Family Medicine Q&A - Page 18

Pharmacy internship Hello, doctor. I recently started working at a community pharmacy, and I would like to ask if there are any occupational hazards associated with this profession. I found some information indicating that high-risk medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, can af...

Hyaluronic Acid F50 Hello, doctor. My mother had spinal surgery and is taking Arithemin F50. I work in cleaning for about 5 hours a day, sweating heavily to the point where my clothes and underwear are completely soaked. The work is physically demanding, and I feel very tired aft...

Skin exudate Hello, doctor. I am a spinal cord injury patient who has been injured for 10 years. My skin has not been very good due to long-term bed rest. Although I occasionally use a wheelchair, I often experience some eczema on my legs. I can manage it by frequently applying s...

Bruise from a fall? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond to my issue with a herniated disc. Since the onset, I have been maintaining my condition through exercise (without going to physical therapy). Six days ago, I fell while ice skating, and I developed a brui...

Formaldehyde-related issues? Hello Doctor, I recently purchased synthetic wood furniture and placed it on my balcony for two to three days before bringing it indoors, where it has been near my bed for a total of four days. However, due to possibly poor air circulation indoors, I ...

Hypertension caused by cancer? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my mother-in-law, who has high blood pressure caused by lymphoma (she was previously healthy, exercised regularly, and had a light diet). It has been two years since she completed chemotherapy, and she is cur...

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor: Five weeks ago, I started experiencing intermittent bloating and pain in my lower left abdomen, which was relieved by painkillers. Three weeks ago, the pain became daily, requiring me to take pain medication twice a day; otherwise, the ...

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions: I usually drink milk for breakfast and need to take medication after meals. However, I recently read an article stating that I should not take medication for two hours after drinking milk. I would like ...

Salivary transmission I would like to ask if using a cup that has been licked by a stranger's preschool child could lead to the transmission of hepatitis or other diseases spread through saliva. I'm really worried.

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation? Hello doctor, today I weighed myself and my weight has increased to 91.7 kg. I would like to ask if this could be due to factors such as diet, hydration, and exercise? Thank you for your response.

Rabies Issues Hello Doctor, I am Mark, who previously inquired about <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/199351">#199351</a>. I forgot to ask a question: on August 6th, a bat entered my room, and there were socks in the room. Although I did not see the bat l...

Weight loss Hello Doctor, on August 25th, I weighed 92.8 kg (on the fourth day of my menstrual period). On August 28th, my weight was 91.5 kg (on the seventh day of my menstrual period), and today, August 29th, my weight is 90.9 kg. I have recently been controlling my diet (eatin...

Chronic bruising and swelling? About 10 years ago, I had a serious injury from a car accident, which left me with a bruise on my thigh. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that as long as it didn't look bruised on the surface, it was fine. Now, when...

Causes of Sudden Fever Hello Doctor: This evening around 7 or 8 PM, I suddenly felt warm, experienced some fatigue, and had a bit of dizziness. I measured my axillary temperature at 37 degrees Celsius, but I did not have a sore throat or runny nose or any other symptoms. After ta...

Transmission of monkeypox through skin lesions? Hello doctor, could you please tell me about the transmission routes of monkeypox? Today, I cut my hand with a utility knife while unpacking a package at a convenience store. The cut is about 1 centimeter long and only has a little ...

Brushing teeth with hot water? Doctor, what problems can arise from brushing my teeth with hot water for a long time? Is there a need for an examination?

Weight loss Hello, doctor. I am a conscript who was discharged in August this year. Just two or three days after my discharge, I noticed that my weight had dropped from 82 kg to 74 kg (with a height of about 175 cm). Is this a normal phenomenon due to controlling my food intake, ...

Health Check Report Hello: The health check report has several items highlighted in red as follows: Urine specific gravity 1.006, uric acid 3.4, neutrophil percentage 76.9, lymphocyte percentage 18.9, eosinophil percentage 0.7. Should I seek further medical attention at a hospita...

Upper abdominal pain upon waking up? Hello, doctor. Last Thursday after work, I felt achy and weak all over. I thought it was just due to being tired from work, so I went home, took a shower, and went to bed. However, I woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pain and dia...

Finger tremors Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that my right index finger is constantly shaking. There is no numbness or pain (only this one finger has this issue), and it occurs almost all day long. I would like to ask if this condition requires a medical examination?