Dr. Xiao Yongxun reply Family Medicine Question - Page 14

Transmission routes of diseases? Hello Dr. Hsiao, my son is in junior high school and I don't know why he told his classmates that if someone has a wound, they can spread pneumonia and HIV. He scared his sister with these strange rumors while my husband and I were busy. This...

Inquiry about the probability of infection in minor wounds? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a prickling discomfort in my toenail, so I used a nail clipper at home to slightly dig it out. However, during the process, I bled a little because the skin was slightly torn. I imm...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your response. My family members should not have HIV, and since I followed your advice to use chemical agents, the likelihood of transmission should be minimal. Although my father has hepatitis B, he does...

Dear Dr. Hsiao: If a patient unfortunately contracts rabies, are there any unusual signs that can be detected during the incubation period before the onset of early symptoms? In 2017, a female patient in Xi'an, China, experienced frequent urination, urgency, numbness in the ...

Redness of the skin? Hello Dr. Hsiao, today I noticed two dark spots on the joint connecting the back of my right hand to my palm. They were originally red. I'm not sure if it's because I've been washing my hands too frequently, as my family mentioned that I wash t...

Questions related to rabies! Dear Doctor: About 20 days ago, I was lightly scratched by a dog that was being kept by someone. The scratch broke the skin but did not bleed, and there was a small red mark. I did not take any special measures, only applying some Mentholatum. I am un...

Outdoor Cough Etiquette Inquiry Hello Doctor, During lunchtime, I accompanied my younger sister home from school, and on the way, we encountered a man who was coughing without wearing a mask and sprayed towards us. When we got home, I quickly told my sister to wash her hands an...

Persistent low-grade fever related issues? Hello Doctor, since March 29, I have been experiencing a temperature between 37.5 and 38 degrees Celsius, but I haven't felt particularly unwell, only mild diarrhea and muscle soreness. I work in the service industry and commute by ...

In recent weeks, there has been an elevated ear temperature? I initially experienced pain in my ear and consulted a pharmacist who prescribed medication, which helped significantly. However, a week later, I developed a sore throat, upper jaw pain, and post-nasal drip. I visited a...

Gas-related inquiries? I would like to ask the doctor, because today while I was praying at home, I used a lighter to light incense but it didn't ignite properly, so I switched to another one that lit up. At that moment, I smelled a foul odor similar to gas and I am unsure i...

Which department to see? Hello doctor... I started experiencing全身癢 (itchiness all over) in early January and visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with chronic urticaria (chronic hives). Last week, I noticed a small, soft lump inside my cheek, just below the earlobe. It is not...

Swelling and pain in the submandibular region? Hello, I have had swelling on the left and right sides of my neck near the jaw for a year, and in the last three weeks, the swelling on the right side has increased! It is not visible to the naked eye and can only be felt when presse...

Heat sensation in the palms and back of the neck? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness, warmth in my palms, and heat in the back of my neck lately. I went for an internal medicine check-up, including X-rays and blood tests, which showed no signs of inflammation ...

Possible inquiries regarding skin infections? Hello, today when I got out of the car, I didn't notice a brown glass bottle on the ground and stepped on it. Although I was wearing shoes, I quickly took off my shoes after getting in the car and it seems like I wasn't pier...

Possible inquiries regarding skin infections? Hello, today when I got out of the car, I didn't pay attention and stepped on a brown glass bottle. Although I was wearing shoes, I quickly took them off after getting back in the car and it looks like I wasn't cut or bleedi...

Inquiry about medical concepts? Hello, Doctor Hsiao. Yesterday, I took my sister out to pray, and since her immune system seems to be weaker and she often has a runny nose, I asked her to wear a mask. Additionally, we couldn't enter the temple without one. While we were on t...

Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: I am currently working as a janitor, and my daily tasks involve cleaning restrooms and sweeping floors. Given my job, I believe the likelihood of encountering Helicobacter pylori due to contact with feces is significantly increased, althoug...

Suspicion of Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection) Hello Doctor: I ate raw shrimp while in Thailand and later learned about the risk of parasitic infections (such as lung flukes). I would like to ask whether I should proactively go to the hospital for a check-up, or if I should w...

Medical inquiry Hello Dr. Hsiao, recently the news about the Wuhan pneumonia has made everyone quite anxious. Just now, while waiting for a train at Kaohsiung Station with my sister, we went to the restroom, and while washing our hands, it seemed that the cleaning staff was washi...

Medical inquiry Hello Dr. Hsiao, recently the news about the Wuhan pneumonia has really made people anxious. Just now, while waiting for a train at the Kaohsiung station with my sister, we went to the restroom together. While washing our hands, it seemed that the cleaning staff w...