Understanding Stomach Hiccups and Blood in Vomit: Causes and Concerns
Stomach burping and bleeding? Hello Doctor: In the past year or two, I have frequently experienced belching, both before and after meals, similar to the feeling of having consumed too much soda. Additionally, I often feel gas moving in my abdomen, sometimes accompanied by gurglin...
Dr. Zhang Siyuan Reply:
To Dofin: If you experience frequent belching, it indicates that gas is accumulating in the bottom of the stomach. Coupled with abdominal rumbling, it is possible that the gas originates from the intestinal cavity. The priority should be to reduce the intake of gas-producing food...[Read More] Understanding Stomach Hiccups and Blood in Vomit: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Esophageal Discomfort After Overeating: Causes and Solutions
Esophageal obstruction? Hello, I have been overeating lately and have often vomited after meals. This may have caused some irritation, as for the past couple of days, I feel like there is something stuck in my esophagus after eating, almost as if I can't swallow properly and...
Dr. Zhang Siyuan Reply:
To Xiao Mei: Severe vomiting usually injures the lower esophagus, but this often occurs after excessive alcohol consumption when there is a sudden increase in intra-gastric pressure. If you are vomiting only after overeating, it is less likely to cause esophageal injury, unless t...[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Discomfort After Overeating: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hiatal Hernia: Treatment Options and Lifestyle Tips
Esophageal reflux issues? Today, I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. After the examination, the doctor reviewed the images with me. There were no issues with the esophagus or duodenum, but there was inflammation at the pylorus. There was a small defect at the junctio...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello Mr. Nick: Initially, medications to reduce stomach acid and reflux are recommended to improve symptoms, but there is a high likelihood of recurrence after discontinuing the medication. It is important to pay attention to lifestyle and dietary adjustments (limit sweet and ac...[Read More] Understanding Hiatal Hernia: Treatment Options and Lifestyle Tips
Understanding Stomach Polyps: Commonality and Management Options
Gastric polyp Recently, I visited a gastroenterology clinic due to discomfort from bloating. After an endoscopy, the physician found: 1. gastroesophageal reflux, 2. mild ulcers in the esophagus and stomach, and 3. a polyp. A biopsy of the polyp indicated it was a benign polyp, an...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: Polyps smaller than 2 cm are more easily removed via endoscopy, while larger polyps may require surgical intervention for complete removal. The management of polyps sometimes depends on their histology, location, quantity, and size. Hyperplastic polyps are the most common ...[Read More] Understanding Stomach Polyps: Commonality and Management Options
Understanding Excess Stomach Acid: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Excess stomach acid Is excessive stomach acid commonly referred to as acid reflux, and is it necessary to undergo an endoscopy? What methods can be used to improve the condition of excessive stomach acid?
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Wen, If you experience "heartburn" or "acid regurgitation," it indicates that stomach acid (not necessarily excessive) is refluxing into the esophagus. Generally, dietary adjustments, avoiding lying down after meals, and reducing sweet foods a...[Read More] Understanding Excess Stomach Acid: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Hiccups and Stomach Noises: Causes and Solutions
Embarrassing burps and stomach growling? Hello Doctor: I often experience hiccups, usually after being hungry for a long time, but sometimes I also get hiccups after eating a large meal. I would like to know why this happens and how I can avoid (or reduce the frequency of) hiccup...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, Hiccups are caused by stimulation of the diaphragm nerve and can arise from various reasons, including gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstruction, and tumors of the esophagus and stomach. Non-gastrointestinal causes can also lead to h...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups and Stomach Noises: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Belching: Causes and Remedies for Stomach Gas Issues
Blowing air from the mouth? I have been experiencing frequent bloating recently. Normally, gas is expelled through the rectum, but I am expelling it through my mouth. Is this normal? Sometimes I feel cramping in my stomach, and during these episodes, I also experience palpitation...
Dr. Zhang Siyuan Reply:
Hello, I am Dr. Chang. I would like to share my personal insights in response to your question. The act of expelling air from the mouth is known as "belching." It occurs when the pressure of air in the stomach reaches a certain level, creating a pressure difference betw...[Read More] Understanding Belching: Causes and Remedies for Stomach Gas Issues
Can Gastroscopy Reveal Your Lifestyle Habits Like Smoking and Drinking?
Information that can be obtained from gastroscopy? Can a gastroscopy reveal your usual habits? For example, can a gastroscopy indicate whether you smoke or drink alcohol?
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello Ben, the main purpose of an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for any lesions, including inflammation, erosion, ulcers, tumors, and changes related to lifestyle habits. Widespread lesions may be associated with irritant medi...[Read More] Can Gastroscopy Reveal Your Lifestyle Habits Like Smoking and Drinking?
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Diagnostic Procedures
Left lower abdominal bloating and pain? I started experiencing pain in my lower left abdomen since last Wednesday (August 29). The pain is more noticeable when standing or walking, but less so when lying down. I do not have any symptoms of constipation; I usually have regular and...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, 1. Left lower abdominal pain can have many differential diagnoses, including musculoskeletal, gynecological, urological, and gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions, all of which may cause pain. Antispasmodic medications can help alleviate the pain. If there is persiste...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Diagnostic Procedures
Understanding Your Stomach Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Gastrointestinal discomfort issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort in my stomach. I often feel hungry about an hour after eating a full meal, and this has been ongoing for more than a week. Recently, I have even felt nauseous during meals, just when I...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: The causes of stomach discomfort include dyspepsia, inflammation, or ulcers in the stomach, esophagus, or duodenum. It is recommended to chew food thoroughly and eat slowly, while avoiding irritating foods or beverages. If discomfort persists, it is advisable to seek medic...[Read More] Understanding Your Stomach Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Upper Abdominal Numbness and Burning After C-Section: Causes and Concerns
Numbness and burning sensation in the upper abdomen? I had a cesarean section on June 2, 2007, and a week later, I started experiencing numbness in my upper abdomen. Later, I began to feel pain, bloating, and a burning sensation. Since I still have some bleeding post-surgery, I h...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Dear Ms. Carol, It is likely that the issues related to your stomach and esophagus are postoperative complications, possibly due to the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. Therefore, it is advisable to start treatment with gastrointestinal medications. If there...[Read More] Upper Abdominal Numbness and Burning After C-Section: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Your Gastroscopy Report: Key Insights and Next Steps
Gastrointestinal endoscopy report. What does it mean? Hello. I would like to seek clarification from a specialist regarding my endoscopy report: Esophagus: Negative. Stomach: The mucosa of the antrum was erythematous. A CLO test was performed. Duodenum: The bulb showed mild...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsieh, This report should be discussed with your gastroenterologist for the prescription of ulcer medications and eradication therapy. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Sincerely, Chen Shih-Tien[Read More] Understanding Your Gastroscopy Report: Key Insights and Next Steps
How to Seek Medical Help for Esophageal Foreign Body Issues
How to seek medical attention for esophageal foreign body? Hello! It seems that I have something stuck in my esophagus, and I feel discomfort while eating. I also have the sensation of a foreign object when swallowing. How should I seek medical attention?
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
1. If there is a true case of foreign body ingestion or a fishbone lodged in the throat, one should go to the emergency department or an otolaryngology specialist for examination. 2. If there is a sensation of a foreign body in the esophagus or discomfort while swallowing, one ca...[Read More] How to Seek Medical Help for Esophageal Foreign Body Issues
Understanding Esophageal Discomfort and Digestive Issues
Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I often feel a sensation of tightness in the esophagus area just below the throat where the collarbones meet. It feels like the sensation of wanting to vomit when someone is choking me. Pressing that area makes me feel even more nau...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
The sensation of a foreign body in the throat, nausea, and the urge to vomit, along with occasional bloating and abdominal pain after meals, can broadly be categorized as indigestion. It is advisable to pay more attention to dietary habits, avoiding irregular meals. It is best to...[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Discomfort and Digestive Issues
Understanding Digestive Discomfort: Causes and Remedies
Stomach discomfort? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I had dinner before starting work at 6 PM, but around 10 or 11 PM, I started feeling some pain in my stomach after digestion. Is this abnormal? For the past few days, if I eat a bit more for dinner, I feel somewhat indigested, an...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
The primary examination is endoscopy. Its purpose is to exclude other potential upper gastrointestinal diseases that the patient may have, as some symptoms of tumors and peptic ulcers often overlap with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), making it difficult to accurately dif...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Discomfort: Causes and Remedies
Why Am I Vomiting Blood? Understanding the Causes and Concerns
Why do people vomit blood? Once, I was drinking with my friends. After a certain point, I felt the urge to vomit. The first time I vomited, it was the food I had eaten. The second time, what I vomited was all red, resembling blood, and there was quite a bit of it! When I saw it, ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Drinking alcohol can cause esophagitis and gastritis. Severe vomiting may lead to tears at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, which can sometimes result in hematemesis. If the vomiting of blood is severe, medical attention is required.[Read More] Why Am I Vomiting Blood? Understanding the Causes and Concerns
Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Is It Acid Reflux?
Could you please provide more context or content for translation? Hello Dr. Lin: I would like to ask about occasional feelings of gastric discomfort, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of something in my throat. At times, when I lie down to sleep, I feel like something is risin...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: It is possible that you are experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can lead to gastritis due to indigestion. It is advisable to avoid irritating foods, as overly sweet, sour, or spicy foods, as well as smoking and alcohol consumption, can increase gastr...[Read More] Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Is It Acid Reflux?
Is Your Stomach Pain a Sign of Gallbladder Issues?
Is this symptom gastric pain or cholecystitis? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing stomach pain for the past ten years. I have undergone an endoscopy, which only showed redness in the gastric mucosa. However, my stomach pain has not improved, and medication has not alleviated ...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
The symptoms of gastric ulcers are as follows: (1) Pain below the sternum due to gastric acid irritating the ulcer, which patients may experience as a persistent, recurrent pain two hours after meals or when fasting. (2) Relief of pain after meals: Patients often feel a reduction...[Read More] Is Your Stomach Pain a Sign of Gallbladder Issues?
Managing Gallstones: What You Need to Know About Treatment Options
What should I do about gallstones? Hello Dr. Liu, I have been experiencing (suspected) stomach pain for many years due to work-related stress and irregular eating habits. About ten years ago, I suddenly had upper abdominal pain that radiated to my back, and each episode lasted at...
Dr. Liu Nanshan Reply:
Although upper abdominal pain is more indicative of a gastric or duodenal ulcer, your symptoms radiating to the back suggest that it may be caused by gallstones or cholecystitis. Additionally, duodenal ulcers are more common in younger individuals, so your gastric ulcer is likely...[Read More] Managing Gallstones: What You Need to Know About Treatment Options
Understanding Recent Stomach Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Recently, I have been experiencing stomach pain? Hello, I have been experiencing stomach pain lately and have a habit of eating late-night snacks, consuming amounts similar to my main meals. Recently, I often drink iced tea (sweetened) and iced yogurt on an empty stomach. I have ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: 1. Your symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux raise the suspicion of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is related to dietary habits; late-night snacks, fried high-fat foods, spicy foods, and being overweight can all affect the lower esophageal sphincter, leadi...[Read More] Understanding Recent Stomach Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help