Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 43

Bowel issues? I usually have constipation issues, and the frequency of bowel movements varies. Sometimes, there is a milky white viscous liquid in the toilet after a bowel movement. I have previously undergone a colonoscopy, and the doctors said everything was fine. I have consul...

Constant urge to defecate? Recently, I've been experiencing bloating in my stomach. A couple of days ago, after eating a lunch box, I started feeling the urge to use the restroom and pass gas. Since the next day, I've had a persistent feeling of needing to go, although ...

Abdominal discomfort upon waking up accompanied by a sensation of a foreign body in the anus? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I previously underwent gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and my attending physician indicated that aside from mild internal hemorrhoids and mild gastroesophageal reflux, ther...

The fecal test for CEA is 97.12; is a colonoscopy necessary? My father is 82 years old and has prostate cancer with bone metastasis. He is currently undergoing hormone therapy. Recently, he had a stool test, and the CEA level was 97.12. The gastroenterologist recommended a colono...

Bowel issues I started taking a lot of antibiotics two weeks ago due to illness, and since last week, I have been experiencing diarrhea after finishing the medication. However, even four days after stopping the medication, I still continue to have diarrhea. When I have abdominal ...

X-rays or endoscopic colonoscopy..? Hello Doctor: I have undergone gynecological surgery, and the doctor mentioned that there is adhesion post-surgery. I would like to ask if X-rays can determine if there is adhesion in the intestines, or if it is necessary to use a colonoscopy. ...

Diet and Medication After Polypectomy via Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Hello Dr. Chen, I underwent a painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy on June 6. My doctor removed one gastric polyp (I'm not sure what the unit for polyps is) and two colonic polyps. I would like to ask you,...

Is liver fibrosis the same as cirrhosis? Dear Doctor, I am HBsAg negative, HBsAb positive, and HBcAb positive, with no prior treatment and antibodies produced naturally. The key point is that the ultrasound examination shows liver fibrosis and a hemangioma. My spleen measures 6....

Colonoscopy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) I apologize, but initially, I experienced sharp pain in my abdomen, and later, I started having frequent trips to the bathroom after eating. The doctor at the hospital diagnosed it as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, to be ca...

Postprandial pain and discomfort in the upper right abdomen, recurring episodes? Hello doctor, I often experience pain in the upper right abdomen after meals, and it also hurts when I press on it. I have undergone colonoscopy and gastroscopy without any issues found, and the ultr...

Gastric pulsation issues? Hello, in recent months, I have occasionally felt a sensation of pulsation in my stomach, but it is not painful. If I can burp, it tends to alleviate the feeling. Sometimes, I experience burping in the morning, which feels like there is gas in my stomach...

Colonoscopy issues? I would like to inquire if my mother can undergo a colonoscopy at Taoyuan Hospital. She had a spinal surgery performed by Dr. Lin in the Neurosurgery Department last year, and regular clinics are hesitant to perform the procedure.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a constant urge to pass gas, with the need to do so every few seconds for over a year now. My diet mainly consists of eating out, which typically includes more meat and less vegetables, although I do consume a...

For 20 years, unable to have normal bowel movements? Hello, doctor. My mother was born in 1945, and she is very troubled by her bowel movements. She eats well and drinks at least 10 cups of water a day, with each cup being 300cc. Since our family follows a vegetarian diet, her fi...

Blood in stool? In recent days, I have been experiencing blood in my stool, and the amount of bleeding is significant. Usually, the bleeding starts after a bowel movement. When I wipe with toilet paper, there is a sticky substance, and when I wipe that area, the bleeding stops. T...

A colonoscopy revealed severe ulceration at 40 centimeters. Could this be colon cancer? Hello Doctor: My wife is currently 35 years old. Last June, during a colonoscopy at Taipei Medical University, a 0.2 cm hyperplastic polyp was found 15 cm from the anus, and no other abnormali...

Gastrointestinal and bowel issues? Hello Doctor: My gastrointestinal health has not been very good. I have seen a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who assessed that my intestinal motility is slower than average, leading to constipation issues. After taking herbal medicin...

There was blood only the first time I wiped after having diarrhea? About six months ago, I noticed that my stool became thinner and had a smooth surface. Sometimes there was bright red blood. I visited a clinic where the doctor performed an abdominal ultrasound and diagnosed me w...

Regarding the rubber band ligation technique? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I underwent a colonoscopy and found a mild internal hemorrhoid at the anus, along with one or two small polyps nearby. In the past few days, the internal hemorrhoid has been bleeding slightly during bowe...

How can this be improved? Hello doctor, for the past few months, my stools have been soft and mushy. During a bowel movement, I usually notice two types of stool: some are formed and some are mushy. There is no blood, but I often feel unsatisfied after a bowel movement. In Februa...