Stool, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 10

The abdomen is distended and firm? I have been experiencing infrequent bowel movements and recently had a check-up, which revealed a significant amount of stool accumulation on the left side. Additionally, the area below my navel feels hard when pressed, and my abdomen appears di...

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...

Bowel movement issues? Hello Dr. Hong: I have a question. I maintain a daily bowel movement without eating any fruits or vegetables, and my stools are of normal size. However, when I consume a large amount of fruits and vegetables, I often have more than one bowel movement a day,...

I would like to know if it is a fecal stone? I have been experiencing constipation since two days ago, so I went to the pharmacy in the afternoon to buy a laxative, using a product that is dissolved in cold water. (A friend suggested that I buy an enema from the pharmacy, saying ...

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...

Gastroscopy Hello, doctor. May I ask you about the differences between painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy compared to traditional examination methods? Is it really less painful? A friend's father had chronic stomach pain, and after an MRI, it was ultimately discovered to b...

Constipation I have been experiencing frequent constipation lately. When I press on the lower left side of my abdomen near the navel, I can feel something hard, which seems to be the colon. It feels like a tubular structure rather than a solid mass. However, the stool I pass is e...

Black stools? I am 176 cm tall and weigh 100 kg, so I plan to lose weight this summer and have been drinking a herbal weight loss tea that is dark and thick. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but one time after having a bowel movement, I noticed that the color of my sto...

Metabolic issues I have a few questions. I originally weighed 50 kilograms and often experienced constipation. However, at the age of 23, I suddenly started having regular bowel movements every day. In the span of a year, I gained 10 kilograms. I heard that constipation can lead ...

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...

I'm very scared? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing some difficulty with bowel movements lately. It has been over a week since my last bowel movement. After drinking vinegar and eating apples, I finally felt the urge to go. However, when I did, I noticed bright red blood...

Is it possible to gain weight if you have a poor constitution? Hello doctor, I seem to have a poor constitution. Although I haven't had a thorough examination, I often feel that my sense of fullness lasts a long time after eating, as if I haven't digested my food. When ...

Passing oil during flatulence or bowel movements? Hello Doctor: I sometimes experience oily discharge during gas or bowel movements, approximately once every month or two. I have undergone tests for stool and blood at the hospital, and the results were normal. The doctor only adv...

Green stool? I have been experiencing green stools, resembling olive green, for the past week or two. However, the shape and odor are normal. What could be the cause of this?

Constipation? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: for about the past two weeks, I have been experiencing very little bowel movement. I have been eating normally for all three meals, so I used to have a substantial amount, but recently, for some unknown reason, it has sudden...

Is there a problem with the gastrointestinal tract? Two days ago, while I was running, I suddenly felt pain on the right side of my abdomen. After feeling the pain, I stopped running and walked slowly; any movement would cause pain. Later that evening, when I got home, I started ...

Hemorrhoidal bleeding Dear Dr. Tsai, I have reviewed the frequently asked questions regarding rectal bleeding, and while my situation is somewhat similar, there are still differences, so I would like to seek your advice. I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for about a week ...

My stomach feels strange... I suspect I might have a gastrointestinal disorder? Due to working the night shift from 4 PM to 12 AM, I usually sleep until around 1 or 2 PM. Sometimes I wake up not feeling hungry, so I skip meals (when I am hungry, I eat some snacks). I typically ea...

Left lower abdominal bloating and cramping? Dear Dr. Hsiao, My 22-year-old daughter has been experiencing bloating and cramping pain in her lower left abdomen for the past two weeks. She has noticed a decrease in her bowel movements and feels as though she cannot fully relieve h...