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Symptoms of HIV/AIDS Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, a virgin, and have never undergone intravenous injection or shared needles. My mother also does not have HIV. Recently, I received information about HIV and it reminded me of a similar flu-like illness I experienced last winte...

Which department should I see? If there is a lump on the side of the calf muscle that is itchy and has turned bruised after scratching, which medical specialty should I consult?

What tests should be performed? Hello, doctor. I am 165 cm tall and weigh 129 kg (I was nearly 150 kg before and have lost weight for about 2 months). I am taking antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications: Shumai Kang enteric-coated tablets 5/20 mg (1 tablet), Tenormin 100 mg...

There is a small protrusion on the side of the neck? Hello doctor, I have a small bump on the side of my neck that is less than one centimeter. I previously had inflammation in the muscles on the side of my neck, so I was wondering if this could be the reason for the bump. What c...

Rabies virus I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on the 30th in the Shalu area of Taichung. While I was sitting in a convenience store having dinner, a wild stray cat suddenly appeared looking for food. I tried to feed it, but I accidentally got scratched. The scr...

Experiencing tinnitus, nausea, and seeing stars while hiking? Hello, doctor. I am aware that my cardiopulmonary function is not good (I have a history of childhood asthma). I occasionally ride a bicycle and play table tennis for exercise, and I have also engaged in jogging, reach...

Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, a couple of days ago, I developed a painful lump in my right armpit, but after two days, the pain subsided and the lump disappeared. However, today I noticed another lump in a different location in the same armpit, which is also painful. I recently h...

Weight loss I apologize, but if there is continuous weight loss, could it indicate an underlying illness? What about increased or decreased appetite and frequent urination? I'm asking on behalf of someone else.

Blood in the stool? I live in a dormitory and I feel very anxious about using the bathroom for a bowel movement. I tend to rush and only go when I can't hold it anymore. The first time I wipe with toilet paper, I noticed a circular blood spot, but there was none the second t...

Hand problems The hands tremble, often occurring when holding a pen, using chopsticks to eat, pouring drinks, or serving food. Sometimes, there is intense shaking (usually in the right hand). Occasionally, there is significant pain in the middle finger's nerve, lasting about...

Regarding rabies infection from bat feces..? Hello, Doctor Gao. I would like to inquire about my situation: I work along the coast in Taoyuan, and there used to be a bat cave indoors, which seems to have been sealed off now. However, there are some small pellets near the window t...

Which department should I see? Hello, a week ago, I experienced sharp chest pain while breathing, which caused me a brief moment of anxiety about breathing—something I have never experienced before. It was just that one time, and it hasn't happened again. Over the past few d...

A cold that has not resolved after a month may indicate the presence of a thyroid cyst? Hello, I would like to inquire about which specialty I should consult for a diagnosis based on my current medical history. I have a slight history of nasal allergies, and in mid-May, I often f...

Dizziness, darkening of vision, and suspected seizure symptoms? Hello Doctor, I often experience dizziness and visual disturbances when I get up from bed. I feel like my vision goes black, and after forcing myself to walk a few steps, I faint. I can distinctly feel myself grabbin...

Pain points are not always definitive? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms for over six months. Initially, I had unexplained pain in my left chest, and one time while sleeping, I suddenly had severe pain in my left rib cage and fainted for a moment. After that, I freq...

Which specialty should I see for these symptoms? Recently, my husband has been experiencing generalized weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a slightly elevated body temperature (around 37.1-37.4°C). He feels warm and has had several episodes of diarrhea. Initially, we though...

【Inquiry】My grandmother is experiencing numbness and pain in the tips of her fingers? My grandmother is 70 years old and has symptoms of diabetes and hypertension. During the Lunar New Year this year, she mentioned that she burned her finger while cooking. Since then, she frequen...

Strange cold Last Wednesday, I contracted an infection during a teacher appreciation banquet. My symptoms include persistent post-nasal drip and coughing. I first visited a doctor who prescribed Acetaminophen 500 mg, Dextromethorphan 30 mg, Donison 5 mg, Norsecon, Augmentin 625 m...

Easily prone to dizziness? Hello doctor, I have been particularly prone to dizziness since childhood. I remember that certain foods, like jellyfish, would make me dizzy, and I never understood why, which led me to avoid those foods. As I grew older, I also experienced dizziness f...

Constantly feeling sleepy? Hello doctor, I am a student and I have been accustomed to going to bed between 12:30 and 1:00 AM and waking up at 6:30 AM. However, recently I have been unusually tired and can't help but doze off in class (this has been happening more frequently....