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Mandible Hello, doctor. I currently feel a swelling sensation in the area of my lower jaw, and when I press on it, it causes a pain similar to that of a tooth abscess, although it’s not as intense as a typical toothache. I have to press about 1.5 cm below my lip to feel it clearl...

Tension-type headache Hello: 1. I often feel discomfort in my head around noon, especially on the sides or back of my head, and I also experience slight blurriness in my vision. Could this be tension-type headache? 2. How is tension-type headache diagnosed and treated? Thank ...

My weight has been continuously decreasing? Doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. Sometimes I have Chinese food for breakfast, and at times I skip dinner, but I usually eat normally. However, my weight keeps dropping; I noticed that I lost over a kilogram each day yeste...

Male menopause For male menopause, which is often referred to as andropause, you should consult an endocrinologist or a urologist.

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Is it a heart problem? Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have often felt weakness in my heart upon waking up. In recent days, while stretching or turning over in my sleep at night, I experience not only heart weakness but also dizziness, as if the entire room is spinning. ...

Emotional stress can cause itching in the scalp? Hello Doctor: I have a question. Whenever I get nervous, my scalp becomes very itchy, and this symptom has been present for quite a while. Additionally, eating spicy food also triggers the itchiness. The itching lasts for less than...

Pressure ulcer wound issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about medications for pressure ulcer wounds. My grandmother has been unable to sit for long periods after a fall, and we recently discovered a pressure ulcer on her ankle (which should be classified as a stage II woun...

Examination of growth plate closure? My daughter is under 16 years old, with a height of 150 cm. She wants to go to the hospital to check if her growth plates are closed and to inquire about the possibility of growth hormone injections. I'm not sure which specialist to consu...

Intermittent sharp pain in the lower abdomen and chest? Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in the lower left abdomen, approximately 12 to 13 centimeters below the navel. The pain occurs at various times, including during work hours in the afternoon and at ...

Please ask your question? Why do men tend to gain weight in their abdominal area even if they don't drink alcohol?

Difficult-to-explain body pain? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of pain approximately every six months in my respiratory system, specifically in the area just below my throat, extending to both sides of my chest. The pain feels like a cramping sensation, almost as if...

Pale lips? Hello Doctor: For the past few years, I have noticed that my lips turn pale (more pronounced when I am tired). However, my health check-ups during these years have not revealed any abnormalities, which has been quite troubling for me. I would like to know the possible ...

Skin surface numbness Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that the outer skin of both my thighs has been feeling numb for the past six months. When I touch it, it feels like frostbite, and if I stand for a long time, I experience a burning and tingling sensation. However, all m...

Discomfort at the junction of the neck and the back of the head? Since Monday, I've been waking up with tightness in the middle of the back of my neck, where it connects to the base of my skull. It feels like there's a tight band there, and I've been experiencing s...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? If a doctor finds that a patient experiences dry mouth and perceives a sweet taste when drinking plain water, what could be the underlying issue? Thank you.

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? 1. What could be the reason for a swollen area in the lower back? Could it be related to a recent car accident? 2. Are there any restrictions on how often X-rays can be taken? Thank you!

Metabolic issues? I would like to ask which specialist I should see for fatty liver? Is it okay to take B vitamins or clam tablets if I have high uric acid? I am 33 years old and weigh 78 kg; what are some ways to improve my condition? Are there any dietary restrictions I should ...

Inquire about blurred vision and night sweats? This morning, while taking the bus to work, I suddenly felt dizzy and weak. Then I started to feel a pressure in my head and my vision went blank. After a while, my sight slightly returned, and I could see the shadows of other passen...

Please ask your questions? Hello: 1. Can Western medicine and vitamins be taken together? 2. My dish dryer uses ultraviolet light and ozone for sterilization. If there is accidental exposure to the ultraviolet light and ozone from the dish dryer, could it cause any issues for the...