Abdominal pain, Surgery FAQ - Page 5

Stool turns red after soaking in water for a while? Hello, Dr. Ko. About six months ago, I developed internal hemorrhoids, and after undergoing rubber band ligation and using suppositories, as well as taking warm sitz baths day and night, my condition has improved. I have continu...

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...

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 ...

Anal pain Hello doctor, I have a history of gastrointestinal issues and often experience abdominal pain. Recently, I have been experiencing abdominal pain, possibly due to my diet and exposure to air conditioning. This time, the abdominal pain is accompanied by a dull ache around...

For nearly a month, there has been daily loose stools and diarrhea, which are orange-red in color? About a month ago, everything seemed normal, but I experienced frequent diarrhea. After taking an unpaid leave for nearly a month, I've been eating only one meal a day, drinkin...

Regarding rectal bleeding? Due to my cerebral palsy and being wheelchair-bound, I am unable to exercise regularly. I mentioned previously that my bowel habits began to change when I was 13 years old, and I often experience blood in my stool along with mucus. I also find myself pa...

Fecal incontinence Hello, Director. I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing for the past two years, where I have involuntary bowel movements during sleep, usually in the form of diarrhea. I don't experience abdominal pain, so I only realize I'v...

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...

The stool is yellowish with white, hair-like fibers resembling mold? Hello, Doctor. I would greatly appreciate your guidance. I have been prone to constipation since childhood, and I even needed to see a doctor for laxatives to relieve my abdominal pain. Recently, since my father...

Postoperative wound I am the mother of a child who had an appendectomy on June 5th. Recently, I noticed that the right side of the incision looks a bit like a keloid, but it feels soft when pressed. My child says it hurts (normally, he doesn't complain of pain). Given the cu...

Postoperative wound I am the mother of a child who underwent an appendectomy on June 5th. In the past few days, I have noticed that the condition of the right side of the incision resembles a keloid, but it feels soft when pressed. My child says it hurts (normally, he/she does no...

Is surgery necessary for chronic anal fissures and fistulas? I have internal and external hemorrhoids and recently underwent a colon resection. A month later, after receiving the AZ vaccine, I experienced abdominal pain and the urge to use the restroom every hour, but I couldn&#x...

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...

Abdominal issues? Hello doctor, a few days ago I visited a physician due to blood in my stool. After a digital rectal examination, the doctor indicated it was a tear and prescribed a suppository, after which there was no further bleeding. However, I have started experiencing abdo...

Post-appendectomy, there is still a cramping sensation in the lower right abdomen? Hello, Doctor. I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy on May 13th. I have two incisions below my navel. A few hours after the surgery, I was able to get out of bed and urinate. Since then, I have be...

Blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, last night while exercising, I suddenly felt the urge to have a bowel movement. Since there were no restrooms nearby, I held it in and walked home, which took about 10 minutes. During the walk, I had multiple urges to go, and towards the end, I f...

Thrombosed external hemorrhoid Today, I noticed a lump outside my anus while taking a shower. I think it's quite large, swollen, and feels soft yet somewhat hard to the touch. I'm not sure if it's related to my frequent trips to the bathroom and abdominal pain (sus...

Feces In the past six months, my stool has sometimes been black, and at other times it appears to be a clay color with flecks of bright red. I'm not sure if the red is blood. Sometimes my stool looks normal, but I have experienced abdominal pain. However, I don't feel d...

Appendicitis tests Hello Doctor, my mother experienced severe abdominal pain around 1:00 AM on February 28th and was continuously vomiting (including the sleeping pills she took before bed). We took her to the emergency room, where she underwent X-rays, a chest X-ray, and a CT sc...