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Ankylosing Spondylitis Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about my HLA-B27 test result, which came back negative, but X-rays show inflammation in my sacroiliac joints, approximately at a grade two level on both sides. Does this mean I have ankylosing spondylitis? Although I don&#...

Dry eyes, dry throat, and an unusual feeling in the tongue? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my condition. Since February, I have been experiencing unusual sensations in my tongue, along with dry eyes and a dry throat. 1. I consulted a rheumatologist, and the tests sho...

Dry eyes, dry throat, and an unusual sensation on the tongue? Doctor, I apologize for the previous message. I have another question. I am experiencing shoulder and neck pain, and I wonder if this could also be caused by Sjögren's syndrome. I have seen both traditional Chines...

What can finger bending measure? Nailfold capillary microscopy can be used to assess microvascular abnormalities, which are often associated with autoimmune diseases such as systemic sclerosis or Sjögren's syndrome. In your case, the physician's comment that "it&#x...

Sjögren's syndrome I have dry eye syndrome and have tested it with strips. I also have splenomegaly, but it hasn't changed in size over the past three years. Recently, I experienced swelling and pain in my salivary glands, but drinking more water alleviated the pain aft...

Neck mass Hello Doctor, I have noticed a lump on the left side of my cervical spine over the past couple of days. Recently, an ENT specialist examined my throat and found no issues. The lump is not very prominent; it feels slightly raised, seems to be immobile, and is not very pa...

Joint pain issues Hello, doctor. I just learned about this website today and looked into the content regarding juvenile ankylosing spondylitis. I feel that some aspects resonate with my experience, and I hope you can provide me with some guidance. When I was in the third year o...

Joint pain, edema, pityriasis rosea? Hello Dr. Tseng, A while ago, I accidentally bumped my left middle finger joint lightly against a table, which started to hurt slightly. At first, I thought it was just a bruise, but it has been over two months now, and it has developed into ...

Often feel lightheaded? I came here to ask questions yesterday and I have some additional concerns. I experienced chest tightness only yesterday, but for several weeks leading up to the basic skills test in May, I often felt dizzy and unsteady while studying in the mornings. This...

I started feeling dizzy today and have some difficulty breathing? Hello, today I don't know why I often feel dizzy, and I have difficulty breathing along with chest tightness. I measured my blood pressure, which is 108/68, and my heart rate is 72 beats per minute, both of wh...

Discomfort in the right abdomen? Hello, doctor: For the past few days, I've been experiencing a dull, cramping pain in my right abdomen (below the rib cage), which is very uncomfortable. Could this be caused by stomach issues, or could there be other factors involved?

Chronic thyroiditis Hello, doctor. Last May, I had a blood test that revealed my thyroid antibody level (TA) was 800, while other indices (TSH, T3, T4, MA) were normal. After taking quinine for a year, my TA level decreased to 470, but the other indices remain normal. My husband ...

Abdominal obesity Doctor, I exercise regularly and have regular bowel movements, but my abdomen is still fat while the rest of my body is just right. How can I reduce the fat in my abdominal area? Thank you.

Pain in the right lower back? Hello Doctor: I often experience a dull pain in my lower back, and occasionally on the left side as well. The pain comes and goes. Which specialty should I consult or what kind of examination should I undergo? Thank you!

Generalized muscle soreness? Recently, I have been experiencing muscle soreness throughout my body, even without engaging in any intense exercise. When I wake up the next day, I sometimes feel muscle soreness while walking. My shoulders and latissimus dorsi feel particularly sore...

Is this symptom rheumatism? I have been experiencing a cool sensation in my left calf and forearm when they are at rest, and if I remain inactive for a long time, I also feel soreness. This has been happening for many years, but it has recently become more severe. I went to the h...

Asthma, bronchiectasis, immune issues? Symptoms similar to asthma, often experiencing chest tightness, and in severe cases, wheezing during breathing, along with coughing and sometimes feeling short of breath. I have undergone many tests, including bronchial cultures which were a...

Pain in the right foot after a car accident? Hello Dr. Tseng, Ten days ago, I was riding my bicycle when a vehicle struck me from the right side, causing me to fall. I did not have any external injuries and did not feel significant pain at the time. However, 2-3 days later, I be...

Cold with wheezing and chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. I have been taking corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for a long time due to an autoimmune disease. Since I started these medications, every time I catch a cold (which I can feel more distinctly), I experience noticeably...

Waking up in the morning with stiff fingers? For the past year, I have often experienced stiffness in my fingers when getting up in the morning during winter, making it difficult to bend them. The colder the weather, the more likely this occurs.