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Waking up in the morning with numbness in both hands has been evaluated with nerve conduction studies, which showed no issues. However, has there been any improvement in the hand numbness upon waking? Waking up in the morning with numbness in both hands, and having already underg...

I would like to ask about leg issues? I am 160 cm tall and weigh 53 kg. My upper body is relatively slim, but my lower body is quite heavy. I don't have defined ankles, and my calves are very thick, which is disproportionate to my thighs. I have considered slimming my calves...

There is severe pain in the left lower back, especially when sitting and trying to stand up straight? Hello Doctor, since last week, I have been experiencing pain after doing stretching yoga, which only starts at night after I get home, but I felt no discomfort immediately after ...

Chest tightness? In recent nights, I have been feeling a tight and heavy sensation in the left side of my chest, near my heart, which makes it difficult to fall asleep.

Rabies issues? On the 23rd of last month, I went to buy lunch, and when I was heading home, a large dog ran past and bumped into my right calf. At that moment, I didn't see any wounds. After getting home, I rinsed it with water. In the evening, I asked my dad if I should see...

Questions regarding HIV/AIDS? I had sexual intercourse with a friend recently, which included oral sex, vaginal intercourse, and genital touching, all while using condoms. However, during the process, I touched her genitals and then used the same hand to touch her nipples. I'...

Lumbar issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing chronic lower back pain. It started during my college years when I worked part-time in a restaurant for over a year, where I was responsible for carrying plates and cleaning. After work, I would feel my back stiffening to the p...

Anemia. Dizziness? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor that I went to the hospital for a blood test, and the results were normal. However, after the blood draw, I continued to feel dizzy and had difficulty breathing. Additionally, during my menstrual period, I often feel dizzy ...

Questions about rabies? Hello, doctor! About ten years ago, I was bitten on the thigh by a medium-sized dog in mainland China. At that time, there was no bleeding, but I had redness, swelling, and bite marks, with the redness turning purple and black. I have not received any vacc...

Pain in the upper left back? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask you about the soreness in my upper left back (near the "Gao Huang" area), which has been persistent for a long time. During this period, I have undergone X-rays (which showed no abnormalities), as well as tr...

Only the left foot is numb? Recently, I've been feeling like something is stuck near my left pelvis when sitting, and my left leg feels quite uncomfortable. In the past few days, I've gradually noticed that my left leg becomes numb while sitting, and I even hesitate to ...

Fatigue and early sleep? Doctor, may I ask why my girlfriend has suddenly become fatigued? Her work and class schedule have been normal, and previously, she would stay up until 1 or 2 AM regardless of her menstrual cycle, and she was always energetic during the day. However, ever...

Intermittent referred pain in the abdomen? Hello Doctor, my boyfriend (28 years old) has been experiencing intermittent radiating abdominal pain (similar to an electric shock) since March of last year. The pain does not occur when pressure is applied, and it has persisted for ove...

Questions about rabies vaccination after being scratched by a stray cat? Hello, Doctor. About 10 days ago, I encountered a stray cat near the Tamsui MRT Station in New Taipei City. The cat showed no signs of aggression, and I was not licked by it. While I was petting it, it sudde...

Is this a way to contract HIV? Hello~ I recently went to a clinic to have a wound treated, but I'm not sure if the forceps they used were sterilized... Could this lead to an infection?

Rabies issues Hello, doctor… I found my cat outside and it hasn't been vaccinated for rabies yet. While I was sleeping, it scratched my foot, and I only treated it 10 hours later. Is there a possibility of infection?

Right abdominal issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right abdomen for about three to four days. The pain is located just below the rib cage, closer to the right side (if I touch from my shoulder down to below the rib cage). What could be the issue?

Bleeding from the rectum followed by anal itching? I am a sixth-grade student. Recently, for the past week, I have been experiencing blood in my stool, which has made the toilet bowl filled with bloody water, and the blood is bright red, not dark red. The pain around my anus is m...

I have been experiencing sudden dizziness lately? I have been experiencing sudden dizziness and nausea recently, occurring four times with the same symptoms. My eyes suddenly feel uncomfortable, and there is a sensation of whiteness in both eyes as if there is light, followed by ...

Differences in blood pressure between the left and right arms? Hello Dr. Wu, Due to a family history of hypertension, I have developed a habit of measuring my blood pressure before bedtime. Recently, I measured my blood pressure on my left arm at approximately 117/74 mmHg, while...