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Elevated urinary creatinine and urine protein/creatinine ratio in health check results? Hello Doctor, I noticed that most of the questions in the Q&A are related to creatinine levels. However, my mother’s creatinine test results are normal. Yet, the last two items showed abno...

Sputum with blood clots? Hello, Doctor. I don't have a cold, but I feel like there's some phlegm in my throat today. After coughing it up, I noticed there were blood clots, about the size of a pinky nail and black in color. Should I be concerned about this? Additionally...

Frequent upper back pain? Hello, I would like to ask... I often experience pain in my upper back and feel the urge to stretch my chest and twist my waist. The specific area of pain is in the upper back, around the rib cage, similar to the "gāo huāng" point, with a sensa...

Causes of low white blood cell count and related lifestyle and dietary treatments? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my father, who was born in 1954 and has a very slender build. Recently, he underwent a blood test, and his white blood cell count was low, at only 2800. ...

Feeling of throat obstruction after a cold? I had a cold last December, and it took about a week to recover. However, after I got better, I still felt a sensation of blockage in my throat. I initially thought it was just a lingering effect of the cold and that it would resolve in...

Fatigue on the right side of the body? Dear Dr. Chang, Hello! I have been feeling extremely fatigued for the past two and a half years, unable to get enough sleep, and struggling with concentration. Additionally, my right side feels particularly heavy, and my bones are very sore...

Experiencing noticeable pain in the back of the head while walking or moving? After waking up in the morning, I felt some pain in the back of my head (on the right side). Whenever I make a sudden movement or slightly shake my head, the pain becomes quite noticeable. Even walking ...

Pressure sensation under the right rib cage in the upper right abdomen? First, I would like to mention the symptoms I have experienced in the past. I am a college freshman, 164 cm tall and weigh around 45 kg. I used to have frequent diarrhea and constipation, which started around...

Is it possible for gastroenteritis to cause persistent headaches? Hello, Doctor! I previously experienced occasional headaches, but they would usually resolve after a good night's sleep. Recently, starting from last Sunday (August 21), I suddenly developed a fever, headache,...

Which department should I see? Hello, doctor. My mother is 72 years old and has been experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness over the past few months. These symptoms become more pronounced, especially when walking a short di...

Dull pain in the lower left abdomen? Hello Dr. Chang, five days ago after having sexual intercourse with my husband, I felt a pain in the area just left of my navel, which occasionally radiated to my left shoulder. This lasted for about a day and then disappeared. Subsequently, I...

Underweight and menstrual pain issues? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from dysmenorrhea for a long time, especially during my college years. It has been severe enough to cause vomiting, even when I haven't eaten anything, resulting in dry heaving. Although I tried tradi...

Weight loss I have been experiencing significant mental stress for over a month, worrying constantly. In the last two weeks, I have started to feel fatigued and have the impression that I am not getting enough sleep. Surprisingly, I have lost 7 kg in this month. What could be the...

Dizziness, blackouts, and suspected seizure symptoms, along with a feeling of low blood pressure? Hello, doctor. I often experience dizziness and blurred vision when I get up from lying in bed. I feel faint and struggle to walk a few steps before losing consciousness. I can disti...

Which specialty should I see? Hello doctor, I have gastrointestinal discomfort and my stool has mucus. Should I see a gastroenterologist or a colorectal specialist? Which specialty is more appropriate for a colonoscopy?

I am not getting enough sleep every day? I used to have a habit of staying up late, but now I sleep around 11 to 12 PM and wake up at 8 AM. However, I often wake up around 3 to 4 AM and spend a long time using my phone and computer every day, which has caused my eyes to feel very...

Feeling sleepy all day long? In the past two weeks, I've been feeling unusually fatigued and waking up with sore eyes every day. I underwent an abdominal ultrasound and liver function tests, all of which came back normal, except for the presence of small polyps in my gallbla...

Emergency contraceptive pill If a doctor takes emergency contraceptive pills, will blood tests, urine tests, or urogenital examinations detect it?

Please provide the content or questions you would like me to translate I feel that my reaction time is very slow. When playing sports, I notice that my responses are strange; it's difficult to execute movements smoothly. It seems like my exertion is off—sometimes too much fo...

Numbness in the fingers, swelling in the palm near the thumb, and knee pain? I apologize for the numerous questions, but I need some help. Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness in my fingers, sometimes lasting for 4 to 5 hours. No amount of massage or movement ...