Understanding Recurrent Fever and Urinary Retention in Parkinson's Patients
Urinary retention causing recurrent fever? Director Lin: Hello, my father is 65 years old and has had Parkinson's disease for 19 years. Recently, for the past month, he has frequently felt the urge to urinate but is unable to produce much urine or urinate at all. On June 21,...
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The patient experienced three episodes of fever. The first two episodes resolved after catheterization and medication, but the details of the first episode are incomplete. The results of the urinalysis are closely related to whether antibiotics were used, and the urine culture re...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Fever and Urinary Retention in Parkinson's Patients
Understanding Hepatitis B Vaccination: Why No Antibodies?
No antibodies? 1. Every time I undergo a physical examination, both the Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) and Hepatitis B surface antibody tests come back negative, which rules out the possibility of a Hepatitis B infection. However, I have received approximately five doses of ...
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1. The injection site for adults should be the deltoid muscle of the arm, while for children, it should be the lateral thigh; injections should not be administered in the buttocks, as this may affect immune response. The vaccination schedule is at 0, 1, and 6 months. The immune r...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Vaccination: Why No Antibodies?
Understanding Fever: Could It Indicate a Different Illness?
Fever I have had a continuous fever for three days. I went to the hospital for an examination. I had blood and urine tests; the blood test results were normal, but they found an elevated white blood cell count in my urine, which suggests there might be some inflammation, leading ...
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
To identify the cause of fever, the easiest approach is to start with accompanying symptoms. Aside from pyuria (indicating an excess of white blood cells in the urine), no other accompanying symptoms were mentioned in the problem. However, statistically, a urinary tract infection...[Read More] Understanding Fever: Could It Indicate a Different Illness?
Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention for Your Symptoms
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) Hello, I would like to ask a question. Recently, I have been experiencing unexplained heat in my head and a feeling of internal heat in my body. I have researched various related materials, but some indicate that it is not serious, while others sugge...
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
The symptoms you described involve several organ systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, skin, and eyes. Therefore, it is more likely to be caused by a systemic disease, such as an autoimmune disorder or infection. You should first determine if you have...[Read More] Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention for Your Symptoms
Effective Solutions for Managing Bloating and Abdominal Distension
Abdominal bloating issue? Hello, doctor: I often experience abdominal bloating, which makes my lower abdomen appear quite large. What can I do to resolve this bloating issue?
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
Bloating in the abdomen can generally be classified as functional or organic. In young individuals without significant past medical history, the former is more likely. Causes may include poor gastrointestinal motility, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction, adhesions, ...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Managing Bloating and Abdominal Distension
Understanding Persistent Sneezing: Causes and Health Implications
Frequent sneezing? Hello, Doctor: My husband has been experiencing continuous sneezing fits accompanied by nasal discharge. Previously, it occurred once a day, but now it happens several times a day. He hasn't seen a doctor because he feels it's not a big deal and just ...
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
Based on the symptoms you described, your husband is likely suffering from allergic rhinitis. In addition to the discomfort caused by the condition itself, severe cases may also be associated with issues such as difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, memory problems, fatig...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Sneezing: Causes and Health Implications
Understanding Treatment and Care for Water Intoxication
How to treat and care for water intoxication? I would like to clearly understand how water intoxication is treated, as well as the nursing care for water intoxication. Thank you.
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
In healthy individuals, the kidneys can excrete up to 15-20 liters of water daily. Therefore, in the absence of pathological conditions, the risk of water intoxication is low. Most cases of water intoxication are likely caused by psychiatric disorders, characterized by excessive ...[Read More] Understanding Treatment and Care for Water Intoxication
Understanding Dark Green Stool: Symptoms and Possible Health Issues
Dark green stool? In the past couple of days, I have been experiencing large, yellowish stools with a hint of dark green, and they feel somewhat oily. Additionally, I have had some fecal leakage, as sometimes my underwear is stained yellow. When I wipe my bottom with toilet paper...
Dr. Lin Mingfeng reply Internal Medicine
Possible causes of green stools: 1. Food: Such as consuming a lot of dark-colored fruits and vegetables. 2. Medications: Such as iron supplements, which may cause dark green stools. 3. Bile pigments: Conditions such as acute or chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and chol...[Read More] Understanding Dark Green Stool: Symptoms and Possible Health Issues
Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Effects on Your Body
Is this related to hormones? Hormonal imbalances can lead to various symptoms. Before your menstrual period, experiencing severe breast pain is often related to hormonal fluctuations. Now that your period has ended, if you are experiencing pain in your armpit, it could also be re...
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There are many types of hormones, and different hormonal imbalances can lead to various clinical symptoms. Specifically regarding sex hormone imbalances, women may experience irregularities in menstrual flow or cycle, or abnormalities in secondary sexual characteristics. Before m...[Read More] Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Effects on Your Body