Understanding Symptoms of Stomach Ulcers and GERD: What to Do Next
Symptoms related to gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Hello Doctor: I have a symptom where my chest becomes increasingly uncomfortable when I am fasting; it feels tight, and I experience excessive stomach acid. If I don't eat quickly, I feel very unc...
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
You can come to the outpatient clinic for a detailed assessment, followed by the necessary examinations and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Stomach Ulcers and GERD: What to Do Next
Understanding Your Gastroscopy Report: Insights on Type IIa Lesions
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Report Recently, I underwent a painless gastroscopy and saw the report in English on the app. I noticed a type IIa classification, which made me very anxious. I would like to ask the doctor to take a look at what this means. Thank you. Epigastralgia ...
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
For medical explanations regarding issues, please visit the outpatient clinic for clarification.[Read More] Understanding Your Gastroscopy Report: Insights on Type IIa Lesions
Understanding Helicobacter Pylori Treatment: Is Your Medication Too Heavy?
Helicobacter pylori I have been experiencing stomach discomfort for over a month. I went to the hospital for an endoscopy, and the doctor diagnosed me with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcer, and chronic gastritis. The examination revealed the presence of Helic...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, each individual's condition is different, so it is advisable to discuss with the original treating physician or prescribing doctor. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Helicobacter Pylori Treatment: Is Your Medication Too Heavy?
Understanding Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Abdominal bloating? Hello doctor, recently after having a meal and carrying heavy items home, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my upper abdomen for a short while, but after resting, it went away. However, about three days later, I started to feel some bloating in my stomach...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
It is recommended to pay attention to diet and habits—reduce the intake of spicy and gas-producing foods, eat slowly, avoid overeating during meals, and refrain from talking while eating. The most common causes include indigestion and gastroenteritis. If symptoms persist or if th...[Read More] Understanding Bloating: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
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 Abdominal Pain After Heavy Lifting: Causes and Solutions
Stomach pain is very uncomfortable? I previously experienced a situation where I lifted heavy objects. At the moment of lifting, I didn't feel anything unusual, but afterward, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. The pain felt deep inside, and it worsened with breathi...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
If it is related to movement/posture/transfer, it is more likely to be a muscle strain, but a visit to the outpatient clinic is still necessary for confirmation.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain After Heavy Lifting: Causes and Solutions
Managing Bowel Issues After Stopping Laxatives: Key Tips
Bowel issues Due to long-term use of laxatives, my stools have become unformed and loose after stopping the medication. What should I pay attention to? My stomach has been making noises constantly, even after eating, it sounds hungry again.
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
You can schedule an examination at the outpatient clinic.[Read More] Managing Bowel Issues After Stopping Laxatives: Key Tips
Understanding the Risks of Induced Vomiting: When to Seek Medical Help
Frequent vomiting? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing body image anxiety and have been inducing vomiting for the past 6-7 years, although not daily—it's been intermittent. I had stopped for about a year or two, but recently it has resumed, occurring about once every two ...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Consideration is possible, but the primary focus should be on addressing the anxiety-related vomiting behavior.[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Induced Vomiting: When to Seek Medical Help
Managing Menopause Symptoms: Gastrointestinal Issues and Solutions
Menopausal issues of my mother? My mother (52 years old) was confirmed to have menopausal symptoms by a gynecologist last year. Over the past few months, she has frequently visited the hospital due to lower back pain. Despite undergoing various tests, including a self-paid abdomi...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Determining whether gastrointestinal dysfunction is related to menopause varies from person to person. Gastroenterology outpatient symptoms and dietary treatments may be necessary, and further evaluation by obstetrics and gynecology for menopausal hormone replacement therapy may ...[Read More] Managing Menopause Symptoms: Gastrointestinal Issues and Solutions
Managing Bile Reflux: Lifestyle Changes and Dietary Tips for Relief
Stomach pain, diagnosed as bile reflux? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing stomach pain for a week, and my condition has not improved after visiting the clinic. Last Wednesday, I underwent an endoscopy at the hospital, which revealed bile reflux. The attending physician pres...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Bile reflux into the stomach is not necessarily harmful and is related to individual constitution. A normal diet, regular exercise, and medication management are usually sufficient.[Read More] Managing Bile Reflux: Lifestyle Changes and Dietary Tips for Relief
Managing Persistent GERD and Tongue Numbness: Seeking Solutions
Gastroesophageal reflux has been recurring for over six months. I have been taking medication to manage it, but it hasn't improved. Recently, I have experienced numbness in my tongue. What should I do? In the second half of 2022, I experienced a burning sensation in my throa...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello! It is advisable to discuss this with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Persistent GERD and Tongue Numbness: Seeking Solutions
Persistent Hiccups for Over a Year: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Hiccups for a year with no identifiable cause? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing hiccups for over a year. I have undergone a full health check-up, one colonoscopy, and three upper endoscopies at different hospitals and clinics. They mentioned mild inflammation in my stomach...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It seems that you have already undergone some examinations and consultations, so there is no need to worry about major issues for now. However, if you are still concerned about persistent hiccups, it is advisable to consider further evaluation in the following areas: 1. Pulmona...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups for Over a Year: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Understanding Prolonged Diarrhea: Causes and Solutions for Digestive Issues
I have been experiencing diarrhea for almost a month? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing diarrhea for about a month. Initially, it would occur whenever I drank coffee, but now it seems that I have loose stools every time I use the restroom. Sometimes it is watery and accompan...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology outpatient clinic for evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Diarrhea: Causes and Solutions for Digestive Issues
How Long Should You Stay Upright After Taking Doxycycline?
Medication Consultation: How long after taking medication can I lie down? 1. Bending over with your upper body parallel to the floor after taking doxycycline may increase the risk of drug-induced esophagitis, especially if the medication has not fully cleared the esophagus. It is...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Because your water intake is relatively high, bending over or exerting pressure on your abdomen immediately after taking medication and drinking water may cause reflux. 2. Elevating your upper body by about 15-30 degrees can help prevent reflux. 3. Each person's ga...[Read More] How Long Should You Stay Upright After Taking Doxycycline?
Understanding Weight Loss and Digestive Issues: A Gastroenterology Perspective
Nausea and weight issues? Weight loss of 5 kilograms over four months, with a decrease of 2 kilograms in the last month. Recently experiencing discomfort from bloating, and a few weeks ago visited a gastroenterologist who diagnosed it as gastroenteritis. After taking medication, ...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, if your symptoms have not improved after medication treatment or if new symptoms have appeared, it is recommended to return for an evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss and Digestive Issues: A Gastroenterology Perspective
Challenges in Eradicating Helicobacter Pylori: Treatment Options and Concerns
Failure of second-line eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori? Hello, Director Chen: In January of this year, I underwent a breath test at Nantou Hospital and was diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori. The doctor prescribed a triple therapy (PPI: Pantoprazole and two antibioti...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
There is a 4-in-1 medication that can be taken first. If it fails, then a drug resistance test can be conducted. Many hospitals do not have the 4-in-1 medication available.[Read More] Challenges in Eradicating Helicobacter Pylori: Treatment Options and Concerns
Understanding GERD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recurrence Risks
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello, doctor. At the end of last year, I underwent an endoscopy which revealed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a small abrasion in my stomach, but my esophagus was not damaged. I took a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for about six m...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Reflux is prone to recurrence after discontinuation of medication; medication can be used again for control, along with dietary adjustments.[Read More] Understanding GERD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recurrence Risks
Acute Upper Abdominal Pain from Cold Medicine: Causes and Solutions
Acute upper abdominal cramping caused by cold medication? Hello Dr. Chen, last week I neglected to space out my cold medication between dinner and bedtime by 4-6 hours. I was feeling very unwell, so I only waited an hour before taking the bedtime medication and went to sleep. As ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
The need for an urgent gastroscopy depends on the visible medication response; it is not always necessary. However, if black or tarry stools are observed, indicating gastrointestinal bleeding, then an emergency visit is required.[Read More] Acute Upper Abdominal Pain from Cold Medicine: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Abdominal Tightness and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Abdominal pain with a feeling of tightness? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abdominal discomfort for a long time, and recently it has intensified. I feel tightness in the right side of my abdomen, as if something is being squeezed inside. Sometimes, the area around my stom...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Please discuss with an immunologist or gastroenterologist whether there is an autoimmune enteritis and consider medication and dietary adjustments.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Tightness and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Abdominal Tightness and Pain: A Gastroenterology Perspective
Abdominal pain with a feeling of tightness? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abdominal discomfort for a long time, and recently it has intensified. I feel tightness in the right side of my abdomen, as if something is being squeezed inside. Sometimes, the area around my sto...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Please discuss with an immunologist or gastroenterologist whether there is an autoimmune enteritis and consider medication and dietary adjustments.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Tightness and Pain: A Gastroenterology Perspective