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Please provide the public with simple methods for distinguishing between feces and urine, or sources for this information, to enhance self-protection measures? I have recently been taking anti-inflammatory medication (with side effects including stomach pain) and accidentally mis...

Should the desiccant in the medication bottle be discarded? It is true that once a medication container is opened, the cotton and desiccant included inside should be discarded immediately. This is because they can absorb moisture, which may lead to contamination within the medica...

Bloodborne transmission Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of bloodborne transmission. If a mosquito feeds on the blood of a person infected with HBV/HIV, and then subsequently feeds on a healthy person's blood, can the healthy person become infected with the...

Salt intake Hello: In the past two years, whenever I consume foods high in salt, I experience a stinging sensation in my skin, excessive sweating, and significant discomfort. The more salty the food, the stronger the sensation, but there is no swelling. I also feel easily fatigue...

Shoulder pain Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing soreness in both shoulders and my neck. Pressing on my shoulders and neck causes pain and discomfort (I do not spend long hours sitting in front of a computer or TV). For a long time, I have felt that my shoulders and ...

The buttocks feel unusual? Hello, doctor. I often feel that my anus and the groin area are moist and sticky. After walking a short distance or sitting for a long time, it becomes damp, and I frequently pass gas. Is this a medical issue? It makes me feel very uncomfortable.

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? I have a question! There is a round mass located above my abdomen, just below the rib cage, about the size of a takoyaki ball. Could this be a tumor? Or do I need to undergo an examination to find out? Before any tes...

Headache with vomiting? Hello, a friend of mine has been experiencing headaches that lead to vomiting for about four to five years, occurring approximately three to four times a year. However, this year the situation has worsened, with episodes happening twice a month. Previous t...

Nausea and dizziness..? Hello Dr. Tsai: Recently, I've been experiencing dizziness and a feeling of unsteadiness every morning upon waking up, which lasts for quite a while before I feel normal again. Additionally, I feel nauseous and have a tendency to vomit right after bre...

There is a hard lump on the forehead? A few years ago, I started experiencing severe hair loss that made it difficult to cover my forehead. I then discovered a hard lump near my hairline on my forehead, which has recently become noticeably larger, about the size of a 50 NT dollar...

Tongue If there are small raised bumps on your tongue, which specialist should you see? What could they be? They have not disappeared for several months, and there are no unusual symptoms, but they become more noticeable when brushing your tongue, while they appear white and less...

Easily drowsy and unable to resist falling asleep? Hello Doctor: Since elementary school, I have often experienced drowsiness during class. After being disciplined by my teacher, my mother took me to a family medicine clinic, where the doctor diagnosed me with "laziness"...

Is there a risk of HIV infection from mistakenly wearing someone else's underwear? Hello doctor, during my military training for swimming, I accidentally wore someone else's unwashed underwear or swim trunks a few times due to a tight schedule (everyone's underwear...

Are you allergic to chemicals? Hello, I would like to ask you about my situation. I recently started working at a CD manufacturing company, and I spend every day in a clean room. For some reason, I feel dizzy almost every day after work, have a poor appetite, and experience memor...

The body develops foreign objects? Hello, I have a protrusion at the base of my spine that appeared when I was in the second grade, and I am now in the ninth grade. It hasn't changed in size, hasn't caused any pain, and I have seen a family doctor who took an X-ray. The...

Which department should I make an appointment with? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I had pharyngitis for the first time and it resolved after medication. However, less than two months later, it recurred, and after treatment, it improved again. Yet, just a month later, it happened a...

Headache Hello, Doctor: What tests can be done for headaches? Are there any covered by health insurance? Due to frequent headaches, my symptoms include pain in the left occipital area, with intermittent sharp and throbbing pain. Sometimes I also experience neck pain, or a general...

Enzyme products Hello, doctor. There are enzyme products available on the market, including concentrated liquid forms and capsules, most of which claim to aid digestion, promote metabolism, alter body composition, and assist with weight loss. Are these products truly beneficial f...

Inquiry about health check-up concerns? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have a few questions regarding my health check report: 1. My total red blood cell count is low (RBC=3.73, HCT=35.8, MCH=32.2, MONO%=8.7, EO%=4.4). 2. My granulocyte count is elevated (PDW=9.9). 3. My total cholestero...

Cardiac issues? Hello doctor, I have often felt drowsy during the day, with a heavy head and difficulty concentrating since high school. When I stand in crowded places for too long, I experience symptoms similar to anemia (such as blackouts, chest tightness, and difficulty breath...