Dr. Xiao Yongxun reply Family Medicine Question - Page 10

Inflammation of the glans and foreskin? Hello Doctor: My glans is slightly red, the inner side of the foreskin is red, and the glans is very sensitive to touch. Can this be managed by a family doctor? I cannot afford the high fees of a urologist. Thank you for taking the time to ...

Poston and Pregnancy Hello, Doctor: I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I had a dental appointment where a localized oral X-ray was taken. After the examination, the dentist prescribed me the antibiotic amoxicillin and the pain reliever poston, which I have taken twice f...

If you are experiencing a sensation of warmth on the inner and front sides of your right thigh, you should consult an orthopedic specialist or a primary care physician? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sensation of warmth on the inner side and front of my right thigh. Thi...

Acute left back pain Hello Doctor, my back pain is located on the left side, just below the scapula, near the indentation along the spine. The pain point is fixed and has not changed, and I do not have symptoms of chest tightness or chest pain. The pain started suddenly without a...

Health examination issues (anemia/platelet abnormalities) Hello, doctor! In the past, during health checks for high school and college admissions, I often had slightly low red blood cell counts indicating mild anemia. However, I always happened to be on my menstrual period during...

Fever and fluctuations in body temperature issues? Hello Doctor, last night I felt a bit of pressure in my head and had a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. My left arm muscles were a bit sore, but I didn't have any other discomfort. Today during the day, my headache eased, ...

Groin issues Hello, Doctor: Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing sudden pain in my right leg, specifically from the groin to the right buttock, without any known cause such as a fall or collision. The pain feels similar to a muscle strain or a pulled tendon....

Groin issues Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing sudden pain in my right groin extending to my right buttock, without any known cause such as a fall or collision. The pain feels similar to a muscle strain or a pulled ligament. I consulted an o...

Regarding the use of spray alcohol? Hello doctor, since the pandemic started last year, I have been frequently using alcohol spray products. A few days ago, I heard someone say that excessive inhalation could have negative effects on the body, and it made me a bit uneasy. I would...

Cat scratch on the lip? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a cat scratch on the inside of my lip. There is no obvious bleeding, but the skin is broken. I received a tetanus shot within the last five years. Is there anything else I need to pay special attention to? Thank you...

Cat scratch on the lip? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a cat scratch on the inside of my lip. There is no obvious bleeding, but the skin is broken. I received a tetanus shot within the last five years. Is there anything else I need to pay special attention to? Thank you...

Difficulty in turning over? There is a brother who is a person with disabilities. He often crawls and plays with toys by himself. Recently, he has been experiencing sudden difficulty in rolling over, shaking continuously, and crying out in distress. Since he cannot speak, I would...

There are small white particles connected together on the frenulum of the tongue? Hello Doctor, recently when my tongue touches the frenulum, I feel small, grainy bumps that are itchy when I lick them. Looking in the mirror, it seems like there are tiny white bumps that are conne...

Toe injury Hello, doctor. Today while I was organizing my room, a book (graduation yearbook) accidentally fell and hit my toe. I currently notice a little bruising and bleeding, but there is not much pain. As shown in the picture, can this heal naturally and form a scab if left a...

Which department should I see? Initially, there was only pain in the skin upon touch, located on the left side of the back. Starting from the third day, there has been pain in the ribs both front and back when taking deep breaths. Today, on the fourth day, any friction with cloth...

Possible ingestion of a fishbone? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. This evening during dinner, I had some cod (although I bit into it, I'm not sure if there were any of those soft little bones) and sweet potato (later when I had another piece, the fibrous part seemed to have something hard...

It is common to experience back pain before ovulation? I experience significant pain in the muscles supporting my chest and stiffness in my shoulders around the time of ovulation. My husband massages me and comments that it feels swollen and hard. However, the discomfort disappea...

Stretching during the transition from sleep to wakefulness can easily lead to calf cramps? Hello: I often experience diarrhea, frequent urination, and insomnia at night, which requires me to take sleeping pills to fall asleep. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night, stre...

Experiencing some chest pain in the middle of the chest while sleeping? Hello, Doctor: In the past few months, I have been wearing tighter bras, which has caused some pain in the center of my chest. Although there has been some improvement recently, I still experience pain simila...

Respiratory distress Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing difficulty breathing for the past few weeks, along with persistent phlegm in my throat, but no coughing. Although I don't wake up every one or two hours at night, I do have trouble falling asleep due to breathing di...