Gastrointestinal, Surgery FAQ - Page 10

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, this afternoon, about two to three hours after eating, I experienced cramping abdominal pain. Initially, it was crampy and my abdomen felt hard. After having a bowel movement, I noticed it was loose and watery, resembling diarrhea, but I didn't ...

Bowel issues I have recently noticed that my stools have become thinner and smaller (about the size of a pinky finger), and sometimes they are loose and watery. My intake of fruits and vegetables has decreased lately, and I also feel a lack of appetite (although I still eat). Wha...

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) Hello, Doctor! 1. I have been experiencing palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis for a long time. Currently, I am managing my hand sweating with iontophoresis, but it seems to have compensated with sweating all over my body and feet. I have tried t...

The anus may involuntarily leak fecal fluid? This issue has been occurring for the past six months, but the amount is not significant and it does not happen every day. Each time I have a bowel movement, I make sure to wipe thoroughly. When it happens, I feel something moving near...

Changes in bowel habits? Hello Doctor: I have had gastrointestinal issues since childhood, often experiencing abdominal pain. I usually have a bowel movement after breakfast every day. However, about a year ago, my bowel habits changed from after breakfast to after lunch. In the ...

Changes in bowel habits Hello Doctor: I have had gastrointestinal issues since childhood, often experiencing abdominal pain. I usually have a bowel movement after breakfast every day. However, about a year ago, my bowel habit changed from after breakfast to after lunch. In the pa...

Cervical spine surgery (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) Last year, I fell from an aluminum ladder and injured my cervical spine, which led to back pain, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, blurred vision, palpitations, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, a...

Dark red blood in stool + sharp pain in the lower right abdomen, resolved the next day? Hello Doctor, due to work commitments, I am unable to take time off and would like to consult you here. Last night, when I had a bowel movement, my stool was very hard and formed into two dry,...

Cervical spine surgery (sympathetic nerve) Hello Dr. Lai: I fell from a ladder and injured my cervical spine, which has resulted in back pain, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, blurred vision, palpitations, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, anxiety, gastroin...

The anus often has a sour odor? I would like to consult a doctor about a persistent sour smell from my anus, which is sometimes accompanied by a bit of moisture and occasional itching. Initially, I thought it was a gastrointestinal issue, so I visited a traditional Chinese medici...

Post-laparoscopic surgery Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition after undergoing laparoscopic surgery for acute appendicitis two days ago. I have three incisions, all of which are stitched, and I was discharged today. I am scheduled to return for suture removal in ...

Anal itching Hello doctor, I am a high school girl. I often have difficulty passing stool, and once when I visited a doctor, they suggested that I could massage my abdomen and the area around the anus. I have been consistently doing this during bowel movements. However, I am curr...

Bowel issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about some recent issues I've been experiencing. I've been having difficulty with bowel movements; my stools have been harder, and I've noticed a little blood when wiping. Recently, when I try to go, the stools are no...

Bright red blood in the stool? On August 22, there was a rupture of the appendix leading to peritonitis. The physician assessed that there was adhesion, and surgery could not be performed temporarily. After suppressing the inflammation with antibiotics, there is currently no pain...

Anal issues Hello Doctor, 1. Two years ago, I had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids. Recently, for the past year, I have been experiencing a sharp pain during bowel movements, which has been a recurring issue since childhood but not frequently. There is ...

Blood in the stool, fever, and shortness of breath? Hello doctor, on August 31, I experienced muscle soreness, and on September 1, I developed a fever. I went to the clinic for a consultation and received medication. On September 2, I still had a fever, along with chest tightness...

Rectal bleeding and abdominal distension? Hello Doctor: For the past week, I have been experiencing blood in my stool. In the past, I had episodes of bleeding every two to three days, usually due to hard stools and straining. However, this week, my bowel movements have been more ...

Bowel movement issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing irregular bowel movements for some time, and it has become more severe since the summer vacation. During the summer, my routine changed, and I have been alternating between constipation and loose stools. My stools are a...

There is a growth near the anus? Three years ago, I had hemorrhoid surgery at a clinic, and my recovery was normal and good until two weeks ago when I noticed a swollen lump around my anus that is painful. I returned to the original clinic for an examination, and the doctor said ...

Constipation issues? Hello Doctor: I have had poor bowel habits for a long time without paying much attention. Sometimes I experience constipation, and other times I start with constipation but then end up with diarrhea. Typically, I have bowel movements every two days. I have us...