Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question - Page 4

If my daughter has already received the first dose of the HPV vaccine, is it acceptable to receive the second dose from a different manufacturer? Because my daughter received the first dose of the bivalent HPV vaccine in Dongguan City, and the vaccination record indicates that th...

Whether a tetanus vaccine is needed for a wound or abrasion? Hello, doctor! My mother (under 60 years old) had a motorcycle accident and has a scrape below her knee. There is a red, abraded area, but she says there is no bleeding, and her pants are not torn. The wound is about th...

Rabies issues I would like to ask the doctor, a few days ago, I was scratched by a stray cat in Ita Thao, Sun Moon Lake. The wound is about 0.5 cm and bled a little. That same night, I received a tetanus shot. After observing the cat for the past few days, it seems to show no sig...

Administering the influenza vaccine? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in early August. If I want to receive the flu vaccine, is there a recommended waiting period? Thank you.

Multiple medication consultation + unexplained foamy urine? Are there any interactions between the following medications: doxycycline, diastase, gascon, escitalopram, fludiazepam, lutein, and probiotics? Additionally, I have been experiencing foamy urine since last month, which p...

Accidentally inhaling tap water while showering? Hello doctor, recently while taking a shower at home, I accidentally tilted my head back and inhaled tap water. I've been hearing a lot about amoebic parasites lately. Could you please tell me if inhaling tap water while showe...

Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs? Your questions: Hello doctor, my parents are currently 50 years old and have worked in a CNC factory for 30 years, inhaling industrial oil mist and exhaust gases. Although the factory has ventilation, I would like to ask the do...

Pharmacy internship Hello, doctor. I recently started working at a community pharmacy, and I would like to ask if there are any occupational hazards associated with this profession. I found some information indicating that high-risk medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, can af...

Hyaluronic Acid F50 Hello, doctor. My mother had spinal surgery and is taking Arithemin F50. I work in cleaning for about 5 hours a day, sweating heavily to the point where my clothes and underwear are completely soaked. The work is physically demanding, and I feel very tired aft...

Medication Consultation Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions: I usually drink milk for breakfast and need to take medication after meals. However, I recently read an article stating that I should not take medication for two hours after drinking milk. I would like ...

Salivary transmission I would like to ask if using a cup that has been licked by a stranger's preschool child could lead to the transmission of hepatitis or other diseases spread through saliva. I'm really worried.

Chronic bruising and swelling? About 10 years ago, I had a serious injury from a car accident, which left me with a bruise on my thigh. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that as long as it didn't look bruised on the surface, it was fine. Now, when...

Causes of Sudden Fever Hello Doctor: This evening around 7 or 8 PM, I suddenly felt warm, experienced some fatigue, and had a bit of dizziness. I measured my axillary temperature at 37 degrees Celsius, but I did not have a sore throat or runny nose or any other symptoms. After ta...

Transmission of monkeypox through skin lesions? Hello doctor, could you please tell me about the transmission routes of monkeypox? Today, I cut my hand with a utility knife while unpacking a package at a convenience store. The cut is about 1 centimeter long and only has a little ...

Brushing teeth with hot water? Doctor, what problems can arise from brushing my teeth with hot water for a long time? Is there a need for an examination?

Health Check Report Hello: The health check report has several items highlighted in red as follows: Urine specific gravity 1.006, uric acid 3.4, neutrophil percentage 76.9, lymphocyte percentage 18.9, eosinophil percentage 0.7. Should I seek further medical attention at a hospita...

Upper abdominal pain upon waking up? Hello, doctor. Last Thursday after work, I felt achy and weak all over. I thought it was just due to being tired from work, so I went home, took a shower, and went to bed. However, I woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pain and dia...

Recently, I have been experiencing small wounds appearing on my body? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed several small wounds on my hands and feet, and I'm not sure why. They are not large, about the size of a grain of rice or half a grain. Some of these wounds are i...

Shingles Previously, I was physically exhausted and underwent a blood test, which revealed that I had shingles. Later, I learned that I had chickenpox as a child; however, I have never experienced symptoms related to shingles, such as a rash. I do occasionally have brief episodes...

How to assess anemia status through blood tests? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I would like to know if I can determine whether my anemia is due to iron deficiency, thalassemia, or another type based on the following blood test results before my surgery: Hb: 9.9 (g/dL) Hct: 33.2 (%) MCH: ...