Understanding Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Precautions, and Prevention
Symptoms of low blood pressure? Hello, I apologize for bothering you! I would like to ask the doctor about low blood pressure. What are the symptoms associated with it, and what should individuals with low blood pressure be aware of? Additionally, how can it be prevented? I’m sor...
Dr. Chen Fuquan reply Internal Medicine
Hello! Reason 1: Symptoms of low blood pressure include a tendency to feel dizzy, and the extremities often feel cold, especially more noticeably in winter. Sometimes there may also be palpitations. When lying down or squatting, standing up suddenly can lead to a feeling of diz...[Read More] Understanding Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Precautions, and Prevention
Understanding Chest Tightness and Cough After Cervical Spine Injury
Chest tightness and cough after cervical spine injury? Hello, doctor. Thank you for helping me with my concerns. I was in a car accident two and a half months ago, and after X-ray and MRI examinations, a neurosurgeon diagnosed me with a C5-C6 disc herniation. I am currently weari...
Dr. Chen Fuquan reply Internal Medicine
Hello Miss, 1. After your car accident, the neurosurgery department conducted X-rays and MRI examinations, diagnosing you with C-5 and C-6 subluxation. You are currently wearing a cervical collar for observation. During this time, please be cautious with your neck and avoid any...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Cough After Cervical Spine Injury
Is High Uric Acid Level a Definitive Indicator of Gout?
Having high uric acid levels does not necessarily mean that one has gout? Dear Doctor: A few months ago, I sought medical attention because my entire foot was swollen. After a blood test, the doctor informed me that my uric acid level was as high as 9.2. Does this mean I have gou...
Dr. Chen Fuquan reply Internal Medicine
1. A high uric acid level does not necessarily lead to gout symptoms. 2. The normal range for uric acid in the blood is 2.4 to 7.6 mg/dL. If the uric acid level exceeds 7.6 mg/dL, it is referred to as "hyperuricemia." Typically, men have higher uric acid levels (about s...[Read More] Is High Uric Acid Level a Definitive Indicator of Gout?
Understanding Leg Indentation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
It will indent when pressed? Hello, doctor. My mother is 41 years old, weighs 60 kg, and is 165 cm tall. She has a history of chronic gastritis and allergic rhinitis, and she often suffers from migraines. In recent months, she has noticed that when she presses down on her calves,...
Dr. Chen Fuquan reply Internal Medicine
Dear Mr. Ku, As you mentioned, your aunt has been experiencing noticeable edema in her lower legs and feelings of fatigue over the past few months. I have a few questions regarding her condition: 1. **Liver Issues**: Has your aunt been a carrier of Hepatitis B or C for many yea...[Read More] Understanding Leg Indentation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Persistent Abdominal Pain and Bleeding After Diarrhea: What to Do?
Diarrhea with persistent abdominal cramps? If you are experiencing persistent cramping pain in your stomach and abdomen after having diarrhea, along with pain in the anal area, there may be a possibility of developing hemorrhoids. If the pain has not decreased after taking the me...
Dr. Chen Fuquan reply Internal Medicine
1. This situation is likely due to the formation of internal hemorrhoids (external hemorrhoids can be felt and are usually more painful when sitting). When there is gastrointestinal bleeding, the contractions of the small and large intestines can intensify, leading most patients ...[Read More] Persistent Abdominal Pain and Bleeding After Diarrhea: What to Do?