Gastrointestinal, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 10

Abdominal bloating, gastric discomfort, and acid reflux? I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues for the past few years, particularly around July each year. Due to exam preparations, my sleep schedule has been very irregular over the last two years, often staying up late...

Regarding the issue of drinking milk and coffee? Hello, I would like to ask why I experience diarrhea when I drink milk, coffee, or eat spicy food while at work or traveling, but I don't have this issue when I consume the same foods at home. My job requires me to be active, ...

Suspected gastrointestinal cancer? Hello Doctor, since July 20, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, intermittent abdominal pain, hip pain, lower back pain, gastroesophageal reflux, nausea, loss of appetite, and a weight loss of 3-4 kg (originally 48 kg). My bowel habits ...

Gastrointestinal issues following gynecological laparoscopic surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent laparoscopic surgery on June 27, 2023, due to an ectopic pregnancy, during which one of my fallopian tubes was removed. The doctor mentioned that I had pelvic inflammatory disease, and...

Bowel issues, fecal problems, gastrointestinal issues? Hello doctor, recently I've been feeling something unusual with my gastrointestinal system. I've been having difficulty with bowel movements; I can barely pass gas or release a small amount of mucus, and sometimes I...

Coin ingestion If you accidentally swallowed a one-dollar coin while eating dumplings, should you go for an X-ray immediately, or can you wait to see if it passes? How long should you wait?

Gastrointestinal and bowel-related issues? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. I was diagnosed with grade C gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a gastric ulcer over a year ago after undergoing an endoscopy. I have been taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)...

Gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, and a feeling of pressure in the head? Hello, I would like to ask about my recent symptoms. For over a week now, I have been experiencing continuous dizziness, a feeling of pressure in my head, and overall body aches and tightness. Addition...

Bloating often leads to belching? The patient reports experiencing frequent bloating over the past month, with a sensation of fullness after eating or drinking. They also experience persistent belching and feel that their digestion has slowed down significantly, leading to a decr...

The stool has small black specks? Stool often contains small black specks, and this occurs quite frequently (excluding seeds from fruits like dragon fruit). I am concerned about the possibility of gastrointestinal bleeding or even the presence of tumors. Additionally, I seem to h...

Bowel issues? Hello Doctor, I am an eighteen-year-old high school student. I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues, often feeling bloated and having abdominal sounds. Sometimes I suffer from constipation, while at other times my stools are loose. Recently, I have noticed...

Could these issues be related to colorectal cancer? Hello Doctor, for the past month, my bowel movements have been very irregular, and even passing gas has been difficult. I can only occasionally have a bowel movement, and when I do, the stool is often thin or narrow, but the col...

After noon, I experienced bloating that made it difficult to eat or swallow in the evening? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my mother's condition. Many doctors have suggested that she has poor gastrointestinal motility, but she did not have this issue before the ...

Bloating issues? For over two months, I have been experiencing bloating issues. Whenever I start eating, my abdomen begins to swell, and I end up passing gas throughout the day. My appetite is poor, and I have difficulty eating. I underwent an endoscopy, which revealed inflammati...

Esophageal varices Hello Doctor, my father has a history of liver cirrhosis and has been under hospital surveillance for many years. He underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) three years ago, which did not reveal any esophageal varices. However, during his recent follow-up...

I suspect that I have a parasitic infection? Hello, I had sashimi for lunch on June 27th, and two days later, I started experiencing intermittent abdominal cramps. My stools have been mushy, and there is a sticky residue when I wipe. The feces have a foul, sewage-like odor. Since...

I suspect that I have a parasitic infection? Hello, I had sashimi for lunch on June 27th, and two days later, I started experiencing intermittent abdominal cramping. My stools became mushy, and there was a sticky residue when wiping. The feces had a foul, sewage-like odor. Since ...

Dark green stool? Hello doctor, I recently noticed that my stool has been dark green after wiping. I was diagnosed with an illness two weeks ago but have since recovered. My diet has remained almost the same as before the diagnosis, but the stool color changed after the illness. ...

Dark green stool? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed that my stool has been dark green after wiping. I was diagnosed with an illness two weeks ago but have since recovered. My diet has remained almost the same as before the diagnosis, but the stool color changed after the diagnosis...

Dark green stool? Hello doctor, I recently noticed that my stool has been dark green after wiping. I was diagnosed with an illness two weeks ago but have since recovered. My diet has remained almost the same as before the diagnosis, but the stool color changed after the illness. ...