Abdomen, Surgery FAQ - Page 21

Constipation with abdominal cramping? I often experience cramping pain in my abdomen and constipation. A few days ago, I visited a doctor who said that both sides of my intestines are distended. After taking the medication, I had a bowel movement the next day but also experienced...

Blood streaks in the stool? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past two or three days, I've noticed some blood (bright red) in my stool, appearing in streaks mixed with it. The first part of the stool is dark, resembling coffee grounds, while the latter part is yellowish-brown...

Slight pain with rectal bleeding? A week ago, I experienced pain in my anus during constipation, but there was no bleeding. The next day, I had a soft stool but noticed a little blood and some pain. The pain and bleeding only occur when I have a bowel movement; I don't feel ...

There is blood after wiping following a bowel movement? I have had two instances this past week where, after bowel movements, I wiped and found a red, dry, sticky substance. However, when I wiped again, there was no blood. After the bowel movements, I do not experience any signif...

What does it mean if stool has grooves? I recently noticed that my stool has grooves, as if one side has been scraped with a spoon. I do not have issues with constipation; my stool is sometimes formed and sometimes soft. I often feel the urge to use the bathroom after breakfast, ...

Male chest Hello, Doctor. My height is 168 cm and my weight is 75 kg, which means I am quite overweight. I used to run a lot when I was younger, so I don't appear very overweight, but I do have excess fat mainly in my chest and abdomen. However, there is a problem that has b...

Blood in the stool? Hello Dr. Ke, I experienced anal pain during bowel movements the day before yesterday and yesterday, and I noticed fresh blood in the toilet. There was also blood on the toilet paper when I wiped. Additionally, I found a large and a small lump at the anal open...

I'm not sure if it's a colon issue? Recently, I've been experiencing bloating and pain in the lower abdomen near the pelvis on both sides. When lying down, it feels like gas is trapped on both sides, and the symptoms worsen as the day goes on. When I feel the urge ...

Blood in the stool? I apologize for your discomfort. It sounds like you are experiencing constipation, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. The presence of bright red blood in the toilet and a faint blood color when wiping could indicate that the hard stools are causing irritatio...

There is a swelling sensation under the left rib cage? Since the end of last year, I have been experiencing a bloated pressure sensation under my left rib cage, which has recently worsened and become quite uncomfortable. I previously visited a doctor who mentioned it was due to i...

Black stools and fragmented stools? Hello, Dr. Ke. I have the following symptoms and would appreciate your insights. Recently, my bowel movements have been fragmented, and sometimes the stool is very dark, almost black. I have been experiencing a strange sensation in my right abd...

After eating Hello, doctor. Sometimes, if I go a long time without eating and then eat a large amount, I notice a dull pain in my lower left abdomen. After resting for an hour or two, it improves significantly. I would like to know what this issue might be. (I had a colonoscopy l...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor, a few years ago I noticed that my bowel movements decreased, but the next day I would have a lot. Recently, however, despite eating a lot, I haven't been having many bowel movements. I also feel very hungry and have to eat a lot, which m...

Postoperative peritonitis The patient is a 71-year-old male. On January 18, he presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and was observed for one day before being discharged. On January 19, he experienced severe abdominal pain again and was diagnosed with in...

Appendectomy Hello, my mother underwent laparoscopic appendectomy at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital on January 28. It has been six days since her discharge, and the stitches have been removed. Why does the abdominal incision feel sharp and have bruising around it? Her abdomen appea...

How to prevent the intestines from protruding further? Dr. Hsu: Hello, I had surgery for rectal cancer in June of last year, and I have had a colostomy on my left abdomen for one year and three months. In the first few months after the surgery, the stoma was very flat, but in rec...

Gastrointestinal discomfort On November 13th, I first experienced symptoms of wanting to have a bowel movement and passing gas. When I passed gas, some liquid stool came out. Initially, it was watery but not much, and then it was followed by small, pellet-like stools, which were ...

Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool? Hello Doctor: In the past two to three weeks, I have experienced the following symptoms and would like to inquire about what might be happening: (1) Change in bowel habits - I used to have a bowel movement every two to three days,...

Blood in the stool? I often experience flatulence, which is quite foul-smelling. I have both internal and external hemorrhoids. For the past few days, I have noticed fresh red blood in my stool each time I have a bowel movement. Initially, there was a small amount of blood on the...

Colonoscopy misdiagnosis rate Hello Dr. Ke, In early May, I noticed blood in my stool (it was visible on the surface, varying in color from bright red to carrot red, but the amount was small). At that time, I also felt that my abdomen was always bloated, which made me very anxi...