Dr. Xie Rongyuan reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 2

Intermittent pulsations in the lower abdomen? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent pulsations in my lower abdomen, below the navel, about 3 to 4 times a day. There is no pain associated with it. I usually take anti-anxiety medication and anti-arrhythmic ...

Medical consultation (upon waking up in the morning) Hello Doctor, I am Xiao Wu. My height is 179 cm and my weight is 93 kg. On the morning of June 7th, I woke up at 6 AM and began to feel pain in the liver area (mild pain with breathing and more intense pain when pressed). Howev...

Abnormal sensation in the left lower body, approximately below the navel? Abnormal temperature sensation on the left side of the body, where touching ice does not elicit a cold sensation and may even feel slightly warm at the moment of contact, suggests a potential neurological i...

Intravenous injection issues When a child is hospitalized and receiving intravenous fluids, if the IV line becomes obstructed, a nurse may flush it with saline to restore patency. Is there a risk of blood clots being pushed into the bloodstream? What precautions should be taken?

A slight cough (non-productive) in the throat persisting for six months after a confirmed COVID-19 infection? Hello Doctor: I am 20 years old and have ankylosing spondylitis. I tested positive for COVID-19 in early October 2022, experiencing mild symptoms (low fever for 1-2 days,...

Dizziness and unsteadiness? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. Over the past few weeks, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness. It started with pain in the back of my head, followed by dizziness and instability when standing. I often feel like I'm go...

Lip issues If you wipe your mouth with tissue paper 4 to 6 times a day, it may lead to irritation or sensitivity of the skin around your mouth. Frequent wiping can strip the skin of its natural oils, potentially causing dryness, chapping, or even dermatitis. It's important t...

Is there a risk of parasitic infection from consuming raw pork that leads to diarrhea? Hello doctor, last weekend I suspect I ate undercooked pork (purchased from a traditional market) and experienced diarrhea that night. Besides the diarrhea, I haven't had any other abnorma...

Arrhythmia Hello doctor, for the past three to four days, my heart rate has been above 120 beats per minute, my blood pressure is normal, but I feel a pressure in my head, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and heart pain.

Unexplained back pain? Left-sided back pain that comes and goes mildly, with no pain during breathing. There is a slight tingling sensation in the left arm and a feeling of chest tightness. I have seen a cardiologist and also visited a clinic; my blood pressure is normal and lung...

What are the results of the examination? MEASUREMENTS AND SCREENING AO Diameter (MM) 31 LA/AO 1 Aortic Cusp (MM) 20 IVSd (MM) 10 LVIDd (MM) 50 LVPWd (MM) 8 IVSs (MM) 17 LVIDs (MM) 30 LVPWs (MM) 19 MV Deceleration Time (ms) 270 MV Deceleration Slope (mm/s²) 3...

Loss of taste after COVID-19? A month ago, I had COVID-19 which caused me to lose my sense of taste. On January 1st, my taste suddenly returned, but the next day it diminished again. What could be the reason for this? Will it gradually recover? (I have a habit of smoking.)

I have been experiencing issues with frequent loose stools? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing diarrhea and almost daily soft stools (with a slight shape, small lumps) at the beginning of the year. Later, during a health check, I had a positive fecal occult blood test. Followi...

Swelling of the fingers? Hello, Doctor Hsieh. I would like to ask about my 16-year-old daughter. The joints at the base of her four fingers, except for the thumb, are noticeably swollen compared to the other two segments, resembling a bottle shape. However, she has normal movemen...

Kidney issues Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Is a continuous decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) a cause for concern? After undergoing surgery for an ovarian chocolate cyst in March last year, I have been on medication for a year and a half, and I completed my treatment...

Duodenal polyp Hello, doctor. I recently had a full body check-up and discovered a polyp approximately 2 centimeters in size in a concealed area of the duodenum. The polyp itself is irregular in shape. I would like to know if the likelihood of cancer associated with this symptom ...

Sudden lower back pain accompanied by nausea? Hello doctor, I urgently need advice. My girlfriend woke up that morning with lower back pain and discomfort. When she got to work, she started vomiting and even vomited blood. Later, she felt like she had a fever. At that moment, she...

Questions related to hepatitis B carriers? I recently learned that my husband is a carrier of hepatitis B after his health check-up. I would like to understand if, apart from vertical transmission at birth, it is possible for someone to become a carrier through infection during t...

Elevated basophils (Baso) Hello, Dr. Hsieh. In my personal health check reports from the past two years, the percentage of basophils (Baso) was 0.6% and 0.8%, but this year it has increased to 1.6% (which is above the normal range). Could you please explain what might be causing ...

Occasional chest tightness with shaking and deep breathing? Doctor, why do I experience chest tightness, and even before an episode, I get goosebumps, feel a bit dizzy, and have overall weakness when I take deep breaths? I had a car accident in early June 2020 that resulted in a ...