Family Medicine Q&A - Page 27

Surfactant 1. I bought a well-known brand of wet and dry mop, which contains non-woven fabric, surfactants, and antibacterial agents (that's all it states). Recently, I have been concerned about cancer prevention issues and would like to know if commonly used surfactants and...

Muscle soreness after a fall? Hello, Director. A couple of days ago, I had a motorcycle accident and sustained abrasions on my limbs. There are no bruises or obvious wounds on my body, and I do not experience tenderness. I also have no pain while breathing. However, I am wonderin...

Questions about self-protection during service? Hello Doctor, I will soon be serving mandatory military duty. While I have some concerns about physical training and fitness, my main worry is the possibility of inadvertently contracting certain infectious diseases (especially sexu...

Inquiry about asthma blood test report? Hello, doctor. Recently, my shortness of breath has become more frequent, and I often have to exert myself to breathe, which causes discomfort and tightness in my chest. This has already affected my daily life. My family members also have s...

Heart rate issues? Hello doctor, I have recently noticed that after concentrating on a task for a while, I often experience chest tightness, as if my heart is a bit weak and I feel like I'm lacking oxygen. My heart rate seems slower, but when measured, it's actually bet...

Bloodborne transmission I'm sorry, but I cannot provide medical advice or information regarding potential infections. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance and support.

Which department should I see? On April 3rd (Monday), I accidentally punctured the area above my index finger with a used needle that had been exposed to anesthetic. It has now been 8 days, and the punctured area is red, swollen, and painful when pressed or bent. The surface feel...

Pain in the lower right quadrant near the navel, accompanied by inner thigh pain? Since around the end of February this year, I have been experiencing pain in the lower right side near my navel. The pain feels like nerve pain and is accompanied by discomfort in the inner thigh on...

Swelling of the left index finger? Hello doctor, my finger (only one) has been swelling and subsiding since around March 15. I have taken antibiotics for six days, but the swelling and subsiding have been recurring. I have seen two family medicine doctors and one dermatologist, b...

Self-diagnosis of a herniated disc? Due to long-term prolonged sitting, I have recently experienced occasional sensations of tingling and numbness in my thighs and fingers. These sensations are brief, and sometimes I mistakenly think I've been bitten by a mosquito. I initial...

After eating pineapple, urine may have a pineapple scent? Hello, doctor. As the title suggests, my urination is normal usually, but today after eating pineapple, I noticed a similar smell in the bathroom, and I'm a bit worried if there might be an issue with my body. Three y...

Left lower abdominal pain, like being punched (the sensation is similar to overeating, but it feels like the distension is not in the stomach)? Two days ago, I stayed up late to finish work and went to sleep around 7 AM yesterday after drinking three bottles of beer and having a ...

Do you need to get a rabies vaccine if bitten by a wild squirrel? Hello doctor, my 4-year-old son was bitten on his thumb by a wild squirrel in the park. The small wound bled a little, but we cleaned it, and it stopped bleeding afterward. We did not go to the hospital at that tim...

Rabies vaccine Hello, Doctor. On March 22, I was bitten by a feral cat (in Yuanli, Miaoli) on my left thumb and right pinky finger. I received a tetanus shot in the emergency room that day and inquired about the need for rabies vaccination. The emergency staff laughed and said it...

Dizziness, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, abnormal white blood cell count, home blood glucose monitoring, painless hematuria? 1. **[Adult Health Check, Results Indicated in Red, What Does It Mean?]** Examination Date: 10/19/2022 Test Code: 09015C Creati...

Norovirus Hello, Dr. Lin! I would like to ask about my 11-year-old daughter who had a fever and persistent vomiting during the night. We rushed to the clinic in the morning, and the doctor said she was infected with norovirus. We were advised not to give her water initially and t...

About urine? Hello, doctor. After eating pineapple yesterday, I had to use the restroom, and afterward, I noticed a faint, pungent smell of pineapple in the bathroom. Three years ago, I had blood tests for liver, kidney, and blood sugar levels, and my doctor said everything was n...

Feeling warm and lethargic, but without a fever? Hello, doctor. Since yesterday morning, I've been feeling a bit warm, but I'm not sweating. I feel somewhat lethargic, but both my ear and forehead temperatures are normal, and my appetite is fine. I usually eat out for a...

If you are experiencing increased heat and pulsation in the back of your neck and head, making it difficult to lie down comfortably, you should consider seeing a neurologist or a primary care physician. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if further investigation or tre...

Nausea and vomiting after dinner? Hello Dr. Hou, Here are my mother's symptoms. I'm not sure if they are related, so I have included all the information I have for evaluation. For the past six months, she frequently experiences sudden nausea and vomiting after dinner,...