Colorectal cancer, Surgery FAQ - Page 9

Internal hemorrhoid bleeding Since high school, I have experienced blood in my stool but didn't think much of it. I only saw a doctor last year. The doctor performed a digital rectal exam and informed me that I have internal hemorrhoids. At that time, I often had brown mucus...

Targeted therapies for stage IV colorectal cancer? In stage IV colorectal cancer, both Erbitux (cetuximab) and Vectibix (panitumumab) require that RAS gene testing shows no mutations for their use. What are the differences between the two? How do doctors typically make a choice i...

Rectal bleeding I had curry rice for both lunch and dinner, and I made sure there were no red items or added spices. However, during my first bowel movement in the evening, I noticed blood. It didn't turn the toilet water red, but after confirming there was blood, I became v...

Frequent bowel movements? Originally, I had bowel movements every 2 to 3 days, but recently, for the past week, I feel the urge to go shortly after finishing, although I can only pass a small amount each time, often in small pieces. Today, there was a small amount of red blood at...

Bowel movement issues I have experienced constipation frequently since childhood, and my stools are often hard and pellet-like. I also tend to stay up late. Recently, my abdomen feels hard, but I don't have the urge to have a bowel movement. I have been taking probiotics occ...

Rectal bleeding and anal pain? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I noticed a small amount of blood when wiping after a bowel movement, but it stopped after one wipe and didn't return for several days. However, today I feel particularly uncomfortable in my abdomen (this happens...

Constipation, narrow stools, and internal hemorrhoids? I sometimes notice a small amount of blood on the toilet paper when I wipe after using the bathroom. If I don't wipe thoroughly, my anus becomes itchy after a while. When I clean it up, I see pink streaks of blood mixed ...

I am a bit concerned that it might be colon cancer? Previously, after using the restroom, I noticed a small dark red streak on the toilet paper that was very close to a brown color (when I smeared the streak, it also appeared close to brown). Surrounding it was some light yellow,...

I'm sorry, could you please clarify your question? Recently, I have lost about forty pounds over the past six months, and my appetite has significantly decreased. I have been experiencing continuous rectal bleeding, almost no appetite, and symptoms of nausea and vomiting. So...

I would like to ask the doctor for an answer? After using the restroom, I noticed a small streak of dark red blood on the toilet paper, which was very close to a brown color (when I smeared the blood, it also appeared close to brown). Surrounding it was some light yellow, transpa...

Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. I am a working professional who often sits in front of a computer. I usually have a bowel movement every morning, occasionally twice a day, or sometimes not at all, but at least once every two days. However, in the past two weeks, I have noticed fre...

Rectal bleeding I have been experiencing bleeding around my stool during bowel movements recently. I don't feel any abdominal pain or gastrointestinal discomfort. Should I go to the hospital for an examination? Why is this happening? (I am really scared, to be honest.) What ...

Colorectal cancer screening? I recently received a stool collection kit for immunochemical fecal occult blood testing from the health department. Currently, I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. After my first chemotherapy session on January 12, I experienced anal fissu...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing rectal bleeding at the end of November last year, which did not improve for one or two months, prompting me to seek medical attention. During this period, I visited two hospitals, and after the internal examinations,...

There is a painful round lump at the anal opening, accompanied by blood in the stool? Hello doctor, I often clean myself with water and body wash during bowel movements. After defecating, I occasionally feel like I haven't completely emptied my bowels. Recently, I discovered...

Rectal bleeding I don't like drinking water, and for the past week, I've been experiencing significant rectal bleeding during bowel movements, but there is no pain or discomfort. I would like to know if this could be cancer or hemorrhoids?

Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. I often notice a small amount of fresh blood on the surface of my stool. I have a history of indigestion and frequently see undigested food in my stool, which has been happening for five to six years. Sometimes it occurs, and sometimes it doesn’t, b...

Rectal bleeding Yesterday, I had blood in my stool for the first time. The initial stool was somewhat hard and did not have blood, but later I had two pieces of stool, each with a small strip of red blood on the surface, and one large hard stool with more blood on the surface. I ...

Blood in the stool? Finding blood in your stool, especially if it is not bright red, can be indicative of several potential issues. It may suggest the presence of conditions such as hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or even more serious conditio...

Recently, there has been slight blood when wiping after a bowel movement? Hello, Dr. Ke. Recently, I noticed a small amount of bright red blood when wiping after a bowel movement. The color of my stool is yellow. Both of my parents have had hemorrhoids, and I am overweight. I occ...