Dr. Cai Mengru reply Family Medicine Question - Page 3

Should I seek medical attention? Which specialty should I consult? Hello, Doctor: I have some questions I would like to consult you about. 1. Menstrual irregularities. My symptoms include periods that last over a week each time. The longest has been two to three months, with va...

Which department should I see? My daughter is 15 years old and has a habit of constipation. She has been experiencing bright red blood in her stool for several months. About two months ago, the bleeding did not occur at the anus; it resembled menstrual blood and had clots, but it...

Mild proteinuria Hello doctor, I usually consume high-protein drinks, and recently when I went to the hospital for a urine test, the doctor mentioned that I have mild proteinuria. Will this cause any health issues? Thank you.

Oral herpes simplex virus Hello Dr. Tsai, My eldest son is 12 years old. He received the varicella vaccine late in childhood, has had shingles, experienced issues with the trigeminal nerve, and almost developed cellulitis from dental cavities that required root canal treatment. ...

Chest tightness and headache? Hello Doctor: I often feel a tightness in my chest, and sometimes it feels as if a heavy object is pressing down on me, making it difficult to breathe. I also experience dizziness and chest pain, and on several occasions, the pain in my chest seems t...

Anal polyps Do anal polyps need to be removed? How are they removed? What is the difference between hemorrhoids and polyps? Please reply. Thank you.

Allergy Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my recent allergy testing (which included allergens such as oranges, almonds, brewer's yeast, and egg yolk). I have previously experienced allergic reactions to seafood and assumed I was allergic to it. However, the test resu...

Numbness and pain in the toes? I have been troubled by this issue for a long time. About 10 years ago, I started to notice a slight tingling and numbness in a small area at the front of both of my big toes, where they come together. Over time, the tingling and numbness have worse...

Abnormal cutting pain from the skin to the muscle? Hello Doctor, I am consulting on behalf of my mother who is 65 years old and has diabetes and hypertension. For the past few months, she has been suffering from what she describes as cutting pain, which feels somewhat like being ...

There is a lump on the inner thigh? Hello Doctor: About 4 to 5 days ago, I woke up in the morning and suddenly felt pain in the inner side of my left thigh. At first, I thought it was a strain or that I had bumped into something, so I didn't pay much attention. However, I no...

The Health Effects of Printers Hello, Doctor: I am an office worker, and there is a medium-sized printer next to my desk that continuously prints documents from morning until night. I often feel hot air coming from the machine, and there is a strong odor of toner. I have heard th...

Pain in the right scapula? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing pain in the right side of my back near the scapula for over two months. I have seen an orthopedic doctor and undergone physical therapy, but there has been no improvement. Often, an unexpected movement causes a &...

The head is often tilted? My son is 10 years old and his head is almost always tilted to one side. I'm not sure why. When he was younger, we took him to see a doctor, but they couldn't determine the cause. If we need to see a doctor, which specialty should we consult?

How to effectively lose belly fat? Hello Dr. Tsai, I noticed in the mirror over the past few days that the area below my navel is protruding. Is this what is referred to as the lower abdomen? How can I slim it down? I often eat until I'm full and sit in front of the computer...

Hyperthyroidism Is there a doctor at Taoyuan General Hospital who specializes in treating hyperthyroidism? Additionally, is hyperthyroidism considered a chronic disease? After the consultation, can I request the doctor to issue a prescription for a chronic disease? Thank you!

Juvenile Vitiligo I started having gray hair since the fifth grade, and the situation hasn't changed throughout college. What treatment options are available? I know that dyeing my hair is not good for my health; what should I do? Please help me.

Abdominal lymphatic calcification Will lymphatic calcification in the abdominal cavity lead to other pathological changes? What should be noted? Will it continue to enlarge? I occasionally experience cramping pain in my lower left abdomen, and my doctor said it is not caused by l...

Hyperthyroidism, frozen shoulder, and a sensation of pressure in the neck? Hello, I am fifty-five years old. I had hyperthyroidism at the ages of twenty-four and thirty-two, and it has recurred this year. I have been seeing a specialist at a large hospital and have been on medica...

Poor mental health can lead to vomiting? I have been experiencing symptoms of occasional vomiting, including the presence of blood in the vomit, for the past month or two due to poor mental health. Could this be related to staying up late? How can I improve my condition without t...

Peripheral circulatory disorder Doctor, I would like to ask if peripheral circulation disorders refer to easy numbness in the limbs or poor blood circulation? A friend gave me a bottle of dietary supplement that states it is indicated for peripheral circulation disorders. I would...