Weight, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 42

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I experienced rectal bleeding for about five hours in mid-June, which was bright red and painless. (On that day, I had diarrhea, which was somewhat hard at first and then soft; there was no blood in the stool itself.) In August, I underwent a fecal i...

Please ask your question? Hello, I sometimes notice that after having a bowel movement and cleaning myself thoroughly, there still seems to be some residue around the anal area after a while. When I go to wipe again, I still find some fecal remnants. Additionally, sometimes when ...

Chronic abdominal discomfort and rectal bleeding? Hello Doctor, I often feel a strange sensation in my abdomen (a tight feeling). It’s not painful, but I always feel like there’s something inside, and there are no obvious lumps. In June, I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with gastr...

Inability to pass stool despite the urge to defecate? Hello Doctor: This is my first time here seeking help, and I'm a bit worried about my health. I apologize for the lengthy explanation! I tend to be a nervous and anxious person. My gastrointestinal motility is slow, and m...

Hepatic hemangioma and fatty liver disease? During a health check-up, an ultrasound examination revealed a hepatic hemangioma. After consulting another clinic, the results showed four hemangiomas (approximately 1 cm each) and fatty liver (weight 50 kg). The doctor mentioned that ...

I would like to ask some questions? I would like to ask, my friends say that I am getting thinner, but I eat normally. I also go to bed very late at night. Should I be concerned that something is wrong with my body?

Regarding issues of fecal retention and constipation? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. During my junior high and high school years, I mainly ate fast food, rarely consumed vegetables, and exercised little, which led to long-term constipation. I usually have a bowel ...

How can one distinguish if they have constipation? I have been experiencing symptoms similar to constipation in the past few days. The amount I eat and the amount I pass have noticeably decreased. When I do have a bowel movement, it’s not hard stools; rather, they are somewhat so...

Chronic diseases Hello, Dr. Lin. Why does diabetes cause significant weight loss?

How can gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) be effectively treated? Hello, I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for about two years. I often feel a burning sensation in my stomach, a sensation of something foreign in my throat that feels dry, and I s...

Questions about gastric ulcers? My first episode was at the emergency department of Min-Sheng Hospital (symptoms: chills, shivering, and weakness). After receiving IV fluids for one night, I went home. The second time, I went to the emergency department of Chang Gung Hospital (sy...

Long-term use of gastric protective medications and issues related to gastric compartment syndrome? Hello Doctor: I have two questions. I have been taking Yongxin Omelon for gastric protection for six years. I originally had mild gastric and esophageal ulcers, but my last endosco...

Colorectal cancer concerns? Hello Doctor, in recent years I have been having bowel movements about 2 to 3 times a day, usually concentrated in the morning after waking up or around dinner time. Often, after having a bowel movement in the morning, I will have a second one about an...

Constipation with soft stools? I've been struggling with bowel issues for a long time, and I don't know when it started. During my menstrual period, my bowel movements become very infrequent for about a week, and it feels like my intestines hardly move at all. If I do h...

Is there a problem with the intestines? Do I need to undergo a colonoscopy? Hello, I am 21 years old and have been struggling with gastrointestinal issues for a long time. I started feeling something was off with my intestines around the age of 17 or 18 in high school, often expe...

Beclomethasone treatment for hepatitis B? After taking Baraclude 0.5 mg for the treatment of hepatitis B for two years, with positive e-antigen and detectable viral load, does a body weight of 90 kg affect the efficacy of the medication? Should I consider self-paying to increase ...

Severe hiccups My daughter is 19 years old. From September last year to July this year, she has been preparing for her university transfer exams. She originally weighed 52 kg but has reduced to 44 kg, resulting in a low BMI (height: 162 cm). She has developed an aversion to meat,...

Health status Since I started graduate school, my weight has drastically dropped from 42.6 kg to just 36.8 kg. My limbs are so thin that my veins are very prominent, and when I exert myself, my veins bulge significantly. Additionally, the area in the middle of my buttocks appears...

excuse me? Hello, Doctor. I do not have any bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or chewing betel nut (and neither do my family members). Since February of this year, I have been experiencing discomfort in my stomach. I consulted both a family doctor and a traditional Ch...

Regarding issues related to elevated liver enzymes? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question regarding my mother, who has had abnormal liver function for over 10 years and has been regularly monitored through blood tests. This year's health check results showed: AST: 65...