Understanding Sleep Issues: Could Your Circadian Rhythm Be Affected?
Sleep issues How can I determine if I have a suprachiasmatic nucleus issue? I previously had a CT scan of my brain, but it was focused on a pituitary tumor. Would that scan show the suprachiasmatic nucleus? Personally, I feel that I am not sleeping well. The last time I visited m...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you return to the medical facility where you received the brain CT scan for further evaluation to better understand if there are any structural impacts.[Read More] Understanding Sleep Issues: Could Your Circadian Rhythm Be Affected?
Understanding Monkeypox Vaccine: Efficacy and Injection Methods Explained
Questions related to the monkeypox vaccine? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask two questions related to the monkeypox vaccine: 1. After receiving the vaccine, does it completely prevent infection, or does it significantly reduce the likelihood of infection (I've heard that...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! 1. "According to preliminary literature from abroad, high-risk contacts should receive vaccination within 14 days after the last exposure, with vaccine efficacy reaching approximately 80%. Vaccination within 4 days after the last exposure can achieve optimal preventiv...[Read More] Understanding Monkeypox Vaccine: Efficacy and Injection Methods Explained
Understanding Throat Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Throat issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about feeling a lot of phlegm near the throat above the clavicle. After clearing it, there is still phlegm, and my neck feels tight and painful, which is very uncomfortable, and it only occurs on one side; the other side does not h...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you first visit an otolaryngologist to confirm the diagnosis before establishing a prevention plan.[Read More] Understanding Throat Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Understanding the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Injury, Treatment, and Surgery
Suprachiasmatic nucleus Will the optic chiasm be injured? Which specialty should I consult? Is surgery necessary?
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is indeed possible for the suprachiasmatic nucleus to be damaged. I recommend that you first consult a neurologist, and if surgical intervention is necessary, you can then be referred to a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Understanding the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Injury, Treatment, and Surgery
Understanding Facial Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Facial issues? Hello, doctor: I have a pimple under my cheekbone that feels like an electric shock and causes intermittent pain. It hurts when I eat and talk, and it is also painful to touch. Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medications, as well as muscle relaxants, have not bee...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello, Avi: You can consult either the rehabilitation department or the orthopedic department.[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Your Health Check Report: Amylase and CYFRA21-1 Concerns
Health Check Report - Cytokeratin and Pancreatic Amylase Hello Doctor: I recently received my health check report, and there are two areas of concern that I would like to ask your opinion on before visiting a healthcare provider. The first is the amylase level, which is nearly a ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. If the amylase level is close to a thousand, there should be a high suspicion of pancreatitis. It is usually advisable to check the more specific lipase level. Additionally, while an abdominal ultrasound can visualize the pancreas, it may not provide detailed informatio...[Read More] Understanding Your Health Check Report: Amylase and CYFRA21-1 Concerns
Finger Injuries: When to See a Family Medicine Specialist
Finger problems / Which specialty should I see? Two days ago, while playing on a large slide in the park, I lost control of my direction and ended up rolling off the slide at the end. I used my hand to brace myself against the ground. Afterward, I noticed a small hole on the oute...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic for evaluation. Please note that online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Finger Injuries: When to See a Family Medicine Specialist
Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Facial issues? Hello, doctor: I am experiencing pain in the muscles of both cheeks, cheekbones, temporomandibular joint, parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland, and facial muscles. The pain comes in waves, and there is a painful bump on the temporomandibular joint. ...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you first visit a family medicine clinic. If the temporomandibular joint pain is more pronounced, you may then consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Cheek Discomfort
My cheek feels a bit strange? Hello, Doctor: My cheekbone is extremely painful, and my masseter muscle hurts when I chew. It also hurts a bit when I talk, and eating is painful as well. I'm wondering why it hurts so much. Pain relievers and muscle relaxants haven't been...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the otolaryngology outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Cheek Discomfort
Understanding Genetic Disorders and Their Impact on Childhood Tics
Familial genetic disorders? Hello, my child was diagnosed with tic disorder three months ago, and the symptoms have been worsening. I would like to understand the related conditions in my in-laws' family as follows. Could these conditions be related to my child's tic di...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
It is advisable to consult the child's primary physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Genetic Disorders and Their Impact on Childhood Tics
Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Discomfort
There is something unusual about the face? Hello, doctor. I have a pimple located below my cheekbone, near the parotid gland, masseter muscle, and temporomandibular joint. It hurts when I talk and eat, and it is also painful to touch. The pain comes in waves. Pain relievers and m...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Avi: Please visit an otolaryngologist. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help for Discomfort
Understanding Sudden Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Sudden dizziness? Hello doctor, yesterday I went out to buy something on foot, and everything was fine at first. After about 15 minutes, while I was standing and waiting, I suddenly felt unwell. I experienced a tingling sensation throughout my body, followed by difficulty hearing...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is recommended that you consult a neurologist for further evaluation. Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide a diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Rib Pain: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Consultation for pain around the rib cage? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago, I started experiencing vague pain under my lower ribs and on the side of my chest (I don't recall any external trauma). The pain is sometimes sharp, cramping, and occasionally tender to the touch. ...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! I recommend that you visit a pulmonology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Facial Pain: When to See a Doctor and Which Specialist to Consult
The face looks strange? Recently, I've been experiencing severe pain in the right cheekbone, along with pain in the chewing muscles. It hurts to talk and eat. I'm a bit worried; could you please tell me what this condition might be? Do I need to see a doctor? If so, whi...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: The pain in your right cheek may be related to an issue with the right temporomandibular joint. It is recommended that you consult an ear, nose, and throat specialist.[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to See a Doctor and Which Specialist to Consult
Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Facial issues? Hello, doctor: I am experiencing severe pain in my zygomatic bone, and my masticatory muscles hurt as well. It is painful to talk and eat. Pain relievers and muscle relaxants have not been effective, and I am still a bit worried. What could this condition be? Which...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is advisable to first consult a dentist or an otolaryngologist to assess whether it is an issue related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person medical evaluations and cannot provide diagnoses...[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Cheek Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
There is a problem with the cheek? Hello, doctor: I have severe pain in my cheekbones, my masticatory muscles hurt, there's sharp pain in my cheekbones, talking causes pain, and eating is also painful. Pain relievers and muscle relaxants have not been effective, and I'm...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: The pain in your cheekbones and masticatory muscles may be related to an issue with the right temporomandibular joint. It is recommended that you consult an otolaryngologist. Additionally, if pain relievers and muscle relaxants are ineffective, you should consider the poss...[Read More] Understanding Cheek Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Does Weight Loss Affect Platelet Count and Hemoglobin Levels?
Does weight loss cause a decrease in PLT (platelet count) and Hb (hemoglobin) levels? Hello, Dr. Liao. I am 20 years old and 172 cm tall. Six months ago, I weighed approximately 79 kg. Over the past six months, I have been working hard to lose weight (mainly through exercise and ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, regarding your concerns, it is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment for an in-person evaluation by a physician. Online consultations are not equivalent to an in-person visit and cannot provide a diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares abo...[Read More] Does Weight Loss Affect Platelet Count and Hemoglobin Levels?
Risks of Mercury Poisoning from Broken Fluorescent Bulbs: What You Need to Know
Broken light tube, direct contact with skin? My mother is almost 50 years old. She just broke a fluorescent light bulb over the sink, which has probably been broken for over three years. She immediately picked it up with her bare hands, and after that, she didn't wash her ha...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, theoretically, elemental mercury in trace amounts should not be absorbed through intact skin; however, it is still advisable to avoid ingestion or inhalation of vapors. It is preferable to avoid contact altogether. If you are concerned, you may consider visiting a medical ...[Read More] Risks of Mercury Poisoning from Broken Fluorescent Bulbs: What You Need to Know
Can You Contract Rabies from Passing by a Dead Squirrel?
Is there a possibility of contracting rabies by passing by a dead squirrel? On the morning of June 27th, I was walking along the roadside in Zhongli, Taoyuan, and I saw a dead squirrel as I passed by. I would like to ask if it is possible to contract rabies in this situation? Can...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Rabies is primarily transmitted to humans through wounds caused by scratches or bites from infected animals, and it is not commonly spread through air or insects. Currently, Taiwan is considered a rabies-endemic area, but the main animals affected are wild ferrets and cive...[Read More] Can You Contract Rabies from Passing by a Dead Squirrel?
Understanding Muscle Sensations After Drinking and Infection Risks from Food Utensils
Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have two questions to ask. Today, I went out for dinner with my supervisor from work and drank three bottles of beer, approximately 2000ml. After returning home, I felt a strange sensation in my calves, similar to the feeling after exerc...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. The discomfort in your calf is likely related to alcohol consumption. It is recommended to rest and observe your condition, as well as to increase your fluid intake. If the discomfort persists without improvement, seek medical attention. 2. If you are punctured by a dir...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Sensations After Drinking and Infection Risks from Food Utensils