Upper abdomen, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 5

Upper abdominal bowel mobility Hello, Director Chen. Last night, while lying in bed, I suddenly sat up and felt something like a bowel moving in my upper abdomen near the navel. After that, I experienced a slight tearing pain above the navel for a few seconds, and then it returne...

Abdominal pain every morning? Hello doctor, recently around 5 to 6 PM every day, I've been experiencing some abdominal pain, but it's not too severe. Sometimes I can even feel my intestines moving. After a while, when I get up and drink water, it gets better, but I have...

Gastrointestinal and ulcer-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have some questions I would like to ask you! I am a female college student, and my daily routine has been irregular for about two months, but I have recently adjusted back to a regular schedule. Regarding my menstrual cy...

Loss of appetite, diarrhea? Hello, Doctor: Since receiving the AZ vaccine on September 10, my appetite has not been very good. I feel full easily when eating, and after meals, I tend to burp and experience discomfort in the upper abdomen around the ribcage. For the past week, my ...

Numbness and a constricting sensation in the upper left abdomen? Hello, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation and a constricting feeling in my upper left abdomen recently. I consulted a doctor and underwent an abdominal ultrasound and an endoscopy. The abdominal ultrasoun...

Localized tenderness upon palpation in the right upper quadrant? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that pressing a specific point in my right upper abdomen causes unexplained pain. I do not feel any pain when I am not pressing on it, but the pain becomes more pronounced afte...

Continuous weight loss, diagnosed with duodenal ulcer, and blood tests show no issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am 31 years old. From August 11 to August 23, I experienced a rapid weight loss of 4 kilograms. My diet and appetite have been normal, but my weight dropped from 78.5 kg to 74...

Sudden abdominal pain at night? In the past two to three days, I have frequently felt bloated in the upper right abdomen. At around 6 PM, I had a palm-sized salty mooncake (which was a bit oily) for dinner. By midnight, I suddenly experienced a mild pain in the middle of my upper...

Sudden sharp pain in the upper right abdomen? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my upper right abdomen, along with symptoms of gastritis. I tend to overeat and stay up late, but recently my routine has become more regular and I've been eating lighte...

Gastrointestinal issues and concerns related to autonomic nervous system imbalance? Hello doctor, I used to have a habit of eating late-night snacks and going to bed immediately after, which led to issues with chest tightness. At the time, I didn't know what the problem was....

Gurgling sounds in the left upper abdomen? Hello Doctor, I am 17 years old. About a month ago, I went to see a gastroenterologist because I was experiencing persistent hiccups that I couldn't relieve, along with a feeling of abdominal bloating. The doctor performed an ultras...

The right upper abdomen is more prominent, and there are occasional sharp pains in the right upper abdomen? 1. Recently, I noticed that when viewed from above, the right upper abdomen is more protruding than the left upper abdomen (approximately in the area of the liver, which is...

Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, two months ago I noticed swelling in the area of my right upper abdomen near the rib cage. The condition has not improved since then, but there is no pain or obvious symptoms in the swollen area. During these two months, I have lost about five kilo...

Lower abdominal pain? In the past few days, after finishing any meal, I have been experiencing dull pain in the lower abdomen about 5 to 10 minutes later. Sometimes it feels like cramping, but the pain goes away immediately after having a bowel movement. However, the stools have ...

I've been feeling strange in my abdomen lately? About a month ago, I started to notice that my appetite was smaller than before; often, I couldn't eat as much as I used to without feeling overly full and a bit nauseous. Additionally, I would feel full for a long time af...

Upper abdominal protrusion? For about a year to a year and a half, my upper abdomen has been protruding, specifically between my navel and ribcage, while the area below the navel remains flat. During this period, I gained approximately 4 kilograms over the course of a year (my we...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal bloating? Hello, doctor. At the end of last month and the beginning of this month, I experienced two episodes of acid reflux and suspect I might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a result, I have reduced my food inta...

Right abdominal bloating? Hello doctor, for the past two or three days, I've been experiencing a gurgling sound in my right abdomen when I tap on it, which feels like trapped gas. This sensation lasts quite a while and only occurs on the right side; when I tap on the left si...

If the effectiveness of PPI medications for acid reflux is poor, what should be done? My symptoms include a burning and uncomfortable sensation in the upper abdomen (possibly in the duodenum or stomach), which is most severe when I am fasting. Interestingly, the symptoms are less...

Decreased appetite? On the morning of June 22, I suddenly experienced a dull pain in my entire abdomen before breakfast. After a while, the pain eased a bit, and I managed to eat breakfast. For the next few days, I felt very bloated in my abdomen, sometimes experiencing pain and ...