Dr. Cai Mengru reply Family Medicine Question - Page 4

I have been feeling constantly thirsty (forwarded from the Director's mailbox)? I feel a bit anxious, but drinking water helps. In the morning at home, I feel restless and keep drinking water. In the afternoon, when I arrive at National Chung Hsing University, I feel more st...

excuse me? Recently, I've been experiencing soreness in my back, chest, and shoulders, along with a tight sensation in my neck (which becomes more pronounced after meals). I also have random episodes of chest tightness (for example, I might feel tightness for 2 to 3 minutes ...

What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia, often referred to as tic douloureux, is characterized by sudden, severe, and recurrent episodes of facial pain. The pain typically occurs in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, which can affect areas such as the cheeks, ja...

White hair Hello Doctor: I am 25 years old, and I would like to ask about my premature graying hair. Based on previous experiences, it is often caused by excessive stress. However, my recent lifestyle has been quite normal, and my job is stable and manageable. Yet, I have recentl...

There is twitching behind the left ear? My wife has recently been experiencing what seems to be a twitching sensation behind her left ear. I'm not sure what kind of condition this could be or how to address it.

Which department should I consult for a health check-up? For a general health check-up, you should schedule an appointment with a primary care physician or a family medicine specialist. The cost can vary widely depending on the location and specific tests included, but it typical...

Health Can healthy individuals consume regular low-sodium salt? It is labeled as suitable for those with restricted intake. If it's for health reasons, can healthy people also use it?

Lower left Hello. I have been experiencing pain in my lower left abdomen recently. The pain is so intense that it also affects my lower back. I need to support my back when standing up from a seated position, and I can only stand up by bending over. This pain has lasted for more ...

Which department should I make an appointment with? I have recently had a poor appetite, and I find it hard to eat anything. I also feel very fatigued and often want to sleep. Sometimes I sleep for over ten hours and still feel tired. Is there something wrong? Which department sh...

The effects of drugs on the fetus? What are the potential harms of short-term drug use on the body, and what effects can it have on fetal development? If there are effects on the fetus, how long should one wait after quitting drugs before trying to conceive?

Residual fecal stains on underwear after passing gas? Hello Dr. Tsai, after I pass gas and go to the bathroom to have a bowel movement, I suddenly notice traces of stool on my underwear when I put them on. I have never experienced this before. Could you please explain why this is...

Disease Prevention and Diet Hello, doctor: Some medical literature suggests that regularly consuming fruit and vegetable juices can help prevent diseases and cancer. The commercially available canned fruit and vegetable juices taste sweet; do they really produce many enzymes in t...

A lump on the sole of the foot? Hello: I don't know when it started, but a lump has inexplicably appeared on the sole of my right foot. Previously, I would press it down, and it would temporarily flatten. Recently, it has been increasingly painful. Whenever I sit and then st...

Could you please tell me about my high blood sugar issue? Hello doctor, I recently had a health check-up and my blood sugar level is quite high, with a reading of 118. Should I seek medical treatment or could you provide guidance on methods to lower it? (My weight is 60 kg and my...

Health check-up issues? C-reactive protein (CRP) abnormal positive, thyroid hormone T3 elevated at 1.5, red blood cell count (RBC) abnormal at 6.41, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) abnormal at 66.1, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) abnormal at 20.7, hemoglobin (Hgb) abnormal at 13...

Health Inquiry I would like to inquire whether drinking iced or hot black tea, milk tea, or fat-burning green tea is better for my health. Will it affect my body health? Thank you for your response, doctor!

Inquiry 1. What symptoms may occur if bacteria enter the head? For example, headaches or a dazed appearance of the face! 2. When I was in high school, my mother had me take traditional Chinese medicine pills to help with my myopia. One night, I woke up in the early morning and ...

Polio (Poliomyelitis) Last Wednesday (January 7), I trained with a colleague who has polio using a CPR Annie mannequin, and I would like to ask the doctor if I could be infected with polio. Additionally, around January 12, I started experiencing symptoms such as headache, sore th...

Regarding suitable health foods for students? Hello Dr. Tsai: I have some questions regarding health supplements. I am a 19-year-old female student, and I would like to know about the necessity of taking health supplements. As a student living away from home, it can be quite chal...

For muscle cramps, you should consult a specialist in the field of Orthopedics or a Neurologist? Twenty years ago, I suffered a severe ankle sprain on my right foot while on duty. At that time, I did not see a doctor and only used topical ointments for treatment, which took about...