Weight, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Gastrointestinal issues Hello, doctor. I weigh 48 kg and am 170 cm tall. Due to work reasons, my sleep schedule is irregular, but I do have a consistent sleep pattern. About two weeks ago, I started feeling hungry every day. This hunger is tolerable, and eating provides some sens...

Bowel issues? Recently, my diet has been irregular because I want to lose weight; I sometimes skip meals and don't eat much. In early July, I ate dragon fruit for three consecutive days, and since then, my stools have been a deep purple color. However, for a few days, I expe...

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...

Bowel and defecation-related issues? Hello doctor, my bowel habits have changed for a while now, and it has been almost six months. I used to have regular bowel movements, but now I either go a long time without a bowel movement or I have difficulty passing stool. The consistency...

Diarrhea issues? Hello Doctor: I used to have normal bowel movements at irregular times every day (normal without any issues). However, starting in June of this year after losing my job, I began experiencing diarrhea (I have had similar diarrhea issues in the past that varied in ...

I would like to ask Dr. Chen what symptoms might be indicated by a sudden tightening in the center of the chest when changing positions or after eating? Two years ago, I frequently enjoyed late-night snacks, particularly spicy and fried foods. One night, after finishing a snack, ...

For individuals with fatty liver and gallbladder polyps, liver health supplements that may be beneficial include milk thistle, artichoke extract, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements to ens...

Gastrointestinal and bowel-related issues? Hello Doctor: For the past 5-7 days, my stools have been muddy and coffee-colored. Prior to this, I experienced stomach pain and bloating, which led me to visit the emergency room for blood and urine tests. The emergency physician indica...

Abdominal pain persisting for over a year accompanied by multiple complications? Hello, doctor. Since February of last year, I have been experiencing abdominal pain every night, and sometimes I have to rush to the bathroom in the middle of the night. At that time, my bowel moveme...

Diarrhea for two weeks? Hello Doctor: I am 41 years old, with a height of 159.3 cm and a weight of 51.2 kg. This month, I switched to a night shift from 19:00 to 07:00. I have a regular habit of having a bowel movement once a day, typically 1-2 hours after finishing work. Since s...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing some bowel issues in the past few days. On the first day, I only had one bowel movement, and the stool was somewhat loose. However, when I wiped, there was a bit of blood on the toilet paper (the process was somewhat painful, an...

Issues related to gastrointestinal endoscopy? First of all, thank you very much for your response, Doctor. I still have some concerns regarding my previous question that I would like to clarify. You mentioned that my colonoscopy and gastroscopy results were normal, which is good ...

Gastrointestinal issues consultation? Hello Doctor, I am a 41-year-old male, 172 cm tall and weighing 80 kg. I have been suffering from anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hypochondriasis for over ten years. I have long-term issues with fatigue and poor sleep qua...

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...

Parasitic infectious diarrhea Hello, Dr. Luo. In April 2021, I experienced a mental health crisis and, in an attempt to avoid being forcibly taken to the hospital by my family, I hid in a public restroom at a temple. During that time, I completely lost my rationality and felt ext...

Amylase levels cannot be reduced? Hello, Doctor. On March 5th, I accidentally consumed spoiled glutinous rice balls (which had been refrigerated for about a week). That evening, around 10 PM, I had fast food fried chicken for dinner and then went to bed. The next day, March 6th, ...

Frequent bloating and abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have seen many doctors this month. In the first and second weeks, I visited for bloating, and in the third week, I consulted for gastroesophageal reflux disease. After taking medication, I felt better in two days, but then I e...

Can traditional Chinese medicine cause me to have bloody stools? Dear Doctor, I have a hard lump near my anus, and a colorectal surgeon diagnosed it as an anal fistula. Currently, I am relying on traditional Chinese medicine. My TCM doctor mentioned that this is just a minor issu...

I would like to ask the doctor if I have irritable bowel syndrome combined with gastroesophageal reflux disease or pancreatic cancer? Hello, Doctor: I am regularly taking psychiatric medications (such as Prozac) primarily due to autonomic nervous system dysregulation with overact...

Feeling numbness near the left upper abdomen close to the rib cage after eating and lying down? After eating, I feel a tingling sensation in my upper left abdomen when sitting or lying down, but I don't experience any sensation when I haven't eaten or when I stand or li...