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Causes of Anemia Common causes of anemia include: 1. **Iron Deficiency Anemia**: This is the most common type, often due to inadequate dietary intake, blood loss (such as from menstruation or gastrointestinal bleeding), or increased demand (such as during pregnancy). 2. **Vitam...

Physical examination A routine physical examination typically does not include an assessment of virginity. Such examinations focus on general health, including vital signs, blood tests, and screenings for various conditions. Virginity is not a medical condition and cannot be dete...

Muscle inflammation If you have inflammation in the muscles of the foot, you should consult a specialist in orthopedics or a podiatrist. Thank you.

Is there a significant discrepancy between the temperature measured near the wrist and the core body temperature? There is a type of temperature measuring device available on the market that can be worn on infants or on the arm. If this temperature measurement tool is placed on t...

Lentigines Hello, doctor: I have melasma and consulted a dermatologist. The doctor mentioned it is due to hormonal imbalance. Should I see an endocrinologist? Can melasma be treated? If so, how can it be treated? What is the duration of the treatment?

Is it a kidney stone? An eighteen-year-old girl experienced severe pain on the left side of her lower back starting in the early morning of August 30. She was taken to the emergency department of Taichung Dali Renai Hospital, where she underwent urine tests, blood tests, abdomina...

Small black spots appear on the face? Hello Dr. Yu, I would like to ask about a long-standing issue I have with acne. I am currently receiving treatment (oral medication and topical ointments) on schedule. Recently, I noticed about 10 small black spots on my face, approximately...

Kidney function Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about the relationship between kidney function and the production of red blood cells. Why do patients with uremia experience anemia? Thank you for your response.

Reduce libido? Doctor, I would like to ask if there are any medications that can help reduce sexual desire with minimal side effects, or at least the least possible side effects? There isn't a specific reason; it's just that, as you know, our society is filled with sexu...

Is there a problem with the thyroid? I was previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at a general clinic, but after taking medication for a while at the China Medical University, my test results returned to normal. Recently, I've been feeling very irritable, and my eyes seem...

What are the reagents for HIV testing? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the HIV testing reagents. Could you please tell me whether the Nantou Provincial Hospital currently uses second-generation or third-generation reagents? Additionally, is there any specific attenti...

Neck problems? Hello Dr. Yu: In the past month or two, I've been experiencing frequent neck soreness and sometimes a feeling of tightness (like a muscle being pulled). My blood test results are normal, and I have had a neck X-ray that also came back normal. This issue is qui...