Diarrhea, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Diarrhea can be caused by consuming contaminated food or may be due to other underlying issues? On Tuesday afternoon, I bought a cup of coffee at the hospital, and the staff there also drank it without any issues. That evening, I had the same meal as my family, and they were fine...

Bowel movements suddenly become very regular? I have had irritable bowel syndrome since I was 15, often alternating between diarrhea and constipation, sometimes going a week without a bowel movement. Two months ago, after recovering from viral gastroenteritis, my bowel movements ...

Persistent diarrhea Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chronic diarrhea for over a month, often occurring after meals, with stools that are soft or mushy. My appetite has decreased somewhat, but I can still eat. I'm not sure if this is related to the hot weather or if it...

Bowel movement issues? For the past two months, due to work, I sometimes have to wake up very early for morning shifts. After having breakfast, about half an hour to an hour later, I always feel the urge to have a bowel movement. Most of the time, it is soft stools or diarrhea, a...

Inability to pass stool, accompanied by only passing gas and frequent urination? After seeing the doctor and taking the medication he prescribed for three weeks, it feels as if I have completely lost my ability to have bowel movements (before starting the medication, I had relati...

Recurrent abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea? Hello, doctor. At the end of April, I experienced discomfort in my stomach, so I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy in May. The results showed that there were no issues with the colon, but there was ...

Questions about diarrhea and hemorrhoids? Hello Doctor, I have not experienced diarrhea from January to June of this year, and my bowel movements have been regular with well-formed stools. Occasionally, I had small pellet-like stools, but there was some blood in my stool intermit...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Diagnosis Issues Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing long-term constipation for six months, primarily characterized by diarrhea, mostly yellow in color. In May, due to gastrointestinal discomfort, I underwent a series of tests. The gastroscopy ...

Bloating, loss of appetite? I often experience bloating in my left flank and a lack of appetite. What should I do? I have seen a doctor who mentioned that my lack of appetite is caused by anxiety; is that really the case? I have undergone an endoscopy, which showed only gastritis...

Chronic recurrent abdominal discomfort? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing constipation issues (about every 3-4 days or longer for a bowel movement). A year or two ago, I suddenly noticed a slight dull pain around my lower abdomen near the navel. I still have bowel movements ...

Black stool? Hello Doctor, I often experience diarrhea or loose stools, and I have never had constipation. Recently, I noticed that regardless of whether my stool is in a diarrheal state or loose, there are black particles the size of Thai rice. My stool is of normal color, so th...

Black stool? Hello doctor, I often experience diarrhea or loose stools and have never had constipation. Recently, I noticed that regardless of whether my stool is in a diarrheal state or loose, there are black particles the size of Thai rice. My stool is normally colored, so the ...

Diarrhea issues? Hello Doctor: I used to have normal bowel movements at irregular times every day (normal without any issues). However, starting in June of this year after losing my job, I began experiencing diarrhea (I have had similar diarrhea issues in the past that varied in ...

Negative for COVID-19, experiencing gastroesophageal reflux and gastroenteritis? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your hard work. I was diagnosed with COVID-19 around late May to early June. During that time, I experienced gastrointestinal discomfort, gastroesophageal reflux, and dia...

Gastrointestinal discomfort for about a week? Hello Doctor: I had fried takeout for lunch on Tuesday, and prior to that, I had takeout for three consecutive days, which resulted in an unbalanced diet and poor lifestyle. Starting Tuesday night, I began to feel constipated, spendin...

The abdominal sounds suddenly became very loud? Hello, doctor. Since I started university, I often have to stay up late for my studies (sleeping around 1 to 3 AM), and I have also started drinking coffee. However, I have noticed that my stomach growls very loudly, whether I am hu...

Pain in the buttocks accompanied by slight swelling? My usual bowel habit is to have a bowel movement every two to three days, which has been the case since high school. Although I do eat some vegetables, I don't consume them in large quantities, so my stools are often hard,...

Gastrointestinal and bowel-related issues? Hello Doctor: For the past 5-7 days, my stools have been muddy and coffee-colored. Prior to this, I experienced stomach pain and bloating, which led me to visit the emergency room for blood and urine tests. The emergency physician indica...

Abdominal pain persisting for over a year accompanied by multiple complications? Hello, doctor. Since February of last year, I have been experiencing abdominal pain every night, and sometimes I have to rush to the bathroom in the middle of the night. At that time, my bowel moveme...

Right lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent pain in my lower right abdomen recently, and I feel bloated even after eating a small amount. About a month ago, I sought medical attention for this issue, and at that time, I was diagnosed with a right o...