Dr. Xiao Yongxun reply Family Medicine Question - Page 9

Vomiting after taking medication with warm water? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I would like to ask you a question. This afternoon (July 13), while taking my medication for hyperthyroidism with warm water, I felt nauseous after drinking the water and ended up vomiting in the bathroom. Could y...

Sleep issues Hello doctor, I have been feeling very sleepy lately, and I often realize that I am sleeping, but I find it very difficult to wake up. What could be the problem?

Can individuals with urticaria receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello Doctor: My father is 56 years old and he occasionally experiences sudden episodes of urticaria. Whenever he feels itchy, he takes an antihistamine and it resolves the issue. This occurs about once or twice a month...

This morning, I experienced pain in my lower right back and abdominal pain as well? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I have been waking up at 6 AM due to a dull ache in my right lower back and abdominal pain (sometimes it feels like I need to have a bowel movement, but other...

Precautions after medication - Is it safe to exercise, take a shower, or lie down immediately after taking the medication? Hello, I have been on long-term medication, and I previously experienced discomfort in my stomach after taking medication and then lying down or exercising. ...

Issues with Zinc Tablets I have been concerned about the virus, so recently I have been soaking Zinc Gluconate tablets in hot water before taking them. I am unsure if there is any risk of toxicity, and I have been doing this for four days.

Infectious issues? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. Yesterday, while trimming my nails, I accidentally broke the skin. Although it stopped bleeding this morning and I applied some medication, I still feel a slight pain when using hydrogen peroxide, indicating that there might still be a wound. ...

Some issues related to organic solvents? Dear Doctor, I have been using some spray paint (nitro paint) in my room for work. I sprayed it outdoors for about two weeks but brought it inside to dry, averaging two hours a day. I wore a mask, but I still sensed the smell. I don't...

A small wound between the fingers may pose a risk of infection, especially if you come into contact with various individuals in your work. However, the primary mode of transmission for the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is through respiratory droplets, rather than through open wounds. ...

After receiving the AZ vaccine, the body temperature may be elevated? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, I received the AstraZeneca vaccine a week ago, and my current body temperature fluctuates between 37.2 and 37.8 degrees Celsius (my usual temperature is between 35.8 and 36.5...

Is there a concern for rabies if bitten by an unvaccinated puppy? I was bitten by an unvaccinated puppy at home today around noon, and there was some bleeding. The wound has since scabbed over, but there is pain around the area. Should I receive a rabies vaccine? I have researche...

Wound healing issues Three days ago, I fell and scraped myself while using a treadmill at home. The injury was somewhat severe, so I used saline solution and cotton swabs to disinfect it, and then applied medication and bandaged it. Today, the exudate has decreased, and I switche...

Is chest pain and numbness in the left arm and leg due to anxiety? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing sudden chest pain in the middle of my chest on the night of May 26th. It was most painful that night, to the point where I couldn't tolerate it and took a Tylenol. After a...

Please ask questions regarding blood draws and related issues? Hello Doctor, about a year ago, I started follow-ups in family medicine due to a liver enzyme level of 60. I was advised to have blood tests every three to six months. Later, during one of the tests, my lymphocyte cou...

Symptoms related to COVID-19 and mitral valve prolapse? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. I have symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, which sometimes cause palpitations, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, leading to panic attacks that result in laryngeal constriction, nasal congestion, whee...

Dietary hygiene issues Hello Doctor: A few days ago, while storing raw pork in the refrigerator, some blood leaked out, possibly dripping onto the bottle and cap of a drink (the drink is in an Orido glass bottle). Today, when I opened it and drank, I only noticed something was of...

Questions about resveratrol? 1. I have heard that a book mentions that oral resveratrol can have antioxidant effects, benefit diabetic patients, and potentially extend lifespan. However, I also came across a physician's account stating that when resveratrol is applied to the...

I am very worried about being infected with parasites? Since I was young, I had pneumonia at the age of 12 and took a large amount of antibiotics, which made it difficult for me to gain weight. I have consistently maintained a weight of 178/50 lbs and have experienced issues with...

Occasionally experiencing a lack of appetite? Sometimes when I eat, I feel nauseous and have the urge to vomit, but I never actually do. This leads to eating very little and feeling uncomfortable, but it doesn't happen every time I eat. It's also not related to pregnanc...

Emotional stress leading to anal friction and skin abrasion issues? Hello Doctor, I usually do not have issues with constipation, but I recently noticed that whenever I have important work and feel more anxious that day, after finishing the work, I feel like the area around my an...