navel after eating? In the past week, about 30 minutes after eating, I have been experiencing a feeling of discomfort and pain around my belly button that lasts for a while. My bowel movements are normal. Could you please tell me what this symptom might be? I...

I have had pain around my navel for a year? I have been experiencing pain around my belly button for a year and have seen a gastroenterologist without improvement. I underwent an abdominal CT scan at Min-Sheng Hospital in Taoyuan, which showed no issues. The pain persists and som...

Prone to bloating and abnormal bowel movements? Hello Doctor: I am 24 years old, and for the past 1-2 months, I have been experiencing frequent bloating after meals, along with audible bowel sounds, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. Sometimes I feel a dull ache in my lower ...

Abdominal discomfort or pain? Recently, I have been experiencing a dull pain below my belly button and sometimes around the belly button. When the pain occurs, I tend to pass gas (not continuously), and I feel more comfortable afterward. However, once I finish passing gas, the du...

The area to the right of the navel is more protruded? Hello doctor, I noticed that the area to the right of my navel has been more protruding since December of last year. It looks the same whether I am lying down or standing up, and it feels soft, similar to the area on the left,...

Right lower abdominal pain inquiry? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my lower right abdomen for the past few days. The pain is located just slightly below the belly button. It doesn't hurt when I'm sitting or lying down, but it does hurt when I'm stan...

The area to the right of the navel is more protruding? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a bulge on the right side of my belly button. It feels soft and similar to fat when I touch it, and pressing a bit harder gives a sensation similar to the left side. There is no particular pai...