Dr. Liao Yaopan reply Family Medicine Question - Page 6

Calf contusion? Hello doctor, about two weeks ago I accidentally fell down the stairs. I have bruises on the front of both calves and my knees. The bruising on my right calf and both knees is slowly recovering, but the impact on my left calf may have been more severe. During the ...

While having dinner, my mother suddenly became lethargic? During a family dinner, the mother, who was previously healthy and in good spirits, suddenly appeared to be in a low-energy and uncomfortable state. It seemed as if she was affected by something she ate, leading to a signi...

Commercial mosquito repellent Does the presence of lemongrass and tea tree essential oil scent on a student trigger a reaction in individuals with G6PD deficiency? If students insist on using commercially available mosquito repellent sprays and wearing mosquito repellent bracelet...

Medication Use Hello Director Liao: I am currently taking Ketorolac and antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. I would like to ask if I can stop taking the anti-inflammatory pain reliever (Ketorolac) if the pain decreases, or is it necessary to complete the entire course of b...

Recently, I have been feeling muscle fatigue? I have recently been experiencing a feeling of hunger, even after eating a full meal. However, I don't want to eat more even though I feel full. I usually drink very little water, often less than 500 ml a day, and sometimes I don...

Adverse reactions associated with the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine? Hello Doctor, I just received my first dose of the Novavax vaccine on the morning of August 18. There were no immediate reactions during the vaccination, but that evening I started experiencing mild pain in my left c...

Yianwen and Silecon are both being taken? Hello, I have hypertension and have been taking Epaned 80/5, but recently I have been diagnosed with depression and started taking Sertraline. My blood pressure in the morning drops to 95/58 with a pulse of 110. Should I continue taking E...

Inquiring about the relationship between constipation, urgency of urination, frequency of urination, and perineal pain? Hello, doctor. I am 28 years old and have a habit of sitting for long periods. Recently, I visited a gastroenterologist due to constipation issues. After an abd...

Earwax odor and a feeling of fullness in the ear? Hello, doctor. I started noticing a feeling of fullness in my left ear three days ago. I have been cleaning my ears, and the earwax from my left ear smells worse than that from my right ear. The earwax is yellow and stickier than ...

The tissue near the anus in the perineal area feels red and swollen? Recently, I have been experiencing redness and swelling in the area of the perineal raphe near the anus. It doesn't hurt when I walk, but it does hurt when I touch it while cleaning myself. It feels like in...

Drug interactions Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my recent symptoms of migraine. I have been taking Cerebrolysin 5mg and Betahistine 24mg. However, before taking these two medications, I had a habit of consuming dietary supplements such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B, and Lute...

Cat scratch from a feral cat - rabies? Hello doctor, on July 12th, I was playing with a stray cat that someone was feeding on the roadside in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung. I accidentally got scratched by its claw, resulting in a cut about 1 centimeter long on my hand, similar to a...

Car accident injuries? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident two days ago, where I was rear-ended by another vehicle. At the moment of impact, I experienced severe pain in my left hip and was unable to get up; I had to crawl on the ground. After being transported to the hospital ...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing the following symptoms for almost three weeks: 1. Nausea 2. Loss of appetite 3. Bloating 4. Indigestion with audible bowel sounds 5. Relief after belching 6. No vomiting or diarrhea 7. Stools appear dark but are ...

Crustacean allergy issues? Whenever I eat shellfish like shrimp or crab, my lips become itchy, and the taste is overwhelmingly fishy, making my throat and esophagus feel uncomfortable. In severe cases, I even feel like vomiting. I can only barely eat grilled shrimp, but it still ...

Rabies vaccine issues? Hello Doctor, in April of this year, I received four doses of the rabies vaccine at my own expense due to suspected contact with a bat. At the end of May, I received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In early June, while riding my motorcycle at night,...

Concerns regarding the ingestion of epoxy benzene? If someone accidentally ingests epoxy benzene, could it lead to cancer? If this substance is poured into someone, can it be detected? Is it possible to test for the presence of epoxy benzene in the body at a hospital?

Left chest pain or heart-related issues? Hello, doctor. I first felt unwell in early March, experiencing intermittent sharp pain in my left chest, which felt somewhat like cramping, accompanied by a sensation of breathlessness and near fainting. This lasted about 5 seconds, but I...

Medication consultation Hello, doctor. Today, I accidentally used herpes ointment instead of hemorrhoid cream on the affected area and inserted it into the area. What should I do? Will it cause harm to the affected area?

Body tremors Hello, doctor. In recent days, I have been able to clearly feel my body swaying while sitting. Although the movement is not very large, whether I am sitting or leaning, it feels like an earthquake, and later I realized that there was no earthquake. I don't know ...