Abdomen, Surgery FAQ - Page 5

After appendectomy, the abdomen may appear distended? Hello doctor, it has been about 7 days since my appendectomy, and I notice that my lower abdomen around the navel is noticeably swollen. However, there is no pain or other sensations, and it doesn't feel like gas. I would...

Suspected intestinal obstruction, rectal mass? On the morning of October 22, I experienced pain in the lower left abdomen. After an evaluation, the doctor diagnosed it as intestinal spasms and prescribed medication for three days. Following that, I began to have occasional mild a...

Abdominal mass Hello, doctor. Recently, I discovered a hard lump in the lower left area of my abdomen near the navel, and I’ve noticed that it seems to have grown larger. It feels like a large mass, and there’s another lump in the lower right area of my abdomen that seems to move...

Bowel-related issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my recent condition. I have been having bowel movements two to three times a day, often feeling discomfort in my abdomen after meals, which prompts me to use the restroom. My stools are mostly loose or thin, about the ...

Issues related to the anus and gastrointestinal tract? Two weeks ago, I noticed a red, swollen ring around my anus that doesn't hurt when touched. Since that day, I've experienced occasional constipation and sometimes feel like I haven't fully emptied my bowels, wi...

There are sounds coming from the appendix? Hello, doctor. It has been a month and a half since my appendectomy, and occasionally I feel a "bubbling" sensation at the surgical site, similar to passing gas, but it originates from the area of the appendectomy. Is this a no...

Abdominal mass Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask: 1. Recently, while lying down, I noticed a hard lump on the left side of my navel. It is not painful or itchy, and I can feel it when I press down, but it doesn't hurt. I just discovered that there is also a hard l...

There are sounds coming from the appendix? Hello, doctor. It has been a month and a half since my appendectomy, and occasionally I feel a "bubbling" sensation at the surgical site, similar to passing gas, but it originates from the area of the appendectomy. Is this a no...

Rectal bleeding Today, after using the restroom, I noticed blood in my stool. The stool was bright red and had stained the toilet water. There was blood on the toilet paper when I wiped. However, I experienced almost no pain during the process! I discovered this while flushing, a...

Lumbar pain, perianal pain, and cramp-like pain in the lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Whenever I experience discomfort in my lower back, I also feel sharp pain in my coccyx and my lower abdomen (the triangular area between my legs), along with cramping pain that radiates to my rig...

Pain from the upper abdomen to the neck? Hello Doctor, about four months ago, I started experiencing a feeling of discomfort and pain in my upper abdomen, and sometimes my stomach would suddenly spasm. I went to a gastroenterologist and had an endoscopy, which showed only mild ga...

Pain in the anus during bowel movements without bleeding? Hello, Dr. Ke. Recently, I've been experiencing pain in my anal area when having a bowel movement, which feels like a sharp pain. I believe it’s due to hard stools, but there has been no bleeding. My last bowel moveme...

Is this condition caused by internal hemorrhoids? Hello Doctor, my usual bowel habit is every 3 to 5 days on average. It's not that I can't pass stool, but I often have no urge to go. I frequently rely on a bidet for irrigation to help me have a bowel movement, and even...

After undergoing a colostomy, a fistula developed in the abdomen? I have undergone major surgery, resulting in 100% intestinal adhesions, and I had my stomach and duodenum removed, followed by a bypass surgery. Eighteen years after the surgery, I had to undergo another operation ...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor, about a month ago I had mild inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and took medication for it. Two weeks ago, I experienced pain in my right abdomen when applying light pressure and consulted a doctor, who said it was just a digestive issue. Howeve...

Bowel and gastrointestinal digestive issues? I am currently 21 years old and have a habit of staying up late or sleeping only in the morning. A week ago, I started experiencing mild abdominal bloating and constipation, with a persistent feeling of urgency and heaviness in my rect...

There is still pain in the lower abdomen after surgery? Hello, I would like to inquire about my condition. I had an appendectomy on June 12, and I had my stitches removed. Today, June 23, I experienced some pain in my lower abdomen while urinating. Is this normal? I lifted some h...

Hernia surgery. Issues after colon repositioning surgery? Three years ago, I had surgery. Three years later, my abdomen has been continuously draining serous fluid. I have an artificial mesh implanted, which is being rejected. I returned to the outpatient clinic, and the response...

Consistently passing soft stools? Hello Doctor, I am 178 cm tall and weigh 68 kg. My bowel movements used to be normal and well-formed (once a day consistently), but for the past month, I have suddenly been experiencing soft stools with a decreased volume, and the stools are also...

Colorectal issues Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing urinary issues for a long time, and a urologist diagnosed me with overactive bladder. My bladder doesn't feel very full, yet I can urinate about 300 cc. I've undergone tests, including a cystoscopy, and my pro...