Colorectal cancer, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 16

Stool with trace amounts of blood? Having bowel movements 1 to 3 times a day with normal color is generally considered normal. However, noticing a small amount of bright red blood in the water, while the stool itself remains normal in color, can be concerning. It is important to ...

No bowel movement for about a week? Hello, I would like to ask you: A month or two ago, I frequently experienced gurgling sounds in my abdomen, and my bowel movements were loose. Later, they became thin, and now I have had no urge to defecate for almost a week. Even when I force ...

Left lower abdominal pain with blood in the stool after defecation? Hello doctor, a few months ago I occasionally experienced pain in my lower left abdomen, but it resolved after a few days, so I did not seek medical attention. Recently, the pain returned, prompting me to visit a...

Stool becomes thin? I have been experiencing abdominal pain intermittently for the past three months. It's not extremely painful, but it comes in waves and feels uncomfortable. Additionally, my stools have become thinner, and I feel like I can't fully empty my bowels. I...

Do gallstones affect the kidneys? Hello Doctor: I previously had hepatitis C, and my most recent examination revealed gallstones! I also have two cysts on my kidneys! Recently, I have been feeling constantly tired, and my colorectal cancer marker levels have increased from 12 to ...

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...

Difficulty in bowel movements? Hello doctor, when I was in elementary school, I was afraid to have a bowel movement at school, so I would hold it until I got home after school. It seems that this has made my gastrointestinal system quite sluggish. Now that I am in high school, I ...

Bowel issues Hello, Dr. Chen. I am a 23-year-old female studying abroad and I don't often return to Taiwan, so it's difficult for me to seek medical attention immediately. A few months ago, I experienced rectal bleeding after every bowel movement and had constipation. I...

Colorectal cancer concerns? Hello, I have lost about three kilograms in the past month, and recently I've been experiencing a dull discomfort in my lower abdomen along with persistent urges to have a bowel movement, but not much comes out. I went to the hospital for an X-ray...

Abdominal distension issues? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Recently, I have been feeling a sense of heaviness and bloating about three fingerbreadths below my navel, along with some lower back pain. It feels somewhat like the urge to have a bowel movement, but not as intense. I often feel the...

Is it colorectal cancer? Since the beginning of April, I have been experiencing constipation, with hard and dry stools. I have to strain a lot during bowel movements, and there is blood mixed with mucus. Later, I changed my diet and increased my water intake, which made my stools...

Persistent bloody stools for almost a week? Hello, doctor. I previously experienced occasional rectal bleeding, but it would resolve on its own within two to three days. Recently, however, the bleeding has become very severe over the past week. The blood is bright red and separat...

Bowel issues I have noticed that for over a month, my bowel movements have decreased in frequency, become thinner, and softer. I visited a doctor in early March, who diagnosed me with a gastrointestinal virus. However, since then, my bowel habits have not returned to normal; some...

Narrowing of the stool? Hello Doctor: I am 25 years old, and I have had normal bowel movements since childhood, typically every 1-2 days. However, for the past six months, I have been experiencing soft stools that have persisted for about 2-3 months, and my stools have not been w...

There are white substances in the stool? Hello, I have recently noticed some white objects on my stool that look a bit like mold. According to Dr. Lin's previous response, this could be food or sloughed-off epithelial cells from the colon. Should I seek medical attention for...

Constipation, with blood present in the stool, and sometimes accompanied by clear liquid? Hello, doctor. I've been struggling with constipation for a long time. At first, I thought it was due to my lack of vegetable intake, so I improved my diet and started consuming more ve...

Abnormal stool? Hello Doctor, five days ago I had a cold and gastrointestinal discomfort. I saw a doctor and took medication for three days. Although my appetite hasn't been great, my symptoms have improved, so I didn't return for a follow-up. However, yesterday afterno...

Expelling mucus with slight blood streaks? Hello! I sometimes experience constipation, but I don't have a preference for meat. Recently, for about six months, I have been having some issues (I previously visited a proctologist who noted a slight external hemorrhoid). Sometim...

After gastroenteritis, consuming spicy or excessively oily foods can lead to an immediate need to use the restroom? Since the last episode of gastroenteritis, I've been anxious and took a non-invasive stool test for occult blood, which came back negative. However, since the ...