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
Is Strocaine Safe for Kidney Health After Long-Term Use?
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...
Dr. Wu Jiyu Reply:
Strocaine is a local anesthetic combined with an antacid. According to the approved indications in the package insert, it is used for stomach pain and heartburn caused by excessive gastric acid. It generally has no impact on the kidneys. If stomach pain recurs, it is recommended ...[Read More] Is Strocaine Safe for Kidney Health After Long-Term Use?
Understanding Urine Ketones and Bilirubin: Diabetes or Hyperthyroidism?
Urine ketones 3+ Hello Doctor, during my health check in November last year, my urine ketones were (+/-), urine bilirubin was (-), T4 levels were normal, and TSH was slightly low. In late February this year, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In early April, during my health c...
Dr. Li Jian Reply:
An increase in urine ketones may be caused by fasting or starvation. If it persists, you can consult a metabolic specialist. An increase in urine bilirubin can be evaluated by a hepatobiliary specialist for further investigation and monitoring.[Read More] Understanding Urine Ketones and Bilirubin: Diabetes or Hyperthyroidism?
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
Concerns About Medication Interactions and Side Effects
Medication issues Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about something. Yesterday, I visited a dermatologist because my nail was painful. The doctor mentioned mild paronychia and prescribed some medications: a pink and white stomach medication, an orange antibiotic called Durace...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, feeling a bitter taste in your mouth after taking medication is normal and not related to the diseases you are concerned about, so there is no need to worry. As for medications and vitamins, it is recommended to space them at least 1 hour apart. Thank you for your question...[Read More] Concerns About Medication Interactions and Side Effects
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and Insights from Recent Cases
Abdominal issues? Hello, Doctor: At the beginning of January, one night I suddenly experienced pain in my side and back. Since I had been in contact with a patient with chickenpox, I suspected it might be due to shingles. However, after receiving a shot in the emergency room, it ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the symptoms you described are relatively vague, making it difficult to determine a diagnosis. Based on your description, the most likely possibility is a muscle strain. However, other potential issues could involve the heart, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or smal...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and Insights from Recent Cases
Swallowed Fish Bones: What You Need to Know About Potential Risks
I'm not sure if I've eaten fish bones? Hello doctor, I was eating a fish called "sea bass," and my mom said it doesn't have bones, but when I ate the edges, I encountered small, short things that felt like either spines or bones. I swallowed one bite with...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that the object has likely entered the stomach. Generally, bones or fish bones that enter the stomach will be broken down and excreted. Unless you experience any discomfort later, such as stomach pain or fever, there is no need to worry....[Read More] Swallowed Fish Bones: What You Need to Know About Potential Risks
Understanding Acid Reflux: Symptoms and Solutions for Relief
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation of reflux in my stomach, which causes a feeling of something stuck in my throat, and occasionally I have a bitter taste in my mouth. I also have some discomfort in my neck. Cou...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the symptoms you described are indeed typical of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is recommended that you visit a gastroenterology clinic for an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Acid Reflux: Symptoms and Solutions for Relief
Which Medical Specialty Should I See for Severe Cough and Nasal Issues?
Which specialty should I see? (Due to severe coughing along with nasal congestion and runny nose issues.) Dr. Hong: Hello! I started experiencing coughing symptoms on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year this year (to clarify: I actually had severe sneezing on February 9th, and I...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Based on your description, it seems you may have an acute respiratory infection combined with bronchitis, exacerbated by recent severe air pollution, which is causing your persistent cough. If you have already seen an otolaryngologist, I recommend visiting a pulmonology clinic to...[Read More] Which Medical Specialty Should I See for Severe Cough and Nasal Issues?
Understanding Persistent Low-Grade Fever and Throat Symptoms
Temperature issues Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a sore throat on December 20th of last year and sought treatment. After finishing the first course of medication, my symptoms changed to a scratchy throat and coughing. I continued to return for follow-up visits and received...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, your body temperature is indeed slightly elevated, especially if it frequently exceeds 37.5°C. It is important to pay attention to this; if there are no specific symptoms of infection, it may be necessary to consider atypical infections or other factors such as rheumatolog...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Low-Grade Fever and Throat Symptoms
Understanding Testicular Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Abdominal issues? On December 8, I visited a clinic in Tainan due to left testicular pain. The doctor prescribed medication, but after three days of taking it, there was no improvement. On December 12, during a follow-up visit, I asked the doctor if it could be a varicocele. The ...
Dr. Lin Wuxuan Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your abdominal symptoms seem to be more indicative of gastrointestinal motility disorders. It is recommended that you visit a gastroenterology specialist for further evaluation. Additionally, regarding your inquiry about whether surgery for varic...[Read More] Understanding Testicular Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Understanding Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance After Colonoscopy
Is it a symptom of electrolyte imbalance? Hello doctor, I had a colonoscopy on February 4th, and starting the next day, I began to experience slight dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, nausea, and a feeling of fullness in my stomach. I have no appetite and feel like vomiting at ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, during a colonoscopy, air is usually insufflated into the intestines to allow for clearer and safer examination, which may cause the symptoms you described after the procedure. Additionally, bowel preparation for the colonoscopy can also lead to the symptoms you mentioned....[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance After Colonoscopy
Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea in Seniors
Abdominal pain and diarrhea of unknown origin? Hello Doctor: My mother is 72 years old and recently experienced two episodes of severe abdominal pain of unknown origin, accompanied by "profuse" diarrhea. We were not present at the time, but according to her description,...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: It may be necessary to know the interval between the two occurrences, the characteristics of the diarrhea, whether there is a fever, and any other chronic conditions in order to make a further assessment. Generally, if abdominal pain is accompanied by significant diarrhea,...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea in Seniors
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 Digestive Speed: How Fast Does Your Stomach Empty?
Digestive issues I would like to ask the doctor if foods like toast, which are quickly digested, can be emptied from the stomach within about an hour. Additionally, I would like to know if the rate at which the stomach empties food into the small intestine is approximately the sa...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: The gastric emptying rate varies depending on the type of food, ranging from approximately one hour to nearly six hours. Soft foods and starchy foods tend to empty more quickly. However, the rate of gastric emptying is also influenced by factors such as the presence of oth...[Read More] Understanding Digestive Speed: How Fast Does Your Stomach Empty?
Understanding Vomiting: What Happens to Food in the Stomach?
Digestive Issues Continued Doctor, I would like to ask, if vomiting occurs with only half the amount, is it likely that the food from the upper half of the stomach is expelled first? It seems unlikely that food from the lower half of the stomach would bypass the upper half unless...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, theoretically, food from the upper part of the stomach will be released first. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Vomiting: What Happens to Food in the Stomach?