Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question - Page 22

Nausea and sleep disturbances? I've been feeling nauseous at the sight of food lately. Although I get hungry, I can only eat a few bites before I feel like vomiting. Basically, the only things I can tolerate are water and soup. Sometimes I only eat one or two meals a day. I&...

Leg problems There is a large indentation on the outer side of my left thigh, which has turned purple and is painful when pressed. This has been present for about three years, but it seems to be getting larger. I'm not sure which specialist to consult, and I haven't fou...

There is a blood clot after a finger injury? Two weeks ago, my finger was injured and there was a blood clot on it without any bleeding. Later, I accidentally broke the skin over the blood clot, and it started to bleed. After disinfecting and bandaging it, a few days later, it fo...

There is a warm sensation in the ankle area? Recently, I have been experiencing a warm sensation on the inner side of my right ankle, although the area itself does not feel warm, itchy, or painful. Initially, it occurred once a day, but now it happens multiple times a day, always...

Three high issues (Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Hyper Hello Doctor: Recently, during a routine health check for adults, I discovered issues related to the "three highs" (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia), particularly with consistently elevated blood pres...

Right foot pain can be caused by various factors, including injuries, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, or nerve issues. It is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist or a podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment? Hello, doctor. My right foot h...

Frequent abdominal pain? I have been experiencing abdominal pain frequently, and I have had stomach pain in the past as well. I would like to schedule an appointment at the hospital to check if there are any gastrointestinal issues. However, since general pain usually subsides wi...

Lying flat feels like my heart is racing too fast, making it hard to sleep? Last night, I woke up in the middle of my sleep feeling discomfort in my stomach and went to the bathroom, where I experienced diarrhea that was very watery. I also vomited a little bit. After returning t...

The relationship between total cholesterol levels and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol? Hello, I would like to ask if there is an absolute additive relationship between total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. My question arises from the followin...

Chest tightness, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat. Which medical specialty should I consult? Hello Doctor, this morning while commuting to work, I had to jog up about two flights of stairs to catch the MRT. After getting on the train, I experienced some chest pain accompanied by sh...

Platelet count and lymphocyte count? This year, during a health check-up, my platelet count (Plat) was measured at 137 x 10^3/µL (the report states the normal range is 140-400 x 10^3/µL), and my lymphocyte percentage (Lym-L%) was measured at 17.3% (the report states the normal ra...

Left upper abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I am the student Chen (#143579) who previously consulted with the pulmonology department. I had an X-ray done, and the results were normal. Does this mean that we can rule out any issues related to the thoracic cavity?

Left upper abdominal pain? Hello doctor, sometimes when I stretch, I feel pain in my upper left abdomen, very close to the ribs. Even when I'm not doing any movements, I still experience sudden pain that lasts for about three to five minutes and then goes away. What could be...

The endoscopy report indicates that the hepatic hemangioma is slightly compressing the stomach? Hello Dr. Yeh: I recently underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and the report mentioned that a benign hemangioma in the left lobe of my liver is slightly compressing the stom...

The jujube walnut paste has insects, and I have consumed both the insects and their eggs? On January 19th, around 5 PM, I opened a package of jujube walnut paste and after finishing it, I discovered a worm resembling a caterpillar in the corner of the bag (the head and tail are b...

Right abdominal pain after masturbation? Hello, I would like to ask why I experience pain in the lower right abdomen after stimulating the clitoris with my fingers. Is it due to an infection? However, the pain subsides after about 10 minutes, so... ?

Intermittent sharp pain in the bottom area of the heel? Hello doctor, I occasionally experience sharp stabbing pain in the bottom area of my left heel. The frequency is unpredictable; it could happen a few times a month or a few times in six months. Each episode occurs in the sam...

Elevated blood sugar levels during acute gastroenteritis? Hello Dr. Yeh: Regarding non-diabetic individuals, I would like to inquire if acute gastroenteritis (persistent vomiting and physical weakness), along with blood tests indicating inflammation, could potentially lead to a t...

Many unexplained symptoms? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing several puzzling symptoms. 1. In recent years, I often feel a heavy head or have headaches. Sometimes I think that taking a nap will help, but instead, it makes the pain worse. A few years ago, I had an...

Infection issues Dear Doctor: I visited a fish spa in Yilan on September 2nd. On August 28th and 29th, I had some abrasions on my heels and blisters on my feet that have been repeatedly scabbing and breaking open without fully healing. There are four wounds of varying sizes, but ...