Understanding Bowel Issues: Causes of Diarrhea and Incomplete Evacuation
Defecation I have hemorrhoids, which were quite severe for a while, but I improved after taking painkillers. A few weeks ago, I started experiencing frequent diarrhea, but when sitting on the toilet, I mostly just passed gas, with very little actual stool. In the past few days, t...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello Umex: If there is blood in the stool or if the condition is severe, a rectal or colonoscopy can be arranged to rule out specific diseases. If the examination is normal, it may be diagnosed as "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" (IBS) with symptoms of dyspepsia and bowel ob...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Causes of Diarrhea and Incomplete Evacuation
Understanding Abdominal Pain and Digestive Issues After C-Section
Lower back pain and indigestion? All three of my children were delivered via cesarean section, with the last one in July of last year. Recently, my health has been poor; I often experience palpitations, pain below the navel, and persistent indigestion for the past two weeks. Last...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: You are experiencing stomach pain, along with pain in the lumbar region and lower back. It is recommended to pay attention to your dietary habits, chew your food thoroughly, and avoid spicy, irritating, and fried foods. If you frequently experience abdominal pain, it is ad...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain and Digestive Issues After C-Section
Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Symptoms and Causes
Gastrointestinal discomfort issues? Hello Doctor: For the past two days, I have been experiencing pain on the left side of my abdomen near the navel, along with cramping in my intestines and bloating in my stomach. Although there are occasional discomforts, I do not have diarrhea...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
It may be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): The following relevant information is provided: Clinically, Irritable Bowel Syndrome can present with three main categories of symptoms: (1) Chronic intermittent diarrhea, typically without abdominal pain. Diarrhea often occurs in the mor...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Symptoms and Causes
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Intestinal issues? Hello, doctor. My cousin seems to have a very poor digestive system. Every time he eats, he has to rush to the bathroom immediately, and it's not just once; it's usually two or three times before he feels better. I would like to ask what kind of probl...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello Ms. Peipei: It is likely that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which can cause digestive discomfort. You may want to visit a gastroenterology clinic for a basic examination to rule out other possibilities. Additionally, adjusting your diet and managing stress, along...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Chronic Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain: What Tests Should You Consider?
I often experience diarrhea and abdominal pain? I have been experiencing diarrhea symptoms for 6 years, often accompanied by abdominal cramps that come and go. Sometimes I have watery stools, and other times they are soft and long. The cramps occur in waves and are not necessaril...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms of recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea for many years may indicate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that leads to changes in bowel habits. Various factors such as diet, lifestyle, and stress can trigger IBS episo...[Read More] Chronic Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain: What Tests Should You Consider?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Insights for Relief
Gastrointestinal issues Recently, I've been experiencing a dull pain in the area where the ribs meet above the navel (the area shaped like a "V") when I wake up in the morning. This sensation tends to disappear after eating, but it gradually returns after about 2 t...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Mr. Hsiao: Please discuss the issue of armpit pain with your surgeon. For gastrointestinal problems, you can schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist for an examination (please bring your recent medication information for reference). Additionally, maintaining a he...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms and Insights for Relief
Understanding Bowel Issues: Irregular Stools and Abdominal Discomfort
Issues related to bowel movements? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed some abnormalities during bowel movements and would like to consult you: 1. For about two months, my stools have been irregular in shape (they no longer form the typical cylindrical shape and sometimes rese...
Dr. Cai Yaozhou Reply:
It may be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): The following relevant information is provided: Clinically, Irritable Bowel Syndrome can present with three main types of symptoms: (1) Chronic intermittent diarrhea, which generally occurs without abdominal pain. Diarrhea often happens i...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Irregular Stools and Abdominal Discomfort
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps
Left lower abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. For the past few weeks, I've been experiencing intermittent pain in my lower left abdomen (near the navel), especially after falling asleep, although the pain is within tolerable limits. It occurs about three to four times a day. I h...
Dr. Liu Nanshan Reply:
Having irregular bowel movements, with periods of constipation followed by diarrhea, and symptoms that come and go, indeed resembles irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another important characteristic of IBS is that abdominal discomfort or pain occurs before bowel movements and impr...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Gastrointestinal Health
Bloodletting Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I had a record of blood in my stool (during the university entrance exam), and recently, due to increased life stress, I have another record of blood in my stool, which is very frightening (the entire toilet was bright red). I am very ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
1. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea; it is less likely to involve blood in the stool. If there is blood, it is important to check for any lesions in the anus, rectum, or colon, including hemorrhoids, anal fissu...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Gastrointestinal Health
Understanding Post-Meal Diarrhea: Causes and Considerations
Diarrhea after eating? Hello Dr. Yuan: My spouse has been experiencing immediate bowel movements after eating since her hysterectomy over a year ago. However, this year, she has started to experience abdominal pain and diarrhea right after eating. We are unsure of the cause. What...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello: After eating, it can stimulate colonic peristalsis, which may lead to the urge to have a bowel movement. If there is no weight loss, along with symptoms such as rectal bleeding, anemia, fever, and fluctuating symptoms—especially if relief occurs after a bowel movement, wit...[Read More] Understanding Post-Meal Diarrhea: Causes and Considerations
Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Unexplained Symptoms
Gastrointestinal discomfort? I am a 44-year-old male, and since July of last year, I have been experiencing the following symptoms: dull pain in the upper left abdomen (between the ribs and the navel, but pressing on it does not cause pain), bloating (gas is expelled both from th...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello: I would like to know if you experience frequent bowel movements, have large stool volume, or if your stools are oily and float on the water's surface. If so, it may be necessary to consider issues related to the small intestine or pancreas, and further examination of ...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Unexplained Symptoms
Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Is It IBS or Colon Cancer?
Colorectal diseases Hello, my condition has been feeling strange in my abdomen since last year. I have undergone a colonoscopy, which indicated some minor internal hemorrhoids, but I still feel a persistent bloating and discomfort in my stomach. I also experience frequent flatule...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). At 21 years old, if there is no family history of colorectal cancer, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is very low. Additionally, since you have undergone a colonoscopy and no polyps or tumor...[Read More] Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Is It IBS or Colon Cancer?
Understanding Daily Diarrhea: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Experiencing diarrhea every day? Hello doctor, for the past year or so, I have been experiencing diarrhea almost every day, averaging about twice a day. I rarely have a normal bowel movement; it's mostly loose stools. Whenever I feel slightly anxious, the situation worsens, ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Ah-Hsi: This symptom is typical of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), commonly referred to as dyspepsia. Dietary adjustments (low in fat and dairy), relaxation, and medication can help. If there is weight loss or blood in the stool, a colonoscopy is recommended. Changhua Hosp...[Read More] Understanding Daily Diarrhea: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Frequent Gas and Bloating: Understanding Digestive Health Concerns
Excessive flatulence? I used to have frequent lower abdominal pain, and after undergoing a colonoscopy, the doctor said everything was fine. However, now I often feel the urge to pass gas, and my stomach makes noises continuously right after I eat. I'm really worried that th...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello, if you experience lower abdominal pain that improves after a bowel movement, occasional constipation, intermittent diarrhea, or stools that are sometimes hard and sometimes soft, these are symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Given that you are only 21 years old, it...[Read More] Frequent Gas and Bloating: Understanding Digestive Health Concerns
Understanding Your Bowel Movements: When to Seek Gastrointestinal Care
Hello, doctor? Is it normal for daily bowel movements to be in a sausage shape? I have bowel movements every day, but I feel a bit uncomfortable in my stomach when I wake up in the morning. However, I feel better after using the bathroom. My stools are soft and somewhat watery, w...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello, if your symptoms have been persistent for a long time and are not accompanied by weight loss, anemia, blood in the stool, or fever, it is likely that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The exact cause of IBS is unclear, but it may be related to abnormal bowel motilit...[Read More] Understanding Your Bowel Movements: When to Seek Gastrointestinal Care
Understanding Digestive Issues: Why Do Students Experience Diarrhea?
Diarrhea Doctor, I am a student studying away from home. Every time the semester starts, I experience diarrhea and abdominal pain (in the area below the navel). The symptoms occur about an hour after eating (loose stools). I have seen a doctor, but these symptoms reappear after a...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, internet user: Your symptoms are indicative of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), commonly referred to as dyspepsia, which is often caused by factors such as a sensitive constitution, stress, and dietary habits. Medication can help alleviate the symptoms, but it is difficult ...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Why Do Students Experience Diarrhea?
Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
What is wrong with me? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing abdominal bloating and pain for the past three to four years. I am unable to flatten my abdomen, and pressing down on my stomach is very painful. I often have cramping pain and only have a bowel movement every two to ...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Reply: Hello, 1. It may be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. Develop good dietary and bowel habits by chewing food thoroughly, drinking plenty of water, and consuming fresh vegetables and fruits. You may also drink yogurt. Try to keep your stress levels low and establish a ro...[Read More] Understanding Your Digestive Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns in Gastroenterology
Abdominal bloating? I have a question. When I palpate downwards from the nipple, I feel a lump approximately three fingerbreadths above the navel. It feels swollen when I touch it from above, but when I press directly on that area, it feels soft and not hard. What could this issu...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Reply: Hello, 1. The swollen area you mentioned could involve subcutaneous tissue, gastrointestinal tract, liver, or retroperitoneal organs. Conditions such as subcutaneous lipomas, gastrointestinal distension, or visceral tumors may also cause swelling. It is advisable to cons...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns in Gastroenterology
Understanding Incomplete Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Inability to have a complete bowel movement? Hello Doctor: Every time I have a bowel movement, I feel like I can't fully empty my bowels and that there is still stool stuck in my rectum. I am not constipated; rather, I often have loose or soft stools. Because I frequently fe...
Dr. Chen Zhiping Reply:
Hello, your symptoms do not seem to resemble Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is characterized by long-term or recurrent abdominal pain accompanied by bowel irregularities such as frequent constipation, diarrhea, or alternating between the two. Instead, your symptoms appear ...[Read More] Understanding Incomplete Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Frequent Urges to Defecate: Causes and Solutions
Easy bowel movements or diarrhea? Hello Doctor: I often feel the urge to have a bowel movement and have never experienced constipation. This is especially true after eating or when my stomach is exposed to wind, and I usually need to rush to the bathroom. Sometimes my stool is ye...
Dr. Yuan Hongdao Reply:
Hello, if there is no accompanying weight loss, blood in the stool, or fever, and these symptoms have been recurring for several years, it is most likely Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I recommend reducing dairy intake, limiting watermelon consumption, avoiding cold water, keepi...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Urges to Defecate: Causes and Solutions