Dr. Zeng Fenyu reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 5

Chronic gastric pain? Since childhood, I have frequently visited clinics. I cannot jump rope more than 30 times, and I cannot walk quickly. The pain is located in the lower left chest area, and when it hurts, I quickly press on it to reduce the pain. I have undergone gastroscopy ...

Endocrinology What are the symptoms of endocrine disorders?

Mouth ulcer I often experience mouth ulcers, sometimes on my tongue and other times in different areas of my oral cavity. I have seen a doctor and used medications such as "MUNDISAL GEL," but it does not provide a permanent solution. Each treatment lasts about 7 days or...

Increased platelet count? Hello, Doctor: I recently had a health check-up and found that my platelet count is 366, which is above the normal range. Could you please advise what might be the issue? I have not experienced any discomfort so far. If I need to seek medical attention, ...

Dietary Management of Hyperuricemia In the past two months, my uric acid levels have been elevated (reaching a maximum of 17), and they are currently at 8.5. However, I suffer from degenerative arthritis, which causes me significant pain. I am currently undergoing treatment and w...

What are the solutions for not gaining weight? Hello Dr. Tseng: I have always struggled to gain weight (176 cm, around 60 kg). My situation is as follows: 1. My father is also thin (possibly hereditary). 2. I have poor digestion and absorption (I eat the same amount as others but...

Diseases related to obesity? Hello Dr. Tseng: I would like to inquire about diseases related to obesity: 1) Hypertension 2) Hypercholesterolemia 3) Hyperglycemia 4) Hyperinsulinemia 5) Type 2 Diabetes. Please provide their Chinese names and a brief profile for each. Additionally,...

What is a white blood cell count? Recently, my white blood cell count (WBC) was 3.9k/cumm during a health check-up, which is reported to be below the normal range (4-9.80). What impact could this have on my health? What symptoms might arise? How can I improve this? Thank you.

Thyroid eye disease caused by hyperthyroidism? Due to hyperthyroidism causing tightness in the eye muscles (as diagnosed by a physician at National Taiwan University), there is an impact on vision resulting in double vision, and the eyeball cannot move upward (currently controlle...

Hematuria in urine test? I recently went to the hospital for a urine test and found some traces of blood in my urine. Does this indicate a problem with my kidneys, and what treatment options or precautions should I consider?

Hyponatremia I underwent a series of tests at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, but none could identify the underlying issue. I also consulted with a nephrologist, and both my kidneys and renal tubules were found to be normal. My thyroid and pituitary gland are also functionin...

Hyperthyroidism What precautions should be taken for hyperthyroidism?

Low cholesterol I recently had a simple health check-up (blood test and urinalysis), and the doctor mentioned that my cholesterol levels are too low. I would like to ask the doctor: What are the potential health impacts of low cholesterol, and are there any ways to improve this c...

There is a slight pain? I have some pain in the lower right side of my back, which is likely near the kidney area. What could be the reason?

Severe bloating and poor bowel movement? Hello, doctor. Since yesterday morning, I have been experiencing severe bloating and persistent gas, along with difficulty in bowel movements. I feel the urge to defecate but cannot do so. Please advise.

Calf swelling Dear Doctor, every morning when I wake up, the size of my calves is normal, but about 15-20 minutes after getting up, both calves swell to twice their size until the evening when I finish my shower and they return to normal size. Sometimes my calves remain normal th...

What diseases or complications are related to the surrounding environmental temperature? Are there any diseases or complications related to the surrounding environmental temperature? For example, for people who are snorkeling in the deep sea, what effects might the low temperatur...

Symptoms of hematuria? Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be caused by a variety of conditions. Some common causes include: 1. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) 2. Kidney stones 3. Bladder or kidney infections 4. Trauma to the urinary tract 5. Enlarged prostate (in men) 6. Cert...

Diabetes Diet Could you provide a one-week meal plan for diabetes, along with food substitutions? I consulted a nutritionist, but I still find it unclear and hope to get some clarification. Thank you!

Abdominal bloating I have always been healthy, but recently, for the past 2 to 3 months, I have been experiencing unexplained abdominal bloating, even when I don't eat much. Sometimes, after having breakfast, I feel bloated until dinner and don't want to eat. I have vis...