Understanding Wrist Bumps: Causes and Concerns for Labor Workers
There is a bump on the wrist! Dr. Kuo: I apologize for bothering you, but I have a raised lump on my right wrist near a vein. It has been there for several years without any changes and is not painful. Since I work in a labor-intensive job that requires frequent lifting of heavy ...
Dr. Guo Mingxun reply Internal Medicine
Hello, Xiao Fen: Based on your description, it is likely a ganglion cyst, which may be caused by long-term use of the wrist. However, it is advisable for you to visit a surgical or orthopedic clinic for a final diagnosis and treatment by a specialist.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Bumps: Causes and Concerns for Labor Workers
Understanding Thyroid Ultrasound Findings and Cytology Testing Options
Cytological examination On the evening of July 20, 1995, a lump suddenly appeared in the neck after taking a shower. Blood tests, including TSH, were normal, and an ultrasound examination determined it to be thyroid hemorrhage. The patient was prescribed half a tablet of Eltroxin...
Dr. Guo Mingxun reply Internal Medicine
1. Ultrasound examination can reveal the density of different tissues, allowing for differentiation between fluid and thyroid tissue based on their varying densities. By assessing the different densities of thyroid tumors, surrounding tissues, and hematomas, one can evaluate the ...[Read More] Understanding Thyroid Ultrasound Findings and Cytology Testing Options
Disappearing Lunula: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
The crescent moon is gone! Hello Dr. Kuo: I have heard that the lunula (the half-moon shape at the base of the nail, which some people also refer to as the "sun") can indicate a person's health status. The more prominent the lunula, the healthier the individual is ...
Dr. Guo Mingxun reply Internal Medicine
Actually, your situation is normal. If the lunula on your thumb disappears, it may indicate a problem, but the disappearance of the lunula on other nails is normal. Please do not worry. Wishing you peace, and Jesus loves you.[Read More] Disappearing Lunula: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Understanding Elevated Creatinine Levels: What It Means for Your Health
Creatinine (Creatinine) Dear Dr. Kuo, Our technical personnel stationed abroad underwent a physical examination at the National Defense Medical Center in Hualien on December 18, 2003. The examination report indicates a Creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL, highlighted in red. Could you...
Dr. Guo Mingxun reply Internal Medicine
Hello Mr. Gao: A serum creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL is at the upper limit of normal for healthy individuals. The interpretation of this value can be influenced by the patient's weight and muscle mass. The patient can follow up at the nephrology outpatient clinic and collect...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Creatinine Levels: What It Means for Your Health