Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question - Page 15

Ear cleaning causes body numbness? When my family helps me clean my ears, my body becomes numb. For example, when I clean my right ear, the right side of my body becomes numb. What could be the problem? Do I need to go to a major hospital for an examination?

After fainting, I became my childhood self? Hello Doctor, I have a friend who is 18 years old. She has been experiencing back pain, and recently it has become severe enough to cause her to faint, losing consciousness completely. However, when she wakes up, she behaves like her yo...

Follow-up questions regarding infection issues? Hello doctor, I am following up on case 162477. Could you please clarify what you mean by related secretions? Thank you.

Dry and painful sensation in the nose and philtrum area? Hello, recently the weather has turned cooler, and my nose, as usual during cold weather, has become dry and painful. The area inside my nostrils down to the philtrum hurts when touched, and it cracks and forms scabs that a...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. I went for an ultrasound examination, and the examination bed was not covered with disposable paper; it looked like a regular hospital bed. I had to lie down for the exam, and since I had to lift my clothes, my skin inevitably came into contact wit...

Abnormal white blood cells Hello, I would like to ask: I recently had a company health check, and my WBC (white blood cell count) was 5047, which is normal, but my neutrophils were low at 32% and my lymphocytes were high at 62%. The eosinophils, basophils, and monocytes were all ...

Which department should I see? Hello doctor, I suspect that I may have hyperthyroidism. Should I go directly for a health check-up, or should I see a specialist first? Thank you.

Nipple asymmetry Doctor, is it normal for the nipples to be asymmetrical? It's not very noticeable; you have to look closely to see it. The visual difference is less than one centimeter, but they are indeed not completely symmetrical.

Health examination report issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, the employee health check report was released, and there were some red flags in the report. I would like to inquire about the possible issues related to the following items/test values/units/reference: - Epith. (Sediment)...

Bowel issues Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. Recently, I have been going to bed between midnight and 1 AM and waking up at 7 AM. Although I feel sleepy, I experience a strong urge to have a bowel movement and have to go to the bathroom. My stools are somewhat soft and moist, wit...

Infection issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. When I went to the hospital's blood draw station to pick something up, the phlebotomist was wearing gloves and had just finished drawing blood from someone else (without changing her gloves). When she handed me t...

Bowel issues (constipation) Hello Doctor: I used to have occasional constipation issues, but they were infrequent. However, about a year ago, I started experiencing persistent constipation that has continued intermittently until now. My previous bowel habits were quite normal, wi...

Choking on water? Hello Doctor: On the evening of October 25th, I choked while drinking water. Since I still had water in my mouth at the time, I held back my cough and swallowed all the water before I coughed. Afterwards, I started to worry whether not coughing immediately could...

Medical consultation Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a recent experience. When I lie down, I often feel a pulsating sensation in my abdomen, and sometimes in my buttocks or legs. Is this normal? If it is not normal, which specialist should I see? Thank you.

I don't know which specialty to see? Hello, doctor. I previously visited a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with mild anxiety disorder. During the National Day holiday, I suddenly experienced a headache and consulted an otolaryngologist, who prescribed painkillers for me. The h...

Phlegm in the throat? Hello Doctor, since April of this year, I have been experiencing a sensation of phlegm stuck in my throat, and sometimes when I eat, I feel a choking sensation. I also have a feeling of post-nasal drip, but I do not cough. I frequently experience burping, so...

Intermittent sharp pain in the scalp above the left ear (parallel to the temple)? Hello Dr. Yeh, I experienced symptoms of a sore throat and cold on October 11. That day, I prepared a cup of cold remedy, and the next day, I began to feel sharp pain in the scalp above my left ear ...

Discomfort around the hip and lower back? Hello, in recent months, I have been experiencing tightness and a dull sensation around my left hip and lower back on the left side. The discomfort comes and goes, but sitting with back support or lying down provides significant relief. I...

I have diabetes and severe depression? I have diabetes and severe major depressive disorder. Cardiology: Somil S.C. Tab - 40mg or Diltiazem (Cartil) 60mg, take one at bedtime. Psychiatry: At bedtime: Zoloft (Sertraline) 50mg * 2 tablets, Mirtazapine 50mg * 2 tablets, Clonazep...

Non-ionic contrast agent for brain CT (computed tomography)? CT scan of the brain: I have had diabetes for 8 years, and my recent blood tests show normal kidney function. Below are the medications I am taking: Metabolism specialist: Metformin HCl 850 mg, Lyrica (pregabalin) 75 ...