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Weight issues Doctor, I have a question. Since my first height and weight measurement in middle school, I was 59 kg and 159 cm tall. In eighth grade, I grew to 165 cm and weighed 58 kg. By ninth grade, I reached 173 cm and weighed 57 kg. Over these three years, my weight has fluc...

Cholesterol and white blood cells? Recently, after receiving my company health check report, the following values were highlighted: Total Cholesterol: 266 mg/dL, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol: 82.9 mg/dL, Triglycerides: 78 mg/dL. Since the report did not provide info...

Umbilical abrasion If the belly button has become red and irritated due to scratching and has broken the skin, it is important to take the following steps for proper care: 1. **Clean the Area**: Gently clean the belly button with mild soap and water to remove any dirt or bacteri...

Shortness of breath, gradual loss of vision, feeling lightheaded or unsteady? Hello Dr. Yeh, I initially suspected anemia; however, during my previous health check-up, although my levels were close to the borderline, my blood results were within the acceptable range. I apologize...

During deep breathing, there is a tightness and stabbing pain in the left chest, along with an increased heart rate? Hello Doctor, on July 27th during the day, I experienced diarrhea (about 5 to 6 times) and developed a fever at night (around 38.3 degrees Celsius). The following ...

If you have ingested someone else's saliva, it is advisable to consult a physician. Depending on the circumstances, the doctor may recommend tests for infectious diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, especially if there is a concern about potential exposure to...

Bloodborne viral infection I would like to ask again, he seems to have come into contact with a blood-soaked gauze, but there are no visible residues on his hand (it seems). Is it possible for him to get an infection?

Height and Development Issues Hello, doctor. I am currently a 16-year-old high school freshman, with a height of 155 cm and a weight of 44 kg. Is there still a chance for me to grow taller? Also, I have never had my menstrual period; is this normal? Thank you for your response, d...

Bloodborne viral infection I recently sustained a knee contusion (the size of the wound is slightly larger than a fifty-cent coin) and went to a school health office for a dressing change. However, the nurse did not wash her hands after handling infectious waste (I am unsure if s...

Diet for Partial Injury of the Median Nerve On December 1, 2019, at 18:15, my son, who was born on June 9, 2018, sustained a laceration to his left wrist from a blade, resulting in a torn tendon and partial rupture of the median nerve. He underwent surgery under general anesthesi...

Ankle sprain Last week, my ankle got caught in a door. At first, it was a bit swollen, and I thought I would recover. A week later, although I can move normally and there are no external abnormalities, I still feel pain whenever pressure is applied to the outer ankle. I'm no...

Subcutaneous hemorrhages may easily occur? This issue has been ongoing for quite some time. Over the past 1-2 years, I've noticed that if I accidentally bump my calf, I might develop a bruise by the next day, which typically disappears completely in about 1-2 weeks. Addition...

Weight loss Hello, my husband is 56 years old. Since I met him, he has never been overweight, with a maximum weight of 58 kg. He is 175 cm tall, but in recent years, his weight has dropped to around 51 kg, which is quite underweight. We have a light diet and consume protein; he e...

Redness, swelling, and pain in the armpit? Hello Doctor, I discovered a lump under my armpit two days ago. It feels uncomfortable when I press on it, and over the past two to three days, the discomfort has become more pronounced (it hurts even with light touch, and I have a sensa...

Always feeling hungry? Recently, I have been feeling hungry all the time. Not long after eating, I start to feel hungry again, and I don't feel full after meals. It's also difficult for me to fall asleep at night. My weight has dropped from 60 kg to 45 kg (I don't ...

Is there any relation to this elevated value? Eosinophil count: 9.5% (normal range: 1-6) on May 28, 2020; 8.0% on December 26, 2019; 7.2% on May 25, 2019; 9.2% on October 24, 2018; and 7.6% on September 14, 2017. Is this elevated value of concern? Thank you, doctor.

Pain beneath the rib cage? Hello Doctor: This year, I started experiencing pain under my rib cage. Around February, I felt a sensation of fever once, but since then, only the pain has persisted. The pain does not last all day; it sometimes starts suddenly and then goes away after...

If you are concerned, can you pay out of pocket for the rabies vaccine? Hello, I would like to ask about the issue of self-paying for rabies vaccination. Three months ago, I was hit by a bat while riding my motorcycle. I went to see a doctor who assessed that there were no bite o...

Itchy sensation from the widow's peak to the forehead, extending to the bridge of the nose and the upper and lower gums? Since childhood, I have experienced itching issues from the widow's peak down to the bridge of my nose and along the gums of my upper and lower front...

Glasses, face mask? Since I wear glasses, my glasses always fog up when I breathe while wearing a mask. How can I improve this?