Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Headache with nausea and the urge to vomit? Hello doctor, I suddenly started having a fever on Sunday night, which rose to 39 degrees Celsius within two to three hours. I experienced body aches, dizziness, and nausea, so I quickly went to the emergency room for antipyretic treatm...
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Dear Miss Zhong, 1. Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation that feels like you are about to vomit. If it is accompanied by contractions of the gastrointestinal tract and muscles in the chest and abdomen, leading to the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, it i...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Intermittent Left Rib Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Lower back pain Hello doctor, I have a sharp, intermittent pain that extends from my left rib towards the area near my spine, specifically on the left side of the vertebrae. The pain comes in sudden bursts and is not associated with tenderness or a specific posture. Sometimes it ...
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Dear Miss Chuang: 1. Acute pancreatitis is most common in middle-aged individuals, with the most frequent causes being gallstones and alcohol abuse. In milder cases, it can lead to inflammation, edema, and fat necrosis of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. In more severe case...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Left Rib Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Skin Spots on Fingers and Soles: Melanoma Risks Explained
Skin spots on fingers and soles of the feet? Hello Doctor, I just saw the news that spots on the fingers and soles of the feet could potentially develop into melanoma. I have noticed brown spots on my hands and feet (which have been there for several years) that are irregularly s...
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Dear Mr. Wei: 1. Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, is more commonly found in Caucasians and individuals with fair skin. The primary causative factor is damage from sunlight (ultraviolet radiation). Other contributing factors for melanoma include dysplastic nevi and cer...[Read More] Understanding Skin Spots on Fingers and Soles: Melanoma Risks Explained
Understanding Morning Hand Stiffness: Causes and Solutions
Waking up with stiffness in the left fingers? Hello, Dr. Hsiao: I have been experiencing an issue over the past year, which has occurred about ten times. Usually, I am able to sleep through the night, but this phenomenon happens when I suddenly wake up in the middle of my sleep....
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Dear Ms. Judy: 1. Clinically, the presence of numbness or tingling sensations in the limbs indicates damage to the sensory nerves. While most cases are due to chronic peripheral nerve injuries, it is common for patients to report acute and transient symptoms such as numbness, ti...[Read More] Understanding Morning Hand Stiffness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling visible. What could be the issue? ...
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Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling in appearance. What could t...
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Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding and Managing Occipital Pain: Causes and Solutions
Occipital headache Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the lower left side of my occiput when I turn my head to the left. It feels like it's connected to the muscle in my neck, and there is soreness when I apply pressure. If I stretch and move my nec...
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Dear Ms. L: 1. Conditions to consider for neck pain include soft tissue strains or sprains, acute cervical disc herniation, degenerative cervical spondylosis with cervical radiculopathy, autoimmune cervical spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, infections, t...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Occipital Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling visible. What could this iss...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun reply Family Medicine
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling. What could be the issue? Last we...
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Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Unexplained Pain and Swelling Under Left Armpit: When to Seek Help?
Unexplained pain in the left armpit and around the collarbone? Hello Doctor: I have swelling under my left armpit extending to the area around my collarbone, with intermittent sharp pain. There are no symptoms on the right side. I have self-checked my skin and pressed on the area...
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Dear Ms. Cloud: 1. The differential diagnosis for the unexplained pain in the left axilla and around the clavicle includes lymphadenitis, cellulitis, neuromuscular injury, breast tumors, pulmonary lesions, among others. It is also possible that it could be related to the Modern...[Read More] Unexplained Pain and Swelling Under Left Armpit: When to Seek Help?
Understanding Pain in the Right Ring Finger: Causes and Solutions
Pain in the left ring finger? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing a tingling sensation, like being pricked by a needle, on the side of my right hand's ring finger from the third joint to the tip. The pain is particularly intense near the third joint (the surface ...
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Dear Miss Milk Tea: 1. Regarding your description of pain on the side of the third joint to the fingertip of your right ring finger, particularly near the third joint, it is important to consider potential injury to the local nerves or blood vessels. Sometimes, certain movement...[Read More] Understanding Pain in the Right Ring Finger: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tinnitus and Anemia: Seeking Medical Guidance in Kaohsiung
Tinnitus Anemia Hello, doctor. Since I can remember, I have experienced persistent high-frequency tinnitus in both ears. When I was younger, I thought everyone was the same until eight years ago when I became pregnant and was diagnosed with oceanic anemia. I realized that my freq...
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Dear Miss Kiki: 1. Your situation is quite unique, involving the fields of otolaryngology, neurology, hematology, and obstetrics. Based on your description, one might suspect that you have poor circulation in the inner ear and the head and neck region. When anemia occurs, it ca...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Anemia: Seeking Medical Guidance in Kaohsiung
Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Abdominal issues? Hello, doctor: I often experience abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Yesterday, I felt a slight discomfort in my abdomen and had a bit of an urge to defecate, but after using the restroom, I was unable to have a bowel movement. Later, before going to bed, I felt...
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Dear Ms. N: 1. Clinically, common diagnoses for right upper quadrant pain or discomfort include gastric ulcers or inflammation, duodenal ulcers or inflammation, gallbladder or biliary stones, gallbladder or biliary inflammation, liver abscesses or tumors, right lower lobe pneumo...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Home Remedies for Relief
Shoulder pain? Doctor, I have a question: Recently, I've been feeling like my body temperature is high, so I don't turn on the air conditioning at night because it makes me feel worse (but I don't have a fever; I've checked with an ear thermometer and my tempe...
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Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. The body's temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain, typically maintaining a temperature around 37°C. Even in extreme heat or cold environments, humans strive to maintain a normal body temperature. However, when there is an issue wi...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Home Remedies for Relief
Understanding Left Thumb Issues: Which Specialist to Consult?
Left thumb issue & unsure which specialty to consult? This week, my left thumb appears more prominent at the first joint compared to my right thumb, but there is no pain when pressed, and I can use it normally. However, there is a feeling of tightness at the first joint of my...
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Dear Ms. Serena: 1. Regarding the observation that "the first phalanx of the left thumb appears more prominent compared to the right thumb this week, but there is no pain upon pressure and normal usage is possible, although there is a feeling of tightness in the first phal...[Read More] Understanding Left Thumb Issues: Which Specialist to Consult?
Can You Get Infected from Acupuncture Needles? Understanding Risks
Is there a risk of infection from acupuncture needles? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, my father is a carrier of hepatitis B and also has issues with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. If on the evening of the 15th, he had acupuncture and the needle fell on a chair, and then on th...
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Dear Mr. Hsiao-Lü: 1. Since 1985, all infants and young children in our country have been vaccinated against hepatitis B, unless there are special circumstances. Therefore, the likelihood of you contracting hepatitis B from your father is extremely low. 2. Regarding accidental ...[Read More] Can You Get Infected from Acupuncture Needles? Understanding Risks
Benefits and Drawbacks of Sleeping in Pants Without Underwear
Sleep issues Doctor, what are the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping in pants without wearing underwear?
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Dear Mr. Santaizih: 1. What type of clothing should one wear while sleeping? Medically, there are no strict guidelines or standards. This is due to the numerous influencing factors, including environmental temperature, the patient's health condition, personal habits, the o...[Read More] Benefits and Drawbacks of Sleeping in Pants Without Underwear
Can Fava Bean Disease Patients Use Woohoo Natural Deodorant?
Regarding Favism (G6PD deficiency) Hello, I would like to ask if the Australian Woohoo Natural Deodorant Stick/Anti-Chafing Balm is safe for patients with G6PD deficiency? Thank you for your assistance. Full Ingredients — Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (fractionated Coconut Oil),...
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Dear Ms. Rurutia: 1. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, commonly referred to as G6PD deficiency, is the most prevalent enzyme deficiency and is classified as an X-linked recessive genetic disorder. Patients with G6PD deficiency may experience hemolytic anemia when ex...[Read More] Can Fava Bean Disease Patients Use Woohoo Natural Deodorant?
Can You Get the AZ Vaccine with Saline Breast Implants?
There is often a feeling of tightness and discomfort in the shoulders, back, and chest? Hello doctor, I had saline breast implants over twenty years ago, and the results were not satisfactory. For the past twenty years, I have consistently felt tightness in my chest and back, and...
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Dear Ms. AA: 1. For inquiries regarding breast augmentation, please discuss them with a board-certified plastic surgeon. 2. Currently, the contraindications for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine include a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccine components, a previous seve...[Read More] Can You Get the AZ Vaccine with Saline Breast Implants?
Understanding Unilateral Eye Socket Pain: Causes and Solutions
Orbital swelling and pain? Unilateral orbital swelling and pain (approximately in the triangular area formed by the brow bone and nasal bone) with a slight tenderness upon palpation of the underlying bone compared to the non-painful side. Occasionally, there is also pain in the s...
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Dear Miss Su: 1. [Unilateral orbital swelling and pain (approximately in the triangular area formed by the brow bone and nasal bone), occasionally accompanied by pain in the same side of the zygomatic bone and nasal wing.] Generally, issues related to the nasopharynx, nasal turbi...[Read More] Understanding Unilateral Eye Socket Pain: Causes and Solutions