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About Dr.wang

I am a general practitioner from China, dedicated to providing comprehensive, continuous, and evidence-based medical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Symptoms and Manifestations of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a spectrum of liver injury caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption. It progresses from simple steatosis to alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and ultimately cirrhosis. Symptoms vary depending on the stage of liver damage. In the early stage—alcoholic fatty liver—most patients have no obvious symptoms. Some may feel mild fatigue or a sense of heaviness in the right upper abdomen, and physical examination may reveal a slightly enlarged, soft liver without tenderness . When the disease progresses to alcoholic hepatitis, symptoms become more prominent. Patients often develop jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin and sclera... Learn more

Symptoms and Manifestations of Gastroptosis

Gastroptosis is a condition in which the stomach descends abnormally low within the abdominal cavity, often below the iliac crest when standing. It is more common in females and is frequently associated with a slender body habitus and reduced abdominal muscle tone. Symptoms are typically chronic and nonspecific, closely tied to meals and posture. The most frequent complaint is a heavy, dragging sensation or dull ache in the upper abdomen that worsens after eating or prolonged standing. Pain is usually alleviated when the patient lies down. Early satiety, bloating, and visible distension of the lower abdomen are common. Nausea and... Learn more

Symptoms of Colitis

Symptoms of ColitisColitis refers to inflammation of the colon, which may be triggered by infection, ischemia, autoimmune reactions, or inflammatory bowel disease. Clinical presentation varies by cause and extent of inflammation, but several core symptoms are frequently observed. Patients typically report cramping abdominal pain, most often localized to the lower quadrants. Diarrhea is nearly universal: stools may be watery, contain mucus, or be overtly bloody; frequency can range from a few episodes to more than twenty per day. Urgency and tenesmus are common, and nocturnal bowel movements frequently disrupt sleep. Rectal bleeding, sometimes occult, can lead to fatigue, pallor, and... Learn more

Chronic Superficial Gastritis: Common Symptoms and Clinical Manifestations

Chronic superficial gastritis is a prevalent gastric mucosal lesion characterized by inflammation confined to the superficial layer of the gastric wall. The condition is often triggered by Helicobacter pylori infection, prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), unhealthy dietary habits, or psychological stress. While some patients remain asymptomatic, many experience a range of upper gastrointestinal discomforts. The most frequently reported symptoms include upper abdominal pain or discomfort, which may present as a dull ache or burning sensation. Patients often describe a feeling of fullness or distension after meals, even with small portions. Nausea, occasional vomiting, and acid reflux are also... Learn more

Symptoms of Duodenal Ulcer

A duodenal ulcer typically presents with rhythmic, gnawing or burning epigastric pain that appears 2–3 h after meals or during the night and is promptly relieved by food, milk or antacids. Many patients also note early satiety, bloating, nausea and occasional retching; weight loss may occur because pain discourages eating. Pain can radiate to the back, and if an ulcer penetrates posteriorly it may cause continuous, non-relenting backache. Complications include sudden, severe, diffuse abdominal pain with board-like rigidity (perforation) or passage of black, tarry stools (bleeding). Alarm features—persistent vomiting, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, or recent onset of progressive symptoms—require urgent... Learn more