Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Reflux, ulcers, hepatitis and fatty liver, gallstones, and the management of high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, seen by a gastroenterologist. Abdominal ultrasound is available on site.
What We Treat
From the gut and liver to general internal medicine and chronic conditions, with the same doctor handling tests, medication and long-term follow-up.
Gastrointestinal
The chest tightness and acid reflux of GERD, the upper abdominal pain of gastric ulcers, and the hunger pain that eases after eating typical of duodenal ulcers.
Liver
Chronic hepatitis B and C need long-term follow-up, fatty liver relates to weight and metabolism, and cirrhosis requires assessment of fibrosis and complications.
Gallbladder and Pancreas
Gallstones can cause severe pain in the upper right abdomen, while pancreatitis often brings persistent upper abdominal pain. Ultrasound helps assess both.
Anorectal
Haemorrhoids are the most common cause of pain and bleeding, but rectal bleeding can also come from the colon and needs proper assessment rather than assumption.
General Internal Medicine
Colds, gastroenteritis, allergic rhinitis and asthma, with an assessment of whether further tests or a referral are needed.
Chronic Conditions
Long-term control of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, with repeat prescriptions issued to suit you and regular review of markers and complication risk.
When Should You See a Doctor?
Digestive discomfort is common and usually settles on its own, but the situations below are worth an assessment and possibly tests.
You Can Watch and Wait
- Occasional bloating or indigestion that improves once you adjust what you eat
- Brief diarrhoea or constipation that settles within a few days
- A single episode of mild heartburn that has not recurred
Worth Seeing a Doctor
- Stomach pain, heartburn or reflux recurring for more than two weeks
- Black or bloody stools, or a bowel habit that keeps changing
- Losing a noticeable amount of weight over a few months without trying to
- Difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting, or a lump in the abdomen
- A health check showing abnormal liver function, fatty liver or hepatitis carriage
The above is general health information and does not replace an in-person consultation; diagnosis and treatment require assessment by a qualified doctor.
Tests and Services
What can be arranged on site. The doctor decides which apply based on your symptoms and history.
| Service | Offered here | Worth discussing for | Points to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | Yes, on site | Structural assessment of liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys | No radiation and non-invasive; fasting beforehand reduces interference from bowel gas |
| Blood and urine tests | Yes | Infection, inflammation, anaemia, and liver, kidney and metabolic markers | Some tests need fasting; results are explained by the doctor before deciding what comes next |
| Faecal occult blood test | Yes | Colorectal cancer screening, particularly with a family history or changed bowel habit | A positive result does not mean cancer, but a colonoscopy is needed to confirm |
| Repeat prescriptions and follow-up | Yes | Long-term medication and monitoring for blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol | Regular review of control and complication risk is still needed; collecting medication alone is not enough |
| Hepatitis B vaccination | Yes | Those without hepatitis B surface antibody who are not carriers | Three doses on a 0-1-6 month schedule; testing for antibody and antigen beforehand is advisable |
| HPV vaccination | Yes | Prevention of HPV-related cancers and genital warts | Coverage and types are as stated in the product information; the doctor assesses age and indications beforehand |
Results need interpreting alongside your history. This table is only to help you understand what is available before your visit.
What a Visit Looks Like
Booking and check-in
Please book a first visit through LINE; follow-up visits can be booked by phone or in person. Check in at the counter on the day.
History and examination
The doctor asks when the symptoms started and what they are like, along with your history and medication, and examines the abdomen.
Arranging tests
Ultrasound, blood work or stool tests are arranged depending on what is suspected, and most can be done on site.
Results and treatment
The findings and likely causes are explained, along with medication, dietary changes or whether further tests are needed.
Follow-up
Chronic conditions and hepatitis are followed up as advised, with markers monitored and prescriptions adjusted.
Our Gastroenterology Team
Care from a gastroenterology specialist with clinical experience at National Taiwan University Hospital and as head of internal medicine at a regional hospital.
Dr. Huang
Location and Directions
Behind Taichung Veterans General Hospital・Near Central Taiwan Science Park・Ruilian Tiandi Block D
Saturday afternoon 13:15–17:00; closed Sunday. Latest registration 20:45; hours follow the weekly schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
QDoes reflux always need medication?
Not always. If it is mild and occasional, start by adjusting what you eat, when you eat and your habits before bed. If it recurs for more than two weeks, disturbs sleep, or comes with difficulty swallowing or weight loss, have it assessed.
QDo I need to fast before an abdominal ultrasound?
Fasting is advisable. It reduces interference from bowel gas so the liver, gallbladder and pancreas show more clearly, and the gallbladder is easier to see when distended. The details are explained when you book.
QDoes fatty liver need treating?
Fatty liver relates closely to weight, blood sugar and lipids, and is mostly managed through lifestyle change with regular monitoring of liver function and ultrasound. If inflammation or fibrosis is present, more active assessment is needed.
QIs rectal bleeding always haemorrhoids?
Not always. Haemorrhoids are the most common cause, but bleeding can also come from polyps or tumours in the colon, particularly with age, a family history or a changed bowel habit. It needs proper assessment rather than assumption.
QCan I just collect my medication?
A repeat prescription reduces how often you come in, but regular review of control, test results and complication risk is still needed. Collecting medication for a long time without review can mean missing the point at which it should change.
QDo I need to book in advance?
Please book a first visit through LINE so time can be set aside for the consultation and any tests; follow-up visits can be booked by phone or in person. The last registration is 20:45.