Which Medical Specialty to Consult for Abdominal Pain and Digestive Issues?
For abdominal pain, it is recommended to see a gastroenterologist? Hello doctor, three days before my period this month, I drank pasteurized milk, about two bottles a day, each bottle being 240ml. On one of those days, I also ate three and a half soft-boiled eggs. The day before ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Regarding your discomfort, it is primarily considered that it may be related to gastrointestinal diseases. Given your age, the likelihood of cancer is lower. It is recommended that you consult a gastroenterologist. Additionally, your weight loss may simply be due to dehydr...[Read More] Which Medical Specialty to Consult for Abdominal Pain and Digestive Issues?
Safe Medication Guidance for COVID-19 Patients with Multiple Conditions
COVID-19 medication consultation Hello Doctor, I inquired about my mother's confirmed diagnosis yesterday, and I appreciate your response! I would like to ask about my mother's telemedicine appointment today. Since I am not nearby and the video signal was intermittent, ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: I will answer your questions in three parts: 1. Paxlovid and liver and kidney function: Paxlovid can be used at full dosage in patients with mild renal impairment and mild to moderate hepatic impairment. In patients with moderate renal impairment, the dosage should be ad...[Read More] Safe Medication Guidance for COVID-19 Patients with Multiple Conditions
Understanding Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms and Management Tips
Crustacean allergy issues? Whenever I eat shellfish like shrimp or crab, my lips become itchy, and the taste is overwhelmingly fishy, making my throat and esophagus feel uncomfortable. In severe cases, I even feel like vomiting. I can only barely eat grilled shrimp, but it still ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is a possibility of an allergic reaction, as allergic responses are not solely limited to urticaria. It is advisable to consult an allergist for further evaluation. Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person medical visits and can...[Read More] Understanding Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms and Management Tips
Managing COVID-19 Risks for Diabetic Patients: A Care Guide
Diabetes and confirmed COVID-19 infection? Hello Doctor, my mother is 64 years old and has diabetes and hypertension. She has been regularly visiting a family physician and is on long-term medication for control. However, in September 2020, she experienced pancreatitis (suspected...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: After contracting COVID-19, the two main concerns are monitoring the progression of the illness and medication treatment: 1. Monitoring the progression of the illness: This can be divided into subjective and objective components. Subjective component: If your mother experi...[Read More] Managing COVID-19 Risks for Diabetic Patients: A Care Guide
Do I Need More Rabies Vaccines After Possible Bat Exposure?
Rabies vaccine issues? Hello Doctor, in April of this year, I received four doses of the rabies vaccine at my own expense due to suspected contact with a bat. At the end of May, I received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In early June, while riding my motorcycle at night,...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there seems to be no bites or other open wounds. Theoretically, the risk should be low, especially since you have just completed your vaccination. Please note that online consultations are not equivalent to in-person medical visits, and I cannot ...[Read More] Do I Need More Rabies Vaccines After Possible Bat Exposure?
Struggling to Breathe: Understanding Yawning Difficulties and Solutions
Inability to yawn / Breathing issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of not being able to take a deep breath for about five years. It feels like I am inhaling, but I don't feel like the air is actually getting in. I also find it difficult to yawn completel...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, it is recommended that you consult an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Struggling to Breathe: Understanding Yawning Difficulties and Solutions
Dietary Guidelines After COVID-19 Recovery: What to Avoid?
Are there any dietary restrictions after recovering from a confirmed diagnosis? Hello Doctor, my boyfriend's symptoms have significantly improved seven days after his diagnosis. Currently, he only experiences a dry cough when he talks too much. This Saturday (June 11) will m...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: After recovering from a confirmed diagnosis, there are actually no specific dietary restrictions. However, if your boyfriend occasionally experiences a dry cough, you may want to be cautious about certain fried, overly sweet, and cold foods, as they could trigger or exacer...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines After COVID-19 Recovery: What to Avoid?
Am I Suffering from Gastroenteritis or GERD? Understanding My Symptoms
Am I suffering from gastroenteritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing stomach pain after meals for the past week, along with a feeling of bloating and even nausea that sometimes leads to vomiting. Occasionally, I also ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, it seems more like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as abdominal pain and diarrhea from gastroenteritis typically resolve on their own within a few days to a week, unless there is persistent vomiting, watery diarrhea, or blood/bl...[Read More] Am I Suffering from Gastroenteritis or GERD? Understanding My Symptoms
Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results: Eosinophils and Platelet Width Concerns
Blood Test Report Last month's health check report indicated that the eosinophil percentage was 0.5, with a normal range of 0.7, and the platelet width was abnormal at 18.7. I recall that last year's eosinophil percentage was also around this number. What could be the p...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you bring your health check-up report to the family medicine outpatient clinic for consultation and evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results: Eosinophils and Platelet Width Concerns
Understanding Facial Muscle Issues: Causes and Treatment Options
Facial muscle issues? Hello, In February, one day while taking a shower, I suddenly felt a sensation shooting to my forehead, which was followed by headaches and dizziness, making me feel lightheaded. I consulted a neurologist who diagnosed me with tension-type headaches and pr...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. K: 1. Essentially, your issue should be better followed up in a neurology outpatient clinic. 2. There are diagnostic criteria for typical facial nerve paralysis; if most physicians do not agree with this diagnosis, other possible diagnoses may need to be considered. 3. ...[Read More] Understanding Facial Muscle Issues: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Connection to Blood Sugar Levels
Elevated white blood cell count? Hello Doctor, I had a blood test two days ago and found that my white blood cell count is 14,930 (but I have no discomfort). What kind of inflammatory conditions could this value indicate? Additionally, my fasting blood glucose is 104. Is there a ...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello Cherry, In your letter, you mentioned that your blood test showed an elevated white blood cell count. An increase in white blood cell count can commonly be attributed to acute or chronic inflammation. When any organ or system in the body is significantly inflamed, it can t...[Read More] Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Connection to Blood Sugar Levels
Long-Term Facial Muscle Weakness: Which Specialist Should You See?
If you are experiencing long-term facial muscle weakness, you should consult a neurologist? Hello, doctor. I've loved using computers since I was young, and my improper posture has led to stiffness in my right shoulder and upper back. I used to experience numbness frequently...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms can be summarized as sensory abnormalities in the right side of your back, right shoulder, right side of your neck, right side of your face, and right eye, along with abnormal movements of the right eye. I personally believe this may be related to a neurologi...[Read More] Long-Term Facial Muscle Weakness: Which Specialist Should You See?
Is It Safe to Stop Wearing Masks at Home After a Negative Test?
Is it okay to not wear a mask at home after testing negative on a rapid test seven days after being diagnosed? My boyfriend tested positive for COVID-19 on the seventh day, and his rapid test result before bed was negative. His thought process is: "Starting tomorrow, I can l...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Since your boyfriend is a confirmed case, according to the current 7+7 quarantine regulations, based on your description, your boyfriend has completed the initial 7 days of home care and can actually end the isolation period, entering the subsequent 7 days of self-health m...[Read More] Is It Safe to Stop Wearing Masks at Home After a Negative Test?
Understanding Prediabetes Symptoms: Key Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Symptoms of Prediabetes Last December, I visited a urologist due to symptoms of frequent urination and erectile dysfunction. At that time, my blood glucose level was 108 after fasting for 8 hours. The doctor prescribed medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which improved m...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: The typical initial symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, and weight loss (in later stages). The acanthosis nigricans you mentioned is a possible but not common manifestation. As for slow wound healing and blurred vision, these...[Read More] Understanding Prediabetes Symptoms: Key Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Exposure to COVID-19: Assessing Your Risk After Contact with Positive Cases
Contact with confirmed cases? Doctor, I would like to inquire about my mother who tested positive in a rapid test. I went to the hospital to register and pick up antiviral medication, and I was surrounded by confirmed cases, standing less than two arm lengths away from them for o...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. Risk of infection: This can be discussed in terms of factors that lower and increase the risk of infection: - Factors that lower the risk of infection: You are wearing two layers of masks. - Factors that increase the risk of infection: The distance from confir...[Read More] Exposure to COVID-19: Assessing Your Risk After Contact with Positive Cases
Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Booster
Just got vaccinated and then contracted the virus? My boyfriend just received his third dose of the BNT vaccine on May 26 (the first two doses were also BNT). He developed a fever on the night of vaccination, and the fever persisted the next day. We thought it was just a normal v...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Although your boyfriend contracted the virus after receiving the third dose of the vaccine, the vaccine is still effective. Both vaccination and infection with COVID-19 stimulate the production of antibodies in the body, and their effects do not cancel each other out. In t...[Read More] Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Booster
Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Shot
Just got vaccinated and then contracted the virus? My boyfriend just received his third dose of the BNT vaccine on May 26 (the first two doses were also BNT). He developed a fever on the night of vaccination, which persisted into the next day. Initially, we thought it was just a ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Although your boyfriend contracted the virus after receiving the third dose of the vaccine, the vaccine is still effective. Both vaccination and COVID-19 infection stimulate the production of antibodies in the body, and their effects do not cancel each other out. In the fu...[Read More] Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Shot
Understanding High Phosphorus Levels and Kidney Echoes in Health Checkups
Health check-up issues Hello, I received my health check report this month, and it shows that my electrolyte test indicates elevated phosphorus levels. What does this mean, and how can I improve it? Additionally, my urine tests are normal, but the ultrasound results show a high e...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. The causes of elevated electrolyte phosphorus levels are usually related to kidney disease and parathyroid disorders. You may want to refer to your health check report for any abnormalities in kidney function, urinalysis, and electrolyte calcium levels. If the phosphoru...[Read More] Understanding High Phosphorus Levels and Kidney Echoes in Health Checkups
Managing Persistent Dry Cough and Blood-tinged Phlegm After COVID-19
Dry cough and hemoptysis after diagnosis? My boyfriend was diagnosed the day after he started experiencing symptoms. On the first day, he visited a pandemic response clinic and received medication. His initial symptoms included occasional dry cough, productive cough with some blo...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. Your boyfriend's blood-tinged sputum may be caused by repeated dry coughing leading to throat injury. However, if the dry cough worsens or the amount of blood in the sputum increases, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately. 2. The most common side ef...[Read More] Managing Persistent Dry Cough and Blood-tinged Phlegm After COVID-19
Understanding Eosinophilia After Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment: What to Know
Hodgkin's lymphoma Dear Doctor, I just completed 12 sessions of chemotherapy for lymphoma on April 19, and I have a follow-up appointment on May 23 for blood tests. My eosinophil count is 6.6%. Is it possible that this indicates a relapse, or could it simply be elevated due ...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello: This question should be directed to an oncologist for clarification, as it is not within the expertise of the physician themselves.[Read More] Understanding Eosinophilia After Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment: What to Know