Diarrhea, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 55

It is said to be gastroenteritis, but there is no diarrhea or vomiting, and the condition has not improved? I previously had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but after treatment, I haven't had any issues for a long time. However, a few days ago, I started experiencing...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a lot of stress lately and have been going to bed late, and I haven't been drinking enough water. As a result, I have not had a bowel movement for half a month and do not feel the urge to go (I have constipation issues). Ho...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: I have been struggling with constipation since childhood, and my intake of fruits and vegetables has been insufficient. Two years ago, I started using health supplements (like enzymes) to help with bowel movements, and I have been able to hav...

Is using too many enemas harmful? I'm not sure since it's my first time using one? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing indigestion, which has caused my stools to be somewhat soft or even diarrhea. I visited a small clinic, and the doctor prescribed me medication for...

Nausea after eating, along with upper abdominal bloating and burning sensation? Hello Doctor: In the past couple of days, I have been experiencing nausea after lunch or dinner (but I haven't vomited). After burping, I feel somewhat better, but the nausea returns. There is a ...

Passing gas with a small amount of fecal matter? Hello Doctor, I have a question: My 6-year-old child has been going to the bathroom 2-3 times recently. The first time was normal without diarrhea, and the stool was somewhat hard. However, in the evening after dinner (which wasn&#...

Stool sticks to the toilet bowl? Hello, Doctor. More than three months ago, I went to the hospital due to blood-streaked mucus in my stool and underwent a colonoscopy. They found a small polyp and hemorrhoids, and the doctor said it was nothing to worry about, suggesting it might...

Gastrointestinal diarrhea As a child, I often experienced diarrhea. Six months ago, I underwent a fecal screening for colorectal cancer, which returned normal results, indicating that my intestines are somewhat sensitive. Recently, I have been having normal bowel movements in the...

Bowel movement issues From November 14 to November 23, I went to Bali, and starting four days after returning home, I experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea (including drinking coffee). I consulted a doctor three times, and the diagnosis was viral gastroenteritis. I have been ex...

Could it be colon cancer? Hello Doctor, I am 22 years old. My father was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer when he was nearly 60. I have experienced constipation symptoms since I was very young, but my stool has always been in large, cylindrical shapes. This June, due to incr...

Irritable bowel syndrome... occasionally causes feelings of tension and stress! Hello, doctor... I am 38 years old. In the past, around the ages of 17 to 18, I experienced significant stress due to college entrance exams, which led to frequent episodes of diarrhea shortly after m...

There is something unusual in the lower left abdomen? Hello Dr. Chen: I would like to ask about a recent strange sensation in my lower left abdomen. It's not exactly painful, but I feel a pressure sensation that sometimes feels warm or cool (it's hard to describe). It&#...

Bowel movement issues Hello, doctor. My bowel movements have been in an unstable state. I previously saw a doctor who performed a digital rectal exam and found a small hemorrhoid just inside the anus. Sometimes my stool is accompanied by bright red blood, and the toilet bowl is f...

Mucus in stool? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing difficulty with bowel movements for a long time (they are usually pellet-like). Occasionally, about once or twice a month, I have diarrhea (during my menstrual period). As a working professional, I often hold off on having a ...

The mucus in the stool has not improved after taking the medication? After the last national exam, I took a few days to rest and took some medication, which helped my bowel movements return to normal. However, my stomach still makes noises, and I can still see mucus in my stool. ...

Having diarrhea for two to three consecutive days and experiencing pain that wakes you up at night? Hello, I have been experiencing diarrhea for the past two to three days. The stool is yellow and very watery. I don't feel immediate abdominal pain after eating; however, thro...

For over a year, there has been unusual sounds coming from the left side of the abdomen? Hello, Doctor. I am currently a senior in high school and preparing for the university entrance exam in January. For the past year, I have been troubled by a persistent issue: I often hear gu...

Helicobacter pylori I had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on Monday because I experienced stomach pain when hungry. After eating something, the pain subsided. The doctor mentioned that I have mild gastritis, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Helicobacte...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing for about two weeks. I have been having persistent dull pain in my lower left abdomen (intermittent), and my bowel movements have become irregular. I used to have a bowe...

Gallbladder polyp Hello Dr. Chen, since I started undergoing health check-ups in February 2013, I discovered an issue with gallbladder polyps. At that time, there was only one polyp, approximately 0.5 mm in size. However, during a follow-up health check arranged by my company in ...