Bloating, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 10

There are white specks in the stool? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my recent bowel movements. In the last two instances, I noticed that one end or a portion of the stool had a whitish substance on it, and there seems to be an increased amount of mucus. Due to my bu...

Green stool Recently, I have been experiencing occasional bloating, and sometimes when I inhale and exhale, I can hear a "gurgling" sound from inside, but it usually resolves quickly. Just now, I had a large bowel movement that was brown with quite a bit of green mixed ...

Abdominal tenderness and distension? For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing a bloating and pain sensation above my navel. Sometimes the discomfort is more on the left side, sometimes on the right, but mostly it is directly above. Initially, I had some mild diarrhea, but...

Abdominal protrusion? I recently noticed that my lower abdomen has increased in size significantly. I visited a gynecologist who said that my uterus and ovaries are fine and that it is just bloating. However, after taking medication for bloating, there was no significant improvem...

Persistent hiccups that cannot be cured? Hello, I would like to inquire about a concern regarding my girlfriend. It started about three years ago when she began experiencing increasing symptoms such as bloating, burping, dry heaving, vomiting, sudden vision changes, weakness in h...

Intestinal issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask why my three-month-old baby experiences continuous abdominal pain after taking the softener prescribed by the doctor. Is this normal? Last Monday, the doctor mentioned that my baby had hard stools, but prior to that, my baby was...

Why does gastritis always occur in the early hours after dinner? Hello doctor, my current condition is as follows: I have undergone gastroscopy four times this year, showing mild gastritis and the presence of Helicobacter pylori, which has been eradicated. I have been taking PPIs...

Left lower abdominal distension? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling a sense of heaviness and bloating in my lower left abdomen since mid-October. A few days later, I experienced cramping pain in my intestines and had diarrhea for a day or two. I visited a clinic, and the doctor di...

Weight loss over the past year? Hello, doctor. I am a 32-year-old male, 172 cm tall and weighing 56 kg. Since November 2021, I have been experiencing belching and bloating after meals. I have consulted both Western and Traditional Chinese medicine, and they suggested possible gas...

Loss of appetite About a month ago, I started experiencing a poor appetite. Later, after seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bloating. After taking medication for a month, my appetite still hasn't improved. Initially, I lost ...

Changes in bowel habits Hello, doctor. Previously, I would have a bowel movement every 2-3 days, sometimes normal and sometimes with diarrhea. Even when I felt discomfort in my abdomen, it would usually disappear after I had a bowel movement. About a month ago, I started feeling ...

Bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) About a month ago, I started experiencing a loss of appetite, and I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat before and after eating, along with a slight sour taste and a feeling of nausea. Later, the doctor diagnosed me wi...

Bowel-related issues, gastrointestinal problems? Due to an unstable routine over the past two months, combined with the consumption of spicy foods and a tendency to overeat, I have been experiencing constipation for more than a month. About two weeks ago, I noticed passing what a...

Diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Doctor, I had a suspected case of acute gastroenteritis two months ago, and after taking medication, it seems to have triggered gastrointestinal dysfunction. I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My current sy...

Bloating in the abdomen? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux with a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. I do not have stomach pain, but the doctor mentioned that I have bloating. After taking medication for a week, my throat symptoms ha...

Abdominal distension and lower abdominal pain? Last month, one day after just waking up, I experienced severe abdominal cramps, sweating, and persistent diarrhea. This was unusual for me, as I typically suffer from constipation. I had occasionally taken probiotics to help with bo...

Right lower abdominal cramping pain? Hello, Doctor. For the past six months, I have been experiencing unexplained cramping pain in my lower right abdomen. Sometimes it lasts for 1-2 days, and other times up to a week. Typically, the pain only lasts for 5-10 minutes each day befor...

Intermittent cramping pain in the lower abdomen on both sides? Hello, doctor. My bowel habits have been around 3 to 4 times a day for a long time. However, in the past two to three weeks, I have started experiencing abdominal bloating and pain, which seems to move around the midd...

Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, my bowel habits have been around 3 to 4 times a day for a long time. Recently, over the past 2 to 3 weeks, I've started experiencing abdominal bloating and pain, with discomfort moving around the middle and lower left and right abdomen. My bow...

Right abdominal dull and sharp pain for almost a month? One night, I was suddenly awakened by what seemed to be acute gastroenteritis, experiencing vomiting and fever. The next morning, I saw a doctor and felt some improvement. However, after a few days, my symptoms worsened. Ini...