Digestion, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 6

Stool is pasty and sticky? I would like to ask the doctor, every time I use the restroom, my stool is always pasty and sticks to the toilet. The amount of stool is neither too much nor too little. Since my father has a history of colon cancer, I have been undergoing fecal occult ...

Abdominal issues? In the morning, I often wake up with a bloated stomach, and sometimes I experience pain in my abdomen that varies in location. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds. I frequently feel the urge to pass gas, but I find it difficult to do so. Once I manage to p...

Bloating and indigestion? I would like to ask if a doctor might prescribe gastrointestinal motility agents such as mosapride, motilium, or metoclopramide for someone who experiences bloating and indigestion after meals, along with mild gastroesophageal reflux and occasional regur...

Chronic diarrhea + hunger sensation in the stomach + bloating + lower abdominal pain? I have been experiencing intermittent diarrhea for over three months, with symptoms fluctuating, especially after eating out. Even when I am not having diarrhea, my stools have become thinner th...

Sudden sharp pain in the upper right abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my upper right abdomen, along with symptoms of gastritis. I tend to overeat and stay up late, but recently my routine has become more regular and I've been eating lighte...

Feeling uncomfortable both on an empty stomach and after meals? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort or pain in my stomach whenever I feel hungry or when my stomach is empty. However, after eating, it seems like my stomach is digesting very slowly or no...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, I am a patient with abdominal pain before bowel movements, reference #171664. The day before my diarrhea, I ate a large plate of water spinach, which all came out without forming a solid stool. Eventually, I passed some coffee-colored watery stools that...

Upper abdominal protrusion? For about a year to a year and a half, my upper abdomen has been protruding, specifically between my navel and ribcage, while the area below the navel remains flat. During this period, I gained approximately 4 kilograms over the course of a year (my we...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal bloating? Hello, doctor. At the end of last month and the beginning of this month, I experienced two episodes of acid reflux and suspect I might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a result, I have reduced my food inta...

Gastrointestinal medications 1. I would like to ask if a doctor might prescribe Motilium, Mosapride, or Metoclopramide for indigestion caused by anxiety and tension. Would additional tests be required before prescribing these medications? 2. Are there any contraindications for t...

Flatulence and bowel movement issues? Hello Doctor, I have two questions I would like to ask. 1. Over the past three years, I have noticed that my buttocks feel wet when I pass gas, but when I wipe with tissue, there is no discoloration indicating feces (there was a period when...

Loss of appetite In recent weeks, I have noticed a decrease in my appetite. The amount I used to finish in one meal now feels overwhelming, and I often leave food uneaten. By the time the next meal comes around, I don't feel very hungry. After having a bowel movement about a...

The stomach feels firm and protruding? Hello doctor, I have a bulging area above my navel that has persisted for about two weeks, resembling a feeling of fullness after eating. Along with this, I have experienced constipation and excessive stomach acid. I have visited a clinic fo...

Inability to digest sesame seeds? Hello, whenever I eat foods containing sesame, I notice whole sesame seeds in my stool the next day. Sometimes they float on the water, and I can confirm they are indeed sesame seeds when I wipe. Could this be due to poor digestion on my part, or...

Digestive issues Is it possible for the stomach to empty about 40% of the contents after eating just two slices of toast with a little strawberry jam, starting from the time of consumption? I consulted a doctor online who mentioned that it might be possible to digest over half of...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Dr. Tsai, sometimes when I lie flat at night before sleeping, I feel a small, round, hard bulge in my stomach that quickly goes away, then comes back again after a while. There is no specific area where it bulges, and I also hear gurgling sounds from...

Left lower abdominal pain? Today, on April 5th, shortly after finishing dinner, I started experiencing severe pain in my lower left abdomen. I took some gastrointestinal medication, but it didn't improve the pain. Afterward, I took some pain relievers, which helped a bit. On...

Stool color Hello, doctor. What does it mean if my stool is yellow on one side and black on the other, while the thickness is normal?

When sitting down, there is a sensation of a foreign object in the right upper abdomen, occasionally accompanied by pain? Hello Doctor, since 2013, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign object in my body near the right upper abdomen close to the ribs when sitting down...

Dietary Issues I would like to ask the doctor, my 3-year-old child has a habit of drinking water while eating. Will this affect digestion? Should I help them break this habit, or is it not a problem?