Low Amylase Levels: Causes and Management for Digestive Health
What should I do if my amylase levels are low? Hello, doctor. During my health check-up, I found that my amylase level is only 20. What could be the possible reasons for this, and what should I do next? I have issues with being overweight and moderate fatty liver, but I don'...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Still within normal range, unrelated to weight and other factors.[Read More] Low Amylase Levels: Causes and Management for Digestive Health
Understanding Bowel Issues: When to Consider a Colonoscopy
Bowel issues Hello Doctor, I am currently 27 years old and have a habit of daily bowel movements. In the past, my stools were often thick and long, but now the frequency has decreased significantly; the last time I had a bowel movement was at the beginning of last month. This mon...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Abnormal bowel movements and normal fecal occult blood test results from last June—should a colonoscopy be performed? Abnormal bowel movements could be related to anxiety-induced irritable bowel syndrome, irregular diet, dietary changes, or gastroenteritis. It is recommended to a...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: When to Consider a Colonoscopy
Understanding White Sticky Substance in Stool: Causes and Concerns
The stool has a white, sticky substance? Hello, doctor. Last week, I started experiencing occasional discomfort on the left side of my abdomen when I woke up, which seemed to be related to the pressure from sleeping on that side. This week, the discomfort has significantly decrea...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is just normal colonic secretions and poses no harm to health.[Read More] Understanding White Sticky Substance in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Digestive Issues: Insights for Young Professionals
Colon-related issues? Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old office worker who has been sitting at a computer desk for over a year. About two years ago, I started experiencing infrequent bowel movements that are rarely well-formed; even when they are, they are often short. Despite this...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
If it is determined that there is still a motility disorder, increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables and taking a walk after meals may help. If there are still concerns, a fecal occult blood test can be performed.[Read More] Understanding Digestive Issues: Insights for Young Professionals
Persistent Bloating, Burping, and Nausea: When to Seek Gastrointestinal Care
Persistent bloating, belching, and nausea? Hello, doctor. Recently, whenever I eat or drink even a little liquid, I feel bloated in my upper abdomen, and I keep burping, even feeling nauseous. After each meal, my stomach becomes distended and painful (like a pregnant belly), but ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
If there is no change in weight, further observation or an endoscopy can be considered for reassurance.[Read More] Persistent Bloating, Burping, and Nausea: When to Seek Gastrointestinal Care
Understanding Abdominal Pain and Stool Changes: When to Worry
Bowel issues Dear Deputy Director, I would like to ask a question. Sometimes when I have a bowel movement, I suddenly experience cramping abdominal pain (similar to diarrhea). The stool that comes out is not watery; it starts as a long, formed shape and the latter part is somewha...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It is just stronger bowel motility and is not related to cancer, unless there is blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain and Stool Changes: When to Worry
Could Anemia Indicate Colon Cancer? Understanding Your Symptoms
Is anemia a sign of colorectal cancer? Hello doctor, when I stand up from sitting, I experience a blackout. I often have difficulty having a complete bowel movement and feel like I can't fully relieve myself. I frequently burp but can't seem to get it out, and when I do...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Anemia can have many causes, and it is important to identify the underlying reason. Common types include thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia may result from gastrointestinal bleeding, poor diet, or menstruation. Symptoms such as pain during bowel moveme...[Read More] Could Anemia Indicate Colon Cancer? Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Right lower abdominal cramping pain? Hello, doctor. My job requires prolonged sitting, and since last year, I've been experiencing unexplained cramping pain in my lower right abdomen. Sometimes it lasts for 1-2 days, and other times it can continue for several days. Typicall...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Possible causes of sharp pain in the lower right abdomen include neuropathic pain, muscle soreness, gynecological issues, urinary tract problems, or gastrointestinal issues. Gynecological examinations showed no abnormalities. Fecal occult blood tests were negative. There is a dec...[Read More] Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lipomas in the Esophagus: Risks and Follow-Up Care
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Issues Hello Doctor, about two months ago I underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) at the clinic, where the physician found something at the end of my esophagus that might be a lipoma. The doctor mentioned that it is likely not esophageal cancer,...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello! Please follow the clinic physician's advice to undergo examination and outpatient consultation at the hospital. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Lipomas in the Esophagus: Risks and Follow-Up Care
Managing Throat and Gastrointestinal Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Throat and gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux and bloating issues for 2-3 years, but I can still eat normally. My symptoms have not worsened and have even improved. I was taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my g...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
You can visit a gastroenterologist for evaluation, especially if there is significant weight loss. If you continue to experience severe palpitations or tremors, you may consider consulting a psychiatrist.[Read More] Managing Throat and Gastrointestinal Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Persistent Right Lower Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns
Prolonged bloating in the lower right abdomen? Hello Doctor, I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule! Around May and June of this year, I suddenly noticed that lightly tapping my right lower abdomen (the area next to the navel down to the lower abdomen) produc...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. The left and right colon are not completely symmetrical, so they will not be exactly the same on both sides. 2. If menstrual symptoms are more severe, it may be necessary to consider gynecological issues such as endometriomas. Additionally, it could simply be irritable ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Right Lower Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Persistent Right Lower Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns
Prolonged bloating in the lower right abdomen? Hello Doctor, I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule! Around May and June of this year, I suddenly noticed that lightly tapping my right lower abdomen (the area next to the navel down to the lower abdomen) produc...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. The left and right colon are not completely symmetrical, so they will not be exactly the same on both sides. 2. If menstrual symptoms are more severe, it may be necessary to consider gynecological issues such as endometriomas. Additionally, it could simply be irritable ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Right Lower Abdominal Bloating: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Weight Fluctuations and Body Shape: Is It Normal?
Obesity issues, weight loss? I have been chubby since childhood. Four years ago, I weighed 65 kg, then I lost weight to 52 kg, gained back to 62 kg, and then lost again to 56 kg. Throughout these weight fluctuations, the only noticeable change has been a slightly thinner waist, w...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Hello, it is advisable to consult the nutrition or weight management clinic for your inquiries. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Weight Fluctuations and Body Shape: Is It Normal?
Understanding Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Tests: What to Expect
Examinations of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas system? Hello, because I experience diarrhea after consuming greasy foods, my doctor suggested that I undergo tests for the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas system. What kind of tests are these? Do I need to fast or provide a s...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
If the gallbladder is not removed, and there is biliary obstruction or recurrent pancreatitis accompanied by jaundice and weight loss, it is often not a biliary or pancreatic issue, but rather a motility disorder.[Read More] Understanding Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Tests: What to Expect
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns After Gastrointestinal Issues
I have an unusual feeling in my abdomen, and there is blood in my stool? Hello Doctor: I just had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy in July of this year. The colonoscopy results were normal, except for the presence of hemorrhoids. However, the gastroscopy revealed a gastric ulcer and...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Loose stools and diarrhea with blood in the stool may indicate gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, or bleeding hemorrhoids. Increased stress from work can lead to higher gastric acid secretion, and poor dietary habits may contribute to acid-related conditions such as gastr...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns After Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Weight Loss and Hair Loss: The Impact of Autonomic Dysfunction
Weight issues, autonomic nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal problems? I have recently been experiencing irregular sleep patterns, often staying up all night and sometimes going over 24 hours without sleep, followed by long sleep sessions of about 12 hours. This situation ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
It may be autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which can be managed and monitored for weight changes by a psychosomatic medicine specialist.[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss and Hair Loss: The Impact of Autonomic Dysfunction
Concerns About Undercooked Pork and Parasite Risks After Traveling to Korea
Eating pork that is uncertain whether it is fully cooked raises concerns about parasitic infections? About two weeks ago, I traveled to South Korea, where I consumed raw beef, grilled pork belly, and grilled eel. While eating the grilled pork belly, I noticed that the pork was sl...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Sustain observation; if there is unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding or weight loss, seek medical evaluation.[Read More] Concerns About Undercooked Pork and Parasite Risks After Traveling to Korea
Understanding Weight Loss and Digestive Health Concerns at 22
Digestive issues Hello Doctor, on August 25th, I weighed 92.8 kg (which was the fourth day of my menstrual period). On August 28th, my weight was 91.5 kg (the seventh day of my menstrual period), and today, August 29th, my weight is 90.9 kg. I have recently been controlling my di...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Sustainable observation, the correct way to lose weight.[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss and Digestive Health Concerns at 22
Understanding Elevated CA19-9 Levels: Causes and Concerns
A 20-year-old with significantly elevated CA 19-9 levels? Recently, I visited a gastroenterologist due to unexplained pain in my right abdomen. After three days, my previously distended abdomen suddenly deflated (suspected seroma). Then, over the next five days, I lost one kilogr...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Follow up with a gastroenterologist for examination; the indicators are for reference only.[Read More] Understanding Elevated CA19-9 Levels: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Fatty Liver: Severity, Management, and Treatment Options
Fatty liver disease issues? Hello, I would like to ask about my blood test results. My GOT levels are 60 and 123. Would you consider this to be mild or moderate? How can I improve this? Would increasing exercise and losing weight help return my levels to normal? Would taking Schi...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
First, exclude hepatitis B and C. Reduce caloric intake by 10%, specifically by decreasing starches/carbohydrates. Increased physical activity is beneficial and can help prevent weight regain. There are no foods that specifically aid in weight loss or fatty liver; only a low-calo...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Severity, Management, and Treatment Options