Abdomen, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Abdominal distension, abdominal pain? Recently, I visited a clinic due to dull pain in my lower abdomen. The doctor diagnosed it as gastroenteritis, but the next day my menstrual period started, so I suspect that the discomfort might have been related to my menstruation. However,...

Not sure which specialty to see? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing discomfort in my upper right abdomen (not a constant pain, nor a sharp pain) for almost two years. It feels like there is something inside, and occasionally pressing on the right upper rib causes pain. I con...

Upper abdominal cramping issues? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I have been experiencing sudden cramping pain in the upper middle part of my abdomen. It occurs intermittently throughout the day (especially after meals), but it only lasts for about 3 to 4 seconds. I initiall...

Upper abdominal cramping issues? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing sudden cramping pain in the upper middle part of my abdomen over the past few days. It occurs intermittently throughout the day, especially after meals, but lasts only about 3 to 4 seconds each time. I initia...

Influenza Issues Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed with influenza type A and have been taking my medication as prescribed. However, I constantly feel a sense of heaviness and pressure in my head (which is somewhat relieved when lying down or sitting), and sometimes I experi...

Unable to sleep on one's side? Hello Doctor: When I sleep on my side for a while and then turn back to a supine position, I experience significant abdominal pain. It feels as if my gastrointestinal tract has sagged due to side sleeping, and the sudden return to a supine posi...

The possibility of internal bleeding from a fall? Hello doctor, I fell while skateboarding today and landed on my right side, impacting my hip and elbow. However, after returning home, I started to feel some vague pain and bloating in my left abdomen, along with mild palpitations...

Please specify the medical specialty and medication you would like to inquire about? Two months ago, I underwent electrosurgical treatment for colon swelling, measuring 8 cm. The postoperative recovery was normal; however, one month after the surgery, I experienced intestinal dam...

Pain in the lower abdomen upon exertion after a car accident? Hello Doctor, I was in a motorcycle accident on January 31st, where I was hit by a car. Aside from some abrasions, I experienced significant soreness in my abdominal muscles the next day. I initially thought it would i...

Abdominal pain? Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask a question. When I was lying down watching a video, I suddenly felt a sharp pain just above my navel on the left side (below the rib cage), but when I stood up and rubbed the area, the pain subsided after about 5-10 seconds. Alt...

Abdominal bloating and pain? My father is 58 years old. He usually smokes and drinks alcohol, and often doesn't finish his meals, eating in several portions. Since I started visiting him last year, I've noticed he has been gradually losing weight because he feels full a...

Frequent bloating and diarrhea? In recent months, I have frequently experienced bloating in the lower left abdomen and diarrhea, which improves for a few days only to return again. A few days ago, my urine appeared brownish, but it has not been brown in the last two days, althoug...

Loss of appetite I have been experiencing a loss of appetite for two weeks. It started with nausea due to lack of sleep, and since then, I have not felt hungry at all, even having a constant sensation of fullness. My weight has dropped from 43 kg to 40 kg, and my BMI has fallen t...

Experiencing abdominal pain when straining? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about a situation I'm experiencing. When I exert myself and tighten my abdomen, I feel a bit of pain in my abdominal area, but I don't feel anything when I'm not straining (the pain ...

Could a painless and non-itchy rash be indicative of lupus erythematosus? On October 1st, upon waking up in the morning, I noticed several small red rashes on my abdomen and arms (originally raised). Within a few hours, they flattened out, but the color remained reddish. There we...

Two questions, please ask the doctor? Hello, I have two questions I would like to ask you. Today, while practicing diaphragmatic breathing, I noticed that after exhaling, the left rib, specifically the bone in the upper left part of my abdomen, seems to protrude slightly more tha...

Peristalsis issues Hello, doctor. I have been severely troubled by gastrointestinal issues for the past two years. My stomach often makes inexplicable and frequent noises, regardless of whether I have eaten. The sounds are not the usual growling associated with hunger or gas move...

Medical issues? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent dull pain in my lower right abdomen for two weeks, which is why I consulted a gastroenterologist this week. I have undergone eight blood tests, a fecal occult blood test, and an abdominal X-ray, and I am currently ...

Kidney pain I recently experienced pain in my right abdomen after dyeing my hair. I didn't have this pain often before, and although there are no stones seen in the imaging, I wonder if dyeing my hair back to black would alleviate the pain. I also heard that someone in my gr...

Onset of steroid side effects / Sock indentation marks Hello, Doctor. I have lupus erythematosus and have been undergoing treatment since 2012. Initially, I was taking three steroid pills, but three years ago, the dosage increased to five pills. Over the past six months, my weigh...