Dr. Liao Yaopan reply Family Medicine Question - Page 7

Low-grade fever issue Hello Doctor, I remember that about five or six years ago, I experienced episodes for a few months where I would feel warm and have headaches (my temperature was always between 36-37.5°C without fever). Since then, I have had similar experiences every year. ...

Low neutrophil count / High lymphocyte count Hello, doctor. Since I started working at the company in 2016 and began regular health check-ups, I have noticed that the values for neutrophils and lymphocytes in my white blood cell count have been flagged. In 2017, my WBC was 5.5 (n...

Solvent or other chemical matters? Hello, a few years ago, I caused grease stains on the walls of my rental apartment while cooking, and I bought a product to wipe those stains. I forgot what the product was, possibly a solvent or acetone, and I am uncertain about it. Recently, I...

Formaldehyde issues Can blood tests check for formaldehyde poisoning or elevated levels? Are there other health checks available for this? The office has recently been renovated, but as an employee, I don't have the authority to decide when to move in. However, I feel strang...

Painting matters Hello, I would like to ask you a question. If cardboard boxes or plastic bottles have come into contact with or brushed against the paint on the walls of my dorm room (I'm not sure if the cardboard boxes or plastic bottles could have picked up any paint or p...

Hello, doctor, regarding the use of aspirin? Recently, I experienced some discomfort in my chest due to pain in my upper left back, which prompted me to see a doctor. After the examination, the doctor performed a blood test and found that my thrombus value was 0.55 (the physician...

White blood cell differential count Hello Doctor, I recently had a blood test, and the total white blood cell count was normal. Other differential counts such as Lymphocytes (LYM), Monocytes (MON), Eosinophils (EOS), and Basophils (BASO) were also within the normal range. However...

Iron deficiency anemia and insomnia? My hemoglobin level is currently below 9, and I often wake up multiple times at night but can fall back asleep. I wake up more than five times in one night. My family doctor prescribed iron supplements and Lorazepam 0.5 mg for sleep. However, ...

Chest tightness, indigestion, and scalp tingling? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have occasionally experienced a tingling sensation on the left side of my scalp, similar to goosebumps. Additionally, over the past two weeks, I have had the following symptoms: 1. A feeling of tightness...

Occasionally, there is swelling around the eyes? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about an issue I occasionally experience (possibly once every few months, or more frequently once every couple of months). Upon waking up, I notice swelling around one eye, specifically in the...

Eating food that has fallen on the floor? Eating food that has fallen on the floor can potentially expose you to harmful bacteria. While some bacteria may not cause illness, others can lead to foodborne illnesses. It's generally advisable to avoid consuming food that has com...

There is a bump on the chin? Hello, Doctor: I have felt a small bump in my lower jaw (the area near the gonial angle). It is slightly painful when pressed, but it is not very prominent. There are also regular pimples nearby on my face, so sometimes I have to find the right angle ...

Feeling dizzy and experiencing a rapid heartbeat after drinking a beverage? Hello, Doctor. Recently, whenever I drink low-sugar milk tea or sugar-free beverages from bubble tea shops, I often experience dizziness and an increased heart rate after finishing the drink (my usual hea...

Is there any danger? Hello Doctor, we have placed glue traps at home. During the 228 holiday, my family went back to the countryside, and on the night of the 28th, we found a small mouse stuck in the trap, which had already died. It seemed to have struggled, so some organs were e...

Waking up with blood in saliva? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where I wake up in the middle of the night and find blood in my saliva. What could be the cause of this?

Medication consultation Hello Dr. Liao, my father recently underwent surgery for a skin tumor, and the doctor prescribed "Ketorolac Tromethamine 25mg" to be taken four times a day. A few days ago, during a follow-up visit, he mentioned that he had finished his morning d...

Nutritional Consultation I would like to ask the doctor, during my meal just now, I initially thought the pork had a strange texture, and later realized that the pork was undercooked. I have already eaten a lot of pieces. Will this cause a parasitic infection? If there is a paras...

Arrhythmia Since receiving my second dose of the BNT vaccine, I have started to experience occasional palpitations, arrhythmia, and general discomfort. The day after the vaccination, I felt significant discomfort in my heart, which, combined with anxiety, led to hyperventilation....

Questions about taking Levothyroxine tablets? Hello, doctor! I have a problem with hypothyroidism and have been regularly visiting for check-ups and following the doctor's advice to take 100 micrograms of Levothyroxine once a day. This morning, I forgot to take my medication...

Inquiry about sealing film matters? Hello. I have purchased some hot or warm beverages, and when I peeled off the cup seal, it appeared to have signs of melting. The cup seemed to have some black residue, and I am unsure if it is melted plastic from the seal. An article from the ...