Understanding Bloating and Loss of Appetite: Causes and Solutions
Bloating, loss of appetite? I often experience bloating in my left flank and a lack of appetite. What should I do? I have seen a doctor who mentioned that my lack of appetite is caused by anxiety; is that really the case? I have undergone an endoscopy, which showed only gastritis...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is recommended to consult with a physician for discussion, maintain regular meal times, and engage in regular exercise to support metabolic circulation.[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Loss of Appetite: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Oral Papillomas: Causes, Detection, and Recurrence Rates
Oral papilloma Recently, I experienced stomach pain, loss of appetite, and a foreign body sensation in my mouth. Despite taking medication, there was no improvement. I subsequently underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which revealed a Helicobacter pylori infection that ...
Dr. Cai Jinji Reply:
Hello Ms. Wu: 1. The reason for the first time not being the same as the second time may require you to consult your physician for further confirmation. 2. HPV polyps may indicate an HPV infection; it is recommended to consult an infectious disease specialist. Director Cai Jin-ji...[Read More] Understanding Oral Papillomas: Causes, Detection, and Recurrence Rates
Sudden Changes in Bowel Habits: When to Seek Further Gastrointestinal Evaluation
Sudden changes in bowel habits with no abnormalities found upon examination? Hello, doctor. I have a bowel movement once a day. Since the end of January this year, I have noticed that my stool has become softer and wetter than before. Previously, my stools were more formed, resem...
Dr. Luo Yining Reply:
According to the Bristol Stool Scale, stool can be classified into seven types, with types three and four being the ideal stool forms. Type three stool is sausage-shaped but has cracks on the surface (similar to the bowel habits you described in the past), while your current bowe...[Read More] Sudden Changes in Bowel Habits: When to Seek Further Gastrointestinal Evaluation
Understanding Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Dietary Tips
Gastritis, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, and loss of appetite? Recently, I have been experiencing loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, with a decreased food intake (feeling full after eating a little), weight loss, stomach pain, and constipation. These symptoms have...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
The gastroscopy examination shows mild inflammation. However, it is important to identify the underlying cause of gastritis, which could be due to improper diet, infections, medications, chemicals, allergies, alcohol consumption, stress, or immune responses. Symptomatic treatment...[Read More] Understanding Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Dietary Tips
Understanding Bloating and Weight Loss in Seniors: Possible Causes
Bloating and weight loss? Hello Doctor, my 70-year-old elder at home has recently been experiencing symptoms of bloating and a slight loss of appetite. An ultrasound examination at the clinic showed no abnormalities, but renal edema was detected. The elder already has a history o...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Elderly individuals experiencing weight loss are advised to visit a hospital (gastroenterology department) for further evaluation of the underlying causes.[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Weight Loss in Seniors: Possible Causes
Understanding Nausea, Appetite Loss, and Stomach Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Nausea, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the stomach? Hello Doctor: Around the end of January, I experienced nausea and a desire to vomit after eating fried food. I visited a clinic during that time, but during the Lunar New Year, I started to lose my appetite again, feeling n...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There could be many possible causes. It is recommended to return to the gastroenterology outpatient clinic to discuss with a physician, and if necessary, be referred to the relevant specialty. The dietary advice is to eat small, frequent meals and avoid foods that may trigger sym...[Read More] Understanding Nausea, Appetite Loss, and Stomach Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Managing Diarrhea After Chemotherapy: Understanding Mucosal Damage and Nutrition
Diarrhea after chemotherapy My mother is a stage II breast cancer patient. She completed chemotherapy five weeks ago and had surgery three weeks ago. However, she started experiencing diarrhea two weeks ago. We have seen the doctor twice and she has taken anti-diarrheal medicatio...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
This situation should be discussed with a chemotherapy physician. I have limited personal experience; if there is bleeding, a colonoscopy or even an enteroscopy may be considered.[Read More] Managing Diarrhea After Chemotherapy: Understanding Mucosal Damage and Nutrition
Understanding Diarrhea and Loss of Appetite: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Diarrhea and loss of appetite? Diarrhea with watery stools, experiencing an urgent need to defecate immediately after eating, has persisted for almost a month. There is also excessive belching, and appetite has significantly decreased; I can only eat a small amount before feeling...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Please visit the gastroenterology and hepatology outpatient clinic for evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Diarrhea and Loss of Appetite: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Understanding Digestive Issues: When to Worry About Cancer Symptoms
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 ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
The symptoms reported are not necessarily indicative of gastrointestinal cancer, so there is no need to worry. If necessary, a stool occult blood test can be done first (which provides quicker results), but a gastrointestinal endoscopy is more accurate.[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: When to Worry About Cancer Symptoms
Swallowed Coin: When to Seek X-Ray for Gastrointestinal Concerns?
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?
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
A 48-year-old female accidentally swallowed a one-dollar coin. Generally, if the gastrointestinal tract is structurally normal without any narrowing issues, 95% of foreign objects will typically pass through the stool. This can take 2 to 3 days or up to a week, depending on indiv...[Read More] Swallowed Coin: When to Seek X-Ray for Gastrointestinal Concerns?
Understanding Bloating and Frequent Hiccups: Digestive Health Insights
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...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Bloating can lead to frequent burping, and if digestion slows down with a loss of appetite lasting for a month, it is advisable to start with dietary control. Avoid greasy foods, eat slowly, and do not consume large amounts of liquids at once. If gastrointestinal motility continu...[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Frequent Hiccups: Digestive Health Insights
Understanding Hepatitis Infection Risks from Sexual Activities
Risk of Hepatitis Infection through Sexual Activity Hello, doctor. I found online that engaging in risky behaviors can increase the risk of hepatitis infection, so I have some questions to ask. 1. Is there a possibility of contracting hepatitis A, B, or C, or other types of hep...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
First, it is best to confirm whether the other person has hepatitis (and HIV, etc.). If this cannot be confirmed, then check if you have hepatitis yourself. After that, retest after 1 and 3 months. If there are symptoms of hepatitis (nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice), seek medi...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis Infection Risks from Sexual Activities
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Causes and Precautions
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor, I finished lunch around 11 o'clock yesterday and felt fine during that time. However, at 4 o'clock, after drinking some water and bending over to put something down, I felt undigested food move up into my throat. I qu...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the gastroenterology and hepatology outpatient clinic for evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Causes and Precautions
Understanding Diarrhea and Stool Color Changes After Gastroenteritis
Bowel-related issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. The night before last, I had severe diarrhea, which was mostly watery, and I also experienced vomiting. In the morning, I went to a clinic and the doctor diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. They prescribe...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
After treatment for diarrhea and gastroenteritis, the stool has improved to a solid form, but it appears gray with white specks. This could be related to medication, gastroenteritis, or diseases of the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. During gastroenteritis, it is important to fo...[Read More] Understanding Diarrhea and Stool Color Changes After Gastroenteritis
Understanding Gastric Issues: When to Consider an Endoscopy
Issues related to gastroscopy? Hello doctor, I had a not-so-clean lunch box two Thursdays ago, which resulted in a loss of appetite and abdominal pain. I went to the hospital and received medication for gastritis for a week, and I have seen improvement. However, I still experienc...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There is no need for another gastroscopy; simply following medication and dietary adjustments, along with local heat application, is sufficient. This is not related to cancer, so there is no need to worry.[Read More] Understanding Gastric Issues: When to Consider an Endoscopy
Loss of Appetite and Nausea: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues
Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting? Hello, I have had intermittent stomach pain in the past. Three years ago, I underwent an endoscopy and was diagnosed with mild inflammation. Recently, I have experienced a poor appetite, feeling full after eating only a small amount. Since ...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, if you have been experiencing similar symptoms for a while, it is recommended to visit a gastroenterology and hepatology clinic for evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Loss of Appetite and Nausea: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Bloating, Diarrhea, and Fatigue: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Bloating, diarrhea, and feeling fatigued? Waking up in the middle of the night with sudden bloating and abdominal pain, followed by watery diarrhea the next morning, loss of appetite, feeling full after eating a small amount, experiencing a slightly increased heart rate, and easi...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, if your symptoms do not improve with medication treatment, it is recommended to return for a follow-up appointment for the physician to evaluate your condition. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Bloating, Diarrhea, and Fatigue: Gastrointestinal Concerns
Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux: Diet Tips and Health Concerns
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) I previously underwent an endoscopy and was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I'm very concerned about the possibility of developing esophageal cancer. I often experience heartburn, hoarseness, and bloating. How can...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, if your symptoms do not improve with medication, it is recommended to return for a follow-up appointment for the physician's evaluation. Regarding diet, it is advisable to consult a nutritionist. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux: Diet Tips and Health Concerns
Understanding the Aftereffects of Overeating: Gastrointestinal Insights
Consequences of overeating? Hello Doctor, on the evening of the 18th, I ate too much cold noodles, which caused discomfort in my stomach. The next morning, I experienced severe diarrhea, but afterwards, the volume of my stools decreased, and I also had a slight loss of appetite. ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
1. There is no need for an endoscopy; you can gradually increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. 2. It is caused by the pigments in leafy greens, so there is no need to worry.[Read More] Understanding the Aftereffects of Overeating: Gastrointestinal Insights
Managing Bloating and Acid Reflux: Tips for Digestive Health
Bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) About a month ago, I started experiencing a loss of appetite, and I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat before and after eating, along with a slight sour taste and a feeling of nausea. Later, the doctor diagnosed me wi...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Follow-up visits can help understand any medication-related issues and make necessary adjustments.[Read More] Managing Bloating and Acid Reflux: Tips for Digestive Health