Dr. Hong Hongchang reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 2

Do I need to take antibiotics? I have a headache and a fever of 37.8°C. My throat is slightly swollen (day one). I saw a doctor who prescribed antibiotics. Should I take the antibiotics? I have a sensitive stomach, and every time I take medication, my stomach hurts the next day a...

Lower abdominal bloating, caused by retained stool? How to effectively treat it? Hello, my sister (27 years old) has been experiencing frequent bloating in her lower abdomen (below the navel) for the past few months. She previously underwent an ultrasound for uterine fibroids, an...

Stomach discomfort..? I've been feeling strange in my abdomen for the past month or two. I experience severe abdominal pain that lasts for over a week, causing me to feel cold and nauseous. After that week, I feel fine again, but this cycle keeps repeating, and I don't ...

Constipation for nearly 10 years..? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing constipation since elementary school, having a bowel movement about once a week, with the longest interval being 14 days. On the day I finally have a bowel movement, I experience full-body allergies (prob...

How to prevent rheumatoid arthritis? As the weather gets cooler, my knees become inflamed, and I experience soreness in all ten fingers and even my shoulders. What can I do to prevent this from worsening? Thank you.

Green stool? I have been experiencing green stools, resembling olive green, for the past week or two. However, the shape and odor are normal. What could be the cause of this?

Constipation? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: for about the past two weeks, I have been experiencing very little bowel movement. I have been eating normally for all three meals, so I used to have a substantial amount, but recently, for some unknown reason, it has sudden...

Two small problems, yet they are a big hassle! Hello Dr. Hong: Previously, a netizen mentioned that their stomach was constantly gurgling, and they were experiencing excessive and foul-smelling gas, with occasional smooth bowel movements. It seems that many people have this issue...

What is splenomegaly? I apologize! I would like to ask about my previous health check report, which indicated splenomegaly. I want to understand what this means and which organ might be affected. Thank you! Also, I had a health examination before, and the report showed elevated...

Gastrointestinal discomfort requires medical advice? I have experienced acute gastroenteritis since I was young, and sometimes I have stomach pain about 1 to 2 times a month. Whenever I drink cold beverages, I definitely have diarrhea, and I often drink soda. I know it's not...

Acute appendicitis I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for 2 years, and it has been getting worse each year. I experience constant bloating and abdominal pain. Medications haven't helped, and despite following my doctor's advice to eat more fruits ...

Defecation 1. If you are experiencing incomplete bowel movements, what should you eat more of? For instance, if after a bowel movement you still feel some residue, it can be quite uncomfortable. 2. If you have a bowel movement every morning, are you expelling waste from yesterd...

Hepatitis B Over a year ago, I underwent a school health check, and I was informed that I had no antibodies and needed to get vaccinated. However, I missed the vaccination due to a cold. Now, after some time has passed, I would like to know which department I should visit. Should...

Is having low uric acid a problem? Hello, our organization recently provided health check-ups for employees, and the result for the uric acid test was 1.9 mg/dL. I understand that high uric acid levels can pose risks such as gout, but are there issues with low levels as well? I a...

Am I going to die soon? Doctor, my symptoms are quite strange... 1. When I walk, I feel unsteady... I can't tell if it's my head or my body that's shaking... 2. It feels like something is jumping in my chest, which is very uncomfortable. 3. My chest has been hurtin...

Prolonged episodes of dry heaving? Hello! I am a 16-year-old high school student, 165 cm tall and weighing 72 kg. For the past 6 to 8 months, I have been experiencing headaches and nausea with dry heaving (approximately 3 to 5 times a week). My daily routine is relatively normal,...

Low neutrophil count and high eosinophil count? Hello, I recently had a health check-up and the results showed a white blood cell count of 5.52 (normal), neutrophils at 43.50% (normal range: 45.0-75.0%, slightly low), and eosinophils at 6.00% (normal range: >5.0%, slightly hig...

Fatty liver disease I have been diagnosed with fatty liver. I often eat fried chicken, but I have started to avoid it. I run 600 meters daily and do sit-ups. Is this effective? Can you provide dietary recommendations?

Abdominal pain? Hello: I have abdominal pain, but I'm not sure what the cause is. I did sit-ups last night, and this morning my stomach hurts a lot. The pain is cramp-like and comes in waves. Is this an issue with my body, or is it just pain from exercising? If it is a bodil...

Hemorrhoidal bleeding Hello Dr. Hong, a few days ago, after the late stage of a cold, I experienced a dry cough and diarrhea (which was watery and light yellow in color) for about a week. However, now when I wipe after a bowel movement, there is blood on the toilet paper, althoug...