Dr. Lin Mingxing reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Vaccination certificate Dr. Lin: I recently need a "vaccination certificate" for studying abroad. I went to the health center to request proof of my previous vaccinations, but they said that records prior to 1979 are not available. Does the provincial hospital conduct c...

Frequent cramping pain in the lower right abdomen? Hello Dr. Lin, I often experience soreness and pain in my lower right abdomen (above the groin). Sometimes it feels like cramping. However, this condition disappears around the time of my menstrual period, and it usually occurs b...

If you frequently experience muscle cramps, you should consult a specialist in neurology or a sports medicine physician? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent muscle cramps, sometimes just from maintaining a position or even just stretching. It occurs in my thighs, shoulder...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing pain from two swollen lymph nodes in my neck for the past two to three months. I went to the hospital for a blood test, and my EBV result was 1:1000. What does this mean? I have heard that this virus can cause nasop...

I'm not sure what the reason is; should I see a doctor? Dr. Lin: Hello! For the past year, I have been troubled by a problem where brown spots have started to appear all over my body. I have a hereditary condition of freckles, so previously I only had some small, not very no...

Bilateral lower back pain issue? Hello, doctor. I experience soreness on both sides of my lower back when I wake up in the morning, especially when I exert pressure on my lower abdomen, which makes the pain most noticeable. I also feel pain when I press on the sides of my lower b...

Left thoracic cavity Hello Doctor, my situation is as follows: the location is near the heart, but I can't pinpoint the exact spot. I only know it's deep within the left chest cavity. I noticed this phenomenon starting this year, where I experience a sensation similar t...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, doctor. I have been wanting to change my habit of drinking sugary beverages because my grandmother has diabetes, but I haven't been able to. Since last year, I have mainly been drinking sugar-free beverages, such as unsweetened green tea. I'm wo...

Worry Hello Doctor: I am unsure whether my symptoms are related to a mental issue or a physical problem. My symptoms are quite broad, and I hope you can take a close look at them. 1. I vomit without feeling nauseous or having the urge to vomit beforehand. 2. My body feels very ...

Report of abnormal findings? I had a health check-up two weeks ago, and there were some abnormal findings in the report. Could you please provide an overview of what these results mean? The platelet size variation was 15.1% (this was not present in previous health check reports)....

Hemoptysis Hello, doctor. Sometimes I notice blood streaks in my sputum, but I don't have any coughing symptoms. I first discovered this situation in June of this year and urgently went to see a doctor. After undergoing chest and abdominal X-rays, the doctor said there were ...

About the physical discomfort caused by staying up late? Recently, I've been staying up late every day for midterms, going to bed almost in the morning. Besides feeling fatigued, my body also feels quite uncomfortable, and I often feel nauseous. I would like to ask a doctor ...

Abnormal test results? Hello Dr. Lin: I underwent a health check-up at the beginning of October, and the test results showed two abnormalities: 1. My urine leukocyte level was 2+, with a reference value of NEGATIVE. 2. Urine sediment: squamous epithelial cells had a value of 46, ...

Regarding the concentration screening for hematologic cancers (forwarded from the Director's mailbox)? Dear Sir/Madam, I attended a blood live testing seminar on Saturday, where a person claiming to be a chief physician from a certain hospital spoke for about 30 minutes bef...

When feeling fatigued, the left hand may change color? Recently, I've been experiencing some unusual symptoms during days of sleep deprivation or fatigue. It started with my left hand changing color, turning a grayish-blue from the fingertips towards the palm. Initially, I t...

Tongue coating color The presence of a white coating on the tongue, which can sometimes appear yellow, may indicate a few different conditions. This could be due to oral thrush, a fungal infection caused by Candida, or it may be related to poor oral hygiene, dehydration, or a bui...

Could you please provide more details about the issues related to the axillary lymph nodes? I recently discovered two small lumps about 1 centimeter in diameter in my armpit, and they are painful when pressed. I'm not sure if this is related to the lymph nodes. Which medical...

Health check-up I recently had my first health check-up, and there are some data points I don't quite understand. Please help me clarify them, thank you! M.C.V: 78.4 cu µm M.C.H: 26.0 r/u Uric Acid: 7.8 mg/dl Cholesterol: 261 mg/dl Triglycerides: 187 mg/dl Are t...

Constipation + excessive sleepiness? I have a long-standing habit of constipation, only able to have a bowel movement once a week or even longer. I have tried medications, drinking water, consuming yogurt, and eating high-fiber fruits, but after about four times, they become inef...

Nausea and dizziness? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask what I should do if I am experiencing nausea (but not vomiting, just a persistent feeling of wanting to vomit), combined with dizziness (a spinning sensation) and dry eyes. Which specialty should I consult? I suspect it mig...