Understanding Post-Surgery Care for Children with Appendicitis
Please help me? Hello, Dr. Ke. My child is currently 6 years old. From January 23 to 30, she experienced abdominal distension, pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, leading to two emergency visits and two outpatient visits, all diagnosed as acute gastroenteritis. Despite enemas and medic...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello, in response to your concerns: First, I would like to advise this mother not to be too hard on herself. Diagnosing appendicitis can sometimes be quite challenging, even for experienced doctors. Now that the surgery has been performed and treatment has been initiated, there ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Care for Children with Appendicitis
Chronic Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Seeking Effective Treatment Solutions
Left lower abdominal pain? If a person has experienced chronic diarrhea or unformed stools, along with periodic left lower abdominal pain occurring approximately every three months, lasting about 1 to 3 weeks, and the pain is unrelieved by anti-inflammatory injections, pain relie...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, generally speaking, there are three common categories of left lower abdominal pain. The most common issue is abdominal pain caused by constipation, followed by gynecological problems, and then other colorectal diseases. Based on the patient&#x...[Read More] Chronic Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Seeking Effective Treatment Solutions
Understanding Armpit Bumps and Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Axillary lump Hello, Dr. Lin! 1. I have developed two or three lumps under both armpits that resemble large pimples. They are slightly painful but not itchy. 2. What could be the reason that when I eat a little at night (half a bowl of rice), I experience severe pain near my ...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
1. Axillary tumors are commonly sebaceous adenomas, with the most common symptoms being pain and inflammation. They can be treated with medication, but the definitive treatment is surgical excision. 2. The symptoms you described, resembling those of a gastric ulcer or renal inf...[Read More] Understanding Armpit Bumps and Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Expert Guidance
Pancreatic cancer? Doctor: Hello! Could you please help me with some questions? My father is 58 years old and has been in good health with few ailments until this year. Since the beginning of this year, he has been experiencing persistent upper abdominal pain, has lost over 10 ki...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Based on the examination report, it appears that your father may be suffering from chronic pancreatitis, rather than cancer. The physician may want to wait until all test results are available before providing you with a definitive diagnosis. In fact, even in the case of cancer, ...[Read More] Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Expert Guidance
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hemorrhoids I often feel the urge to have a bowel movement, but sometimes I don't actually pass anything. I consulted a gastroenterologist who diagnosed me with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I've been taking medication for two months without improvement. I then saw a ...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
If the medication is still not effective, it is necessary to consider undergoing some tests, such as a colonoscopy, which allows for direct visualization of the colon and helps to easily identify the underlying issues.[Read More] Understanding Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Abdominal and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Stomach pain and back pain? I experience stomach pain approximately every three months, and it can be severe enough to require an emergency room visit at night. I have undergone an endoscopy, which revealed some mild erosion, but overall my stomach was considered healthy. The pai...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Your symptoms of abdominal pain and back pain, along with sharp pain in the upper left and right abdomen, may indicate issues with the organs in the upper abdomen or retroperitoneal organs. If there are concerns regarding the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, or spine, pleas...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Managing Multiple Pain Issues After Rib Fracture: A Guide
Many issues? I once had a car accident that resulted in fractured ribs, and I still experience pain now. How should I address this? I've also had headaches for a long time, which feel like a throbbing pain. Could this be a migraine? I have many minor ailments; it's eith...
Dr. Wang Qichao Reply:
You mentioned that you are still experiencing pain from a rib fracture, which could be due to several reasons: 1. The bone may not have fully healed or may have healed incompletely. 2. The intercostal nerves could be entrapped by scar tissue. 3. It could also be related to myofas...[Read More] Managing Multiple Pain Issues After Rib Fracture: A Guide
Gallstones: Understanding Risks, Treatment Options, and Prevention Tips
Gallstones Recently, I visited a doctor due to persistent abdominal bloating and discovered that I have multiple gallstones. I consulted two large, reputable hospitals. One repeatedly emphasized the need to remove the gallbladder to prevent future complications, but my family dis...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
"Gallstones," more accurately referred to as "gallbladder stones," are a common condition. According to foreign literature, approximately over 10% of the adult population has gallstones, and the incidence increases with age, with rates as high as 30-40% among ...[Read More] Gallstones: Understanding Risks, Treatment Options, and Prevention Tips
Alternative Treatments and Risks of Gallstones: What You Need to Know
Gallstones 1. Besides laparoscopic cholecystectomy, are there other treatment options for gallstones? Is it possible to use medication to dissolve or expel the stones? 2. What are the risks associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Are there any long-term complications afte...
Dr. Qiu Shoutiao Reply:
ANSWER: 1. There are no other treatment options. Dissolution therapy is designed specifically for cholesterol-based gallstones (common in Western populations), but statistics show that once the medication is discontinued, cholesterol stones can re-form. Dissolution therapy is &qu...[Read More] Alternative Treatments and Risks of Gallstones: What You Need to Know
Seeking Dr. Wang's Insights on Abdominal Pain and Hair Loss Issues
I would like to inquire about the causes of two medical conditions. I would greatly appreciate Dr. Wang's insights? I have two questions for Dr. Wang: 1. In the middle of the night, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my lower left abdomen that lasted for over three hours....
Dr. Wang Qichao Reply:
Abdominal pain can be approached from two perspectives: 1) Consult a reliable obstetrician-gynecologist to check for the possibility of pelvic inflammatory disease or even pelvic tumors. 2) Seek assistance from a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon to examine for any organic...[Read More] Seeking Dr. Wang's Insights on Abdominal Pain and Hair Loss Issues