Understanding Anal Pain: Causes and Concerns About Bleeding
Anal pain If there are cauliflower-like growths around the anus, it can be painful. After having a bowel movement, it is possible to experience bleeding when wiping.
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Hello, Yueyue! Based on your description, it seems that your symptoms are more likely related to hemorrhoids rather than genital warts. Genital warts typically result from abnormal sexual behavior, so if you have not engaged in such activities, the likelihood of hemorrhoids is hi...[Read More] Understanding Anal Pain: Causes and Concerns About Bleeding
What Are the Side Effects of Excessive B12 Injection?
What are the side effects of excessive B12? What are the side effects of an overdose of B12 injections?
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B12 injections include Hydrocobalamin and Cyanocobalamin. Common acute toxicity symptoms from intravenous infusion include hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 180 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure > 110 mmHg); however, this phenomenon typically resolves within 4 hours p...[Read More] What Are the Side Effects of Excessive B12 Injection?
Testing Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safety Concerns for Pregnant Women
Traditional Chinese Medicine Testing Hello, pharmacist! I have an important question I would like to know. Please help me. For a long time, I have been affected by hereditary gout. When it doesn't hurt, it's fine, but when it does, it makes it difficult to sleep, causin...
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Hello, Xiao Ling! Regarding your question, here are the following suggestions: 1. Currently, the domestic Drug Inspection Agency can only test for the presence of adulterated Western medicine and must specify which type of Western medicine, such as steroids, along with proof of...[Read More] Testing Traditional Chinese Medicine: Safety Concerns for Pregnant Women
Long-Term Use of ERIMIN (Nimetazepam): Risks and Availability in Changhua Hospital
excuse me? Is there a risk of dependence with long-term use of the psychiatric medication ERIMIN, which contains the active ingredient Nimetazepam? Also, does Changhua Hospital's psychiatry department prescribe this medication?
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Hello, Apple: *Regarding the medication named ERIMIN, which contains the active ingredient NIMETAZEPAM, this drug is classified as a Benzodiazepine. Generally, medications in this class possess anxiolytic, sedative (and hypnotic), muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties, t...[Read More] Long-Term Use of ERIMIN (Nimetazepam): Risks and Availability in Changhua Hospital
Understanding Prescription Issues: Why Are Drug Details Often Missing?
Prescription medication issues? Hello, pharmacist. I would like to ask you a few questions. When we usually go for a consultation and then pick up our medication at the pharmacy, the receipt typically lists the names of the medications. However, I notice that large hospitals prov...
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Hello, Miss Cat: Question 1: General clinics do not list detailed names and uses, etc. According to the regulations of the Department of Health, the printed medication bag must comply with the "mandatory labeling items," which include 13 items: patient’s name, gender, ...[Read More] Understanding Prescription Issues: Why Are Drug Details Often Missing?
Can U19 Calcium Supplement Help Improve Arthritis Joint Mobility?
U19 Calcium Supplement Hello, Dr. Wang. I would like to ask you about my husband who has arthritis (some doctors have said this). He cannot bend the joints in his legs when walking; his legs can only remain straight. A friend mentioned that U19 calcium supplement is quite effecti...
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Hello, Xiao Juan: The ingredients of the U19 Calcium Supplement include 360mg of Glucosamine (derived from deep-sea crab shells), Pearl Calcium, Vitamin D3, Pure Collagen, Red Bone Marrow Extract, Zinc, Beeswax, and Lecithin. These components primarily support the synthesis of c...[Read More] Can U19 Calcium Supplement Help Improve Arthritis Joint Mobility?
Calmodulin for Osteoporosis: Is It Safe for Seniors with Cancer History?
Could you please provide more details or specify your question regarding Calmodulin? If a family member has osteoporosis and a history of colorectal cancer, what would be the best way to supplement their condition? Someone has recommended Calmodulin; is it suitable? Here is the p...
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Hello Ms. Wang: Regarding your concerns, I would like to offer the following suggestions: *Based on the information you provided from the website, Calmodulin does not appear to be a pharmaceutical drug nor does it have health food certification; it seems to be sourced from genera...[Read More] Calmodulin for Osteoporosis: Is It Safe for Seniors with Cancer History?