Understanding Bowel Issues: Constipation, Diarrhea, and Abdominal Pain
Bowel issues Hello Doctor: I have difficulty with bowel movements and often experience constipation, but sometimes I also have diarrhea, and my stomach hurts a lot. Recently, when I try to have a bowel movement, I end up passing gas for a long time, and then my stomach starts to ...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
This condition is known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by unexplained abdominal pain or discomfort associated with changes in bowel habits. The term "functional" refers to the absence of any identifiable org...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Constipation, Diarrhea, and Abdominal Pain
Best Foods and Tips for Easing Constipation in Teens
Diet for Smooth Bowel Movements Hello, I would like to ask about the pressure of being in the third year of junior high school, which is causing me to stay up late and sometimes experience constipation. I have been eating half a bowl of vegetables with each meal and trying not to...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
Improving constipation through the intake of foods rich in dietary fiber is already common knowledge. Dietary fiber helps to increase stool bulk, stimulates gastrointestinal motility, and contributes to the balance of gut microbiota, which is beneficial for bowel regularity and n...[Read More] Best Foods and Tips for Easing Constipation in Teens
Managing Constipation in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Constipation in the elderly? Hello Dr. Lin, My father has Parkinson's disease and is currently on medication for management. However, one of the side effects of the medication is constipation. He often goes a week without a bowel movement. Last month, he experienced abdomi...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
1. A colonoscopy has been performed, ruling out the possibility of colorectal tumors and polyps. 2. Patients with Parkinson's disease experience a reduction in neurons in the colonic plexus, leading to slow colonic motility. Additionally, the intrinsic extrapyramidal movemen...[Read More] Managing Constipation in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps
Left lower abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. For the past few weeks, I've been experiencing intermittent pain in my lower left abdomen (near the navel), especially after falling asleep, although the pain is within tolerable limits. It occurs about three to four times a day. I h...
Dr. Liu Nanshan Reply:
Having irregular bowel movements, with periods of constipation followed by diarrhea, and symptoms that come and go, indeed resembles irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another important characteristic of IBS is that abdominal discomfort or pain occurs before bowel movements and impr...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Constipation: Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements
My intestines feel strange..? Due to my constipation issues, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor before the Lunar New Year this year. The doctor told me that my intestinal function was very weak, which likely refers to poor gastrointestinal motility. He advised me to ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, (1) There are many causes of constipation, including dietary habits (abnormal intake of fluids and fiber). Additionally, there are structural issues in the intestines (such as diverticula, tumors, intussusception, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures) and functional problems o...[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements
Understanding Rectal Swelling During Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
What is going on with the buttocks? Hello Doctor: When I strain during a bowel movement, my abdomen pushes out and my anus gradually swells. When I stop straining, the swollen tissue slowly goes back to normal. What could be causing this?
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, possible conditions include internal hemorrhoids and anal skin tags. It is recommended to develop good bowel habits and reduce straining during defecation. You may consider visiting a colorectal surgery clinic for an examination. Sincerely, Dr. Lin Ming-Hui, Internal Medic...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Swelling During Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Solutions for Gastrointestinal Health
Rectal bleeding Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing bleeding during bowel movements lately. My stools are very hard, and the discomfort during defecation often leads to bleeding. I usually eat vegetables and fruits, and I also drink yogurt to help with bowel movements, but it ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, hard stools and blood in the stool can have many causes, including dietary factors (such as insufficient water intake and low fiber consumption), structural issues in the colon and rectum (including hernias, intussusception, diverticula, polyps, tumors, fistulas, inflammat...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Solutions for Gastrointestinal Health
Understanding Irregular Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Bowel issues Hello Doctor: I have irregular bowel movements (every 2 to 3 days or once every 1 to 2 weeks), and I experience some abdominal pain before defecation. My stool is sometimes white (sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't), and occasionally there is bleeding. What dis...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello, if you have irregular bowel movements for a long time, sometimes hard, sometimes soft, sometimes constipated, and sometimes experiencing diarrhea without weight loss, fever, or bleeding, along with abdominal pain before bowel movements that alleviates afterward, it is most...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Self-Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Regarding hemorrhoids? After having a bowel movement, there is blood on the toilet paper, but there is no pain. The next day, there is only a small amount of blood. Could this be "internal hemorrhoids"? If so, can it be self-treated?
Dr. Xu Ruihong Reply:
Given your age, the likelihood of hemorrhoids may be higher. Soaking in warm water after bowel movements should help. If necessary, you can also use hemorrhoid suppositories. However, if the hemorrhoids are too large, surgical treatment may still be required. Additionally, if you...[Read More] Understanding Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Self-Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Seeking Answers: Unexplained Abdominal Pain in a 35-Year-Old Man
Doctor, could you please assist me? My son is ill, and despite searching through various major hospitals, we have been unable to find the cause of his condition. Our family is now at a loss. Here are the details of his illness: he is a 35-year-old male, experiencing pain located ...
Dr. Xu Ruihong Reply:
Based on the detailed symptoms you described and the fact that the patient has undergone numerous tests with normal results, it appears that there are no structural abnormalities. However, issues related to gastrointestinal motility are among the most challenging to assess. It ma...[Read More] Seeking Answers: Unexplained Abdominal Pain in a 35-Year-Old Man
Managing Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Gastritis Hello Dr. Yang, A month ago, I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at Taoyuan General Hospital, which revealed inflammation in the lower part of my stomach. I have been taking gastric medication for nearly a month, but I still experience frequent bloating and...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
I suggest you take stomach medication for a month, but it should have no effect. If the gastroscopy results indicate gastritis, it means your symptoms may not be related to a gastric issue. Please discuss this further with your physician to change the prescription. The taste in y...[Read More] Managing Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help