Dr. Cai Mengru reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Can you get infected if you are scratched by a straw used by an HIV-positive patient? I accidentally cut my arm with a straw from a bubble tea drink while meeting a friend who is HIV positive, resulting in a small wound that bled slightly. My friend has a smoking habit and poor o...

Stiffness in the fingers? My mother is 52 years old, and recently she often wakes up in the middle of the night with her fingers feeling stiff and unable to move. What could be the reason for this? I experienced something similar during winter and thought it was just because it w...

Could you please specify the issue regarding medication? Hello, is it okay to take medication with Shupao (a type of herbal drink)? Or will it counteract the medication? Additionally, can a cold cause bloating?

I'm sorry, but I need content to translate. Please provide the text you would like me to translate I would like to ask if individuals with G6PD deficiency can consume "Man Niu" (a product containing vitamin C, taurine, inositol, amino acids, niacinamide, beta-carot...

Child Health Consultation Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask for your advice. My child has been very prone to sleepiness since the third grade. He often dozes off in class and has difficulty concentrating. Sometimes, as soon as he comes home from school, he runs straight to bed...

Minors' medical consultations I would like to ask: My child is in the first year of junior high school (13 years old). Recently, she took her health insurance card without permission and visited an ophthalmologist in Kaohsiung because she wanted to wear contact lenses, which...

I have contracted influenza type A and am in isolation at home, but..? Dr. Tsai: I went for a rapid test on Monday, and the result was influenza A. Today is Wednesday, and I have taken five doses of antiviral medication. Currently, my only symptom is a cough (with phlegm), but to...

Regarding the issue of foul-smelling urine? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you. I'm unsure if the issue is related to my liver, kidneys, prostate, or a urinary tract infection, so I'm consulting a family medicine physician. I've experienced foul-smelling u...

Thank you for your inquiry! Hello, I have a question: When I press on the right side of my lower back, I feel a sensation of pressure. I'm not sure what the cause might be. Thank you!

Fever of unknown origin and headache? Doctor: Recently, my friend has been experiencing unexplained fevers and headaches. The first time I took him to a large hospital's emergency department, the doctor only performed a rapid test and, after seeing the results, stated that i...

excuse me? Does the health department provide paternity testing services, or can you recommend places in Changhua that offer this service?

There is slight numbness in the skin on the left side of the groin? One day I woke up and noticed a slight swelling on the left side of my groin, but I didn't pay much attention to it at first. Later, after waking up fully, I realized the swelling was gone, but I noticed som...

Hello, doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions regarding allergies and injections. My mother had a cold previously and went to a nearby clinic for treatment. The doctor administered an injection, but shortly after, my mother seemed to have an allergic reacti...

What are the effects of consuming soy isoflavones on men's health? Hello, what are the effects of soy isoflavones on men's health? I'm considering purchasing a plant-based protein that contains soy isoflavones, but I found information suggesting that soy isoflavone...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor: I often hear sounds coming from my feet when I walk, similar to the cracking sound we make when we crack our knuckles (like the continuous "pop" sound Bruce Lee makes in movies before a fight). My hands also make this sound, ...

Please ask your question? Hello! To test for G6PD deficiency (favism), is it sufficient to perform a regular blood test? Additionally, how much does this test typically cost out-of-pocket, and which department should I consult? Thank you!

Menstruation is always irregular? Hello, doctor: My menstruation is often delayed by 2 to 3 months. I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for an examination, and they said that my hormone secretion is insufficient, which is causing my missed periods. They prescribed hormone medicati...

Which specialty should I see? If you have pain on the side of your tongue accompanied by white spots, you should see a dentist or an oral medicine specialist.

excuse me? The pain is located about two fingerbreadths below the V-shaped area of the left rib cage. I have been experiencing this pain frequently for the past six months, especially in the morning when I wake up, and it is quite severe. I don't believe it is related to hun...

Sudden feelings of frustration or agitation? I've been feeling really down lately. Sometimes, while I'm working or doing certain tasks, I suddenly experience anxiety or frustration, and there are times when I feel like crying. What should I do about this? When I'm ...