Dr. Cai Dongqi reply Family Medicine Question - Page 9

Please ask your questions? Hello Doctor: I have a question. I have a polyp about 0.1 cm in size on my anus. This polyp is movable, and it does not cause any pain or itching. Will this polyp affect my overall health or my bowel movements?

Height increase Hello, doctor. I am an amateur athlete and would like to ask you if a person stops growing taller after the growth period (which I heard is before the age of twenty), or if there are any feasible methods to increase height?

Unknown mass in the lower abdomen? Recently, I suddenly noticed a small, firm lump on the right side of my lower abdomen, near the junction with my thigh. It feels raised but is not painful to the touch. I'm unsure what it could be and which specialist I should consult. Than...

Post-vaccination side effects of the flu shot? Dear Doctor: I had a cold in October and received an intramuscular injection in my left arm at the clinic. On the same day, I experienced faintness when raising my left arm and had to rest at the clinic for about half to one hour bef...

Can muteness be inherited? A few days ago, my wife mentioned that her grandfather was mute, but aside from him, all other descendants are normal. I would like to know if it is possible for the child my wife and I have to be mute as well. Please help clarify this. Thank you.

Should I see a doctor? Hello Doctor, about 7 or 8 years ago, I started experiencing tinnitus whenever I traveled through higher altitude areas (such as Central Cross-Island Highway, Southern Cross-Island Highway, or Shanlin Creek). Now, in the past 3 to 4 years, it has progressed...

A person who is very fearful? I am a girl. Two weeks ago, after using the restroom, I noticed a red bug in my urine. I found it strange and picked it up with a tissue, which caused it to curl up and die, revealing that it was full of blood. I thought it might have been something ...

excuse me? How can I eliminate the prominent muscle definition in my calves when standing? I've tried doing air cycling, but it hasn't worked. I've heard that Botox can help reduce this; is that true? Or are there better methods?

Symptoms of mother's hand? My mother is 57 years old and works in a hospital caring for elderly patients, which often requires physical exertion. One day, she woke up feeling numbness in her fingers, which has persisted for over three months. Subsequently, she experiences sw...

Feeling dehydrated above the neck? Hello Dr. Tsai: Recently (in the past 1-2 months), I have been experiencing dryness in both eyes, but I have seen an ophthalmologist who said there were no abnormalities. I also have been getting acne around the left side of my mouth, and it app...

excuse me? How long does it take for the alcohol concentration in the body to decrease after drinking? Is it true that alcohol can lead to "speaking the truth" and that the heart can become enlarged (stronger)?

Jumping from a height can cause pain in the testicles? When jumping from a height, if the feet experience a significant impact, or during coughing and sneezing, the testicles may experience severe pain that makes movement impossible. While it may be suspected as a hernia, I have ...

An increase in the size of a tumor located below the ear may indicate several possibilities, including the potential for malignancy, infection, or other underlying conditions. It is important to seek medical evaluation to determine the exact cause and appropriate Hello Dr. Tsai, ...

I want to get married and have children? Hello, I would like to know if I can conceive. Which department should I consult and what tests should I undergo? It's urgent, please help me. Thank you.

Abnormal blood test results? Hello, doctor! Last month, I went to the health center for a health check-up, and my blood test results were as follows: white blood cells 5.40, red blood cells 4.49, hemoglobin 8.60 (low), and platelets 708 (high). The health check physician told me ...

Serum reactant Hello Dr. Tsai, may I ask if the serum reaction test results from a blood test require further examination to determine if they are related to the consumption of medicinal alcohol, or could they indicate an underlying health issue? Thank you.

Dysarthria Hello, doctor. I am now 17 years old, but I still have unclear speech. When my friends invite me to sing, I usually don't go because I feel self-conscious about my speech. Some words I naturally pronounce unclearly, unless I consciously adjust my lips and tongue. ...

Tonsillar hypertrophy I have recently been feeling like there is something stuck in my throat, and I tend to drool easily while sleeping. When I looked in the mirror, I noticed that my tonsils seem to be swollen and look different from each other, but they don't hurt. I visi...

Abnormal weight gain and lymphatic tumors in the throat? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule. I have a friend who is a female, 157 cm tall, and her weight was originally 39 kg. However, in the past half month, she suddenly gained 5 kg. Her ...

Abdominal distension? Hello, I am 158 cm tall and weigh 65 kg, and I consider myself a chubby girl. Although it is common for overweight individuals to have a small belly, I feel that my stomach is unusually protruding, almost like I am seven months pregnant. It is very noticeabl...