Dr. Cai Dongqi reply Family Medicine Question - Page 4

Is it possible to schedule an appointment with a family medicine physician for follow-up examinations? Is there a relationship between RBC 3-5+ and light blood? For the past two years, my urine RBC count has been elevated (I have avoided testing during my menstrual period), but t...

Are you sick? Which specialty should you see? Hello Doctor: This year I have encountered some health issues and would like your assistance in determining what avenues I should pursue to address my discomfort. 1. I received my first dose of the Moderna vaccine on November 15. In...

Lumbar issues Hello doctor, I suddenly experienced pain in my left lower back at 11 AM. It hurts when I sit up straight or stand, and later my back also started to hurt, followed by pain on the right side as well. There is a specific point on my left lower back that is painful wh...

Eligible recipients for free health screenings? Hello, Doctor. Regarding the current government-provided free health check-ups, the eligible groups include individuals aged 40 to 64 who are subsidized once every three years, those aged 65 and older who are subsidized once a year,...

Red text in health check reports can be quite alarming? What should I do if my health check report has these red flags? Is it serious? Please advise, thank you! I thought I was healthy~~ Pulse rate 110, urine occult blood 3+, GOT 39, GPT 91.

Pressing down on the center of the chest causes pain? I would like to inquire about a specific point in the center of my chest that hurts when pressed, but does not hurt at other times. It only hurts when I apply pressure to that fixed point.

A small lump has developed at the anal opening? Hello, doctor. I noticed a small raised bump near my anus while taking a shower. It was fine the first day, but over the next few days, I experienced a slight stinging pain when I touched it or when it was pressed against (for examp...

Slight discomfort under the left rib cage? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I have been experiencing some discomfort in the area from the lower left rib to the waist for a while now. It's not very painful, just a slight soreness and a bit of awareness of the...

Slight discomfort under the left rib cage? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I have been experiencing occasional discomfort in the area from the lower left rib to the waist. It’s not very painful, just a slight soreness, and it feels a bit present. Stretching seem...

Is it necessary for an 83-year-old elderly person to undergo surgery again for a hip dislocation? Hello, an 83-year-old elderly person has moderate dementia and has undergone hip joint surgery on both legs a total of three times. This time, she fell while trying to get out of bed...

Lymphocytopenia Hello Doctor: I recently had a health check-up and my lymphocyte count was low at 18.6 (normal range: 20-45), neutrophils were at 74.6 (normal range: 40-75), monocytes at 5.0 (normal range: 2-10), eosinophils at 1.1, and basophils at 0.7. Is there any correlation ...

Pain at the base of the tongue? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a relative who is nearly 60 years old and recently experienced pain at the base of the tongue after eating mangoes. The pain has not extended to the throat and has persisted for 2 days. Could this be an allergic reaction, or...

Dorsal foot pain Two nights ago, I strained the muscles on the top of my foot while lifting my legs. At that moment, I felt pain that I thought was just normal soreness from stretching. However, when I got up the next morning and went downstairs, I clearly felt significant pain o...

Leukocytosis I would like to ask the doctor, I recently underwent a labor health examination, and my white blood cell count was elevated (12,900 µL). I have also been experiencing hemorrhoids recently; could this be related?

Medication consultation Hello Doctor, I have favism and I am considering purchasing SANDOZ's 40mg Ginkgo biloba extract coated tablets for health purposes. I have heard that patients with favism should avoid products containing ginkgo. Is this true? Thank you for your assist...

The right ankle has been swollen and painful for over six months? Hello doctor, my mother-in-law has swelling and pain in her ankle. She previously consulted a rehabilitation specialist who diagnosed her with soft tissue tendonitis. After two months of rehabilitation, there was n...

Hyperthyroidism, stress, and depression? Hello Doctor, I have been taking medication for hyperthyroidism for eight years. In the first two years, the medication was ineffective, so I switched hospitals and continued to take medication for control. Up until now, I have been unable...

Sleep issues & allergic rhinitis Hello Dr. Tsai: I have been a patient with allergic rhinitis since childhood, and I almost sneeze every morning. I would like to ask about my long-standing sleep issues. During my sleep, I tend to rub my eyes vigorously and pinch my nose hard ...

Sleep issues & allergic rhinitis Hello Dr. Tsai: I have been a patient with allergic rhinitis since childhood, and I almost sneeze every morning. This time, I would like to ask about my long-term sleep issues. During sleep, I tend to rub my eyes vigorously and pinch my nose f...

Could this lead to a rabies infection? I touched a wild kitten tonight, and its behavior seemed normal. I came into contact with its mouth and saliva for about twenty seconds, and then I scratched an already scabbed wound. Is there a risk of infection?