Patient's question:
In the past two years, whenever I feel thirsty, I experience a significant sense of dehydration. Occasionally, upon waking up from a midday nap, I feel extremely thirsty, and sometimes when I cough up phlegm, it faintly contains a trace of blood. After drinking water, the symptoms somewhat subside, but I still feel a lingering thirst, as if I am lacking an unknown amount of water. Over the past decade, I have experienced abdominal pain about once a year. During the episodes, the pain is severe, and I feel the urge to defecate. In September 2008, I had an episode at night, and after my family massaged my abdomen, I expelled a large amount of stool and felt very comfortable, returning to normal. I have bowel movements several times a day in the morning, but the stool is not well-formed. My cervical spondylosis flares up after exposure to wind. My diet, mental state, and sleep are normal, but I dream a lot. In 2005, I had chickenpox, and I had cholecystitis about forty years ago.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, it is recommended to undergo a colonoscopy to identify the cause. Chronic rectitis can lead to incoherent stools.Advice: It is suggested to approach this from two aspects. First, use traditional Chinese medicine enemas to treat chronic rectitis. Second, regulate your diet. Maintain a regular eating schedule, eat in moderation, and prioritize light, easily digestible foods. You can consume foods that benefit gastrointestinal function, such as Chinese yam, coix seed, toasted flour, glutinous rice, lentils, beef, crucian carp, peanuts, jujubes, etc., to strengthen the spleen and stomach and aid in the repair of gastrointestinal function. Lotus seeds and lotus root are also beneficial. Avoid foods that are high in fat, fried, spicy, or irritating, as well as cold foods. Fruits should be chosen based on their neutral properties, such as apples and peaches. Fruits rich in seeds, such as kiwis, strawberries, and dragon fruits, are also beneficial for the intestines.