Family Medicine Q&A - Page 11

A cleanliness issue? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if commercially available disinfectant (hypochlorous acid solution) can kill Helicobacter pylori on surfaces (such as a mouse) when sprayed on them?

Mild pain in the lower left abdomen? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask which specialty I should see. I have a mild aching pain about 10 centimeters to the left of my navel, roughly three fingers down. This occurs when I sit and then stand up, but it resolves once I stand up strai...

Unknown etiology? My normal body temperature ranges from 36.4 to 37.3 degrees Celsius. I have a history of fatty liver disease, and my mother and her relatives have issues related to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and gastrointestinal problems. My father's side has a history ...

Blood sugar issues in health examinations? During the health examination, I experienced a cold and inflammation of the glans. The report showed a fasting blood glucose level of 106. I would like to know if a cold and glans inflammation can affect fasting blood glucose levels.

Cholesterol issues Hello, doctor. I am 34 years old. In my 2018 health check-up report, my cholesterol was 232 and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) was 159. My father has hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. In 2023, I briefly took Lipitor for one month, during which my chole...

Glans issues It seems like you have a sore on your glans (without sexual activity). Since the urology department is always fully booked, I noticed that the family medicine department also addresses urological and reproductive issues. Can I see a family medicine doctor?

Stepping on a syringe? Hello, doctor. I am the one who stepped on a syringe. I would like to ask, I usually experience the sensation of being pricked by a needle (a psychiatric symptom). That day, I was wearing flip-flops, and when I suddenly made a sharp turn while walking, I fe...

Mosquito-borne diseases If a maggot were to enter the nose, the worst-case scenario could involve a range of complications, including nasal irritation, infection, or even more severe conditions such as myiasis, where the larvae can infest tissue. Symptoms may include nasal pain, ...

If you step on a syringe? Hello doctor, I would like to ask, if I step on a syringe outside, is it possible to contract HIV? Thank you, doctor.

Childhood bedwetting Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my younger son, who is almost 7 years old and in the first grade. He often wets the bed at night. Should I take him to see a doctor? Which specialty should I consult? He usually wakes up only after he has already wet th...

Medication Consultation Hello, Doctor. My father has recently been experiencing consistently high blood pressure and chest tightness. He has a history of undergoing cardiac catheterization and suspects blockage, so an exercise electrocardiogram has been arranged. The doctor has a...

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor, my father has recently been experiencing consistently high blood pressure and chest tightness. He previously underwent cardiac catheterization and suspects a blockage, so an exercise electrocardiogram has been arranged. The doctor has now rec...

Weight loss I would like to ask about my height of 178 cm. My weight has always fluctuated around 60 to 61 kg, and I have a body type that doesn't gain weight easily. I actually have a large appetite, but sometimes I only eat two meals a day without feeling unwell. Yesterday...

Unexplained fatigue can only be alleviated by taking Euzip? Hello Doctor: I am a 31-year-old female. Four years ago, I experienced severe nasal septum deviation and significant work-related stress, which led to a period of severe sleep deprivation and facial nerve paralysis. Sinc...

Waking up with yellow saliva? Recently, I've been waking up every morning with yellow saliva (it feels like it's coming from my throat, and it goes away after drinking water). Occasionally, my throat feels swollen, but I can be sure that it’s not caused by a cold. I men...

Feeling extremely sleepy after eating? Hello, doctor. I've noticed that about an hour after having Chinese food, I tend to feel very sleepy, whether I'm at work (sitting at a desk) or at home on a day off (sitting in front of the computer). I suddenly become very tired ...

Warm sensation near the lower back? Hello Doctor: In the past week, I've been feeling a warmth in my lower back at times, but there is no pain. It feels more pronounced when I lie down. I'm concerned it might be a kidney inflammation, but my urine looks normal and I don...

Nasal congestion + runny nose + chest pain + vomiting + palpitations? Hello, I have been experiencing severe nasal congestion since December, which often prevents me from sleeping at night. (When my nose is clear, I have thick white phlegm.) After two to three weeks of significan...

The issue of masks? I have a couple of questions regarding my rented room in a shared house. The common hallway is poorly ventilated and often has a musty and strange odor. With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, I have some concerns: 1. When I pass through the hallway wearing ...

Injured by a monkey bite? Hello Doctor, I was attacked by a wild monkey in Shoushan, Kaohsiung on December 29, resulting in scratches. The wounds are small; I have two red marks on my shoulder without open wounds but with mild pain, and I suspect I may have a scrape on the back o...