Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is it irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello, I often feel the urge to use the restroom immediately after meals, usually resulting in diarrhea or unformed stools. Sometimes after breakfast, I take a medication called "Bifidobacterium," and this usually improves my sympto...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have only one bowel movement a day, without repeated multiple bowel movements or accompanying abdominal pain, and if it fluctuates between good and bad in a regular cycle, it cannot be classified as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it's important t...[Read More] Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is it irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello, I often feel the urge to use the restroom immediately after meals, usually resulting in diarrhea or unformed stools. Sometimes after breakfast, I take a medication called "Bifidobacterium," and this usually improves my sympto...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have a bowel movement only once a day, without repeated episodes or accompanying abdominal pain, and if the condition fluctuates regularly, it cannot be classified as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it's important to consider whether this has been...[Read More] Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is it irritable bowel syndrome? Hello, I often feel the urge to use the restroom immediately after meals, usually experiencing diarrhea or unformed stools. Sometimes after breakfast, I take a medication called "Bifidobacterium," and my symptoms tend to improve, allowing...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have only one bowel movement a day, without repeated episodes or accompanying abdominal pain, and if it varies from time to time in a regular cycle, it cannot be classified as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it's important to consider whether this...[Read More] Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is it irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello, I often feel the urge to use the restroom immediately after meals, usually resulting in diarrhea or unformed stools. Sometimes after breakfast, I take a medication called "Bifidobacterium," and this usually improves my sympto...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have only one bowel movement a day, without repeated multiple bowel movements or accompanying abdominal pain, and if it fluctuates between good and bad in a regular cycle, it cannot be classified as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, we should consider wh...[Read More] Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Is it irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello, I often feel the urge to use the restroom immediately after meals, usually resulting in diarrhea or unformed stools. Sometimes after having breakfast, I take a medication called "Bifidobacterium," and this usually improves my...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you have only one bowel movement a day, without repeated bowel movements or accompanying abdominal pain, and if it fluctuates between good and bad in a regular cycle, it cannot be classified as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, we should consider whether thi...[Read More] Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Dealing with Chronic Diarrhea: Can I Get Vaccinated?
Diarrhea for three months, with significant gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing diarrhea for over three months. Initially, I had diarrhea with soft, sticky, and unformed stools that varied in shape. I started eating light foods like fruits, plain...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is recommended to seek medical treatment and stabilization before receiving the vaccine.[Read More] Dealing with Chronic Diarrhea: Can I Get Vaccinated?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello, Dr. Chang. About a month ago, I started feeling discomfort in my abdomen. I thought it might be the same gastrointestinal issues I had before, so I went to a general clinic for medication and injections, but after visiting two clinics, I still d...
Dr. Zhang Kebin Reply:
Hello! If you have not experienced relief from your discomfort after previous medical treatment or if new symptoms have emerged, please return for a follow-up evaluation. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Foul Gas: When to Seek Medical Advice for Digestive Issues
Questions related to flatulence? Hello Doctor, I have recently (within the past week) started experiencing very foul-smelling flatulence, and the frequency has noticeably increased compared to the past. I pass gas during the day, and sometimes I wake up at night having done so as...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Everyone's timing is different; generally, individuals with faster intestinal motility may have bowel movements within a few hours after eating, while some people may take 2-3 days or more. 2. Pay attention to your diet, reducing oil, meat, and legumes. Changhua Ho...[Read More] Understanding Foul Gas: When to Seek Medical Advice for Digestive Issues
Understanding Irregular Bowel Movements: Causes and Next Steps
It occurs regularly every 4 to 5 days? Hello Doctor, since September of last year, I have noticed that my bowel movements follow a cycle of 4 to 5 days, alternating between formed, loose, mushy, and watery stools. The next day, it returns to formed stools, and this pattern contin...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Further observation or follow-up consultation may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Bowel Movements: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: Symptoms and Connections
Gastrointestinal dysfunction Hello, Doctor. I would like to describe my gastrointestinal condition as follows: 1. My bowel habits are consistent, with 2 to 4 bowel movements daily. The stool consistency varies; sometimes it is soft, and other times it is hard. Each stool sinks ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. There is no such correlation. 2. It is possible that irritable bowel syndrome may have alternating cycles. 3. For breathing difficulties, it is recommended to consult a pulmonologist. 4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic laryngitis are more likely to be relate...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: Symptoms and Connections
Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: Symptoms and Connections Explained
Gastrointestinal dysfunction Hello, doctor. I would like to describe my gastrointestinal condition as follows: 1. My bowel habits are consistent, with 2 to 4 bowel movements daily. The stool consistency varies; sometimes it is soft, and other times it is hard. Each stool sinks qu...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. There is no such correlation. 2. It is possible that irritable bowel syndrome may have alternating cycles. 3. For shortness of breath, it is recommended to consult a pulmonologist. 4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic laryngitis are more likely to be related. ...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: Symptoms and Connections Explained
Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: IBS, GERD, and Their Interconnections
Gastrointestinal dysmotility Hello, Doctor. Last year, I inquired about symptoms related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Below is a description of my gastrointestinal condition: 1. I have a regular bowel movement of 2 to 3 times daily, with stool consistency varying from soft...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be managed through dietary adjustments and medical treatment.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Disorders: IBS, GERD, and Their Interconnections
Understanding Blood in Diarrhea: Causes and When to Seek Help
Diarrhea with blood in the stool? Hello, doctor. Last night my symptoms changed dramatically. After eating porridge for dinner, I had diarrhea and went to the bathroom five or six times, with blood coming out like a spray, filling the toilet with blood. Eventually, it stopped, bu...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Due to the presence of diarrhea, normal stool cannot be observed, making it difficult to determine if the bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. If the bleeding is significant, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Unless in an emergency situation, it is essentia...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Diarrhea: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Diarrhea with blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, last night my symptoms changed dramatically. After eating porridge for dinner, I had diarrhea and went to the bathroom five or six times, with blood coming out as if it were being sprayed; the toilet was full of blood. Eventually, i...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you notice that your stool is only blood and not normal, it is difficult to determine whether it is due to hemorrhoidal bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is significant, you should seek medical attention promptly. Unless it is an emergency, it is essential to adhere t...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Sudden Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Sudden severe abdominal pain? I recently went for a walk with my mother, and halfway through, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in the lower right side of my abdomen, which felt like nerve pain. During this time, I also had some mild pain in my right back, but it was bearable, so...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The cause of abdominal pain after exercise may be due to the presence of food in the stomach, which increases abdominal pressure, combined with rapid breathing that affects the organs near the diaphragm, insufficient warm-up leading to abdominal muscle spasms, or excessive...[Read More] Sudden Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Upper Abdominal Bloating and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Upper abdominal bloating? Recently, I have been experiencing occasional dull pain below my navel and sometimes around the navel area. When the pain occurs, I tend to pass gas (not continuously), but once I do, I feel more comfortable. However, after passing gas, the dull pain ret...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing discomfort in the lower abdomen that improves after a bowel movement, you should consider the possibility of fecal impaction or irritable bowel syndrome. Additionally, discomfort in the upper abdomen may be associated with gastritis, gastroesophagea...[Read More] Understanding Upper Abdominal Bloating and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Mucus in Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment Options
Diarrhea with mucus in the stool? Hello, doctor. Last Friday (February 11), I sought medical attention due to fever and mild diarrhea, and I was diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis. After returning home, I did not take any antidiarrheal medication; I only took probiotics and ant...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Clostridium difficile infection cannot be ruled out; therefore, it is advisable to first check for red and white blood cells in the stool and assess inflammatory markers such as CRP in the blood. If necessary, testing for C. difficile toxins in the stool and performing a colonosc...[Read More] Understanding Mucus in Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Remedies for Your Symptoms
Abdominal discomfort or pain? Recently, I have been experiencing a dull pain below my belly button and sometimes around the belly button. When the pain occurs, I tend to pass gas (not continuously), and I feel more comfortable afterward. However, once I finish passing gas, the du...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It may be bloating or abnormal peristalsis; if it lasts for more than 3 months, it could be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A normal diet, moderate exercise, and medication for regulation may be necessary if needed.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Remedies for Your Symptoms
Understanding Bowel Issues: Insights on Acute Gastroenteritis Management
Bowel movement issues Hello, about two weeks ago I had a slight fever (ear temperature 37.4°C), and the next day I experienced diarrhea approximately 5 to 6 times. After that, I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with acute gastroenteritis and prescribed medication. For the past 10 da...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Maintain a light diet with low oil and low dairy, continue to monitor, and follow up with regular check-ups.[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Insights on Acute Gastroenteritis Management
Understanding Bowel Issues: Insights on Acute Gastroenteritis Management
Bowel issues Hello, about two weeks ago I had a mild fever (ear temperature 37.4°C), and the next day I experienced diarrhea approximately 5-6 times. After that, I saw a doctor who prescribed medication, stating it was acute gastroenteritis. For the past 10 days, I have been cont...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
A light diet with low oil and low dairy, continuous monitoring, and regular follow-up appointments.[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Insights on Acute Gastroenteritis Management