Dr. Lai Hexian reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Please provide the content regarding the issue with consuming energy drinks? I would like to ask if individuals with Favism can consume "Mannitol"? Thank you! The ingredients of Mannitol include vitamin C, taurine, inositol, amino acids, niacinamide, beta-carotene, and ...

Sure! How can I assist you? Hello: I work a fixed night shift, and I often experience headaches in the afternoon. However, after I sleep and wake up, I feel normal. Is this related to my sleep?

Disinfectant alcohol Hello, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. When entering a public place, the staff sprayed my hands with disinfectant alcohol, and then I touched food with my hands. If this disinfectant alcohol is ingested, could it cause any problems in the body? 2....

Obesity caused by steroid use and seeking gastric bypass surgery for weight loss? I mistakenly consumed a compounded pain medication from the pharmacy, thinking it was a regular analgesic, for four years. I took it for various types of pain, including toothaches, menstrual cramps...

Neck tightness..? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been feeling a tightness in my neck, as if someone is choking me. I also experience eye pain and dizziness, and I feel very tired every day. Even after getting eight hours of sleep, I still feel fatigued, and I wake up with body ac...

There is a foreign object growing on the neck? I discovered an abnormal growth on my neck a year ago. I would like to know which department I should visit at your hospital.

Which specialty should I see? 1. I often feel fatigued when breathing in my chest, and sometimes I experience chest tightness and difficulty breathing (a bit of shortness of breath). 2. When I engage in light exercise or physical work, my heart rate increases, and I feel uncomfor...

H1N1 Yesterday in class, I received some very bad news. Someone from the night school class that shares our classroom has contracted H1N1. Coincidentally, I also started experiencing similar symptoms in the morning, with a severe headache and a sore throat. Although I went to the...

Regarding the issue of pectus excavatum? How to determine if medical attention is needed for pectus excavatum, and which department should be consulted? Is there a facility at Hsinchu Hospital? I read online that some patients with pectus excavatum require surgical treatment; is ...

Diabetic pain issues? 1. For a 70-year-old diabetic patient with mild stroke symptoms (due to age and medication-related vascular blockage), elevated uric acid levels, and compromised kidney function, dietary management is crucial. It is recommended to follow a balanced diet that...

Health check-up issues Hello, I would like to inquire about the general health check-up for new employees at a company. The items are as follows: 1. Should I schedule an appointment with a family medicine physician? 2. Is it necessary to make a reservation in advance, or can I ...

Paper mask I usually wear a paper mask when going out (riding a motorcycle, using public transportation, and visiting the hospital). Recently, I often accompany my father to outpatient appointments and rehabilitation at the hospital. I would like to know how much protection a pap...

Young people with unexplained hypertension? Hello, Doctor Lai. I take medication for schizophrenia every day, and I am not on any other medications (I have been on this medication for about nine years). This week, I had my blood pressure and pulse checked at the hospital. The fir...

If you are experiencing dizziness, palpitations, and fatigue, you should consult a physician in the field of cardiology or internal medicine? 1. Recently, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my right hand and foot. I have seen a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, ...

Tingling sensation in the lips? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about something. For the past couple of days, I've suddenly been experiencing a tingling and prickling sensation around my lips. Upon closer inspection, it seems like there are small bumps, which are not ...

Bilateral leg edema and abdominal pain? My mother is 60 years old. About half a month ago, she discovered severe edema in her right leg (the left leg also has some edema, but it is milder). Additionally, she has been experiencing abdominal pain. After blood tests, all indicators ...

Gasoline vapors at gas stations? Hello: EPA officials have stated that fuel vapor leakage at gas stations can be harmful to human health. What issues can fuel vapor leakage cause to the human body, and how should it be addressed?

Hair loss, baldness? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have noticed a gradual increase in the height of the left side of my forehead over the past few months. I once heard on a medical television program (it seemed to be traditional Chinese medicine) that poor kidney function might lead...

Please ask your question? If you frequently experience bruising on your feet after wearing shoes, but it dissipates after some massage, which department should I consult for an examination? Thank you.

Problems caused by anxiety? Hello: Due to nervousness, I am experiencing difficulty swallowing saliva, a dry throat, tightness in the neck, and chest discomfort. Are there any self-treatment methods I can try?