Dr. Chen Zonglin reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: 1. I really enjoy eating carrots, but since carrots are water-soluble, cooking them in water causes vitamin loss. What is the best way to cook them? 2. Ever since I became vegetarian last month, I have been experiencing pain in areas w...

Issues with Blood Pressure Monitor Accuracy and Medication Concerns Dear Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. I compared my home electronic blood pressure monitor with the clinic's mercury sphygmomanometer, and found a difference of 11.5 mmHg in sy...

Will this cause any issues with the kidneys? Dear Dr. Chen, I have recently felt that I am taking quite a few medications and would like to ask if this could put a burden on my kidneys. My daily medication schedule is as follows: 1. Upon waking up, I take 6 capsules of Jin Yong...

Hypertension issues Dear Doctor, My mother is 72 years old and has a history of hypertension. Recently, with the colder weather, her blood pressure readings have been around 160/88. Sometimes, even after taking antihypertensive medication, her blood pressure does not decrease. S...

Different brands Can antihypertensive medications affect blood pressure control due to different brands? My mother experienced a nosebleed and had to call an ambulance to go to the emergency room. The emergency physician needed to identify the cause, and she was eventually referr...

Coughing with nausea and a desire to vomit? Hello doctor, I have suddenly started coughing in the past few days. Each cough comes on suddenly and makes me feel nauseous, and I have vomited a few times. What could these symptoms indicate? I don't have a runny nose, which is n...

I can't distinguish whether it's a physiological issue or depression-related anxiety? Hello, doctor. I am an 18-year-old college student. Over the past two years, I have lost about 10 kilograms, but I did not intentionally lose weight; I just feel that my appetite is no...

Is leg shaking a medical condition? I experience this even when I'm waiting at a red light on my motorcycle. What could be the reason? Is leg shaking considered a medical condition?

Dizziness and nausea in the morning? On the morning of August 18th, I suddenly woke up feeling hot, experienced dizziness, and had nausea without being able to vomit. My shoulders and neck felt uncomfortable. After that, I felt fine for the next few days, but I have a history of ...

Nasal mucus and phlegm often appear brown or yellow-green in color? Hello! I usually exercise regularly and stay hydrated, and my daily routine is quite normal. However, I often notice that my nasal mucus and phlegm are brown or yellow-green in color. What could be the issue? Tha...

How to Sleep Better Hello, I would like to ask about the polyphasic sleep method mentioned in the book "The Polyphasic Sleep Bible," which involves sleeping for two hours a day (essentially six times a day in four-hour cycles, with each sleep period lasting twenty minut...

How to improve positive hemoglobin in urine? Do I have to go to the hospital for an examination? Can't I improve it through diet alone?

What to do if hemoglobin is positive in urine? I previously had a health check at school, and my test report showed that I have hematuria, which was positive. What should I do? However, I also have antibodies for hepatitis B in my body, so could this be a bile issue? Should I see...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Hello Dr. Chen, Could you please advise on how to manage and prevent tarsal tunnel syndrome in daily life? Thank you!

High blood pressure? Hello, my husband has very high blood pressure, often reaching 180. He previously visited a family medicine doctor, but no cause could be identified, and he can only manage his blood pressure with medication. I would like to ask which specialty we should cons...

In the morning, my entire foot sole hurts, and I am unable to walk? Hello: My feet often swell, and since I work long hours standing, I frequently wake up in the morning with painful soles. When I get out of bed, I can hardly walk and have to drag my feet for a while before I can...

The muscles along the entire leg, particularly in the lower back, are very tight? Feeling so tight that you can't squat down, and usually experiencing tightness and soreness. Is there a way to improve this? If I need to seek medical attention, which specialty should I consul...

Regarding medical examinations? Hello, I would like to ask about the employment requirements from the company I am applying to. They require not only a general health check report but also reports for hepatitis A, B, and C antibodies, serum toxins, and a chest X-ray. Which hospit...

Peripheral edema I have been experiencing erysipelas in my left foot, which sometimes causes pain, prompting me to take anti-inflammatory medication prescribed by the hospital. When the pain is more severe, I also receive anti-inflammatory injections, which provide some relief. T...

Type 1 Diabetes Hello, doctor. My husband was diagnosed with possible type 1 diabetes, insulin-dependent, about a month ago at the age of 34. However, we do not have children yet and are planning to conceive. My husband's blood sugar levels are not very stable (approximately...