Understanding Orange Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Stool color Hello Doctor, I have noticed that occasionally after having a bowel movement, my stool sinks to the bottom of the toilet and the water appears orange-red, which does not look like blood. I would like to ask if this could indicate bleeding in the digestive system or co...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
A fecal occult blood test is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding Orange Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Mass: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Hard mass in the right lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have been experiencing bloating, pain, and diarrhea in my lower right abdomen, occurring approximately once every 3-5 months. I have visited several clinics, and they seem to think it is irritable bowel sy...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
A colonoscopy is necessary to confirm the absence of colorectal cancer. A negative fecal occult blood test does not rule out colorectal cancer, so if there are still concerns, it is advisable to discuss them with a physician.[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdomen Mass: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Understanding Abdominal Swelling: Possible Liver Issues Explained
Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, two months ago I noticed swelling in the area of my right upper abdomen near the rib cage. The condition has not improved since then, but there is no pain or obvious symptoms in the swollen area. During these two months, I have lost about five kilo...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Ultrasound examination.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Swelling: Possible Liver Issues Explained
Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Mass: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Hard mass in the right lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have been experiencing bloating, pain, and diarrhea in my lower right abdomen, occurring approximately once every 3-5 months. I have visited several clinics, and they seem to think it is irritable bowel sy...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
A colonoscopy is necessary to confirm the absence of colorectal cancer. A negative fecal occult blood test does not rule out colorectal cancer, so if there are concerns, it is advisable to discuss them with a physician.[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Mass: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understanding Abdominal Pain Before Bowel Movements: Causes and Concerns
Abdominal pain before bowel movement? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing irregular bowel movements for a long time, and it has worsened since I started losing weight this past year. I usually drink at least 2000 cc of water daily, but I only have a bowel movement every three...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is just some irritable bowel syndrome; first, adjust the diet to include more fruits and vegetables and increase physical activity. If necessary, a stool occult blood test can be performed.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain Before Bowel Movements: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Stool Color, Consistency, and Bleeding: Key Insights for Gastrointestinal Health
Stool color, mucus, and bleeding? Hello, Dr. Chen. Last week, during several bowel movements, I was unsure if the issue was related to the thickness of my stool. Whenever the stool felt thicker, I would strain. I noticed that whenever I felt the degree of anal dilation, there was...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It may be a mild anal fissure, and internal hemorrhoids cannot be ruled out. Both conditions can be monitored, and hard stools should be avoided.[Read More] Understanding Stool Color, Consistency, and Bleeding: Key Insights for Gastrointestinal Health
Understanding Blood After Bowel Movements: Hemorrhoids or Something More?
Bleeding after bowel movements? On June 23, after having a bowel movement, I noticed blood on the toilet paper while wiping, approximately the size of a five-dollar coin, but there was no pain. Prior to this date, I had also seen one or two spots of blood on the toilet paper afte...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, a 28-year-old female is experiencing blood after bowel movements, with blood on toilet paper, and has loose stools. There is no pain in the anus, and her weight has not changed after bowel movements. Common causes of post-defecation bleeding include hemorrhoids, anal fissu...[Read More] Understanding Blood After Bowel Movements: Hemorrhoids or Something More?
Understanding Changes in Stool: What Does Thin Stool Mean?
Stool becomes thin? I am 19 years old and have been experiencing constipation for about 6 years, with bowel movements occurring every 3 to 7 days. The stools are mostly pellet-like, resembling sheep feces, but occasionally I have normal stools and sometimes diarrhea. Recently, I ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, a 19-year-old female has been experiencing chronic constipation for about six years. One day, she noticed blood in her stool without pain, and recently her stools have become thinner. Common causes include constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammation, and polyps,...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Stool: What Does Thin Stool Mean?
Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Itching, Bleeding, and Hygiene Issues
Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello, doctor. I underwent a mixed excision surgery for internal and external hemorrhoids last August, and it's been nearly a year since then. I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. After using the restroom, I feel that my anus itches or feels...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, a 26-year-old male has undergone hemorrhoid surgery a year ago. There is residual stool, and it is recommended to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables for fiber, along with adequate hydration and physical activity to help form and pass stool more easily. The presen...[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Itching, Bleeding, and Hygiene Issues
Understanding Changes in Bowel Habits: When to Seek Medical Advice
Bowel issues Hello, Doctor: Before the pandemic, I lived alone in the northern part of Taiwan and mostly ate out for all my meals. Occasionally, I experienced constipation, with bowel movements occurring about every two days. Two months ago, due to the pandemic, I returned home t...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: There are no other discomforting symptoms or blood in the stool. The noticeable changes in stool consistency are likely due to alterations in dietary and lifestyle habits, so there is no need for excessive concern. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-Shu...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Bowel Habits: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Hard Bowel Movements and Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Difficulty in bowel movements, with hard and pellet-like stools, and blood present during wiping? Hello doctor, recently my bowel movements have been hard and pellet-like. Sometimes I feel a bit of anal fissure. Today, my stool was still pellet-like and hard, but I didn't fe...
Dr. Zhang Kebin Reply:
Hello, Miss: You reported that your recent bowel movements have been hard and pellet-like, and sometimes you experience a sensation of tearing in the anus accompanied by bright red blood. This may be a symptom of hemorrhoids, but I recommend visiting a colorectal surgeon for a de...[Read More] Understanding Hard Bowel Movements and Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Blood in Stool and Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Blood in the stool accompanied by pain? Habits: Bowel movements are generally smooth, but occasionally require straining. Frequency: Daily or every other day. Condition: 1. There is pain at the moment of passing stool!!! (The stool is elongated, approximately the size of a 10 to ...
Dr. Zhang Kebin Reply:
Hello Ms. Xiao Wu: You are reporting pain during bowel movements accompanied by fresh blood, which may be related to hemorrhoids. It is recommended that you go directly to a colorectal surgery department for a digital rectal examination to determine the severity, which will aid i...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool and Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Elevated Total Bilirubin in Young Children: Causes and Next Steps
Abnormal total bilirubin levels The child has been approximately 2 years old since birth and has consistently had elevated total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels. These levels have been gradually decreasing, but recent tests in May showed an increase in total bilirubin/direc...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, the child has had abnormal total bilirubin levels since birth, primarily with elevated direct bilirubin, and is now about 2 years old. In adults, elevated direct bilirubin levels can occur. Imaging studies have ruled out obstructive diseases. The causes of elevated direct ...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Total Bilirubin in Young Children: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Green Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Stool color Hello Doctor: 1. Since this year, the color of my stool has consistently been grass green, dark green, and blackish green. 2. I have daily bowel movements, the shape is normal, and I do not have diarrhea. 3. I have undergone both colonoscopy and gastroscopy, and t...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, if you are concerned about dark green stool, it is advisable to first check for any signs of bleeding in the stool. If there are any issues, further examinations will be necessary. To determine if there is a relationship with anemia or liver function, blood tests can be co...[Read More] Understanding Green Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something More Serious?
Blood in the stool? During bowel movements, I feel significant pain closer to the anus, and I notice fresh blood on the toilet paper. My mother checked and said it doesn't seem like anything is wrong with the anus, but I'm unsure if it could be internal hemorrhoids. In ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: When experiencing hard stools, there is pain at the anal opening, accompanied by some bleeding. Taking stool softeners leads to diarrhea, and applying ointment provides some relief, but there are still streaks of blood in the stool. The presence of blood in the stool commo...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something More Serious?
Understanding Digestive Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
I've been feeling strange in my abdomen lately? About a month ago, I started to notice that my appetite was smaller than before; often, I couldn't eat as much as I used to without feeling overly full and a bit nauseous. Additionally, I would feel full for a long time af...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Whether or not you have eaten, you may feel bubbling sounds in your stomach and intestines, along with occasional sensations of peristalsis. This likely indicates a combination of increased intestinal motility and bloating. 2. Your appetite has not returned to what ...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Understanding Green Stool: When to Worry and What It Means
Stool color Hello Doctor: Since December of last year, I have noticed that my stool color has been consistently varying between grass green, dark green, and deep green. I have undergone both a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy, both of which came back normal, but the color has n...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have undergone gastroscopy and colonoscopy, it is likely that there are no lesions in the stomach or colon. I'm not sure if you have had a fecal occult blood test; if the results are normal, I suggest you not to worry too much about the color of your stool. You...[Read More] Understanding Green Stool: When to Worry and What It Means
Understanding Changes in Appetite and Bowel Issues in Teens
Dietary Intake and Bowel Issues I am currently about 17 and a half years old. About 2 to 3 weeks ago, I experienced abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea for about 3 days. On the third day, after having a bowel movement (which was diarrhea), I felt better. However, since then, it ...
Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello Ms. Anonymous: (1) There are many reasons for a decreased appetite, including metabolism and psychological factors. It may be advisable to consult other specialties. (2) Issues with bowel movements can also have various causes. It is recommended to see a physician to evalua...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Appetite and Bowel Issues in Teens
Throat Discomfort After Endoscopy: Should I Seek Medical Attention?
I have had an endoscopy before, and while there was improvement, I feel like my throat has been injured? I have noticed that my throat may be injured because I initially had slight stuttering, which has now progressed to frequent pauses and stuttering, along with a sensation of s...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
You can first use reflux medications, and if symptoms persist, you should consult an otolaryngologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Throat Discomfort After Endoscopy: Should I Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Digestive Issues: Symptoms and Solutions for Your Gut Health
Bowel-related issues? Hello Doctor, for the past two to three weeks, I have been experiencing diarrhea, and in the last week or two, my father and brother have also started having diarrhea. After visiting the clinic and taking medication, my condition gradually improved. However,...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: This is likely due to the intestinal function not having fully recovered after diarrhea. If the symptoms that prompted the medication (such as diarrhea) have resolved, it is advisable to stop the medication and consult a physician for adjustments if any discomfort arises. ...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Symptoms and Solutions for Your Gut Health