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Medication issues? Dear Director, I have a sleep disorder but do not experience insomnia. I have mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a postoperative apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of less than 10, but my respiratory disturbance index (RDI) is still high at 18 events per hour. My ...

Sudden dizziness? Hello, Doctor. This morning, I was fine until around noon after having lunch. However, around 2 PM, while I was sitting in a chair doing some crafts, a colleague came over to chat with me. I felt a bit tongue-tied but managed to speak. After that, when I turned ...

Is having frequent dreams considered a medical condition? I have a relatively consistent sleep schedule, going to bed within about half an hour each night. However, I dream every night and can remember the content of my dreams, which negatively affects my sleep quality. Should I ...

Consulting the status of a friend? Hello, Doctor Hsieh! I would like to ask if my friend's condition could be classified as a type of obsessive-compulsive behavior. To briefly describe the situation... she sleeps no more than 5 hours a day, and this has been going on for qui...

Anxiety disorder issues Hello, Doctor: Recently, I suspect that I have developed an anxiety disorder. A few months ago, I watched a program about health issues, which may have triggered me to start thinking negatively about everything, especially regarding my health. Whenever I f...

Streptomycin withdrawal Hello, Doctor. Five years ago, I sustained a head injury to the right frontal lobe due to a car accident, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage. After surgery, I found that sleeping medications were ineffective during my hospital stay. However, I was able t...

Autonomic nervous system Autonomic nervous system dysfunction is causing my blood pressure to be very unstable every day. It can suddenly spike to 180/120 even at rest, which is extremely uncomfortable. How can I manage the hypertension caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunct...

I feel a bit nauseous after taking the medication, and I've been feeling dizzy all day? I feel a bit nauseous after taking the medication, and I've been feeling dizzy all day. I'm not sure what to do now—should I continue taking it, discuss it with my doctor, or is...

I have been experiencing these issues and I don't know what to do? 1. Feeling down, lost, and finding life uninteresting. 2. Occasionally zoning out while riding a bike, fearing that I might hit someone, and sometimes worrying about colliding with others due to forgetfulne...

Binge eating refers to a pattern of eating characterized by consuming large quantities of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by feelings I just started working in Hualien last year. I used to eat a lot at home and thought that by living outside, I could try to eat ...

I'm sorry, but I need content to translate? Hello, Doctor: 1. One of my classmates feels unpopular and has poor interpersonal relationships. He is afraid to attend classes with his classmates and remains silent in class despite the teacher's guidance. What mental diso...

Numbness I apologize for the inconvenience. I noticed a tingling sensation in the tip of my middle finger yesterday afternoon. I thought it would go away shortly, but after a day, there seems to be no improvement. Should I see a doctor? People around me say it will get better aft...

Can hospitals abuse patients like this? I have a friend with the last name Zhuang who is staying in the psychiatric ward on the fifth floor of your hospital. He admitted himself because he was feeling down after being scolded by his mother, but now he has come to terms with his f...

Headache issues Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing headaches for over a week now, and sleeping does not help. Sometimes, when I sit for too long and then stand up, I see spots in my vision. Could this be related to anemia? I have a history of favism; could that be connected? W...

Constantly dreaming leads to restless sleep? Every night, I feel like I'm constantly awake, thinking about things and dreaming, unable to sleep soundly. I often wake up unconsciously and frequently feel tired.

How can I help him...? Hello Doctor: There is an issue that has been troubling our family for a long time. My husband's brother is a patient with bipolar disorder, and over the past year, he has developed a smoking addiction, smoking up to two packs a day if not controlled. ...

Feeling constantly manipulated and threatened can lead to significant frustration; psychologically, it may result in heightened anxiety and fear? What is the thinking logic of disassembly, what is autism, and how is one diagnosed with autism?

Insomnia - taking sleeping pills is not effective..? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. My mother has been relying on sleeping pills for a long time to fall asleep. She usually goes to bed around midnight, but it takes her a long time to actually fall asleep once ...

Can insomnia be cured? Dear Doctor Hsieh, Hello, my father has been experiencing insomnia for many years and currently requires daily medication for treatment. There was an incident when he ran out of medication and forgot to see the doctor for a refill, which resulted in him be...

It is difficult to concentrate? When I study, I often find my mind wandering, and I feel very restless, constantly having the urge to get up from my chair. Does this count as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?