Dr. Chen Qingbin reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 6

Involuntary twitching of the hands and feet during sleep? Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. Since I cannot use Cangjie input for Traditional Chinese while abroad, I hope it's okay to write in Simplified Chinese. I often experience involuntary twitching of my limbs whi...

Weight Loss Plan Non-smoker; exercises more than three times a week; has a history of dizziness leading to loss of balance or consciousness; height 161 cm, weight 62 kg, BMI: 23.92 (normal); flexibility: 51 (very good) ------ (the above is the online assessment result) ------ How...

Pre-meal and post-meal blood glucose issues? Dr. Chen, I have a question. My mother has a history of diabetes, but it has been well controlled. However, during her recent blood sugar test, we found an issue: her fasting blood sugar was higher than her blood sugar two hours after ...

Physical examination Smoking; irregular exercise habits; chest pain during exercise; previous chest pain at rest; episodes of dizziness leading to loss of balance or consciousness; skeletal or joint issues that may worsen with activity; height 156 cm, weight 60 kg, BMI: 24.65 (co...

Multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) Hello, doctor. A month ago, I underwent a military service physical examination and was surprisingly diagnosed with multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). As a result, I was exempted from service, but I am still ...

Weight regain >”< I once attended a weight loss program at a hospital, and under the guidance of a nutritionist, I lost eight kilograms over four months. During that time, I was able to relax a bit at work, which allowed me to enjoy a normal lifestyle while losing weight. H...

Beard Hello, I am 34 years old. For a long time, the beard on the right side has always grown less than on the left side, and it is very noticeable. I am not sure if this is a skin issue or related to some other endocrine problem.

High cholesterol Height 157 cm, weight 50 kg. In recent years, I have undergone three health check-ups. The first one was two years ago, where my cholesterol level was 257. Last September, I had another check-up due to feeling unwell, and my cholesterol was 255. I suspect that th...

Cholesterol level of 245? During a physical examination, it was found that the total cholesterol level is 245, which is considered high and requires dietary attention. Should further tests or follow-ups be necessary? If so, which specialty should I consult? (Male, 33 years old, h...

Frequently feeling faint? Dear Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing a strange symptom since I was in the third grade of elementary school, and now at 29 years old, it persists. I often feel discomfort in my body; for example, while walking, I suddenly feel an uncomfortable sensati...

Cardiovascular diseases? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you some questions regarding a 22-year-old female friend of mine. She has mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and sometimes experiences palpitations. I have heard that she may also have valve degeneration. During cold ...

Cardiac Issues - 2 Hello Dr. Chen: Following up on my previous question, my friend tends to have cold hands and feet during cold weather and sometimes experiences heart discomfort that prevents her from sleeping. Additionally, during her school health check-up, her test results s...

Arrhythmia!? Non-smoker; regular exercise habits. Height: 169 cm, Weight: 79 kg, BMI: 27.66 (considered dangerously overweight). Flexibility: 34 (good), Muscle strength: 41 (good), Cardiovascular endurance: 76.92 (very good) ------ (the above are the results from an online assess...

The health check data is as follows? The test results show several abnormalities. What could these indicate? Uric acid (UA) is 9.7 mg/dL and total cholesterol (T-CHOL) is 241 mg/dL.

Endocrine disorder Doctor, if there is no feedback mechanism to inhibit the salivary glands transmitted by the pituitary gland, and in the absence of any stimulation, what could be the reason for its dysregulation and increased activity?

Rapid weight gain Hello Dr. Chen: My weight has rapidly increased by 16 kilograms since September, despite a decrease in my food intake. I often feel a tightness throughout my body, similar to edema, which is extremely uncomfortable. I have a history of high cholesterol. What sho...

Low cholesterol Hello, I would like to ask about my friend. He is 178 cm tall, weighs 66 kg, and is a male with good physical fitness. He exercises for at least one to two hours every day. Recently, his appetite has increased, and he doesn't feel like he is gaining weight. B...

Palpitations..? I do not smoke and have no regular exercise habits, which has led to heart disease. I only engage in the exercises recommended by my doctor due to heart issues and have experienced dizziness, loss of balance, or consciousness. My height is 158 cm, weight is 50 kg,...

Waking up feeling unrested? I have recently been feeling like I haven't had enough sleep after getting out of bed in the morning, and I feel a bit dizzy. I don't have trouble falling asleep at night, but sometimes I wake up around 1 or 2 AM and then go back to sleep. In...

Cardiac issues Hello Doctor, in the past month, I have been experiencing noticeable and intense heart palpitations even when I am at rest and not doing anything. Sometimes the heart rate increases, and I often feel a tightness in my chest, with occasional difficulty breathing. La...