Abdominal pain, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Abdominal bloating and constipation? Doctor, I have a question. Recently, I went to see a doctor due to abdominal pain and changes in my bowel habits. The doctor only performed an X-ray, which indicated severe gas in my stomach and right intestine, as well as fecal impaction in t...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello doctor, my uncle just had surgery on January 18th (a kidney tumor was removed, and one kidney was taken out). He is currently experiencing vomiting symptoms (suspected bile vomiting) and abdominal pain. These symptoms have persisted for three days no...

Numbness in the lower half of the body, including the neck and abdomen? In recent months, the symptoms have become more frequent, especially when lying down, which significantly affects sleep quality. There is a tingling sensation from the abdomen down to the legs; it's not ...

Issues around the abdomen? Hello, I would like to consult a doctor. Before going to bed, I suddenly felt a slight pain above my navel, to the right, about three fingers' width. Sometimes, when I change my position or stretch after standing up, the pain seems to lessen. I wou...

Vaginal bleeding During physical education class, I performed intermittent exercises for about half an hour, including a plank hold for 2 minutes with 30 seconds of rest, and a leg raise exercise where I lifted my legs to 90 degrees and lowered them without touching the ground fo...

Is abdominal pain a sign of a sexually transmitted infection? I had an encounter with a female online friend in March of this year. We did not have sexual intercourse; I engaged in digital penetration for about 30 seconds, touched my own genitals, and she performed oral sex on me...

Right lower abdominal pain? My grandmother was born in 1934 and is currently 76 years old. She has been experiencing chronic pain in her lower right abdomen. Recently, she was hospitalized due to a gastric ulcer and underwent both colonoscopy and gastroscopy. The results showed a...

Chronic hypokalemia Hello Doctor 👋 # I have been experiencing low potassium, proteinuria, mild anemia, and diarrhea for over a year! My body often feels unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, numbness in my hands, nausea, palpitations, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and...

Abdominal injury from playing basketball? Hello doctor, I was playing basketball the day before yesterday and was struck hard in the lower rib area of my abdomen by a friend's wrist. This has caused severe pain when pressing on that area, and I am unable to exert force on my...

Generalized heat sensation? The patient is a young girl with asthma and a history of frequent bronchitis. Her normal body temperature typically ranges from 36 to 36.7 degrees Celsius, not exceeding 37 degrees. However, since early last year, her temperature has been between 37.2 ...

The effects of drinking untreated water? Hello, doctor. Today, after buying watermelon milk from a convenience store, I was concerned about bacteria or viruses, so I rinsed the bottle with water. The drink is in a roof-shaped paper container, and there was already a round hole on...

Pandemic-induced erectile dysfunction I believe I may have been diagnosed, but my symptoms are not very pronounced. I have slight difficulty breathing, a mild fever, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, and incomplete penile engorgement, but I do not have a cough or throat discomfort...

Stomach pain, abdominal pain leading to bowel movements, and continuous stomach rumbling? Abdominal pain, stomach pain, had one bowel movement and two episodes of diarrhea. The pain is worse when sitting and less intense when lying down. For several consecutive days, about two to...

Having a high fever that has persisted for three to four days without subsiding? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a fever since the first day, with an initial temperature around 38.5 degrees Celsius. I went to see a doctor, who noted that my throat was particularly red. The...

Abdominal issues? Your question: Hello Doctor, in early January, one night I suddenly experienced pain in my side and back. Since I had been in contact with a chickenpox patient, I suspected it might be due to shingles. However, after receiving a shot in the emergency room, it se...

Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sharp pains in my body? Hello Doctor, I am 17 years old. Since around the ninth grade, I have been experiencing sharp pains in my abdomen (upper left, mid upper, and upper right). Sometimes I have sudden, brief stabbing pains, and other...

Sudden onset of elevated blood pressure and hydronephrosis? Hello Doctor: I am 31 years old and have a regular habit of donating blood. My blood pressure has never exceeded the normal range until mid-April this year when my company conducted a health check, and my blood pressure ...

Please provide more details about your abdominal issues? Hello, doctor. I feel a slight pain in my left abdomen, especially when twisting my waist. I'm worried that it might be appendicitis or diverticulitis, or could it be a muscle strain in that area? I also experience mus...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a dull pain in my lower left abdomen for several consecutive days, approximately near the waist area on the left side. I also had a pain in my upper left abdomen once. The pain is not severe and does not persist; i...

Regarding stomach medication, Strocaine (Oxethazaine/Polymigel) is a medication used to relieve symptoms associated with gastric irritation? Hello Dr. Wu: Two weeks ago, I experienced some mild abdominal pain. It usually doesn't happen during the day, but occurs around six o...