Irritable bowel syndrome, Surgery FAQ - Page 8

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...

Mucus in stool with blood? Hello Doctor, I recently started paying attention to the appearance of my stool and have been using sanitary chopsticks to examine it. About six months ago, I noticed mucus and blood, but after seeing a doctor and undergoing a colonoscopy, I was diagnos...

The stool consists only of some mucus and blood? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing this issue for a week. The symptoms include persistent urges to have a bowel movement, but when I go to the toilet, I only pass gas and some mucus mixed with blood. After about 10 minutes, I f...

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 ...

Thrombotic external hemorrhoids Hello, Dr. Ke. I have constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and internal hemorrhoids. Eleven years ago, I developed a soft, irregularly shaped lump about the size of a marble, located at the 4:30 position relative to the anus, approximately 0.5 c...

I have been troubled by complex anal and rectal issues for a long time, and I hope the doctor can help clarify my concerns? Hello, doctor. I am a homosexual man, and I have engaged in anal intercourse. For hygiene reasons, I often clean myself before anal sex. My method involves ...

Bowel issues Hello Doctor: In the past week, I have experienced a burning sensation in my anus after bowel movements. Once, my stool appeared orange-red, and I am unsure if this indicates bleeding. There was also some orange-red color when I wiped. Previously, I had burning sensa...

There are pink foreign substances in the stool? Hello, doctor! I have a problem with hemorrhoids, so I always check for blood or foreign substances in my stool after using the bathroom. Recently, there has been less bleeding and no pain (I have daily bowel movements), but sometim...

Discovered a tumor while taking a shower? First question: I noticed a painful lump on my lower left abdomen while applying body wash during a shower. Could this be a tumor? I have a lipoma on my neck that was confirmed to be benign. Second question: After eating too much meat, s...

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...

Blood in the stool? Hello, doctor. For the past three weeks, I have been having bowel movements almost every morning and evening, with frequent flatulence. This week has improved somewhat; over the past few days, I haven't felt significant pain during bowel movements. The co...

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...

Symptoms of colorectal cancer? Hello Doctor: About a year ago, I suddenly experienced fresh blood during bowel movements, and the toilet paper was also stained with bright red blood. This lasted for about three days and then stopped. Until September of this year, I started taking...

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...

There is pink, sticky substance in the stool? I have recently been paying special attention to my bowel movements. About a week ago and today, I noticed that when I wiped with toilet paper, there were light pink objects about the size of mung beans on the paper, which felt a bit ...

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...