Dr. Lin Mingxing reply Family Medicine Question - Page 7

Leg fatigue? Hello: My mother's knee joints feel sore whenever she stands for a long time. Could this be due to joint degeneration? She usually takes calcium supplements and glucosamine. Can my mother take hormone supplements? She has high blood pressure and diabetes; is it ...

Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors Hello, doctor: I would like to ask you about a question regarding mobile phones. I have heard that using headphones to listen to phone calls is less likely to cause brain tumors. However, I later came across a research report claiming to be from the...

Swimming Hello, doctor: What is hydrotherapy? Is swimming a form of hydrotherapy? Can swimming change one's physical constitution? Thank you.

Want to grow taller? I want to grow taller. I am 23 years old and my height is 173 cm, but I still want to increase my height. Could you please advise me on any methods to grow taller? Thank you, Mr. Lu.

Tongue swelling Hello Dr. Lin: My mother is a long-term bedridden patient. She has a history of esophageal ulcer (at the gastroesophageal junction), hypertension, and dementia, among other conditions. Currently, she is being fed through a nasogastric tube. She started experiencin...

My mother is vomiting blood at night? Dear Dr. Lin, My mother often feels an excessive amount of saliva while sleeping at night, and once she even vomited and found blood in it, which made us very anxious about what to do. Later, we went to the hospital for examinations, includi...

How to effectively consume Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)? Drinking Si Wu Tang with meat can make it oily, but if consumed without the meat, will it still contribute to weight gain?

Pre-marital health checkup Dr. Lin: Hello, I would like to inquire if Tainan Hospital offers premarital health check-ups. Could you please provide me with the costs, duration of the examination, the items included in the check-up, and any precautions to take before the examinatio...

How to enroll in a smoking cessation program? Hello, doctor: I saw an advertisement for a smoking cessation program in the newspaper and would like to know how to register. THANKS!

Genetic inheritance Hello, I have a question regarding a genetic inheritance issue. My maternal grandparents were first cousins, and they had four daughters and three sons, two of whom (my uncles) are mute. However, my aunts and mother, who married and had children, are all healt...

Medication Inquiry Hello Dr. Lin, thank you for your previous response suggesting I use GLUCOSAMINE 1500mg/day and CHONDROITIN SULFATE 1200mg/day. My husband also has osteoporosis at the age of 56, and I would like to know if these medications are suitable for men as well. Please...

Mass Hello: Recently, on March 10, I discovered a lump about the size of a soybean on the inner side of my right arm, near the elbow joint (approximately 2 cm below it). It is painful to the touch. I had a minor gynecological surgery on January 17 with local anesthesia, and the a...

I have G6PD deficiency. At the age of 18, do I have a chance of developing symptoms? I have a condition called favism. My doctors have always told me that the likelihood of developing symptoms decreases after the age of 12, but I am still concerned about the possibility of an ons...

What are the causes of sudden weight gain? I am still a student, and due to many exams, I have developed a habit of eating late-night snacks. Recently, I noticed that I suddenly gained weight—my hip circumference has increased, and my belly has also protruded as if I were pregnan...

Corticosteroid excess syndrome Hello Dr. Lin: If steroid overdose is suspected, what methods or ways can be used for testing, considering that some symptoms are already similar to those of steroid overdose?

Drinking too much coffee? Daily coffee consumption can be difficult to quit, as many people drink it with every meal. Is there a significant risk to health associated with this habit, and are there ways to mitigate any potential harm? Thank you.

Is there any information regarding the potential consequences of a cold causing damage to heart valves? Is there any information regarding the potential consequences of a cold causing damage to heart valves? I have had two severe colds in the past three months: 1. I coughed so mu...

Sleepless nights? Dr. Lin: Hello! Sorry to bother you. I am nearly fifty years old this year, and for some unknown reason, I have been unable to sleep for the past several weeks, tossing and turning all night. Is this related to menopause or other factors, or should I consult a d...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content I would like to ask how to improve the pathological mechanisms of excessive burping and sudden burping. I need written materials on burping; where can I find this information? Thank you.

Is it good to exercise before breakfast? Is it good to exercise before breakfast? Will it harm the body? If it's okay, how long should I wait to eat breakfast after exercising?