Managing Dizziness and Nausea During Dialysis: Key Considerations
Dizziness, vomiting? Hello, my mother has been experiencing dizziness and even vomiting for about two months after or during dialysis since the second day of the Lunar New Year. She has taken anti-nausea medication and has undergone a thorough examination in the neurology departm...
Dr. Lü Yuansan reply Internal Medicine
Common causes of dizziness or vomiting during dialysis are a drop in blood pressure, which may be due to the patient's pre-existing cardiovascular issues or excessive weight gain during the dialysis session. It is advisable to consult a physician to adjust antihypertensive m...[Read More] Managing Dizziness and Nausea During Dialysis: Key Considerations
Understanding Ear Lobe Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Swollen? Hello Dr. Lu, I sometimes notice that the area just below my ear, right under the earlobe, becomes swollen after I wake up in the morning. However, if I leave it alone, it gradually improves on its own. Could you please explain why this happens, what impact it may have...
Dr. Lü Yuansan reply Internal Medicine
It is possible that there is inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the ear. It is advisable to follow up with an otolaryngologist, as recurrent infections may occur. Surgical removal is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Ear Lobe Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Unusual Head Sensations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Feeling strange in the head? Dr. Lu: Hello! I've been feeling strange in my head these past few days. I experience a sharp pain in the back of my head when walking or moving my head, and I also have a slight fever. Additionally, sometimes my right knee hurts when I walk. Wha...
Dr. Lü Yuansan reply Internal Medicine
Hello: The phenomenon you described should first rule out autoimmune disorders or other infectious diseases. It is recommended that you promptly visit a medium to large hospital to seek care from the Department of Immunology and Rheumatology or Infectious Diseases for more detail...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Head Sensations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Stiff Lower Back: Kidney Issues or Weather Effects?
Stiffness in the lower back? My husband is 45 years old. He has gout and a duodenal ulcer. Recently, the weather has been quite cold, and he has noticed stiffness in his lower back (on both the left and right sides). He says it is not painful and there are no other symptoms. I wo...
Dr. Lü Yuansan reply Internal Medicine
Dear Mr. Hsiao-An, Regarding your letter describing "stiffness in the lower back without any other symptoms," a simple inference might suggest that this could be related to cold weather, as the body generates heat and enhances skeletal muscle contraction. However, Taiw...[Read More] Understanding Stiff Lower Back: Kidney Issues or Weather Effects?