Understanding Vomiting: What Happens in Your Stomach?
Digestive issues I would like to ask the doctor, when experiencing discomfort in the stomach and vomiting, is it true that food from the upper part of the stomach is expelled first, making it unlikely for food from the lower part of the stomach to come out first? Additionally, if...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, when food is in the stomach, it is usually mixed together, and when vomiting occurs, it is not certain which part of the food will come out first. However, unless necessary, it is not recommended to induce vomiting, as this can easily cause injury to the esophagus. Thank y...[Read More] Understanding Vomiting: What Happens in Your Stomach?
Common Cold Concerns: Mucus, Phlegm, and Swallowing Issues Explained
I still have questions after the consultation? Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask you. Today, I visited an otolaryngologist because I don't often seek medical attention, but I've been experiencing a lot of nasal discharge and phlegm over the past fe...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The color and foam of sputum are primarily for reference; most people's white foamy sputum is considered normal. Diagnosing cancer requires additional diagnostic tools and is not solely based on the appearance of sputum, so you need not worry. 2. If you swallow...[Read More] Common Cold Concerns: Mucus, Phlegm, and Swallowing Issues Explained
Understanding Esophageal Sensitivity and Its Impact on Induced Vomiting
Esophageal sensitivity? Hello, doctor. I have a question about a friend who seems to be using vomiting as a weight loss method. I'm curious if eating food without any liquids makes it difficult to vomit. Even if she can vomit, would it only be a small amount because the food...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, inducing vomiting can be easy primarily due to the sensitivity of the throat, which varies from person to person. Long-term vomiting can lead to gastroesophageal reflux, resulting in esophageal burns. Prolonged injury to the esophagus may increase the risk of esophageal ca...[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Sensitivity and Its Impact on Induced Vomiting
Swallowed Something Hard: Understanding Fish Bones and Throat Discomfort
Swallowing something hard? Hello, Dr. Hong. Just now while I was having dinner, I ate some cod fish along with rice and possibly some sweet potato. After chewing and swallowing, I suddenly felt a sharp sensation near my esophagus, close to my tonsils. I'm not sure if it was ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, usually most food will pass down to the esophagus after a while, unless there is a sharp fishbone that gets stuck in the throat. If there are no particular sensations in the throat afterward, you can just monitor the situation. As for the slight indentation you mentioned i...[Read More] Swallowed Something Hard: Understanding Fish Bones and Throat Discomfort
Understanding Persistent Throat Discomfort After Fish Bone Incident
Feeling a lump in the throat? Hello Doctor: Since I was choked by a fishbone, I started feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat about one to two weeks later, which has persisted for three months. Recently, I have clearly felt that this sensation comes from the food I ...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging to treat, and you may want to consult a physician regarding the risk of esophageal cancer. Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy may require a longer duration; if you have severe GERD, medication may be needed for up ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Discomfort After Fish Bone Incident
Understanding Blood in Saliva: Causes and When to Seek Help
Hemoptysis Hello doctor, this morning around 4:00 AM, I noticed a jelly-like small blood clot in my mouth. When I got up at 7:50 AM, there was a deep red coagulated blood clot in my mouth, about the size of a 50 NT dollar coin, which I spat out. After that, I felt a sensation of ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, I would like to know if you consume alcohol or have eaten any spicy foods? It is suspected that there may be bleeding in the trachea or esophagus. I recommend visiting an otolaryngologist first. If the examination by the otolaryngologist is normal, you may need to see a ga...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Saliva: Causes and When to Seek Help
Concerns About Swallowing Foreign Objects: What to Know After Biting Down
Biting a black stone? Hello, doctor. While I was having dinner, I bit into a mouthful of rice and suddenly heard a small cracking sound, thinking I had broken a tooth. I quickly spat it out and found a small black object that looked like a stone. Initially, my family thought it w...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, as long as it is not a sharp object, such as a fishbone or small stones, it is unlikely to cause any issues since most of it will pass through the digestive system and be excreted in the stool. Therefore, if there are no specific symptoms, you can observe the situation wit...[Read More] Concerns About Swallowing Foreign Objects: What to Know After Biting Down
Choking on Pears: What to Do and When to Worry
Please ask after choking? Hello, I accidentally choked while eating a pear and coughed a bit afterward. I still felt like something was stuck in my throat, so I induced vomiting, and now I feel fine. However, I'm a bit worried because I was taking cold medicine and had just ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if something is aspirated into the trachea, it typically causes a very intense sensation of foreign body obstruction and triggers severe coughing. Based on your description, it seems that the object did not enter the trachea, so there is no need for induced vomiting; just ...[Read More] Choking on Pears: What to Do and When to Worry
Can Medication Get Stuck? Understanding Risks and Symptoms
Is it possible for medication to get stuck? Hello doctor, last night I felt some discomfort in my stomach, and my sister kindly gave me a capsule-like medication called Yifuning to take. However, when I put it in my mouth and was about to swallow it with water, it seemed to disap...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, it is true that a small number of people may have medication stuck in the esophagus; however, unless it is something like a fish bone that gets lodged, drinking more water usually helps it to pass into the stomach. As for the trachea, food typically does not enter there be...[Read More] Can Medication Get Stuck? Understanding Risks and Symptoms
Concerns About Swallowing Pills: Is Your Esophagus at Risk?
Feeling sluggish after taking medication? Hello doctor, I swallowed a yellow pill that resembles a pain reliever, which has "eve" written on it. I felt a slight scraping sensation as it passed through my esophagus, although it didn't get stuck. I'm concerned a...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that there is only a minor abrasion of the esophagus, and it shouldn't cause any injury unless you continue to experience discomfort in your throat. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Concerns About Swallowing Pills: Is Your Esophagus at Risk?
Choking Hazards: Understanding Risks of Inhaled Water and Throat Issues
Choking issues? Hello, I accidentally drank water when my throat was very dry and suddenly started talking to my family, which caused me to choke. I coughed for a while, and later I felt a bit of water or phlegm in my throat, so I intentionally coughed again. Suddenly, I felt a s...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, since humans have an epiglottic cartilage that helps prevent choking and aspiration pneumonia, based on your described symptoms, it seems that you do not have aspiration pneumonia. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Choking Hazards: Understanding Risks of Inhaled Water and Throat Issues
Understanding Throat Pain and the Risks of Swallowing Foreign Objects
Throat issues and ingestion problems? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if my cold has not fully resolved. Initially, I had a sore throat, and now only one side still hurts. I plan to visit an ENT specialist tomorrow. However, while eating just now, I accidentally swallowed someth...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that your symptoms are likely caused by a cold and not due to any foreign object being lodged. As for the white area you mentioned, I haven't seen it directly, so it's difficult to assess; however, based on your description, it...[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain and the Risks of Swallowing Foreign Objects
Swallowed Fish Bone or Just a Sensation? Understanding Your Symptoms
I'm not sure if it's a fish bone? Hello, doctor. While eating fried sweet and sour fish, I felt something stuck in my throat after swallowing, and I'm not sure if it was the hard fried skin or a fish bone. I tried to induce vomiting to see if anything would come ou...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if a fishbone gets stuck, there is usually a persistent sensation of a foreign body. Based on your description, if the subsequent symptoms gradually improve, there should be less concern about the fishbone issue. However, if you still feel very uncomfortable, you can visit...[Read More] Swallowed Fish Bone or Just a Sensation? Understanding Your Symptoms
Concerns About Ingesting Shell Fragments: When to Seek Medical Attention
Ingestion issues Hello doctor, while eating seafood porridge, I unknowingly swallowed a small hard object that might have been a fragment of a clam shell or an oyster. I felt it when I swallowed it with the rice, but after drinking water, I no longer felt anything. Recently, I ca...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, normally the epiglottic cartilage in healthy individuals prevents aspiration pneumonia. Based on your description, it is unlikely to cause aspiration pneumonia unless some elderly individuals have deteriorated swallowing function, which could lead to choking. Therefore, th...[Read More] Concerns About Ingesting Shell Fragments: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding HPV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Daily Life
I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to Hello, Doctor. 1. I am worried about the possibility of infection because two weeks ago, a colleague had a viral wart on his hand, which he has already treated with cryotherapy twice. The doctor advised him to just ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Currently, there are no clinical cases that have been documented regarding the situation you described. Evidence-based medicine is unable to address hypothetical questions. It is recommended that you directly schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to evaluate your symptoms.[Read More] Understanding HPV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Daily Life
Addressing Concerns About HPV Transmission and Daily Interactions
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello, Doctor. 1. In your previous response, you mentioned that I can live normally. Does this mean that if there are no visible warts and I am concerned about the incubation period, I do not need to deliberately avoid contact in d...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Currently, there are no case reports of viral warts being contracted due to the scenarios you described, so these hypothetical situations cannot be supported by clinical evidence. It is recommended that you consult a dermatologist directly regarding your symptoms.[Read More] Addressing Concerns About HPV Transmission and Daily Interactions
Understanding the Risks of HPV Warts: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? 1. Hello, doctor. Is it easy to transmit the virus that causes warts during the incubation period before any lesions appear, since it is unclear where the skin was infected? 2. Is it easy for warts on the han...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
It is advisable to maintain a normal lifestyle without overthinking the many hypothetical questions you described, as current evidence-based medicine cannot provide answers to them. It is recommended to focus on your own condition. If there are any suspicious lesions, it is sugge...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of HPV Warts: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Understanding HPV Warts: Transmission Risks and Precautions
Anxiety inquiry Hello Doctor, I am the one who previously asked about viral warts and have a few more questions after consulting several doctors. 1. I was in contact with a colleague who had viral warts on his hand, which had been treated, but there was a spot that looked like ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1. There is generally no risk of infection in basic daily activities, so there is no need to worry. 2. The likelihood of infection is higher when coming into contact with areas affected by the patient's viral warts. 3. The changes on your hands need to be directly examin...[Read More] Understanding HPV Warts: Transmission Risks and Precautions
Can Eating Rice from Your Hand Spread Viral Warts?
Rice grain infection Hello Doctor, I am the one who previously inquired about some issues regarding viral warts. Today, something happened that has me worried. While I was eating, a grain of rice fell onto my palm, and I directly picked it up with my mouth and ate it. If there is...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Currently, there are no cases of infection due to the situation you described. Evidence-based medicine is not suitable for answering hypothetical questions. It is recommended to seek outpatient consultation if you are feeling unwell.[Read More] Can Eating Rice from Your Hand Spread Viral Warts?
Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Consultation questions? Hello, doctor! I have a sensation in my throat that feels like there's a lump. I only notice it when I swallow; it feels strange and obstructive. This has been going on for several days without improvement. What could this be? How should I address it?...
Dr. Lin Jianliang Reply:
If you are experiencing discomfort in the oral cavity or near the throat, you can first consult an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). For issues related to the thyroid, you can also start with an ENT specialist. If the discomfort is in areas such as the esophagus or near the stom...[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help