Medications, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 22

Postprandial abdominal distension, pain, and nausea? Hello, for the past month, I have been feeling full after eating very little, and I often experience bloating and nausea after meals (even when I don't eat much). During the day, the symptoms are somewhat manageable, but t...

Uncertain whether it is a urinary tract issue or a gastrointestinal disease? Hello, Doctor. In order to help you accurately assess my possible condition, I have detailed my medical history as much as possible. Initially, I experienced a urinary tract infection due to unprotected ...

Medications for Peptic Ulcer Disease Hello, Doctor. After my gastroscopy, the doctor mentioned that I have some abrasions (likely referring to a duodenal ulcer) and mild inflammation in my stomach. The doctor prescribed Ulcerin (20 mg), magnesium oxide tablets (250 mg), and Gasco...

Can gastric ulcers heal? Hello, Doctor. After undergoing an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, the physician mentioned that I have some erosion (likely referring to a duodenal ulcer) and mild gastritis. The doctor prescribed Sucralfate (20 mg), Magnesium Oxide tablets (250 mg), an...

Is my bad breath coming from my gastrointestinal tract? This is a lengthy narrative about my battle against bad breath, and I hope you will listen to my story. I have visited traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, dentists, otolaryngologists, and gastroenterologists, but non...

Stool color Hello Dr. Chen, this morning during a bowel movement, I noticed that one end of the stool had a white color, approximately 0.5 in size, while the rest of the stool was of normal color. After wiping with toilet paper, I noticed some slightly transparent white mucus on ...

The color of feces? Hello doctor, a couple of days ago in the morning after using the restroom, I noticed that the appearance of my stool was off-white, but when I wiped, the color on the toilet paper was a normal yellow-brown. I haven't taken any medications recently, and m...

Lower abdominal pain and vomiting? Hello doctor, my mother is 80 years old. Last year, she experienced infrequent bowel movements, frequent lower abdominal pain, and dry mouth. Drinking water would also cause her lower abdomen to hurt. Therefore, I arranged for her to have a colo...

Liver function inquiry? Hello Dr. Chen, my blood test results show an ALT of 47 and an AST of 24. Three months ago and six months ago, my ALT levels were 61 and 45, respectively. The doctor also tested for hepatitis B and C, and there were no issues. I would like to ask if these ...

Medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello, two weeks ago I had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The doctor prescribed me Tecta (pantoprazole), and after taking it, I noticed that my stool has bee...

Abdominal bloating My girlfriend has been experiencing bloating issues for nearly a month. After visiting clinics and hospitals, there has been no improvement. She frequently burps, has shortness of breath, a hard abdomen, and passes gas. In recent days, she has also experienced ...

Hello, doctor. I would like to know if I need to be concerned about the effects of aflatoxins? Hello, doctor. Here’s the situation: for over a year, there has been a strange odor in my room that I couldn't identify despite cleaning. I initially thought it was a smell from my...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Dr. Tsai, for the past two weeks, I have frequently experienced gastrointestinal discomfort (bloating after meals, nausea, a heavy feeling in my head, decreased appetite, and my food intake has reduced by half). 1. I am wondering if this is rela...

Loss of appetite Recently, I have been experiencing a lack of appetite. Although my food intake remains the same as before, I now feel like I am 90% full instead of 70%, accompanied by bloating, belching, and nausea (though I am unable to vomit). These symptoms began at the end o...

Consultation for Laxatives Hello: I have hemorrhoids with blood in my stool due to constipation. After consulting a doctor, I am currently undergoing treatment with ointment and improving my diet and lifestyle, but I have a constitution that is prone to constipation. I would like...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Sometimes I feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat, along with chest tightness and a bit of shortness of breath. This sensation becomes more pronounced during emotional fluctuations, but I do not experience any discomfort while...

There has been a persistent sensation of a foreign body and pressure in the left upper abdomen and under the rib cage for nearly two months? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been troubled by a sensation of pressure and tightness from a foreign body in my left upper abdomen for quite some t...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my situation. Previously, I would have a bowel movement about 1 to 2 times a day with normal color. However, for the past week, my stool has been consistently dark green, and the frequency has increased to 3 to 4 times a da...

My mother has a bowel issue - constipation? Hello, doctor. My mother is 74 years old, and she has not had a normal bowel movement for almost 12 days. In the past 11 days, she has only had bowel movements on 2 days, both of which were constipated. The first bowel movement was some...

Regarding stool examination? Hello, doctor. Recently, I sought treatment at a nearby clinic due to the flu and took medication for a few days. Later, I experienced difficulty with bowel movements, so I returned for a follow-up. The doctor checked my records and noticed that I had...