Patient's question:
By early October, I started experiencing abdominal pain, followed by stomach pain, pain in the sternum, shoulder blades, and lower back. After defecating, my stomach and abdomen swelled significantly. I underwent a colonoscopy, liver and gallbladder ultrasound, and a CT scan of the lower abdomen, all of which showed no abnormalities. Yesterday, I had a 13C breath test, which came back positive. The doctor asked if I had ever had black stools, and I initially said no. Upon reflection, I realized I might have had one instance, but I have recently been taking Chinese medicine to treat constipation, so I'm not sure if it was truly black stools. What is Helicobacter pylori?Doctor's answer:
Pay attention to the symptoms caused by abdominal fat accumulation, as well as abdominal bloating caused by constipation. Oral ingestion of Zangling Water Soluble Fiber can increase gastrointestinal motility and intestinal moisture, enhance the metabolism of decomposed waste and toxins, clean up internal waste, and have certain effects on constipation, gastritis, indigestion, and nausea/vomiting. Helicobacter pylori is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek immediate treatment. Patients can follow their doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to self-care, including proper diet, to avoid worsening the condition.