Dr. Xu Li'an reply Family Medicine Question - Page 4

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor: On New Year's Eve, I had hot pot with my family, but about an hour later, I started experiencing stomach pain and diarrhea, which was so severe that I felt weak and had chills in my back. However, my family members were fine. I too...

My situation! Has anyone experienced this kind of situation? Recently, I haven't felt much about my body. I know I need to urinate, but I don't have the urge. I don't feel like sleeping at night and find it hard to fall asleep, but in the morning, I struggle to get...

Small nodules of sarcoma found on the genital area? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure whether to ask a urologist or a dermatologist about this issue. I have several small growths on my genital area. The size of these growths varies; some are slightly larger than sesame seeds, whil...

Venous sclerosis Hello, Dr. Hsu: I often receive injections; sometimes they are pain relief injections for menstrual cramps, and other times they are anti-anxiety injections for hyperventilation. I rarely get IVs; most of my injections are intramuscular. Today, I went for an inje...

The parotid gland intermittently swells without any apparent reason? I am a 30-year-old male in good health, but I have been experiencing insufficient sleep due to a busy work schedule. About three to four years ago, I started having intermittent swelling of my parotid gland for ...

Dizziness Two days ago, I woke up in the morning and had a cup of hot chocolate. After sitting in front of the computer for about an hour, I decided to stand up and stretch. When I raised my hand to the highest point, my vision suddenly became blurry and I experienced a blackout....

Chest discomfort? Hello Doctor: Today I suddenly felt intermittent pain in my chest and epigastric area, accompanied by slightly rapid breathing and a feeling of shortness of breath, as if I might suffocate at any moment. The pain is widespread rather than localized, and it hurts...

Occasional difficulty breathing during sleep? Hello, Dr. Hsu. My father occasionally experiences difficulty breathing while sleeping, as if he can't get enough air, but it resolves after he wakes up. This tends to happen more often during cold weather when he is warm in bed....

How to manage high blood pressure? How to manage hypertension... Hypertension. Under what circumstances can it increase...

Questions about HIV/AIDS? Hello, doctor. If I want to get tested for HIV, which department should I visit?

What to do if you have unclear speech? I often produce saliva sounds when pronouncing sounds like "ㄐ," "ㄑ," and "ㄒ," similar to the "ㄎㄧ" sound, which makes it unclear. When I pronounce the single sound "地," it is often heard as &q...

Management of limb cramps when they occur? When experiencing cramps in the fingers or legs, how should one care for and relieve the discomfort? Thank you!

Insomnia is so painful (T_T) Hello, Dr. Hsu... I have been suffering from insomnia for quite a long time, but it still hasn't improved. Please help me... T_T My situation is as follows: I usually go to bed around midnight, but it often takes me until 2 or 3 AM to fall asleep...

I have a strange growth on my butt? Hello! I would like to inquire about something. Recently, I have developed a hard, round lump in the area of my buttocks. It only hurts when I touch it, but it's not very painful. I do not have constipation, and there are no issues with my...

Menstruation has not occurred since March? My daughter hasn't had her period since March. She says she hasn't engaged in sexual activity, and it might be due to the stress of preparing for her midterm exams. However, now that the exams are over, she still hasn't go...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Thank you for the doctor's response. I bought vitamins B, C, and E because I have three jobs and study at night school, which has led to severe sleep deprivation (one of my jobs is a night shift at a gas station). So...

Regarding vitamins..? Hello Dr. Hsu: I previously ordered DHC's B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E, each for a month's supply. However, I'm unsure whether I can take them together or if they should be taken separately. Could you please take a moment to cl...

Rib pain I would like to ask the doctor what diseases could cause pain in the ribs or cartilage. I previously underwent a nuclear medicine scan, which showed a shadow in the rib area, but I have not experienced any injury or trauma. In this situation, should I seek medical attent...

Facial swelling to the point where the eyes cannot be opened? Recently, my face has been swollen, and my friends and family are saying that I must be sick and that I should see a doctor because the swelling is quite severe. When I wake up in the morning, my eyes are so swollen th...

Emergency measures when traveling abroad with children? When traveling abroad with a 3-year-old child, you should prepare the following essential medications: 1. **Fever and Pain Relief**: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) suitable for children. 2. **Cold and ...