Internal Medicine Q&A - Page 64

Needle-related issues Dear Dr. Hong, I am a nurse at a hospital, and a few days ago, I accidentally experienced a needle stick injury while on the intensive care unit. I have already followed the protocol for screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. However, I am still very...

Please consult the doctor regarding blood draw and related issues? I apologize for the interruption. I was diagnosed about 3-4 months ago, and sometimes I feel like I have some lingering symptoms, so I thought I should get a check-up. Last week, I made an appointment with a famil...

Hello, I would like to inquire about infection issues? On the morning of September 3rd, around 10 AM, I had a blood test for a gynecological check-up. In the afternoon, I noticed itching on the back of my hand. I went to the pharmacy, explained the situation, and bought an ointme...

HIV issues I would like to ask the doctor, when I went to the restroom in the dormitory at night to change my sanitary pad, I found blood on the floor afterward. I'm not sure if it was mine. Then I used a piece of toilet paper from the trash can to wipe it up, but I forgot i...

Is there a risk of HIV infection? I know I might be overly anxious, but I still want to consult a doctor. Getting an answer from a medical professional might help ease my mind. Two days ago, an older woman asked me how to rent a Ubike, and during that time, I took her phone to as...

PEP guitar therapy administration Hello doctor, I am currently taking PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) medication. However, I usually mix it with unsweetened beverages like green tea, black tea, and oolong tea. Will this affect the effectiveness of the medication? Thank you.

Immune system? Hello, Doctor: I previously asked you about issues related to rheumatology and immunology, specifically about skin pain and itching. I believe I may have lupus erythematosus, and the doctors have suggested further monitoring. The patient has been experiencing persi...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? I previously experienced a sensation of something stuck in my throat after drinking tea on an empty stomach and then eating pineapple cake. This feeling disappeared the next day, but after a few days, it returned intermittently, even whe...

Hyperthyroidism issues? Hello, doctor. Last week, my blood test results came back as follows: Ant-TPO: greater than 600, Ant-Tg: 351.6, Thyroglobulin: 0.34, TSH: 4.18, T4: 0.69. I would like to inquire what these values indicate regarding whether the medication is effectively con...

Prediabetes Hello doctor, my most recent health check showed a fasting blood glucose level of 104 mg/dL, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 5.7%, red blood cell count of 4.56 million cells/µL, hemoglobin of 14 g/dL, MCV of 88.6 fL, and hematocrit of 40.4%. Prior to the health check, ...

Risk assessment If I am a male and have just shaved my pubic hair, and there may be some wounds in the shaved area, is there a risk of contracting HIV or syphilis if I perform oral sex (without a condom) and vaginal intercourse (with a condom) with a sex worker 12 hours later?

Weight loss In July of this year, after being diagnosed, I continued to have a poor appetite and trouble sleeping. In August, I started a new job that brought a lot of stress, and I had a persistent cough after the diagnosis, which only improved by the end of September. Before th...

Prediabetes Previously, I had a slightly elevated hemoglobin A1c level. After controlling my diet, my subsequent test result was 5.5, and the doctor said it was fine. I would like to ask if a slightly elevated hemoglobin A1c can cause irreversible damage to pancreatic function? C...

Prolonged menstruation, itchy legs, and muscle cramps? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing my menstrual cycle for 12 days without stopping. Additionally, I have been waking up four to five times during the night due to frequent calf cramps, and my feet are extremely itchy, whi...

Blood sugar issues? Hello Dr. Lin: My father was diagnosed with diabetes in August. He takes insulin before breakfast (18 units) and before dinner (12 units), and he also takes 0.5 tablets of Metformin (HCl) after breakfast and dinner. Currently, his fasting blood glucose levels ...

Sjögren's Syndrome Index Thank you, doctor! First question: I was diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome on August 19 this year, with an index of 280. Starting from the 20th, I took one quinine daily. On September 21, I had a second blood test, and the index was 334. During ...

Immune system diseases Hello Doctor, I apologize for the lengthy message. This past March, I experienced a persistent low-grade fever for a month and had blood tests done, which indicated elevated immune system markers suggesting rheumatoid arthritis. I was then referred to a r...

Renal dysfunction Hello doctor, I am currently eighteen years old. In my health examination report, I found that my creatinine level is elevated (1.45) and my uric acid level is high (9.2). Additionally, there is protein in my urine. Could you please explain what issues this migh...

Please ask your question? I apologize for bothering you, doctor, but I have a question. I was lying down playing on my phone when my grandmother suddenly needed to use the bathroom and called for my help. I rushed over, and after standing up, I suddenly felt dizzy and unsteady fo...

I almost got caught by the train door? Hello, today when I was out with my boyfriend, he hurriedly pulled me onto the train, and as I was walking in, the door almost closed on me and I felt a slight bump. Although I don't feel any pain now, I'm wondering if I might have...