How Much Vitamin C Should You Take Daily? Expert Insights
Vitamin C Hello, Dr. Hsieh: How many milligrams of vitamin C can be taken in a day at most?
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Family Medicine
Vitamin C, when used as a preventive measure for the general population, is typically administered at a dosage of 45 to 60 milligrams per day. For the treatment of scurvy or hemorrhagic conditions, dosages can range from 200 to 500 milligrams per day. However, such high doses may...[Read More] How Much Vitamin C Should You Take Daily? Expert Insights
Should I Take My Husband for a Check-Up? Understanding Family Cancer Risks
Which specialist should I take my husband to see? Seven years ago, I married into a family where my father-in-law has liver cancer. He has maintained good health overall, but has undergone partial liver resection and multiple embolization procedures. I later learned that my fathe...
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Family Medicine
The concerns mentioned in your letter are indeed worrisome! However, based on the content of your letter, some points are unclear or lacking. Here are my interpretations: 1. I recommend visiting a "Family Medicine" outpatient clinic. 2. If someone in the family has can...[Read More] Should I Take My Husband for a Check-Up? Understanding Family Cancer Risks
Managing Gout and Cardiovascular Health: A Guide for Patients
Gout and Cardiovascular Disease Hello, my husband is 50 years old and is very career-oriented. Due to his job, he often travels extensively around the world. In November of last year, he had a 3.8 cm stent placed in his coronary artery and has been taking the prescribed medicatio...
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Family Medicine
According to your letter: 1. Your husband already has a history of gout. 2. You mentioned that you have stopped the heart disease medication, aspirin, which indicates that your husband also has heart disease! Aspirin is commonly used for ischemic heart disease (since your husband...[Read More] Managing Gout and Cardiovascular Health: A Guide for Patients
Laser Smoking Cessation in Taiwan: Where to Find It and Costs
Is there laser therapy for smoking cessation in Taiwan? There is a 30-minute laser smoking cessation method available abroad. Which medical institutions in Taiwan have the necessary hardware and software equipment and technology for this? What are the fees? Thank you!
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Smoking Cessation
Our hospital is a specialized institution for epilepsy (leprosy) treatment. As for the 30-minute laser smoking cessation method abroad, I am not familiar with the specifics. Is there any relevant information available (preferably published in reputable medical journals) for refer...[Read More] Laser Smoking Cessation in Taiwan: Where to Find It and Costs
Understanding Leprosy and Diabetes: Common Questions Answered
Several questions? Recently, in history class, I heard the teacher mention that An Lushan had rotten hands and feet in his later years, his nose decayed, and he lost his eyesight. The teacher suggested that An Lushan's issues might have been caused by diabetes, so I would li...
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Hansens Disease
1. Leprosy can lead to blindness in both eyes. 2. This may be due to insufficient awareness campaigns; on one hand, there may be fewer new cases leading to a lack of attention; on the other hand, as it is an infectious disease, efforts to prevent public panic may have resulted i...[Read More] Understanding Leprosy and Diabetes: Common Questions Answered
Essential Wound Care for Leprosy: Resources and Best Practices
Leprosy wound care Doctor: I am a nurse looking for information about leprosy hospitals, specifically images related to the wound care of leprosy patients, in order to compare wound healing and improve nursing care. Thank you!
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Hansens Disease
I am unable to fully understand the exact meaning of your question; however, I will analyze your inquiry in three parts: 1. Are you looking for information about leprosy hospitals' websites? In Taiwan, there is only one such hospital, and you should already have the email ...[Read More] Essential Wound Care for Leprosy: Resources and Best Practices
Managing Leprosy Complications: Diabetes and Chronic Osteomyelitis Care
Regarding the management of leprosy combined with diabetes and chronic osteomyelitis? My father is sixty-two years old and has suffered from leprosy since he was around twenty. He has a wound on the sole of his foot, which has led to progressive atrophy of the foot. He has underg...
Dr. Xie Nanguang reply Hansens Disease
Mr. Tsai: Thank you very much for your questions. I will address each of your inquiries. If there are any misunderstandings or if further treatment is needed, please bring your father to our hospital for consultation, but be sure to contact us by phone beforehand! Our hospital&#x...[Read More] Managing Leprosy Complications: Diabetes and Chronic Osteomyelitis Care