Dr. Chen Taicheng reply Family Medicine Question

Oral issues? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. Last Saturday, I had a dental cleaning, and after two or three days, I noticed pain in the gum tissue on the inner middle and left side of my teeth. I visited the dentist, who mentioned there was some redness. Addition...

There is crusting on the nipple, and there is a hard lump inside? I am a middle school boy, but I feel that there is something unusual with my nipples. I used to feel a hard lump in my right nipple, but after a few weeks, the lump moved to the left side. I usually surf, but after...

Is it really a urinary tract infection? Hello, my mother has undergone a bladder suspension surgery, but in recent years, the surgical sutures have come loose, leading to urinary incontinence that requires her to wear adult diapers to maintain her daily life (she also changes the...

It should not be a diabetic patient; urine ketones were 2+ while blood glucose was normal. After 5 days, urine ketones increased to 3+? I recently underwent a medical examination due to issues with body odor and discovered that my urine ketone levels were abnormal. I would like t...

Blood test issues Hello Dr. Chen: I recently received my blood donation report, which shows total cholesterol at 188 mg/dL, LDL-C at 132 mg/dL, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 5.9%, blood pressure at 115/77 mmHg, and ALT at 13 U/L. I would like to ask: 1. Do these results indica...

Fainting without any apparent reason? Yesterday morning, from 9:00 to 10:00, I was practicing riding a motorcycle outside. After that, a kind person came to teach me some exam techniques for about 10 minutes. I started to feel my vision narrowing and turning black, and then I fai...

Abdominal issues? Hello, doctor. In the past year, I've been preparing for exams and have noticed some health issues, but I'm unsure which specialist to see. I've been experiencing intermittent pain near the lower right groin area, which is not constant but occurs ...

Continuous health issues? Dear Doctor, I have been feeling very sleepy for the past few days. I first noticed it on the first day when I felt the urge to sleep around 9 or 10 AM at work and ended up sleeping for over an hour. I also took a nap during lunch for more than an hour...

Increasing sensitivity to heat and elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor: When I was a child, I was very sensitive to cold and had a high tolerance for heat. During the summer, I could stay in a room without air conditioning without any issues, and even when the air conditioni...

Tongue coating concerns? Hello, I noticed that my tongue coating was thicker for a while, but recently it has decreased a bit. Today, I observed that the middle and back parts of my tongue have more coating again. When I scrape it off and smell it, there is a slight strange odor,...

Oceanic anemia Hello Doctor: My grandfather and mother both have thalassemia. During my school entrance health check, I was also found to be a mild carrier, but I usually don't have any symptoms and feel fine. Can I donate blood under these circumstances?

Questions about exercising before meals? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about my recent lifestyle. I usually work until 6 PM, then exercise for an hour (swimming), and ride my bike home, arriving around 8 PM for dinner. Sometimes, during the period between exercising and ...

Blood test issues? Hello, doctor. I asked about the blood test procedure the day before yesterday (<a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/126694">#126694</a>), and I appreciate your response. I apologize for asking another question. Initially, I was very concer...

Diabetes medication issues? Hello, Doctor. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes (pre-meal blood sugar 143, HbA1c 8.3). The doctor prescribed medication and advised me to lose weight (one Kuroda tablet in the morning and evening, and one Forxiga in the morning). After w...

Oral issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I have been experiencing an unusual taste in my mouth for the past week (sometimes it feels sour, but it doesn't seem to be). My tongue occasionally feels prickly. How can I improve this condition?

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? 1. In the past 2-3 years, my menstrual cycle has not been as regular as it used to be, occurring every 30-40 days. Now, it comes approximately every 2-3 months. I have seen a gynecologist who conducted blood tests fo...

Skin experiencing tingling and infection issues? Today while walking, I felt a sudden sharp pain in my left elbow as sweat dripped down. When I got home, I checked and there didn't seem to be any wounds or broken skin. However, when I lightly touched it with my fingers, I ex...

Worried about contracting the plague? Hello: I recently moved back to a house I haven't lived in for a year, and after a few days of staying there, I discovered a lot of mouse droppings. I am now very concerned about the possibility of contracting the plague. Are there any s...

Risk of Viral Infection (Continued Inquiry) Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you for your response. I am the gentleman who inquired about the risk of viral infection. Here is a recap of my previous question: Yesterday, while playing basketball, my hand came into contact with a friend's...

Questions about the blood draw process? Hello, Doctor: Today I went to the hospital for a blood draw, and the lab technician crumpled the order form and threw it into the trash can (the alcohol swabs used for disinfection were also discarded there). Later, it seems they retrieved...