Understanding Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in a 5-Year-Old Child
Periodic Vomiting Syndrome in a Five-Year-Old Child My son was born in April 2019, and when he was over a year old, he began experiencing vomiting, accompanied by abdominal pain, headaches, and weakness leading to falls. I recorded the dates of the episodes and observed a 42-day ...
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Based on your description, your son began experiencing vomiting at over one year old, accompanied by abdominal pain, headaches, and weakness leading to falls. He is currently taking Domperidone, Neuquinon, and Pelion to manage his symptoms. The possible causes and recommendations...[Read More] Understanding Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in a 5-Year-Old Child
Understanding Spinal AV Malformations: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing difficulty walking normally, causing my body to lean to the left. After a visit to the family medicine department for blood tests, I was advised to drink more water. I then consulted a neurologist who ...
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Based on your symptoms, it is understandable that you are experiencing difficulties in your daily life. However, according to your description, a diagnosis from a neurologist seems appropriate. Cervical or lumbar spinal arteriovenous malformations can cause compression of the neu...[Read More] Understanding Spinal AV Malformations: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Is There a Genetic Link Between Childhood Tics and Essential Tremor?
Is there a correlation between childhood involuntary movement disorders and "primary tremor"? My 6-year-old son fell ill in early March 2023 and was diagnosed with "tic disorder" at the end of March. His father has had "essential tremor" since middle...
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Dear user, your 6-year-old child is experiencing involuntary movements, which can have various causes. If your husband began experiencing primary tremors during middle school, it may be related to genetics. However, if both father and son have movement disorders, it is likely tha...[Read More] Is There a Genetic Link Between Childhood Tics and Essential Tremor?
Understanding Rare Spontaneous Bacterial Cellulitis: A Patient's Guide
Rare spontaneous bacterial cellulitis I recently came across an article that closely resembles my grandfather's foot condition. However, after visiting the hospital, we were advised to continue follow-up visits with the family medicine department, but it has been two years w...
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You can visit a dermatologist and inform the doctor about your medical history, who will assist you with the examination. Wishing you joy and peace.[Read More] Understanding Rare Spontaneous Bacterial Cellulitis: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Children: Causes and Treatment Options
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Dear Vice Dean Liu, My daughter, who is 4 years old, has been experiencing severe vomiting episodes approximately every three weeks for the past two years. During each episode, she is unable to eat at all and requires intravenous fluids in the emer...
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Based on your description, please contact Ms. Li at the Genetic Counseling Clinic to arrange an appointment at 04-7238595, extension: 7244.[Read More] Understanding Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Children: Causes and Treatment Options
Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Neurofibromatosis?
Which medical specialty should one consult for neurofibromas? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask, I have a rare disease called neurofibroma, and I have seen many doctors. Most of them are seeing this for the first time or mentioned that they did not study this rare disease in med...
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1. Genetic and diagnostic issues: Consult a neurologist. 2. Aesthetic concerns: Consult a plastic surgeon or dermatologist. 3. Intracranial nerve tumor compression: Consult a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Neurofibromatosis?
Understanding Scalp Pain: Causes and Rare Conditions Explained
Scalp pain or scalp tenderness? Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation on the scalp above my left ear. It is not persistent and not very painful.
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Based solely on the inquiry, it is not possible to determine the cause of scalp tingling. It is recommended to visit a hospital's dermatology or neurology department for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Scalp Pain: Causes and Rare Conditions Explained
Understanding Back Pressure in Seniors: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
What diseases can result from prolonged pressure on the back of the elderly, and how can they be prevented? Cause: Is it correct, doctor, that as elderly individuals age, poor blood circulation can lead to vascular fragility and loss of elasticity, resulting in various health iss...
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This issue is not related to rare diseases, and it is difficult to understand the main implications of the problem. It is recommended to consult the cardiovascular surgery and rehabilitation outpatient clinics.[Read More] Understanding Back Pressure in Seniors: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Managing Pituitary Tumors: Medication Options and Side Effects
Pituitary tumor If surgery is not an option for a brainstem tumor, it is important to discuss alternative treatment options with a healthcare provider. Medications such as corticosteroids may be prescribed to help reduce swelling and alleviate symptoms. However, if your sister is...
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Hello: I understand that a pituitary tumor requires long-term monitoring, and it is important to follow the doctor's recommendations for tracking various pituitary hormones. Additionally, regular medication should be taken, and if there are any side effects from the medicati...[Read More] Managing Pituitary Tumors: Medication Options and Side Effects
Understanding Rare Skin Conditions: Purple Spots and Their Implications
Red class Director Liu: Hello, I have irregular, non-itchy, non-painful purplish-red spots on my forearm, resembling livor mortis, which vary in severity. They are less severe in the morning. I also have similar spots on my body, but they are not as severe as those on my forearm....
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Hello, you have developed erythema on your forearm that sometimes disappears. This does not appear to be related to diseases caused by cancer or syphilis, and it may be associated with an allergic condition. It is recommended that you visit a medical center to consult with a derm...[Read More] Understanding Rare Skin Conditions: Purple Spots and Their Implications