Dr. Li Huixiong reply Internal Medicine Question

Does undergoing a health check-up without fasting affect the interpretation of test results? Thank you? Hello Director Li, I would like to ask you some questions regarding the health check report. Our company is organizing a health check tour, but the hospital has scheduled the h...

Bitter taste in the mouth for one week? Recently, I have been experiencing a bitter taste in my mouth, occasional nausea, yellowish urine, fever, and fatigue. Should I see a doctor urgently? What could these symptoms indicate?

Cardiac issues in premature infants? Hello Dr. Lee, My sister-in-law gave birth to two new lives half a month ago. Due to premature birth, the weights of the two baby girls are 1100 and 1200 grams, and it seems that both of their hearts are underdeveloped. So far, they have rec...

Hello, doctor. I am experiencing severe constipation? Three years ago, I experienced autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which led to rapid heartbeat and severe constipation. I relied on laxatives and enemas until the laxatives became ineffective! Even the doctors are unsure of...

Chest pain at night? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been experiencing chest pain for the past five nights since February 1st. I cannot determine if the pain is superficial or internal; it feels like being punched or having a heavy weight pressing down. During the day, after I get up, th...

Abdominal distension? Hello: After having the reunion dinner on the first day of the Lunar New Year, I felt a bloating sensation in the upper abdomen, just below the ribs. However, I don't feel like it's a stomach issue. When I try to tighten my abdomen, it feels like t...

Physical fitness and bodily issues? Doctor, recently I have been experiencing decreased energy levels, dizziness, nausea, and a feeling of weakness in my heart. I often feel fatigued for no apparent reason. What should I do?

Questions about Hepatitis B carriers? Hello, I would like to ask some questions about hepatitis B. My spouse is a carrier of hepatitis B, which makes me very sad and worried. I heard a long time ago that hepatitis B carriers are infectious but may not develop the disease themselv...

Cold-related issues Doctor, I recently caught a cold, and I've been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, along with a fever reaching 38 degrees Celsius. I visited a nearby clinic, and the doctor said it was a "gastroenteritis." It's been two days, and sometimes...

How to properly use a mask? Dr. Lee: I apologize for following up on the previous question. So, do you recommend that if I am sick, I should wear the colored side of the mask facing inward to avoid transmitting my cold to others? Or should both sick and healthy individuals simply...

How to properly use a mask? In general, when wearing a surgical mask, the colored side should face outward. This applies to healthy individuals as well. However, some people suggest that sick individuals should wear the colored side facing inward. The reasoning behind this is tha...

Chest tightness and discomfort with deep breathing? Today, I went to Nanmen Hospital for an X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood tests. Dr. Lin prescribed three medications for myocardial infarction, angina, and pain relief. Only the ECG showed abnormalities; the rest were n...

Experiencing shortness of breath while sleeping in the early morning? Hello, doctor. My mother is 77 years old and often experiences shortness of breath at night until morning, but she does not have this issue during the day. She has previously seen a cardiologist and a pulmonolo...

Problems that may arise after a high fever? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. Two days ago, I had a high fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius and visited a family medicine clinic. The doctor mentioned that my high fever could be due to either a bacterial or viral infection....

excuse me? If you experience pain in the chest area when swallowing, especially noticeable when drinking hot soup, it could be due to several reasons. Possible causes include esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or even a condition ...

Arrhythmia Hello Doctor: I have a condition of arrhythmia, and recently my heart rate has been slower at times. Could this be related to stress? What are the symptoms and treatments for arrhythmia? Thank you.

Am I suffering from amaurosis fugax? I visited the ophthalmology department for a Q&A session, and here is our conversation: Doctor, hello! I am a 21-year-old female. Last Friday, my left eye suddenly saw only a white area (my right eye is fine). I did not experience any tr...

Chest tightness and chest pain? Hello Dr. Lee, last July, after exercising one morning, I drank a lot of ice water because it was very hot. A day later, I started to feel pain and tightness in my chest, as if something was stuck in my throat, and I also experienced difficulty bre...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Doctor, last month I had gastroenteritis. I went from a small clinic to a large hospital, where I had an abdominal ultrasound. The doctor said my small intestine motility is slow, possibly due to medication I took from another hospital. They pre...

Asthma Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I have asthma. I have had allergic rhinitis for several years. I always sneeze when I wake up in the morning, and sometimes I experience allergies before bed, which leads to poor sleep quality. I often find myself gasping for air, feel...