Dr. Ye Qianyu reply Family Medicine Question - Page 5

Is there a concern about infectious diseases? 1. Hello, Doctor. If a house cat sniffs or drinks from a child's water bottle straw or the edge of a cup, and the child then drinks from it, is there a risk of transmitting any infectious diseases? How should this situation be ha...

Are there any infectious diseases? Hello, doctor. If I accidentally stepped on a surface where a dead mouse was present, and then later stepped in a puddle to clean the shoe soles, but accidentally splashed the water onto my feet while walking, could this lead to any infectious d...

What could this possibly be, and which department should I visit? Started experiencing a fever around midnight on August 1st (ranging from 37.5 to 38 degrees Celsius). Throughout the day on August 1st, I took four doses of pain-relieving and fever-reducing medication (Bole) but t...

Sudden dry mouth? Hello Doctor, this afternoon while drinking water, I suddenly felt my mouth very dry, and the saliva foam was more than usual. Even after drinking water, it did not alleviate. I have been feeling quite anxious about it. Besides the dry mouth, I have no other sym...

Medication consultation It is the third day of taking ergotamine (I haven't taken it today yet). After consulting with a doctor, I have been prescribed Sauscon, Norsecon, Erythromycin, Mucosolvon, Diprophyllin, and Cetirizine, and I have also taken licorice cough syrup. Can ...

Medication consultation This week, I used ergotamine as a uterine contraction agent, but today I have nasal congestion, cough, and runny nose. I would like to know if taking common cold medications like Tylenol or Theraflu will interact with ergotamine. If I go to see a doctor, s...

Clothing hygiene Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about handling a child's clothing after they accidentally touch the toilet or dirty corners of the environment while using the restroom. Can the clothes be directly thrown into the washing machine? Will the washing machine ...

Sudden chest tightness? After eating 2 to 3 cherries, I suddenly felt chest tightness and a bit of shortness of breath. What could be the cause?

Bruises that do not fade? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have difficulty with bruises healing. In March 2023, I underwent massage therapy, and a small bruise that had been present for over a year (which was not painful or swollen) became larger and swollen after the treatment. I have been int...

Sleep issues How can I determine if I have a suprachiasmatic nucleus issue? I previously had a CT scan of my brain, but it was focused on a pituitary tumor. Would that scan show the suprachiasmatic nucleus? Personally, I feel that I am not sleeping well. The last time I visited m...

Questions related to the monkeypox vaccine? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask two questions related to the monkeypox vaccine: 1. After receiving the vaccine, does it completely prevent infection, or does it significantly reduce the likelihood of infection (I've heard that...

Throat issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about feeling a lot of phlegm near the throat above the clavicle. After clearing it, there is still phlegm, and my neck feels tight and painful, which is very uncomfortable, and it only occurs on one side; the other side does not h...

Suprachiasmatic nucleus Will the optic chiasm be injured? Which specialty should I consult? Is surgery necessary?

Facial issues? Hello, doctor: I am experiencing pain in the muscles of both cheeks, cheekbones, temporomandibular joint, parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland, and facial muscles. The pain comes in waves, and there is a painful bump on the temporomandibular joint. ...

Consultation for pain around the rib cage? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago, I started experiencing vague pain under my lower ribs and on the side of my chest (I don't recall any external trauma). The pain is sometimes sharp, cramping, and occasionally tender to the touch. ...

Do I have narcolepsy? I fell asleep around 11 AM this morning and woke up at about 5 PM, but my father said I got up at 1 PM, walked out of my room, and talked to him, which I have no recollection of. Additionally, every time I fall asleep in a chair or while leaning on the table...

Hand and foot issues? Hello, doctor. I experience pain when pressing down on the first joints of both hands. My fingers, palms, wrists, and the backs of my hands sometimes feel tight. The pads of my index and middle fingers also hurt. Additionally, my left foot feels numb from th...

The issue of boiling water? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if keeping the lid on after boiling water, without allowing the steam to escape, could have any adverse effects on the human body? Recently, there have been many small flies in my home, and after boiling water, I am af...

Waking up with yellow saliva? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that when I wake up in the morning, my saliva is yellowish. I'm not quite sure if it has a bitter taste. After I brush my teeth and drink water, this issue disappears. Could this be related to liver, gallbl...

Unexplained weight loss? Hello Doctor, about six months ago during my health check-up, I weighed approximately 66 kilograms. Over the past six months, I haven't made any significant changes to my diet or increased my physical activity. My meals typically consist of two a day...