Abdominal pain, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 11

Treatment of vasculitis My father underwent cataract surgery on his left eye on April 9, and since then, his vision has been blurry. During a follow-up appointment two days ago, the doctor mentioned that he has vascular occlusion and dilation of the optic nerve. Since November of...

A lump beside the navel? Hello doctor, my mother suddenly started experiencing pain just to the right of her belly button. At first, we thought it was a pulled muscle, but later it felt more like a sharp pain. This has been going on for a while now, and it hurts whenever she exer...

excuse me? Dear Dr. Hsiao, I suddenly experienced intermittent abdominal pain (below the navel) in the middle of the night, which was severe enough to cause a fever, accompanied by symptoms of belching and nausea. I went to the hospital for blood tests, and it seems that my prol...

Pain in the upper left abdomen? I am experiencing pain in my upper left abdomen (located about a finger's width below my left breast). The pain most commonly occurs about 20 minutes after dinner, and the likelihood of pain after a heavy meal is 100%. Additionally, I sometime...

Gastrointestinal tract I have been experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea for three days, along with full-body heat at night, headaches, and dizziness. After visiting a general clinic yesterday, I was prescribed medication for diarrhea and bloating, as well as for fever, headac...

Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis Hello Dr. Yang, About six years ago, I started peritoneal dialysis due to chronic kidney failure. The past six years have gone quite smoothly, and I have been very attentive to cleanliness and hygiene. However, at the end of last year,...

Stomach pain? This morning, I woke up with sudden abdominal pain, but it's not in the middle; it's on the right side, and it feels like a cramping pain that comes and goes. When I press on the affected area, it doesn't hurt, but the pain has been persistent for a l...

I'm not sure what's wrong? Hello, Doctor: (1) I have a psychiatric disorder—obsessive-compulsive disorder—and I am currently undergoing medication treatment. A few weeks ago, due to irregular lifestyle habits and poor eating patterns (only eating one or two meals a da...

Recently, my bowel movements have been watery? In recent days, I've noticed that my bowel movements have been somewhat watery after using the restroom, similar to what is referred to in Taiwanese as "làu-sài." Today, I read in the newspaper that this might indicate...

Gas expulsion issues Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. Many years ago, I suffered from gastric and duodenal ulcers, and since then, I have often experienced flatulence and gas for about ten years. Regardless of whether I drink yogurt or eat other foods, I tend to pas...

Abdomen Recently, I've been experiencing frequent abdominal pain, and I'm not sure which part of my abdomen hurts. Sometimes the pain is severe enough to cause diarrhea, and other times my stomach makes noises. I'm unsure how to address this issue.

How to manage and care for diabetes? Dear Dr. Shih, My brother, who is approximately 165 cm tall, has been suffering from diabetes for over ten years and currently has tuberculosis. He is receiving treatment at Chiayi Christian Hospital in the Family Medicine department. He used...

About the kidneys? I recently experienced a sensation of something in my left kidney. After undergoing a urethrogram, it was found that only my right kidney is slightly displaced. What potential complications could arise from this? During a previous examination, the doctor mentio...

Abdomen Hello Doctor, I haven't had a bowel movement for a long time, so last Thursday night I took one of my grandfather's medications, which I believe was Dulcolax 5mg, a yellow enteric-coated tablet. Around 10:30 PM, I started experiencing diarrhea, and the next da...

How should one care for themselves after surgery for peritonitis? Hello Dr. Hsiao: My father was in a car accident over a month ago (colliding with a utility pole), which resulted in a small bowel rupture that went unnoticed, leading to a 20-day delay in receiving medical attenti...

I am not sure if I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for over three years. I have undergone two gastroscopies and stool tests, but both gastroscopies indicated mild inflammation. I felt better for a few da...

The location of my pain is 20 centimeters to the right of the navel? The area of pain is located 20 centimeters to the right of the navel (waist size 31 inches, weight 61 kg) in the lower back. I have been experiencing this for 10 months. I underwent acupuncture with traditional ...

There is a sensation of pain in the abdominal area? Hello doctor, I often feel a dull and bloated sensation in my abdomen. When I press on it, I experience pain, a sharp sensation. I tend to massage it, and afterward, I can hear a sound that resembles either air or water, like a ...

Lower abdominal bloating, caused by retained stool? How to effectively treat it? Hello, my sister (27 years old) has been experiencing frequent bloating in her lower abdomen (below the navel) for the past few months. She previously underwent an ultrasound for uterine fibroids, an...

My mother fell and her entire front body hit the stairs? If the abdominal cavity experiences internal bleeding due to trauma, symptoms may include abdominal pain, swelling, and a sensation of fluid in the abdomen. Your mother’s description of feeling a "pool of water" a...