Alternatives to Water for Staying Hydrated When Sick with a Cold
Common cold My friend really dislikes drinking plain water and finds it unpleasant, but she has a cold recently. Is there anything she can drink as a substitute?
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
Generally, any beverages are acceptable. The purpose of drinking plenty of water when having a cold is to replenish the fluids lost during a fever and to help thin mucus, making it easier to cough. If there is a sore throat, it is best to provide isotonic solutions; diluted sport...[Read More] Alternatives to Water for Staying Hydrated When Sick with a Cold
Excessive Sweating: Is It Related to My Cold and Medications?
Excessive sweating Hello Doctor: I currently have a cold and am taking medication including azithromycin, fucous, ausconaxol, chemix, and brandyl. Recently, I've suddenly started sweating a lot; just moving around a bit makes me feel hot and drenched in sweat, which is quite...
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
Hello: After carefully reviewing the medications you are taking, excessive sweating is not a common side effect. This condition may be related to the physical weakness associated with a cold; however, if the symptoms persist (especially if accompanied by palpitations or weight lo...[Read More] Excessive Sweating: Is It Related to My Cold and Medications?
Which Specialist to Consult for Suspected Lymph Node Enlargement?
Lymph Director Tsai inquired about some areas on the body that feel somewhat like lymphadenopathy and somewhat like muscle. Which specialty can help examine and differentiate whether there is lymphadenopathy?
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
Hello: Since each physician has different areas of expertise, if you have a mass in the head and neck region, it is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist. For masses in other areas, you may start by seeing a general surgeon. I hope this response helps address your concerns.[Read More] Which Specialist to Consult for Suspected Lymph Node Enlargement?
Understanding Upper Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Back pain Dear Sir/Madam, My father, who is about 55 years old, has been suffering from upper back pain for the past year. Whenever he is exposed to wind, the pain in his upper back becomes unbearable. This is especially challenging during the hot summer months, as he is relucta...
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
Lene: Back pain is often caused by diseases related to muscles, nerves, bones, or the lungs. Although your father has undergone a health check-up with no significant abnormalities found, it is unclear what the specifics of the examination were, so we cannot determine if it ruled ...[Read More] Understanding Upper Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Lead Poisoning: Causes and Concerns for Home Environments
Lead poisoning Hello, Dr. Tsai! Recently, my mother was diagnosed with lead poisoning at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. However, my mother is just a housewife; she neither works in a factory nor uses any unknown cosmetics. How could she have lead poisoning? Is it possible that the...
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
In general, the manufacturing or smelting of alloys, such as solder, printing type, brass products, and bronze products, involves the application of lead compounds, particularly in the preparation of lead-containing paints, pigments, or colorants, the manufacturing or recycling o...[Read More] Understanding Lead Poisoning: Causes and Concerns for Home Environments
Understanding Sudden Low Blood Pressure in Former Hypertension Patients
A patient who previously had hypertension but is now frequently fainting due to low blood pressure may be experiencing several potential causes. These could include medication side effects, dehydration, changes in diet, or underlying health conditions such as adrenal insufficienc...
Dr. Cai Ruiyuan reply Family Medicine
Dear Tina, Transient syncope can generally be classified into four major categories: 1. Diseases related to vascular tone or blood volume, such as orthostatic hypotension and acute blood loss; 2. Cardiovascular diseases, such as arrhythmias and myocardial infarction; 3. Cerebro...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Low Blood Pressure in Former Hypertension Patients