Understanding Sudden Decrease in Appetite: Causes and Solutions
Recently, my appetite has suddenly decreased? About three weeks ago, I experienced some abdominal bloating and pain for a few days, along with mild nausea. I ate less than usual or skipped meals altogether, and I had diarrhea for a few days, but it seemed to improve after that. S...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It may be overthinking; just maintain a normal lifestyle and diet for now, and monitor any changes in weight or food intake.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Decrease in Appetite: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Diarrhea and Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Diarrhea with mucus in the stool? Hello, doctor. For the past week or two, I've been having a bowel movement once a day, and I experience diarrhea every couple of days. Today, I've started feeling a sense of urgency and heaviness. Could this be related to the diarrhea m...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is only mild bleeding from the anal vessels, and further observation is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Diarrhea and Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Digestive Issues: Diarrhea, Blood in Stool, and More
Bowel-related issues? Hello, doctor. For the past week or two, both my father and brother have been experiencing diarrhea. I'm not sure about their conditions, but my stool is almost dark brown in color, and I notice mucus when I wipe. Is this normal? Additionally, I noticed...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If there are similar symptoms among family members, it may indicate an acute infection. Pay attention to any history of contact, whether there is a fever, or if other symptoms are present. If you are unable to differentiate the symptoms, please seek medical attention promp...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Diarrhea, Blood in Stool, and More
Understanding Chronic Diarrhea: When to Seek Medical Attention
Diarrhea issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing diarrhea almost every day for over a month now. My gastrointestinal health seems to be poor; I don't have any specific stress, but I do experience pain for one or two days each week. However, the situation has become mor...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: You should first avoid irritating foods and reduce the intake of high-water-content fruits (such as watermelon and mango). If there is still no improvement, due to changes in bowel habits, there may be irritable bowel syndrome or other issues. It is recommended to consult ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Diarrhea: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Your Digestive Health: Concerns About Bowel Changes
I would like to consult a doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent bowel issues. I've been searching for a lot of information online, which has made me quite anxious. Whenever I feel tense or worried, I experience some discomfort around my navel. Recently, ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If it is gastrointestinal bleeding, there will not be just a small red spot; you may observe more significant abnormalities. I believe the doctor has diagnosed you with irritable bowel syndrome and should have prescribed relevant medications for you. You can take them with...[Read More] Understanding Your Digestive Health: Concerns About Bowel Changes
Understanding Digestive Issues: When to Worry About Your Stool
I would like to consult a doctor? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about my recent bowel issues. I've been searching for a lot of information online, which has made me quite anxious. Whenever I feel tense or worried, I experience some discomfort around my navel. Recent...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If it is gastrointestinal bleeding, there would not be just a small red spot; you might see more significant abnormalities. I believe the doctor suspects irritable bowel syndrome and has likely prescribed related medications for you. You can take them with peace of mind, a...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: When to Worry About Your Stool
Why Bending After Meals Can Trigger Digestive Issues
Applying pressure to the abdomen after eating can easily lead to diarrhea? Hello, doctor. After meals, if I apply pressure to my abdomen, such as bending over to pick something up or squatting down, there is a high chance that I will feel discomfort in my stomach and need to go t...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: After eating, avoid bending forward or performing actions that put pressure on the abdomen, as this can easily lead to gastroesophageal reflux. Individuals with more sensitive gastrointestinal systems may experience an increased gastrocolic reflex when eating too quickly o...[Read More] Why Bending After Meals Can Trigger Digestive Issues
Understanding Digestive Issues: Causes and Solutions for Soft Stools
Gastrointestinal and bowel issues? Hello Doctor, on the night of June 11th, I had a normal bowel movement while using the restroom, but a few minutes later, I suddenly experienced some abdominal pain and started having loose stools. I initially thought it was just due to eating s...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: In addition to maintaining a light diet, it is important to consider whether emotional stress may be a contributing factor. Furthermore, consuming caffeinated beverages (such as tea or coffee) can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and lead to diarrhea. Additionally, it i...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Causes and Solutions for Soft Stools
Understanding Watery Diarrhea: Is It Gastroenteritis?
Diarrhea with continuous stomach rumbling? Hello doctor, I had normal bowel movements yesterday morning, but I had watery stools continuously in the afternoon. I don't have a fever or abdominal pain, and I feel fine overall; the only issue is that my stomach keeps making noi...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If there is no fever and you are experiencing abdominal pain, you can increase your fluid and electrolyte intake, maintain a light diet, and avoid fruits with high water content. Abdominal rumbling may be caused by increased bowel activity, and it is not a concern if there...[Read More] Understanding Watery Diarrhea: Is It Gastroenteritis?
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing constipation for a long time, and it has worsened since I started losing weight this past year. I usually drink at least 2000 cc of water but still only have a bowel movement about once every five days. For the past two w...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is likely mild bleeding from internal hemorrhoids. Initially, medication to improve bowel movements should be administered. If symptoms persist or there are concerns, a fecal occult blood test or colonoscopy should be considered.[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Bowel Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary Solutions
Bowel movement issues Hello, lately when I go to the bathroom to have a bowel movement, I still feel a lingering urge to go, as if something is stuck inside, giving me a sense of incomplete evacuation. I have tried to push harder, but after a long time, it feels too hard to come ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, you are experiencing difficulty in having a complete bowel movement, with a frequency of every 2-3 days. There is a family history of colorectal cancer. It is recommended to adjust your diet and develop healthy bowel habits. Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables ...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary Solutions
Understanding Diarrhea and IBS: Symptoms and Insights
Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hello Doctor, I usually have bowel movements in the morning. Sometimes they are normal, and other times it's just a little bit of watery stool, but the color is always a normal brown. I don't experience any abdominal pain, althoug...
Dr. Zhang Kebin Reply:
Dear Mr. Xiao Di, You inquired about experiencing normal bowel movements at times, while at other times having only small amounts of watery stools, all of which are brown in color and without abdominal pain. Occasionally, you feel bloated after meals, and recently, you have been...[Read More] Understanding Diarrhea and IBS: Symptoms and Insights
Managing Diarrhea, Chest Tightness, and Palpitations: A Patient's Journey
Diarrhea, chest tightness, and palpitations? Hello doctor, on the night of June 5th around 11 PM, I experienced diarrhea with watery stools twice, followed by chest tightness and palpitations. The next morning, I had another bowel movement, and I took over-the-counter cold and st...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There may be gastrointestinal dysfunction and autonomic nervous system disorders, which may require treatment from gastroenterologists and psychosomatic medicine specialists if necessary.[Read More] Managing Diarrhea, Chest Tightness, and Palpitations: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Insights into Gastrointestinal Issues
Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, three weeks ago, I suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain one day. The stools that came out were partially unformed, with some being very short (3-5 cm) and thin (about the thickness of a 1-5 NT dollar coin). For the next few days, I had interm...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Based on the location you described, and considering the presence of diarrhea, it seems more like gastroenteritis. The causes can be quite varied; some may be related to food (not necessarily contaminated food, but also certain irritant foods such as alcohol, spicy foods, ...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Insights into Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Yellow-Green Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Stool with a transparent, yellow-green mucus? Hello Doctor, on the 14th, I noticed a large amount of white, slightly yellow discharge when I wiped after urinating. At that time, I thought it resembled ovulatory discharge (my period is due at the end of May or early June), so I di...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
If there is localized discomfort, seek medical attention. Pay attention to women's hygiene regularly. Observing the mucus in stool is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding Yellow-Green Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Managing Bloating, Gas, and Diarrhea: Gastrointestinal Health Tips
I have been experiencing bloating, belching, and diarrhea with loose stools for some time? Hello Doctor: I woke up around the early morning of May 26th feeling bloated, having difficulty breathing, warmth in my chest, a strong heartbeat, and loss of appetite. After visiting a cli...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Medication compliance, light diet, and relaxation.[Read More] Managing Bloating, Gas, and Diarrhea: Gastrointestinal Health Tips
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Abdominal pain Hello! A few days ago, I experienced upper abdominal pain at night, which was severe enough to cause back pain. The upper abdominal pain has persisted for 4 days, and it only subsides when I take pain medication. Today, I have had diarrhea three times, and I don&#x...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Medical evaluation is needed to rule out biliary and pancreatic diseases.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Possible Causes
Gastrointestinal issues On June 3rd, there was diarrhea, which improved the next day, but appetite decreased significantly. There is a bitter taste in the mouth, bloating, and burping. The daily bowel movement volume has decreased (stool is about the width of a thumb and has some...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The presence of gas suggests that it is not a mechanical bowel obstruction. However, after diarrhea, it is easy to develop a paralytic ileus due to electrolyte imbalance (usually caused by electrolyte disturbances or decreased bodily functions due to other issues, leading ...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Possible Causes
Understanding Painless Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Rectal bleeding without pain? Hello Dr. Tsai, the recent pandemic has been severe, and everyone has worked hard. Here are my specific circumstances: I do not experience any unusual sensations during bowel movements, but I have noticed fresh blood when wiping with tissue. My stool...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If there is fresh blood in the stool, it is often caused by hemorrhoids or anal fissures. If there is also pain in the lower left abdomen after bowel movements, it may indicate the presence of retained stool or gas. It is recommended to increase the intake of fruits and ve...[Read More] Understanding Painless Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Gastrointestinal issues Hello, Vice Dean Chen: I have been experiencing a dull, intermittent pain and a sharp sensation in my lower left abdomen. The pain is mild and tolerable. Additionally, when I press on my stomach, I feel a protrusion that resembles a lump, and pressing on i...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is recommended to abstain from or reduce alcohol consumption and to undergo examinations to determine the underlying cause.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Solutions