Understanding Black Stool: Causes and Dietary Influences Explained
Bowel-related issues? Hello, Doctor: Since last night, I have been experiencing some bloating. Today, during bowel movements, my stool color was normal, but I noticed some black material while wiping (about one and a half tissues worth). Reflecting on my recent diet, the dark foo...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Yes, the color of your stool may be influenced by foods consumed two days ago. Dark foods, such as spinach and pigments found in black tea, can cause black substances in your stool. You may continue to observe this (avoid eating spinach for now to prevent interference).[Read More] Understanding Black Stool: Causes and Dietary Influences Explained
Potential Risks of Overdosing Gastrointestinal Medications: What You Need to Know
Taking the prescribed medication more than once at the same time? Medication Consultation: Gaslan 40mg (take after meals, twice daily) and Mopride 5mg (gastrointestinal medication, take after meals, twice daily). If I forgot whether I took my medication and ended up taking more t...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Gaslan 40mg is indicated for the relief of bloating and alleviation of symptoms associated with gas. Mopride 5mg is a gastrointestinal medication indicated for discomfort caused by abnormal gastrointestinal motility, including symptoms such as epigastric burning, nausea, and vomi...[Read More] Potential Risks of Overdosing Gastrointestinal Medications: What You Need to Know
Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns
Woke up at night due to abdominal pain? Two days ago, I woke up around 3 AM due to abdominal pain. I was lying flat on my back at the time, and the pain felt localized in the upper abdomen. It slightly eased when I turned onto my side. Before sleeping, I had a sensation of bloati...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
You can start by adjusting your diet and observing whether the stool color returns to normal. If you continue to experience black stools, bloating, or abdominal pain, it is recommended to visit a gastroenterology clinic for examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Changes in Stool Shape: What Does It Mean for Your Health?
Stool becomes thin? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that my stools are sometimes not well-formed and seem to be thinner (though I don't remember how they looked before). Today, my stool is quite thin, and I am unsure if it resembles what is referred to online as "...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
You may continue to monitor your condition, but if you still experience discomfort, please visit the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology outpatient clinic. If you have already undergone examinations, it is advisable to consult your attending physician in person. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Changes in Stool Shape: What Does It Mean for Your Health?
Persistent Gas and Bloating While Sitting: Possible Gastrointestinal Issues
Frequent flatulence while sitting for extended periods? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing these symptoms for about three years now. Whenever I sit at school, I often feel the urge to pass gas, burp, and my stomach feels bloated. These occurrences happen very frequently. Ini...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It's just normal flatulence; you can reduce the intake of gas-producing foods in your daily diet.[Read More] Persistent Gas and Bloating While Sitting: Possible Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Recurrent Bloating and Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Further Tests
Frequent bloating and abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have seen many doctors this month. In the first and second weeks, I visited for bloating, and in the third week, I consulted for gastroesophageal reflux disease. After taking medication, I felt better in two days, but then I e...
Dr. Luo Yining Reply:
The main cause of abdominal bloating is excessive air, which can generally be divided into two categories: excessive gas production or poor gas expulsion. Excessive gas production can be due to consuming too many gas-producing foods or swallowing too much air, such as when talkin...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Bloating and Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Further Tests
Understanding Umbilical Pain: Causes and Solutions for Digestive Issues
Umbilical pain or discomfort? Hello doctor, I often experience a dull pain around my navel, accompanied by flatulence and belching, especially before bedtime. The pain doesn't quite feel like bloating or the urge to have a bowel movement. I drink yogurt every day, but I don&...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If there is discomfort near the navel accompanied by constipation or diarrhea, it may be necessary to address the bowel movement issues. If there are no accompanying symptoms of constipation or diarrhea, it may be important to consider whether there is excessive gastric ac...[Read More] Understanding Umbilical Pain: Causes and Solutions for Digestive Issues
Understanding Green Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Noticing green stools? Hello Doctor, I have been taking antibiotics for a week due to Helicobacter pylori, and during that time my bowel movements were normal. However, yesterday morning my stool turned deep green and had a formed appearance. I noticed food remnants when wiping. ...
Dr. Luo Yining Reply:
There are several factors that can cause green stools, such as consuming excessive amounts of dark green vegetables, side effects from certain medications like iron supplements, intestinal infections, indigestion, or diarrhea that prevents bile from being properly broken down. Ga...[Read More] Understanding Green Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Managing Post-Endoscopy Symptoms: Bloating and Acid Reflux Concerns
Recently, after examinations, I have been experiencing difficulty swallowing food and frequent burping? Hello, Doctor. I have been suffering from peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for over 10 years, and I undergo treatment approximately every two to three y...
Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello Ms. Peggy: Generally, an endoscopy does not cause this. It is advisable to consult your physician regarding the circumstances during the examination. You may consider checking the pH levels in the esophagus and assessing for gastroesophageal reflux. Director Cai Jin-ji, Dep...[Read More] Managing Post-Endoscopy Symptoms: Bloating and Acid Reflux Concerns
Understanding Your Symptoms: IBS, GERD, or Pancreatic Cancer Concerns?
I would like to ask the doctor if I have irritable bowel syndrome combined with gastroesophageal reflux disease or pancreatic cancer? Hello, Doctor: I am regularly taking psychiatric medications (such as Prozac) primarily due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation with overact...
Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello Mr. Chang: For your left and right upper back pain, it is recommended to consult other specialties first. There are many potential causes for bloating, so it is advisable to ask your previous treating physician for guidance based on prior examinations and your condition. Di...[Read More] Understanding Your Symptoms: IBS, GERD, or Pancreatic Cancer Concerns?
Understanding Rectal Pressure: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Swelling near the anus? Hello, doctor! A few days ago, I felt air in my intestines and experienced bloating and pain. I have a sensation of fullness near my anus (a little further inside than the anus), with a very intense pain that feels like a lot of pressure in my intestines. ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Sometimes, an increase in abdominal pressure may cause a feeling of fullness near the anal area, which is not necessarily hemorrhoids. If there is pain or bleeding, it is advisable to consult a colorectal specialist or a gastroenterologist for a thorough examination. Chang...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Pressure: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Understanding Constipation and Its Link to Colon Cancer Risks
Regarding constipation and colorectal cancer issues? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing constipation since I started university in September 2015. I often have hard stools that cause bleeding from the anus. Now, my stools frequently feel unformed, and I rarely have well-forme...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. There are many causes of constipation, including insufficient hydration, lack of fruits and vegetables, or regularly consuming diuretic beverages without compensating with enough water (such as tea or coffee), as well as excessive stress and irregular lifestyle habits, ...[Read More] Understanding Constipation and Its Link to Colon Cancer Risks
Understanding Severe Bloating and Digestive Issues After Hemorrhoid Surgery
Abdominal pain, bloating, bowel sounds, mild diarrhea, mucus, belching, flatulence, and indigestion? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing severe bloating for the past two weeks, especially when lying down, accompanied by bowel sounds. The bloating is mostly concentrated in the ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Dysmotility is an abnormality of digestive peristalsis, and medication may be necessary for management. If concerned, a stool occult blood test can be performed.[Read More] Understanding Severe Bloating and Digestive Issues After Hemorrhoid Surgery
Managing Stomach Air: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
There is constant air in the stomach? Hello doctor, in the past few months, I have been experiencing a sensation of air in my stomach and noticeable peristalsis about 1-2 hours after eating, even though I am not hungry. My stomach makes loud noises. Are there any ways to improve ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Avoid gas-producing foods, and if necessary, take medications to relieve bloating or suppress motility.[Read More] Managing Stomach Air: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Recurring Lower Abdominal Pain and Burning Sensation After Bowel Movements
Recurrent lower abdominal pain with persistent burning sensation in the anus after bowel movements? Hello, doctor. I have a long-standing issue with irregular bowel movements; sometimes I go once a day, and other times it can be two to three days before I go again. Over the past ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Abdominal pain with persistent burning sensation after bowel movements may be due to difficulty in passing stools, which can cause pelvic muscle coordination issues leading to abdominal pain. It could also be caused by colitis or proctitis resulting in abdominal pain. The presenc...[Read More] Recurring Lower Abdominal Pain and Burning Sensation After Bowel Movements
Understanding Bloating and Weight Loss in Seniors: Possible Causes
Bloating and weight loss? Hello Doctor, my 70-year-old elder at home has recently been experiencing symptoms of bloating and a slight loss of appetite. An ultrasound examination at the clinic showed no abnormalities, but renal edema was detected. The elder already has a history o...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Elderly individuals experiencing weight loss are advised to visit a hospital (gastroenterology department) for further evaluation of the underlying causes.[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Weight Loss in Seniors: Possible Causes
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Could Dry Ice Ingestion Cause Long-Term Effects?
Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: I accidentally swallowed a small piece of dry ice in the past, but I didn't feel any immediate effects, so I didn't seek medical attention. It's been over ten years now, but I occasionally experience bloating in my stomach. Cou...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
No, if dry ice causes frostbite, it is an acute short-term injury.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Could Dry Ice Ingestion Cause Long-Term Effects?
Understanding Bloating and Discomfort: When to See a Gastroenterologist
Bloating, gas, and stomach discomfort? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent bloating and belching, and sometimes I feel discomfort in my stomach along with mild gastroesophageal reflux, usually occurring in the evening or before bedtime. I previously consulted a gastroente...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
You can discuss medication preparation at the gastroenterology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Discomfort: When to See a Gastroenterologist
Throat Sensation and Bloating: What Tests Should You Consider?
Sensation of a foreign body in the throat and bloating? Hello, doctor! I have a sensation of a foreign body in my throat (but there is no actual obstruction) and I'm unable to burp, which is causing difficulty in breathing and chest tightness. I visited a pulmonologist, and ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The sensation of a foreign body in the throat (without an actual obstruction) may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is recommended to limit the intake of tea (black/green/milk tea), coffee, tobacco, alcohol, fried foods, spicy foods, sweets, and ch...[Read More] Throat Sensation and Bloating: What Tests Should You Consider?
Understanding Nausea, Appetite Loss, and Stomach Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Nausea, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the stomach? Hello Doctor: Around the end of January, I experienced nausea and a desire to vomit after eating fried food. I visited a clinic during that time, but during the Lunar New Year, I started to lose my appetite again, feeling n...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There could be many possible causes. It is recommended to return to the gastroenterology outpatient clinic to discuss with a physician, and if necessary, be referred to the relevant specialty. The dietary advice is to eat small, frequent meals and avoid foods that may trigger sym...[Read More] Understanding Nausea, Appetite Loss, and Stomach Discomfort: Causes and Solutions