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Color of Blood The color of normal human blood typically ranges from bright red to dark red. Dark red blood is usually a result of deoxygenated blood returning to the heart, while bright red blood is oxygenated blood being pumped from the heart to the rest of the body. The color ...

I'm experiencing a headache? I'm just a middle school student. In late June, I accidentally bumped the back of my head (a bit hard) against the headboard (made of metal) while lying in bed. After a few weeks, I started experiencing almost daily headaches or dizziness, s...

Symptoms and Management of Thyroid Disorders Hello! I would like to ask if a lump in the neck could possibly indicate a thyroid abnormality? What symptoms are associated with thyroid abnormalities? Besides seeking medical attention, are there any self-care methods available? Than...

Health check-up Your mother's health check-up results show a triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 21.1 mg/dL. Elevated triglycerides can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke, and may also indicate ...

I am currently lighter than I was last year, but..? Last year, my weight was 57 kg, and now it's less than 55 kg, but I feel that my lower abdomen and buttocks are larger than last year. I'm not sure why this is happening; I feel that my food intake is smaller than last...

Are massage chairs effective? Hello, doctor. My father is elderly and suffers from diabetes and hypertension, and he has a colostomy. He usually does not like to move much and spends most of his time sitting or lying down. Recently, I noticed that his left leg is swollen and has ...

How to address the issue of elderly masturbation? A friend who is nearly eighty years old has not been intimate with his wife for seventeen years. This year, during his rehabilitation period after a stroke, he still experiences sexual desire and has engaged in severe masturbation...

What are some health tips for staying up late? I've been working the night shift for almost three years now, and I feel my body getting more and more fatigued!

Regarding the issue of halitosis? Hello, Dr. Li. I have been struggling with bad breath for a long time, and it is quite bothersome. My oral hygiene habits are not bad; I brush my teeth three times a day—morning, noon, and night—and I don't particularly indulge in strongly f...

How to eat zongzi? The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and I really love eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). However, I've heard that people with poor gastrointestinal digestion should avoid zongzi. Why is glutinous rice difficult to digest, and why can eating too mu...

How is the degree of blood relationship calculated? Hello Mr. Li, I recently discovered that I have a slight blood relation with a friend of the opposite sex. My grandmother and their great-grandmother are cousins. I would like to know if continuing this relationship could affect...

Tongue issues? Hello Doctor: I have developed many small red spots on my tongue, resembling tiny rashes, for about six months. I'm not sure why this is happening.

Chitosan Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire if the following information is accurate: Chitosan was first discovered in fungi in 1811, and traces of it can also be found in enzymes. However, chitin and chitosan are typically extracted from the shells of inedible shrimp and cra...

Electric shock Hello, my husband is 28 years old and works as a computer engineer. He often experiences electric shocks and seems to have a significant static charge; it feels like he gets shocked by anything he touches. I would like to know why this happens, how to improve the s...

Physical issues Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I started noticing small red spots on the tip of my tongue, resembling strawberries. Additionally, my urine has begun to show a significant amount of foam, along with some white substances that I can't identify. Thank you.

Food particles retained in the bronchus? Hello Dr. Lee: How can we remove food particles lodged in the bronchial tubes? Please help, thank you!

Genes and Chromosomes Hello. Could you please explain the difference between genes and chromosomes?

Mediterranean anemia After my health check-up, I found out that I have mild thalassemia, with a hemoglobin level of 13.2 g/dL. The doctor mentioned that I have anemia. Will this affect my body and my physical work capacity?

You're welcome I am a student, and at certain times, my face suddenly becomes very red (for example: when I am nervous, when the air quality is poor, or for no apparent reason). I don't know why this happens, and someone told me it might be due to excessive liver heat, ...

Parkinson's disease Hello Dr. Lee: I have an elderly relative whose hands are constantly trembling, and there seems to be some muscle atrophy. He is unable to move his middle finger, ring finger, and little finger independently. Could this be Parkinson's disease? If so,...