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Managing Sudden Blood Pressure Drops in Hypertension Patients: What to Do?

Patients with hypertension experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure along with discomfort? My father has hypertension, and today his blood pressure suddenly dropped to 98/50 mmHg, and he feels drowsy with body aches. Does this situation require immediate medical attention? So...

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
1. Patients with hypertension who experience a sudden drop in blood pressure need immediate medical attention, often due to self-adjustment of their medication (overdose) or the concurrent use of oral medications from multiple healthcare providers. 2. Hypertension patients need...

Understanding Health Check Results: Analyzing Anemia and Antibody Testing

Health Checkup Contents Hello, doctor. I have a female friend who just completed a health check-up, and the report is as follows: 31-year-old female, 172 cm, 66 kg; heart rate 53 beats per minute; Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) --> 73.7%; Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) -->...

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
1. The normal hemoglobin (HB) levels vary between genders, with a general reference value of HB:12 being sufficient for females. However, the size of red blood cells affects their function; typically, an MCV (mean corpuscular volume) of less than 80 indicates that the cell volume...

Health Risks of Ingesting Desiccant in Snacks and Remedies for Kidney Issues

Ingestion of desiccants? Hello, Dr. Hsieh. After consuming one-third of a can of cookies, I noticed that the desiccant powder had spilled out and covered all the cookies. I'm concerned about the potential effects on health. Additionally, there is a woman with poor kidney fun...

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
Most powdered desiccants are primarily composed of calcium chloride hydrates, so ingestion generally poses little risk. Drinking plenty of water is usually sufficient. The main prevention strategy is to pay attention to the packaging of the desiccant when consuming food.

Can Kids Get the Flu Vaccine After Other Immunizations?

Influenza Vaccine & Immunization Regarding a child in the first grade who is scheduled to receive the oral polio vaccine and the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) combination vaccine around the end of October, it is generally safe to administer the influenza vaccine. However...

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
1. Administering vaccines at different times. 2. After a month, receiving fewer doses of the influenza vaccine. After completing the influenza vaccination, drink plenty of water.

Understanding Blisters: Are They a Coincidence or Drug Allergy?

Blister After taking headache medication twice, I developed many chickenpox-like rashes all over my body. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or a drug allergy.

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
The morphology of chickenpox has not been described, so further explanation is not possible. Drug allergies primarily manifest as skin rashes.

Optimal Timing for Vitamin Intake: When Should You Take Them?

When is the best time to take vitamins? Doctor, could you please advise whether vitamins are better absorbed when taken before bed, upon waking, on an empty stomach, or after meals? Thank you for your response! :)

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble and water-soluble categories, so their absorption is better after meals.

Essential Calorie and Portion Control Guide for Hypertension Management

I would like to request a food calorie calculation and portion size chart? I would like to request a food calorie calculation and portion guide. I have high blood pressure and obesity, and my blood pressure is currently controlled with medication. Are there any books related to w...

Dr. Xie Wenjie reply Family Medicine
1. For the food calorie calculation chart, please visit the following website: http://www.tmch.org.tw/Nutrition/index.htm 2. Recommended reading: Mayo Clinic on Hypertension.