Understanding Recurring Stomach Pain After Ulcer Treatment
Please ask your question? Hello, I would like to ask... I previously had a gastric ulcer and completed treatment six months ago. During this period, I have not experienced any stomach pain, only occasional bloating. Recently, I have started to experience stomach pain and bloating...
Dr. Su Baojia Reply:
Gastric ulcers often recur. Given your current symptoms, the pain is located higher up, which may easily radiate to the esophagus, necessitating consideration of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A detailed evaluation can only be confirmed through an endoscopy, so it is adv...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Stomach Pain After Ulcer Treatment
Understanding Esophageal Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Sensation of a foreign body in the esophagus? In the past week, I have been experiencing a feeling of bloating after eating just a little bit. Additionally, some of the food seems to linger in my esophagus for a while before slowly moving down to my stomach. This sensation is qui...
Dr. Su Baojia Reply:
Your symptoms are more indicative of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus. It is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Is Induced Vomiting Harmful to Your Health? Understanding the Risks
Can vomiting cause harm? Frequent vomiting due to overeating, occurring two to three times a month for about a year, can lead to several health issues. These may include: 1. **Electrolyte Imbalance**: Repeated vomiting can cause a loss of essential electrolytes like potassium an...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! Severe vomiting after regurgitation can sometimes lead to serious lacerations at the gastroesophageal junction, and may even cause hematemesis. Caution is essential; therefore, it is advisable to maintain a moderate diet and avoid irritating foods. If discomfort occurs, ne...[Read More] Is Induced Vomiting Harmful to Your Health? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Why Small, Frequent Meals Help Manage Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Why should patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) eat smaller, more frequent meals? Doesn't this lead to continuous gastric acid secretion? However, I also experience abdominal pain three to four hours after meals. Is this...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: For patients with dyspepsia, if one eats too much in a single meal, the food will remain in the stomach for an extended period, leading to increased gastric acid secretion. After digestion, a significant amount of gas is produced in the stomach, resulting in bloating or be...[Read More] Understanding Why Small, Frequent Meals Help Manage Acid Reflux
Understanding Hiccups and Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Bedridden Patients
Hiccup My father has been bedridden for six months, unable to move or eat on his own, and is continuously fed through a nasogastric tube with liquid food. He has frequently experienced unexplained hiccups that can last for several hours. In recent weeks, there have been blood clo...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: Patients who have been using a nasogastric tube for long-term feeding may experience gastroesophageal reflux due to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to close completely. This can lead to the reflux of gastric acid or food into the esophagus, resulting in gas...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups and Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Bedridden Patients
Understanding Esophageal Reflux: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Is this gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Hello Dr. Yang, Recently, I have been experiencing frequent pain in the middle of my back for the past two to three weeks. My consumption of tobacco and alcohol has increased, approximately one pack of cigarettes every three days a...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described are consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is typically caused by abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to the easy backflow of stomach acid. However, most individuals undergoing endoscopy do not re...[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Reflux: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Understanding Colonoscopy: Scope, Limitations, and Insights
Questions about colonoscopy? 1. Is a colonoscopy the same as an endoscopy of the intestines? 2. Does a colonoscopy only examine the proximal part of the colon? Can it also assess the rectum and small intestine? If so, please explain the principle. Thank you!
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! There are two types of endoscopy: colonoscopy and enteroscopy. A colonoscopy is performed by inserting a scope through the anus, advancing through the sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, and reaching the cecum, which is the starting point of...[Read More] Understanding Colonoscopy: Scope, Limitations, and Insights
Understanding Chronic GERD: Concerns and Management Strategies
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Dear Dr. Yang, My mother has had long-standing gastrointestinal issues and has been on medication for control. A few years ago, she developed symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which recurred at the end of 2001, requiring a...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is quite common among patients. Its pathogenic mechanism involves abnormal relaxation of the gastroesophageal junction (cardia), leading to the upward reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, which causes various clinical symptoms s...[Read More] Understanding Chronic GERD: Concerns and Management Strategies
Understanding the Regulations on Losec for Chronic Gastric Ulcers
Regarding the medication LOSEC for gastric ulcers? Hello Dr. Yang: My father has been receiving treatment for chronic gastric ulcers at Changhua Christian Hospital. In the first phase, he returned to the hospital for check-ups every two weeks, and the doctor prescribed LOSEC. Aft...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! Currently, the National Health Insurance Administration has clear regulations regarding the use of gastric medications for peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): 1. Losec (omeprazole) is limited to a maximum of two months if prescribed for gastric ulcers,...[Read More] Understanding the Regulations on Losec for Chronic Gastric Ulcers
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Insights for Expats in South Africa
Issues related to the stomach? I am an expatriate living in South Africa. My mother has been experiencing gastrointestinal issues for the past few years. Initially, I thought it was due to her discomfort living abroad, which caused her stress. She often feels as if there is a sto...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
I recommend scheduling an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to determine if there are any ulcers or other lesions.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Insights for Expats in South Africa
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Complications
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Dr. Hsu: I have the following questions for you, and I would appreciate your clarification. Thank you!! 1. What is the correct medical term for esophageal acid reflux? Is it gastroesophageal reflux? 2. If a patient has gastroesophagea...
Dr. Xu Ruihong Reply:
Hello: 1. The term in English is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which refers to the condition caused by the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, leading to esophagitis, ulcers, etc. As for the official name, translations vary among individuals, and there is current...[Read More] Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Complications
Unexplained Abdominal Pain: Could It Be Related to Gallbladder Issues?
Unexplained cramping pain? In the past week, I have been experiencing persistent sharp pain in the upper right abdomen (behind the sternum), making it difficult to touch. I also often feel discomfort in my stomach, and there is a burning sensation in my esophagus, especially noti...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, based on what you've described, it seems to be a gastric issue (possibly combined with gastroesophageal reflux). It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist for examination and treatment, and to avoid sweet and acidic foods. Wishing you well![Read More] Unexplained Abdominal Pain: Could It Be Related to Gallbladder Issues?