IBS, Surgery FAQ - Page 4

Blood in stool, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea? Hello doctor, about a month ago I noticed blood in my stool, quite a bit, with blood on the surface of the stool and also on the toilet paper (it was quite a lot). Prior to this incident, I frequently experienced constipation, ...

Blood clots in the stool? Hello, doctor. I have a constitution that easily leads to diarrhea. For several years, I often experience diarrhea 3 to 4 days a week. Recently, for about 3 to 4 months, I noticed that sometimes after eating spicy food, I would have diarrhea the next day...

Changes in bowel habits Hello Doctor: Last September, I underwent a colonoscopy and gynecological ultrasound due to left lower abdominal pain, and the results were normal. The doctor diagnosed me with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, in the past month, my bowel movements ...

Bleeding after bowel movements? Hello Doctor: I sometimes experience constipation, having a bowel movement every two to three days, and occasionally I have abdominal pain followed by diarrhea. Last night was particularly unusual; I was unable to have a bowel movement for about 20...

Experiencing abdominal pain during sleep? Experiencing abdominal pain or discomfort while sleeping, along with frequent late nights, may indeed be related. It is possible that these symptoms indicate gastrointestinal issues. Lack of sleep can affect digestive health, potentially ...

Stomach discomfort and pain for three months? Hello Doctor, I have a dull pain above my navel, especially when I'm hungry; it hurts more on an empty stomach. After eating, it feels much better, but after 1 to 2 hours, the dull pain starts again. Sometimes I also feel slight ...

Discomfort in the anus? A month ago, I had a fever, and the doctor diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. After two weeks, I experienced less diarrhea, but my stools were mostly dark brown to black. I then bought Wakamoto to help regulate my intestines, and I had smoother bowel movem...

Is it possible to develop colorectal cancer? I previously noticed fresh blood on toilet paper after bowel movements, and once there was a dark red streak in my stool along with pain at the anal area. After visiting the clinic, the doctor diagnosed me with hemorrhoids and prescrib...

Abnormal bowel movements? Hello Dr. Ke, I am 27 years old. I discovered blood in my stool at the beginning of April this year and promptly underwent a colonoscopy in mid-April. The results indicated mild internal hemorrhoids, and the doctor said there was no major concern, only p...

Bowel issues I have recently been experiencing irregular bowel movements. Initially, my stool was of normal size, but during the second time, it became much thinner and had a loose consistency similar to diarrhea. Additionally, I don't feel much sensation when passing stool....

Right abdominal pain, blood in stool, and mucus? Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my right abdomen for the past few days, and I often notice blood and mucus in my stool. I did some research online and I'm a bit worried it might be inflammation, but I don't have a...

Abdominal pain with a feeling of urgency to defecate but difficulty in passing stool? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent abdominal pain (or stomach pain) for the past week. My meals are normal with no issues, but about five minutes after eating, I feel gastrointe...

Diarrhea for one month? Hello doctor, I started experiencing diarrhea at the end of September. After a week, I encountered my menstrual period, which usually causes me to have diarrhea. However, in early October, my bowel movements returned to normal. A week after my period ended...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello, doctor. I started feeling unwell around the end of August and went to a clinic where the doctor diagnosed me with acute gastroenteritis. I was prescribed medication for three days at a time and visited about four times, but the medication didn'...

Continuous upper abdominal pain with blood streaks in stool today? Hello, doctor. Due to long-term late nights, I am very concerned about my health. I have been experiencing abdominal pain for about five consecutive days, specifically in the area below my ribs. The pain is mild a...

Postoperative pain after appendectomy? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago I noticed that my abdomen was very uncomfortable, but I didn't seek medical attention right away because I was abroad and it was inconvenient. Eventually, I couldn't stand it anymore and went to th...

Bowel issues In the past week or two, I have been having bowel movements 1 to 2 times a day, with a maximum of 3 times, whereas previously I would only have a bowel movement every 3 to 4 days. Recently, my stools have been about 2 to 3 centimeters long and the width is about the ...

Bowel movement issues Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about the smoothness of bowel movements. Regarding the frequency of bowel movements, I consistently go to the bathroom every morning after waking up. Typically, I start having a bowel movement within about a minute of sitti...

After visiting the gastroenterology department? Hello, Doctor. 1. I visited the hospital today and described to the doctor that my stool has mucus with blood, and I have discomfort in my upper left abdomen. The doctor performed a digital rectal examination and said everything s...

Feeling gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, recently after finishing a bowel movement, I noticed that there is something oily on the toilet paper when I wipe, occasionally with a bit of blood. Sometimes I also feel like there is something in my gastrointestinal tract but I don&#x...