Colorectal cancer, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 13

Bowel issues and colorectal cancer? I have always had irregular bowel movements and experience constipation. I can't recall how long it's been since my last normal bowel movement, but in recent months, I often have stomach pain after eating and diarrhea. I also frequent...

Bowel issues Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing constipation since childhood, having bowel movements only once or twice a week, with stool amounts typically being two to three pieces, and sometimes in small pellets. However, in the past six months, I have noticed that the st...

Colorectal polyp Hello Doctor, I underwent a colonoscopy screening in April 2017, but recently I have been experiencing frequent bowel movements with loose stools, going to the bathroom 7 to 8 times a day. Additionally, there is a family history of colorectal cancer. Therefore, I...

In the past two days, there has been a layer of light red mucus in the stool? Hello, Doctor. My lifestyle habits are as follows: 1. I had a health check-up at National Taiwan University Hospital a year and a half ago, which included a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, and the results ...

Bowel issues Hello Dr. Chen, in the past few days, I have noticed that my stool has a slight amount of transparent white mucus. Upon closer observation, it seems that there is a slight indentation in the stool, but it is not very deep. There is no blood in the stool, no abdominal...

Bowel movement issues Hello Dr. Tsai, about four months ago, I noticed blood in the toilet after having a bowel movement. I went to the hospital for an examination and had a digital rectal exam, which suggested that it might be caused by hemorrhoids. Since then, I have been payin...

Changes in bowel habits I currently work in the high-tech industry and have always had regular and smooth bowel movements. My stool occult blood test was normal during my health check-up in August this year, and all cancer screening tests were also normal. However, in the past mo...

Is it necessary to see a doctor if there are changes in bowel habits? Hello Doctor, I have recently changed my lifestyle, which has also affected my bowel habits. I am unsure whether I should visit a large hospital to see a doctor (to avoid wasting health insurance). Recently, I ...

Cholecystectomy Hello Doctor, due to my father's condition, I donated my liver, specifically the left lobe, and my gallbladder was also removed. I have been resting at home for almost a month since being discharged from the hospital. I came across information online suggesti...

Bowel issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it's normal for my stool shape to vary every day. Sometimes it's in small pellets, sometimes it's normal, and other times it's short pieces stuck together. I also experience frequent flatulence and abdominal pa...

Anorectal foreign body sensation Hello doctor: I am 16 years old, and recently I feel a sensation of a foreign body in my anus whenever I get nervous. Could this be irritable bowel syndrome, or is it related to the concept of "light above heavy" in colorectal cancer?

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I had a physical examination over three months ago, during which a colonoscopy showed no abnormalities or polyps. However, today I noticed blood in my stool, bright red and mixed with some mucus, but not significantly mixed with the stool. I also do ...

The shape of stool can vary, sometimes being round and other times flat. This variation can be caused by several factors, including diet and hydration. However, persistent changes in stool shape, particularly if the stool becomes consistently flat or ribbon-like, can be a sign of...

Bowel movements and dizziness issues? Hello, doctor. I started feeling dizzy on the morning of September 13. I went to a clinic for an injection and medication, but it didn't help. Recently, my bowel movements have either been yellow and sticky or I have difficulty passing s...

Colonoscopy Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing frequent diarrhea for the past two years. Every morning when I wake up, I have abdominal pain, which subsides after I use the restroom. Sometimes I experience constipation, and the symptoms of diarrhea and constipation alternate ...

Polyp issues? Hello, doctor. My father had a positive fecal occult blood test in 2015, which led to a recommendation for a colonoscopy. During the colonoscopy, two polyps the size of rice grains were found and immediately removed. The doctor advised follow-up in two years. This y...

Gallstones Hello, I was diagnosed with gallstones after giving birth in 2011, although previous health checks before pregnancy did not show any gallstones. During my pregnancy, I experienced severe morning sickness. I have been living with gallstones for nearly seven years now an...

Bowel issues? Doctor, I am 18 years old and for the past month, my stools have not been well-formed. There have been one or two instances where my stools were thin and short, and once they were flat. Could this be a sign of colorectal cancer?

Please explain the effects after gallbladder removal? Hello, Director Chen. I had my gallbladder removed at the age of 32 due to a one-centimeter polyp based on my physician's recommendation. Since then, I occasionally feel a vague discomfort in my right lower rib area, whic...

Stool becomes loose and watery? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed some abnormalities in my stool. The color is dark brown or yellow-brown, and the consistency feels very soft and mushy. Sometimes it forms a C-shape, other times a U-shape, and at times it resembles melted ice ...