Understanding Black Stool: Causes and Concerns About Stomach Issues
Bowel and gastric issues? Today, I noticed that my stool is black, but it doesn't happen every day; it occurs occasionally along with some mild nausea (not sure if it's psychological). I would like to know if this could be stomach cancer, or if infrequent fruit consumpt...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. I believe the likelihood of gastric cancer is low, while the chances of gastrointestinal ulcers, such as gastric or duodenal ulcers, are higher. If there is bleeding from an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum, it can lead to black stools due to d...[Read More] Understanding Black Stool: Causes and Concerns About Stomach Issues
Common Health Concerns: Allergies, Hygiene, and Urinary Tract Infections
May I ask the doctor? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. Are individuals with allergic constitutions more prone to bloating? I often need to walk after meals to aid digestion, and I wonder if this is due to my constitution or a problem with my digestive ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Some people have slower gastrointestinal motility, and taking a short walk after eating foods that are prone to causing bloating can indeed help alleviate bloating issues. 2. Unless exposed to contaminated water, it is unlikely to cause an infection. 3. Yes, holding...[Read More] Common Health Concerns: Allergies, Hygiene, and Urinary Tract Infections
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
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...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the areas you mentioned are most commonly the stomach and intestines. Lying face down can indeed lead to indigestion, which may cause discomfort in these areas. Avoiding this position should help improve the situation. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Your Loved One
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...
Dr. Lin Wuxuan Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to first visit the family medicine department or the gastroenterology and hepatology outpatient clinic at the hospital. After evaluation by a physician, further examinations and treatments can be arranged. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Your Loved One
Managing Chronic Fatigue and Immune Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Feeling unwell? At the age of 41, my immune system seems to be particularly weak, and I have trouble sleeping. My gastrointestinal digestion has slowed down, and I feel that the nutrients from the food I eat are not being absorbed properly, leading to frequent vaginal infections ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. It is recommended to maintain a regular routine and engage in regular exercise to boost immunity and reduce the likelihood of infections. 2. Regarding blood pressure, it does not directly affect immunity; however, effectively managing blood pressure can reduce the ri...[Read More] Managing Chronic Fatigue and Immune Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Causes of Stomach Discomfort
Gastrointestinal issues Hello, doctor: I usually have poor digestion and experience acid reflux. Recently, for the past week, my stomach has not been able to digest anything. I start feeling bloated even after eating just one-third of a bowl of rice, which feels like I've ea...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: These symptoms may indicate a gastric infection caused by Helicobacter pylori. It is recommended to visit a hospital for further examination to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Causes of Stomach Discomfort
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Triggers, and Healing Insights
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Condition Monitoring and Questions Hello, Dr. Gao: I have been diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis for one year and am currently taking pain relievers, corticosteroids, and immunomodulators (quinine/enteric-coated tablets). My main symptoms are...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. I will assume that your condition is "seronegative rheumatoid arthritis" for my response. Here is my summary: 1. After dinner, your fingers swell (and the swelling subsides after digestion). 2. During exercise, your fingers swell (an...[Read More] Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Triggers, and Healing Insights
Understanding Digestion Time: Toast and Rice Consumption Insights
Digestive time issues? Could you please answer this last question, doctor? 1. I would like to ask if it is possible for most adults to digest about 40% of the amount of two slices of toast with strawberry jam within 30 minutes from the start of eating. I remember that a doctor ...
Dr. Su Zhehong Reply:
Salt and soy sauce do not affect gastric emptying; rather, fatty foods tend to influence the emptying time more significantly. Each individual's digestion time varies, and gastric emptying time differs from person to person.[Read More] Understanding Digestion Time: Toast and Rice Consumption Insights
Does Adding Salt and Soy Sauce Affect Rice Digestion Time?
Digestion of Rice I would like to ask the doctor, if I eat only rice, it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to empty my stomach. If I add a little salt and soy sauce for flavor, could this potentially delay gastric emptying? Or does it not have a significant effect? Additionally, if I on...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
Salt and soy sauce do not affect gastric emptying; fats are more likely to influence the emptying time. Each person's digestion time varies, and gastric emptying time differs from individual to individual.[Read More] Does Adding Salt and Soy Sauce Affect Rice Digestion Time?
Impact of Toast and Jam on Digestion Time: What You Need to Know
Digestion time Hello, Doctor. 1. I would like to ask if eating just one or two slices of toast with strawberry jam will affect digestion time. I have consulted with doctors online who mentioned that consuming only toast may lead to gastric emptying starting about 15 minutes aft...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the digestion of all foods is a continuous process, including the emptying of the stomach and the subsequent absorption in the duodenum. This is a dynamic process, and each individual may experience different digestive conditions due to physiological factors such as exerci...[Read More] Impact of Toast and Jam on Digestion Time: What You Need to Know
Understanding Morning Fasting Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Management
Fasting blood glucose levels upon waking are higher than blood glucose levels before bedtime? Hello Dr. Lin: I was diagnosed with diabetes in early April, at which time my blood sugar was 226, and my HbA1c was 8. Over the past month, I have been actively managing my diet and exer...
Dr. Lin Jianliang Reply:
Hello: Many factors can affect blood glucose levels, such as dietary content, the degree of digestion and absorption, the type of antidiabetic medication, physical condition, and level of physical activity. Generally, physicians will consider all this information to determine whe...[Read More] Understanding Morning Fasting Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Management
Understanding Starch Digestion Time and Food Emptying Rates
Starch digestion time 1. If a person consumes two slices of toast with a little strawberry jam, is it possible for most adults to have digested and emptied about 40% of that amount within 30 minutes from the start of eating? If it is not possible to digest and empty around 40% of...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, I am unclear about what you mean by "emptying" and which part you are referring to. After 30 minutes, most of the food is still in the stomach, and the proportion that enters the duodenum can vary significantly depending on individual physiology, making it diffic...[Read More] Understanding Starch Digestion Time and Food Emptying Rates
Feeling Air in the Esophagus After Taking Cold Medicine: Causes and Solutions
After taking the medication, I feel a sensation of gas in my esophagus? Hello Dr. Hong, I had a cold recently and have been taking medication for about five days. Although I feel that my cold is mostly better, after taking so many pills, especially last night, I felt a sensation ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the two antibiotics in your medication, Clindamycin and Moxiclav, could indeed cause such symptoms. However, your doctor has also prescribed the stomach medication Huaswei and the esophageal reflux medication Famotidine. If you finish these medic...[Read More] Feeling Air in the Esophagus After Taking Cold Medicine: Causes and Solutions
Does Eating Starch and Protein Together Delay Digestion Time?
Food issues I would like to ask the doctor about the information I found online regarding the combination of starch and protein potentially delaying digestion time. I consulted a gastroenterologist who mentioned that plain rice takes about 1 hour to digest, and fish also takes ap...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
Rice combined with fish can take over an hour to digest because fish is a high-protein food, which requires a longer digestion time. Toast, being a refined carbohydrate, digests more quickly, while rice, as a whole food, digests more slowly.[Read More] Does Eating Starch and Protein Together Delay Digestion Time?
Understanding Food Digestion Times: Rice, Bread, and Instant Noodles
Food digestion time 1. I would like to ask if it is correct that under normal circumstances, rice takes about one hour to empty from the stomach. Is the digestion time for white bread similar to that of rice? 2. If rice takes about one hour to digest and fish also takes around ...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
Rice combined with fish can take over an hour to digest because fish is a high-protein food, which requires a longer digestion time. Toast, being a refined carbohydrate, digests more quickly, while rice, as a whole food, digests more slowly.[Read More] Understanding Food Digestion Times: Rice, Bread, and Instant Noodles
Understanding Digestion Time: Rice vs. Toast and Noodles
Digestion time I would like to ask the doctor, for a person with a normal constitution, if eating only half a bowl of rice (100g) along with a small amount of easily digestible fish or meat can be mostly digested and emptied within an hour. Also, how does the digestion speed of f...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
The stomach is responsible for grinding and sterilizing food, while complete digestion and absorption occur in the small intestine, with no fixed rate. In terms of gastric emptying time, carbohydrates and sugars are emptied the fastest, taking only about one hour.[Read More] Understanding Digestion Time: Rice vs. Toast and Noodles
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain and Bowel Sounds: Causes and Solutions
Sharp pain in the lower left abdomen, accompanied by bowel sounds? Hello, recently I have been experiencing sharp and aching pain in my lower left abdomen, feeling like needles stabbing and knives cutting, occurring intermittently along with bowel sounds and a sensation of moveme...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: Left lower abdominal pain and bowel sounds are generally related to dietary choices or gastrointestinal dysfunction. Since the colonoscopy showed no abnormalities, it is advisable to pay attention to the types of food consumed, as this may help alleviate the symptoms. Than...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain and Bowel Sounds: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Is Low Stomach Acid the Culprit?
Gastrointestinal issues inquiry? I am the patient who previously inquired about probiotics. Last night, I started feeling unwell again, and I experienced heartburn. After researching, I found that symptoms of low stomach acid align with my current condition: lack of appetite, ina...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the burning sensation you described is likely due to gastroesophageal reflux, which tends to occur after meals. To confirm the diagnosis, an endoscopy may be necessary. For treatment, I recommend starting with a diet of small, frequent meals combined with moderate exercise...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Is Low Stomach Acid the Culprit?
Understanding Duodenal Issues: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Alternatives
Duodenal-related issues? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea for several days. After that, the diarrhea stopped, but I began to have daily abdominal sounds, such as borborygmi. I didn't pay much attention to it. Over a month later, I s...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: Regarding your question, I would like to explain as follows. If it is a duodenal ulcer, taking medication for just three days will not lead to healing. It is recommended to schedule an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for a proper diagnosis and treatment. (Currently, there...[Read More] Understanding Duodenal Issues: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Alternatives
Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Insights on Fasting and Post-Meal Readings
Blood sugar issues? In the morning, fasting blood glucose was 103 mg/dL. After eating a condensed milk bread for breakfast, the postprandial blood glucose was 108 mg/dL. For lunch, I consumed approximately 1.5 bowls of risotto, and two hours after the meal, my blood glucose rose ...
Dr. Lin Jianliang Reply:
There are many factors that influence blood sugar levels; it's not just about what you eat, but also how much you consume and the glycemic index of the food. Additionally, each person's daily insulin secretion is not constant, and digestion and absorption can also vary,...[Read More] Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Insights on Fasting and Post-Meal Readings