Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question

There are small growths in the belly button? Recently, I have noticed an increase in discharge from my navel, which includes white pus and serous fluid. However, I do not experience any abdominal pain or discomfort. During a health check at the end of June, my stool test showed n...

Elevated body temperature? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a body temperature ranging from around 37.5 degrees Celsius since this past Monday, with a low of 37.1 and a high of 37.7. My usual temperature is about 37.3 to 37.6. I also have symptoms of sweaty palms and feet, ...

Circadian rhythm disruption is suspected? Hello Doctor: Recently, due to summer vacation, I have been going to bed very late, around midnight and sleeping until about noon. However, in the past week, I have noticed that I am experiencing light sleep at night, waking up several ti...

Pain in the left axilla upon palpation of the bone? In the past week, I have been working 12-hour shifts every day. I have started to experience symptoms such as soreness in my left armpit when pressing on the bone, a bit of shortness of breath, and a rapid heartbeat for several ...

Itchy throat, cough, or during a cold, there is itching in the subcutaneous layer of the armpit? Hello Doctor: This issue has been bothering me for a long time. Whenever I have a scratchy throat, cough, or cold, the skin underneath my right armpit becomes itchy. Each time I ask a...

Blood Test Report Recently, due to company requirements for a health check, I also had a blood test to check for thalassemia. I would like to ask the doctor if this is normal. Thank you. Blood test report: Serum iron: 98.7 µg/dL, TIBC: 399 µg/dL, Ferritin: 99.8 µg/L, Hb-A1: 95.5%...

Blood test report issues? I recently received my lab report and have two questions. The first issue is regarding my total cholesterol, which is 205, indicating it is slightly high. My triglycerides are 115, which is normal, my HDL-C is 72.3, which is normal, and my LDL-C is 94.5,...

Palpitations and chest tightness? Hello Doctor: Since the afternoon of April 12, I have been feeling a strong heartbeat, especially when leaning against the back of a chair or lying in bed, where I can distinctly feel my chest rising and falling. I subsequently consulted a cardio...

Regarding night sweats? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor if night sweats are easy to distinguish from regular sweating. According to online information, night sweats are described as a type of cold sweat similar to that experienced during a fever, resulting in the entire bod...

What is the definition of hyperkalemia? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have a family history of thyroid issues, so I regularly go to the hospital for check-ups. Recently, I found that one of my test results showed a potassium level of 5.110, which is slightly above the upper limit of 5.100. D...

Headache, inability to open eyes? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. My father experienced symptoms of headache and dizziness last Friday. The headache was located on both sides of his head, and he couldn't sleep at night, appearing very fatigued. By Monday, hi...

The impact of cockroach spray on the body? Recently, I disposed of a garbage bag containing 9 boxes of discarded cockroach bait (Combat Max Roach Bait; https://pxbox.es.pxmart.com.tw/product/18480; according to online sources, the active ingredient is Fipronil 0.05% w/w). When I ...

Prediabetes Hello Doctor, I apologize for the interruption, but I would like to ask a question. I was diagnosed last August with a fasting blood sugar of 115 mg/dL, HbA1c of 5.8%, and a weight of 79 kg. By April of this year, my fasting blood sugar was 108 mg/dL, HbA1c was 5.7%...

Questions about parasitic infections? Hello Doctor, Q1: Since I live in the countryside, there are stray dogs around my home and near my workplace. There is often dog feces on the road. Yesterday, after a light rain, I walked to my car and felt water droplets hitting the ground...

Elevated lymphocyte count? Hello, doctor! On January 8th of this year, I had a routine blood test at the clinic, and the results showed: neutrophils at 33.5%, lymphocytes at 55%, and monocytes at 9.6%. Due to the abnormal results, I underwent another test on April 8th, and the re...

Concerns Regarding Medications for Hyperlipidemia Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about my father. He visits a family medicine clinic near our home every month, and every three months he receives medication for his three high conditions (hypertension, hyperlipidemia). Howe...

After eating raw crab in South Korea, experiencing discomfort? Hello Doctor, I had several servings of raw crab in Korea on the night of March 4th this year, but I did not experience any discomfort at that time. After returning home, I developed a fever and gastrointestinal disco...

Nutritional Consultation On Monday night, I ate a Shaqima that was 10 days past its expiration date. I didn't notice the expiration date until I had finished it. On Tuesday morning, I felt some discomfort in my stomach, but I didn't associate it with eating expired food...

Is it necessary to receive a tetanus shot? Hello, doctor. I was bitten on the fingertip by my pet (a sugar glider) while feeding it at night. The wound is less than one centimeter. I cleaned it with saline solution and wiped it with tissue, and it stopped bleeding. I also applied...

Decreased urination Hello, doctor: Starting today, my urine output has significantly decreased (the color is normal, and there is no foamy urine), but my urine output was normal until yesterday. I am concerned that there may be an issue with my kidneys.