Dr. Liao Yaopan reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Pain in the upper left chest and upper back? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my upper back for about two months, particularly around the area near my scapula. In the past few days, I have also felt pain in the upper left side of my chest, with a distinct focal poin...

COVID-19 vaccine Dr. Liao, there has been a recent trend of COVID-19 resurgence. I have already received five doses of the vaccine, but I was still diagnosed last August. I have read several news reports stating that the vaccine's efficacy lasts only six months. I am hesitan...

Lower body night sweats? I have been experiencing night sweats from my entire leg to my buttocks for the past few months. Initially, it wasn't very frequent, but this week it has occurred every day. What could be the issue? Should I go to the hospital for an examination?

Regarding the use of the antibiotic cephalexin? Hello Dr. Liao. Recently, an 8-year-old puppy was prescribed the antibiotic cephalexin due to a stye. The pharmacist advised administering it four times a day after each meal and before bedtime. I would like to ask about the timing,...

Pain on the left lateral side of the waist after eating? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to answer my question despite your busy schedule. Sometimes after eating, especially when I feel "full," I experience a dull, intermittent pain on the outer side of my l...

Consultation on Trichomoniasis Infection Issues Hello Doctor, about two years ago I was diagnosed with a Trichomonas vaginalis infection, and at that time, the doctor prescribed "Johnson" Metronidazole tablets for seven days. After completing the treatment, I did not re...

Loss of appetite and nausea upon eating? I would like to ask why I have been experiencing a loss of appetite and nausea whenever I eat. I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on November 30, 2023, which was normal, and a colonoscopy on December 12, 2023, which was also n...

Suspected influenza, symptoms include generalized weakness and fatigue? A family member began experiencing symptoms (cough, fever, body aches) starting on November 24. They went to the hospital for testing for influenza and COVID-19, both of which were negative. They were prescri...

Drinking too much water in a day? Hello doctor, I weigh 50 kilograms and I found that I should drink 35 milliliters of water for each kilogram of body weight, which means I should drink about 1750 milliliters of water daily. However, I usually consume around 3500 milliliters of w...

The nipple has developed two unexplained large holes? Hello, a couple of days ago I went to a hot spring and used an oven (I had no issues while bathing). However, yesterday while showering, I noticed some pain in my nipples. Upon inspection, I found two large holes (considering ...

Inquiry about medical specialties? Hello Doctor: Since May of this year, I have been experiencing frequent styes, having developed about four of them in the past six months. Each time has been severe enough to require drainage surgery. I would like to know if, in addition to seei...

Frequent unexplained sweet taste in the mouth? Dear Dr. Liao, Hello. My mother has been experiencing a sweet taste in her mouth frequently over the past month, and this occurs not only during or after meals. She is 83 years old and had a heart catheterization about ten years ago...

Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Issues Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about some issues I have been experiencing. Due to work-related stress, I often felt anxious and worried, which caused some pressure. Recently, the work issues have been resolved, but I have start...

Occupational Medicine Issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the health risks to the lungs for workers in the CNC metal cutting industry, even with ventilation in place. Would you recommend lung LDCT (Low-Dose Computed Tomography) screening for workers in this field? I pr...

I feel unwell all over my body? Hello, doctor. I have undergone many tests, including blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), exercise ECG, echocardiogram, gastroscopy, and thyroid function tests, all of which returned normal results. However, I still experien...

Blood relationship DNA Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the cheapest cost for a paternity DNA test. Where can I get the DNA test done? For accuracy, besides hair, what other samples can be used for DNA testing?

Low-dose computed tomography of the lungs? Your questions: Hello Doctor, my parents are currently 50 years old and have worked in a CNC factory for 30 years, inhaling industrial oil vapors and exhaust gases. Although the factory has ventilation, I would like to ask the doctor a f...

Formaldehyde-related issues? Hello Doctor, I recently purchased synthetic wood furniture and placed it on my balcony for two to three days before bringing it indoors, where it has been near my bed for a total of four days. However, due to possibly poor air circulation indoors, I ...

Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms in my body? Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms and I'm unsure which specialist to see first. Should I go directly to a family medicine doctor for an examination? Over the past two months, I have frequentl...

Regarding night sweats? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor. When I sleep at night without air conditioning and only have a fan, sometimes I wake up a bit sweaty. How can we differentiate whether the sweating is due to heat or if it's night sweats? Is night sweating the sa...