Colorectal cancer, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 18

Gastrointestinal tract and bowel movements? Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing some unusual bowel movements over the past month. My stools are formed but somewhat mushy, with brownish, string-like lines on them, or they are formed but slightly smaller or thinner (golden yellow). ...

Experiencing pain in the rectum at night and difficulty passing stool? Hello, doctor. Occasionally, I wake up in the middle of the night with pain deep inside my buttocks, likely in the rectal area. The pain is severe enough to keep me awake. When I try to use the bathroom, I can...

Is this colorectal cancer? Hello doctor, my bowel movements used to be normal, occurring daily and in well-formed shapes. However, since moving out for college, my stools have occasionally become loose. I thought it might be due to eating out, so I didn't think much of it. A...

Regarding large amounts of blood in the stool? In the past week, I have not been having many bowel movements, but when I do, there is a significant amount of bright red blood that drips down from the beginning. The amount of blood seems considerable. I have a history of hemorrhoi...

Recently, I've been feeling a soreness when having a bowel movement? Hello, a couple of days ago I went on a trip and spent a long time sitting on a tour bus. I didn't have a bowel movement for two days. The day after I got home, I started to feel the urge to have a bow...

For the past three years, bowel movements have been achieved through manual assistance? Hello doctor, I am asking questions on behalf of my father because he refuses to go to the hospital for a check-up. I can only seek help here. My father has been experiencing diarrhea every ti...

Gastrointestinal issues 1. For some time now, I have been feeling nauseous after eating if I continue to walk or stand, but sitting for a while improves the condition. I feel hungry but get full after eating a little. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, what is the d...

The fecal occult blood test result is negative? Hello, doctor: Last week, I had a stool occult blood test, and the doctor said there was no occult blood. Do I still need to have a colonoscopy? Is there still a risk of colorectal cancer?

If there are growths in the gastrointestinal tract, what related issues should be considered? Hello Doctor: I am very worried, so I would like to ask... 1. Is it possible for someone with advanced gastric cancer (stage III or higher) to have a good appetite and eat well? 2. In th...

The fecal occult blood test result is negative? Hello Dr. Chen: Today I received the results of my stool occult blood test, which came back negative and was deemed normal. However, the doctor was very busy, and I didn't get to ask him many questions before leaving the consul...

Blood in stool with green color? Hello doctor, my mother has been reluctant to go to the hospital for an examination, and I would like to ask you: Over the past month, she has experienced black stools, green stools with mucus, and it takes several tissues to clean up. She has als...

What are the symptoms if there is a growth in the colon? 1. Is the likelihood of developing colon cancer high at the age of 29? 2. If there is rectal bleeding due to colon cancer, is it possible for it to occur and then stop on its own, or will the bleeding progressively increa...

The stool was previously bloody and has now changed to a thin, ribbon-like shape? In the past two weeks, my stools have become thinner or watery. Two months ago, I experienced fresh blood after bowel movements twice, but now there is no blood. I have a small polyp outside the anu...

Diarrhea for several days? Hello Doctor, I asked you last time about having watery stools for several days, and today it has been a week. I still have 4 to 6 watery bowel movements a day without any other symptoms. Before I need to go, my stomach just makes gurgling sounds, but t...

Blood in stool Previously, I had bright red blood in my stool, and there was blood on the toilet paper when I wiped. I was examined by a doctor and diagnosed with hemorrhoids. After a while, the bleeding stopped, but recently I have started experiencing constipation (having a bow...

Frequent pink-colored blood in the stool? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Two weeks ago, I suddenly experienced unexplained abdominal bloating and pain in the morning (before having breakfast), which lasted for the entire morning. During that time, I went to the bathroom three times, and my sto...

There is fresh blood at the end of the stool? The stool is of normal size and consistency, with a yellow-brown color; however, after using the restroom, I noticed bright red blood on the toilet paper and also observed fresh blood on the surface of the stool, primarily at the end....

I'm really scared that I might have cancer? After watching symptoms of colorectal cancer when I was young, I became worried every day about whether I would get cancer, which led to frequent diarrhea or alternating between normal and diarrhea. Recently, I was in a car acciden...

Having experienced abdominal pain for four months? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a few questions I would like to ask you! 1. I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. My mother had colon cancer while she was pregnant with me and has since passed away. 3. I have been experiencing dia...

Hesitating whether to undergo a colonoscopy? Blood in the toilet water during bowel movements prompted a doctor's examination, which indicated the presence of internal hemorrhoids. After using suppositories and medication, the stool water turned yellow, but there is a persis...