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Health Check for Kitchen Staff Dear Doctor, I previously had syphilis and after treatment, my RPR/VDRL test results came back non-reactive. If I undergo a health examination for kitchen staff, will the syphilis test results be considered normal? Can I work in the kitchen? I had t...

Health check-up At 56 years old, you recently underwent a health checkup at a nearby clinic as part of the three-year health insurance screening. The test results showed positive occult blood in the urine, and the urine red blood cell count was 7-9. What does this mean, and which...

FNS and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Hello: I am Fang from May 22. After that, I returned to the hospital where I had my laparoscopic surgery. The gastroenterologist here mentioned that the physician who performed my abdominal ultrasound suspects I may have focal nodular hype...

Regarding issues related to neurosurgery? I have some questions regarding my girlfriend, who underwent brain surgery as a child due to a car accident. Her family opposed the installation of a metal plate at the surgical site. I would like to know if placing a metal plate at the s...

Correction I apologize for the typo; it should be FNH, not FNS.

I really love eating ice cubes? I started to really enjoy eating ice cubes about a year or two ago. At first, it was fine; I would just ask the store to fill my drinks with ice. However, later on, I found myself only eating the ice cubes and even putting my drinks in the freezer ...

Swelling on both sides of the lower lip? Hello, Doctor. I have been taking antibiotics for one month to treat urethritis. After the treatment, I noticed some swelling on both sides of my lower lip, which is somewhat noticeable. I have stopped the medication, but the swelling pers...

Health check results A few days ago, I sent you a letter, but since I haven't received a response, I am sending it again. Hello: Important medical history: Congenital heart disease, corrected Tetralogy of Fallot. Current symptoms: I often experience cramps in my left leg...

I'm sorry, I'm not sure which specialty to inquire about? Hello, Dr. Tsai! I would like to ask what is meant by "pelvic venous calcification"? What are the causes? What effects does it have? How is it treated? What should be noted in daily life? Thank you!

Blood test report Hello, recently the school conducted a blood test, and the report showed that my red blood cell count is high (5.43 million/µL), hemoglobin is low (11.4 g/dL), and mean corpuscular volume is low (65.7 fL). What do these results indicate, and how can I improve th...

Platelets What treatments or dietary changes can help increase platelet counts? The patient has been hospitalized for over a month, with platelet counts currently at 6,000 and now at 14,000, but there hasn't been much improvement.

Air Can air move to other parts of the body? I have been experiencing bloating for three months, and it hasn't improved. Initially, it was due to a vegetarian diet, but after returning to a normal diet, it got a bit better, yet it hasn't completely resolved. Is this nor...

excuse me? 1. Recently, I have been feeling something unusual on the left side of my body. My left chest hurts and feels itchy, and sometimes I have difficulty breathing. My hands and feet are easily numb, and I experience dizziness. 2. A little lower, around the rib area, also...

Chest pain Recently, I have experienced unexplained chest pain in the center of my chest. When it's mild, it feels like chest tightness, and when it's severe, it resembles a pressing pain, but it only lasts for a moment! This usually occurs more frequently during aerobi...

Hemoptysis Coughing up phlegm with blood can be concerning, especially for smokers. This symptom, known as hemoptysis, can be caused by various conditions, including bronchitis, lung infections, or more serious issues like lung cancer. It's important to seek medical attentio...

Transgender person? Could you please tell me what kind of long-term effects transgender individuals may experience? Additionally, what is the average life expectancy for someone who has undergone gender transition? Thank you, doctor. I've noticed a growing trend regarding tr...

Headache and dizziness? Hello Dr. Tsai: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness and headaches. Last month, the health check-up at my company showed normal results. I am wondering if there are any underlying health conditions that were not detected or if there might ...

Consulting Family Medicine: Questions about Antibiotics? (1) How many classes of antibiotics are there currently? Is this classification an internationally standardized system, or is it defined by the local health authority? Does a lower number indicate that the antibiotic is wea...

Pain in the "Gao Huang" area! Hello Doctor: I am 28 years old and have been experiencing long-term pain in the hypochondriac region. I often feel a dull ache or pain in my heart area, and I also have soreness in my lower abdomen and kidney area. Which specialty should I...

Question Set Dear Dr. Tsai, Hello! Please take a look at the following information. I have many questions regarding medical knowledge, and I would appreciate any information you can provide to help me understand what I should do. Thank you! Medical History: I do not smoke, drin...