Stool, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 8

After experiencing diarrhea, the discharge is thick, foul-smelling, and contains blood? I would like to ask the doctor, I started experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea one or two days ago. However, I don't have to run to the bathroom constantly; it improves after resting....

Dark green stool I suddenly couldn't hold it while urinating and felt like I was passing gas with liquid. Upon checking, it was dark green. Earlier, I had a beef burger and unsweetened green tea for lunch, along with two packs of apple bread and a cup of water. Before return...

Green stool I have a history of hemorrhoids. For the past two days, I have been having green stools, which are not loose but rather solid and formed. I have searched online for related information, and some sources suggest that it could be due to consuming a lot of green vegetabl...

Stomach discomfort? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing bloating and discomfort in my stomach after meals, along with nausea, frequent burping, and occasional constipation or loose stools. After eating ginger duck around the 10th of last month, my stomach started t...

I have had diarrhea for a week? Hello doctor, I have seen the doctor three times and have been taking my medication as prescribed, but no matter what I eat, I keep having diarrhea (it's all yellow watery stools and has been going on for a week). I don't know what I shou...

There is a lot of blood after wiping the buttocks following a bowel movement? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing excessive flatulence lately, and my stool seems to have some redness and has become thinner. After using the restroom, there is a significant amount of blood on th...

Diarrhea with a sour odor? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with gastroenteritis this past Monday, and today is Saturday. I have noticed that I am still experiencing diarrhea, and the stool has a sour and foul odor. Is this normal? If not, what could be causing the sour smell?

Severe abdominal pain? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother's abdominal pain that has lasted for over a month. She has visited multiple hospitals and undergone various tests, including X-rays, gynecological exams, CT scans, blood tests, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ev...

Prolonged sitting or consuming fried foods can lead to the presence of blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, I have a habit of observing my stool when I go to the bathroom. However, after using the restroom last night, I noticed a drop of blood on my stool. I wiped my anus with toile...

Can taking enzymes cause rectal bleeding? Hello, I have been taking enzymes for about 4 to 5 years. Recently, I started experiencing blood in my stool, with the first occurrence being a large amount of bright red blood at the end of April this year. I underwent a colonoscopy, and...

Difficulty in passing stool? I noticed blood in my stool a few days ago, but it hasn't happened since. However, I still feel the urge to have a bowel movement, yet I can't seem to pass anything. When I do, it's watery. I'm not sure if this is related to my rec...

Blood in the stool? I have noticed blood in my first bowel movement in the morning for the past three days. It seems to be mixed with the stool and has a brownish color. I have only been passing watery stools, and I have been experiencing frequent abdominal pain and urgency to us...

Left lower abdominal pain/bloating/nausea? Hello Dr. Chen: I am a transportation industry worker and would like to ask you about the left lower abdominal pain I started experiencing last Sunday afternoon. I visited the gastroenterology department at National Taiwan University Hos...

Diabetes and Constipation The doctor would like to ask you, my dad has been experiencing constipation for many days and cannot find a way to relieve it. He has issues with high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar. My dad says that the constipation problem started after taking...

Gastrointestinal issues? I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, and can only drink water for the past four days. I have a persistent feeling of not being hungry and feel nauseous after eating. In the first couple of days, I also felt dizzy, very fatigued, ...

Unusual bowel habits? In the past couple of days, when using the restroom, my bowel movements have been normal, but accompanied by flatulence, there are black, small oily spots floating on the surface of the water. When wiped, the residue appears dark brown. Sometimes, it is also...

I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for the past couple of days? I started experiencing blood in my stool two days ago. On the first day, I wasn't sure if it was due to overeating or something else. The first bowel movement was normal, but the second time I went due to ...

Hello doctor, I am experiencing pain in my left lower back? Hello, Doctor Hsiao. Recently, I have been actively trying to lose weight and visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic where I was prescribed herbal medicine for weight loss, reducing excessive heat in the body, and...

Right lower abdominal bloating? In recent days, I have been experiencing bloating in my lower right abdomen, sometimes accompanied by pain, which becomes more pronounced when I exert myself. I consulted both urology and surgery specialists, and they ruled out a hernia. Then, I vi...

Rectal bleeding Hello Doctor, for the past two to three days, I have been experiencing rectal bleeding. The stools are soft, and the blood is bright red. I previously visited a doctor who prescribed me medication to stop the bleeding. Although I did not have any bleeding after ta...