Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Blood in the stool? Hello Dr. Ke: Last week I experienced pain around my navel, and after taking antacids twice, it improved. This morning, I had a bowel movement (I usually have a bowel movement every morning, and sometimes I go a second time half an hour later). I noticed a sma...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation is likely indicative of a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. You may also con...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Lipoma Surgery: When to Remove and Recovery Time
Liposarcoma surgery There is a hard lump approximately 2*2*2 cm in size located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen near the navel. After examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a lipoma. If it is benign, would you recommend surgical removal? Can the patient be discharged ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
A 2-centimeter lipoma can be considered for surgical removal. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and patients can go home the same day without the need for hospitalization. The wound typically heals in about a week.[Read More] Understanding Lipoma Surgery: When to Remove and Recovery Time
Understanding Muscle Strains: Recovery Tips and When to Seek Help
Muscle strain Hello, Doctor: I have sustained a muscle strain due to improper exercise while stretching my legs. It has been over a week now, and by next Tuesday, it will be two weeks. The strain occurred in the right lower abdomen below the navel, extending to the groin area and...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If the strain was severe at the time, it is possible that the deep muscle groups have not fully recovered. It is recommended to avoid intense exercise and apply heat therapy. If symptoms persist, you may consult a rehabilitation specialist. Larger hospitals may have a sports medi...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Strains: Recovery Tips and When to Seek Help
Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Medical Attention
Blood streaks in the stool? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past two or three days, I've noticed some blood (bright red) in my stool, appearing in streaks mixed with it. The first part of the stool is dark, resembling coffee grounds, while the latter part is yellowish-brown...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Young individuals experiencing mild abdominal pain accompanied by blood in the stool generally do not need to worry. If the duration of bowel movements is prolonged, there may be a possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. Irregular bowel habits, along with abdominal pain and unforme...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Medical Attention
Blood in Stool Without Pain: Understanding Hemorrhoids and Other Causes
After having a bowel movement, I noticed blood, but the hemorrhoids are not painful? Hello doctor, last week I had my period and also caught a severe cold. Initially, I took medication prescribed by a local internist, and I have never had any issues with drug allergies. I did not...
Dr. Cai Xingzhi Reply:
Hello, Xiaomin: There are many causes of rectal bleeding, and at this age, hemorrhoids are the most common. However, there are also other conditions related to the anal area (bright red blood). Please consult a colorectal surgeon or a gastroenterologist nearby for an early diagno...[Read More] Blood in Stool Without Pain: Understanding Hemorrhoids and Other Causes
Understanding Bowel Issues: Concerns About Constipation and Colon Health
Bowel issues Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask you. Q1: Two years ago, I would often feel the urge to have a bowel movement around two or three in the afternoon at school, but I don't like to use the restroom there. Additionally, I have evening study sessions, s...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. No, it's not a healthy habit to maintain this long-term, as it can easily lead to hemorrhoid swelling and bleeding. 2. The likelihood of hemorrhoids causing changes in stool shape is higher. 3. Hemorrhoidal bleeding. 4. At 18 years old, instead of worrying about the po...[Read More] Understanding Bowel Issues: Concerns About Constipation and Colon Health
Understanding Hernia Concerns: A Young Man's Surgical Questions
18-year-old male, please ask your questions regarding hernias? I often experience a feeling of discomfort and bloating in my right groin area, which comes and goes. However, sometimes activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, like jumping, exacerbate the discomfort. Acco...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Please visit the surgical outpatient clinic to clarify any misunderstandings. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Hernia Concerns: A Young Man's Surgical Questions
Understanding Umbilical Pain and Discharge: When to Seek Further Medical Help
There is a small amount of pus (with an odor) coming from the navel, and pressing on the area above and below the navel causes pain? In the past week, I have experienced pain when pressing above and below my navel (the pain also occurs during movement). Additionally, in the last ...
Dr. Yang Yaokun Reply:
Hello^^ In this situation, it is indeed necessary to suspect incomplete closure of the urachus. At this time, it is essential to first control the infection before considering surgery, as otherwise, it may lead to postoperative wound infections. As for what type of surgery to per...[Read More] Understanding Umbilical Pain and Discharge: When to Seek Further Medical Help
Understanding Symptoms: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, and Blood in Stool
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool? Hello Doctor: In the past two to three weeks, I have experienced the following symptoms and would like to inquire about what might be happening: (1) Change in bowel habits - I used to have a bowel movement every two to three days,...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 23, we would typically diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you feel that it is not IBS, you can ask your physician to arrange a colonoscopy to alleviate your concerns. If the results of the examination are normal and the symptoms persist, sometimes adding an...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, and Blood in Stool
Is It Serious? Understanding Pain and Bruising Above the Belly Button
I was hit above the belly button? Hello Doctor, Here's the situation: Today, while joking around with a female classmate, she punched me in the stomach (the area above the navel). At that moment, I felt pain, and later I noticed that the area appeared red when I looked in ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If the abdominal blunt trauma is caused merely by playful teasing and not by someone like a world champion boxer, it is unlikely to result in serious injury. As long as the abdominal pain does not worsen or there is no rebound tenderness (pain upon release rather than pressure), ...[Read More] Is It Serious? Understanding Pain and Bruising Above the Belly Button
Post-Surgery Hernia Concerns: Pain, Healing, and When to Seek Help
Post-operative issues after hernia surgery? Hello, at the end of March, I went to the emergency room due to abdominal pain, and after traditional open surgery, it was discovered that I had a hernia (intestinal obstruction). It has been nearly two months since then. I would like t...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Based on your description, you underwent traditional open abdominal surgery, which will leave a scar on the abdominal incision. The unevenness of your abdomen may be related to the scar tissue. Pain after abdominal surgery is often neuropathic in nature and typically improves ove...[Read More] Post-Surgery Hernia Concerns: Pain, Healing, and When to Seek Help
Post-Appendectomy Recovery: Understanding Pain and Elevated White Blood Cell Count
Post-appendectomy Hello Dr. Hsu, I am from Hong Kong. After my examination on January 30, the doctor informed me that I had appendicitis and a rupture, with contaminated fluid in my abdomen. I was also told that I had colitis, and I underwent surgery at 3 PM that same day. After ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Based on the information you provided, the initial diagnosis of appendicitis and rupture, along with the surgical approach and postoperative care and recovery process, combined with ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, wound pain, and a series of blood test results, indicate that y...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Recovery: Understanding Pain and Elevated White Blood Cell Count
Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Constipation I used to have regular bowel movements every day, but recently my stools have become hard and pellet-like. I eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and drink water daily, yet the situation hasn't improved. I can feel a firm, tubular mass on the left side of my abdome...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: Severe constipation can lead to left lower abdominal pain, and sometimes a hard mass can be felt, which is due to fecal matter accumulating in the sigmoid colon. If your daily routine and dietary habits are normal, you may need to rely on stool softeners to assist with bow...[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Diarrhea: Insights into Colitis and Digestive Health
Persistent loose stools? This summer, on July 13, I suddenly developed a fever and diarrhea (without pain). After that, I continued to have diarrhea (I consulted a doctor at a clinic). Around July 23, I was referred to Taipei Veterans General Hospital for further evaluation, wher...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: If the Veterans General Hospital performed a complete colonoscopy and reported no issues, then there should be no need for excessive worry. However, the change in diagnosis from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to ulcerative colitis should be clarified with your physician. I...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Diarrhea: Insights into Colitis and Digestive Health
Understanding Painful Lumps Below the Navel: When to See a Doctor
There is a hard lump in the lower abdomen? I recently noticed a small, marble-sized hard lump located directly below my navel, around the waist area. It is painful when pressed. I'm unsure what to do and would like to ask a doctor for an evaluation.
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is difficult to assess an unknown lump on the body based solely on a brief description without visual inspection or palpation. Given that you are only 22 years old, most lumps are generally benign, and if the lump is not located in a typica...[Read More] Understanding Painful Lumps Below the Navel: When to See a Doctor
Understanding Upper Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns
Upper abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. This morning while I was at work, I suddenly felt abdominal pain. The pain has been increasing, located above the navel and extending down to below the chest, with a cramping sensation. It hurts more when I press on it, and I feel weak all ove...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Dear Dr. Hsu Kai-Hsi of the Department of Surgery at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare: The symptoms you described are quite complex, including abdominal pain and bloody stools, which may indicate various conditions affecting both the upper and lower gastrointestin...[Read More] Understanding Upper Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns
Post-Surgery Scar Bleeding: Is It Normal After Colonic Perforation Repair?
A small amount of oozing from the scar left after intestinal perforation surgery? Hello: When I was 5 years old, I had a persistent high fever and underwent surgery for a perforated sigmoid colon at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The healed scar resembles a straight line about 13 ...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello, you may need to follow up on the wound condition at the surgical outpatient clinic. Thank you![Read More] Post-Surgery Scar Bleeding: Is It Normal After Colonic Perforation Repair?
Can Pregnant Women Undergo Colonoscopy? Addressing Constipation Concerns
Colonoscopy concerns? Hello Dr. Ke: I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Before my pregnancy, I had difficulty with bowel movements and frequently experienced abdominal pain. Since becoming pregnant, my bowel movements have become even more challenging, and I now need to take medica...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is generally not recommended to undergo a colonoscopy during pregnancy because the procedure may exert pressure on the uterus and fetus at the sigmoid colon. While it is not guaranteed to cause harm, it should still be avoided if possible. ...[Read More] Can Pregnant Women Undergo Colonoscopy? Addressing Constipation Concerns
Understanding Umbilical Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Umbilical bleeding Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing bleeding from my navel for a long time, and the cause is unclear. Before the bleeding occurs, I feel a dull pain about 2 to 3 centimeters above the navel, and then after 1 to 2 days, bleeding happens. This usually occurs m...
Dr. Lin Zhiguang Reply:
Hello, your condition sounds like an umbilical abscess. It is likely caused by fecal matter trapped deep in the umbilicus, leading to recurrent inflammation. If medication and topical treatments are ineffective, surgical debridement should be considered to remove the obstruction.[Read More] Understanding Umbilical Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Post-Operative Abdominal Pain in Teens: When to Seek Help
Post-abdominal surgery Hello, my 15-year-old child underwent laparoscopic surgery on November 3rd, with three incisions and two drainage tubes that were removed two weeks post-operation. The current wound is healing well, but recently he has been frequently complaining of dull pa...
Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
It is recommended to perform a CT scan or ultrasound examination to rule out the possibility of an intra-abdominal intestinal abscess.[Read More] Post-Operative Abdominal Pain in Teens: When to Seek Help