Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question - Page 2

Weight loss within six months? Hello, doctor. This inquiry is on behalf of my mother. She is currently 56 years old and has experienced a weight loss from 61 kg to around 56 kg over the past 5 to 6 months, without any dieting or exercise. My mother is a teacher and often skips lu...

What is wrong with me, and which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions. Thank you. Currently, I am experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, extreme fatigue during the day, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the medication ...

After accidentally injuring your spine, which specialty should you consult? Three months ago, while sitting in a chair, I accidentally bumped my spine (the impact point was approximately at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar regions) while changing my position. Since then, I...

More detailed questions? Hello Doctor, I am the person who asked question #206159. I have more related questions today as mentioned in the previous article. My mother has been experiencing diarrhea for two months, accompanied by weight loss, dropping from around 55 kg to 48 kg. H...

Umbilical issues related to laparoscopic surgery? A long time ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery, and since then, my belly button has become smaller, and there is a large scar from excessive suturing next to it. After some time, my belly button starts to hurt, emits a foul odo...

Diarrhea and weight loss? Hello doctor, I hope you can help me with my concerns. This is regarding my mother. Recently, she has been experiencing diarrhea for two months, and she has lost weight. Every weekday at noon, whenever she eats, she starts to have abdominal pain and rush...

Questions about blood test results? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask about the laboratory test order name for the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol test. The result for Sample Hemolysis is 2+. Could you please explain what 2+ means? Thank you!

Nighttime blood pressure is higher than daytime blood pressure? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I have a question regarding my blood pressure. About a year ago, I measured my blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer, and my systolic pressure was around 120-130, oc...

Inquiry about medical specialties? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I fell and hit the ground hard. Since then, I've been experiencing pain near my ribs, but I haven't noticed any bruising. The pain worsens with vigorous activities like running or even laughing. I'm ...

Can commercially available disinfectants kill Helicobacter pylori on surfaces? Hello, doctor. Can you please tell me if commercially available disinfectants, such as Noroclean spray (400ml, hypochlorous acid solution, made in Japan), can kill Helicobacter pylori on surfaces like ...

Umbilical bleeding Last week, I noticed a foul smell coming from my navel. I focused on cleaning it, mostly around the outer rim, to avoid missing the inside. The next day, I found the navel to be moist and sticky, and when I used a cotton swab, there was a slight blood tinge alo...

Glans issues It seems like you have a sore on your glans (without sexual activity). Since the urology department is always fully booked, I noticed that the family medicine department also addresses urological and reproductive issues. Can I see a family medicine doctor?

Mosquito-borne diseases If a maggot were to enter the nose, the worst-case scenario could involve a range of complications, including nasal irritation, infection, or even more severe conditions such as myiasis, where the larvae can infest tissue. Symptoms may include nasal pain, ...

Feeling extremely sleepy after eating? Hello, doctor. I've noticed that about an hour after having Chinese food, I tend to feel very sleepy, whether I'm at work (sitting at a desk) or at home on a day off (sitting in front of the computer). I suddenly become very tired ...

The correlation between insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions amidst your busy schedule. Hello, doctor, I would like to ask: 1. Is the relationship between insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance...

There is significant fluctuation in glycated hemoglobin levels within a month? Hello Doctor: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. In my family, aside from my parents, my aunts, uncles, and both sets of grandparents have diabetes, so I a...

A 14-year-old junior high school student? Hello doctor, my son is a 14-year-old in the ninth grade, weighing 46 kilograms. He sleeps until noon on weekends and seems very fatigued throughout the day. Is it safe for him to take over-the-counter arginine capsules?

Mycoplasma infection Hello, doctor. My family members were recently diagnosed with a mycoplasma infection and have since recovered, but they are experiencing some related sequelae, such as coughing. I did not live with them during their illness, so I did not get infected. However...

Cardiovascular examination and homocysteine levels? Dear Doctor, in my blood test report, there is an item: cardiovascular examination with homocysteine level at 17.53 (reference range 5.9–16 umol/L). This value exceeds the reference range. What should I be aware of, or which dep...

C3 complement levels are below the standard range? Hello, I currently have symmetrical pain in my finger joints and went to the hospital for examination. The test results show: ANA 1:160, C3 79 (below normal), C4 17.6 (normal). Six months prior to the hospital visit, I was hospit...