Understanding Neck Pain and Blood Pressure: Expert Insights from Dr. Lin
Please consult Dr. Lin? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask you a few questions. For the past few years, I have been experiencing discomfort in my neck while at work, feeling sore and tense. I have also had a few instances of waking up with a stiff neck. I consulted a doctor who...
Dr. Lin Liangyu Reply:
Hello: The relationship between blood pressure levels and headaches is not absolute. Some patients may experience headaches at a blood pressure of only 140 mmHg, while others may feel fine at 180 mmHg. Additionally, the discomfort from headaches can temporarily elevate blood pres...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Blood Pressure: Expert Insights from Dr. Lin
Should My Father See a Cardiologist for Sleep Issues and Chest Pain?
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? Hello Dr. Lin: My father is 58 years old, 173 cm tall, and weighs around 100 kg. He has been hiking or trekking once a week for the past six months, but for the last two weeks, he has been unable to sleep well at nig...
Dr. Lin Liangyu Reply:
Dear Ashely: I apologize for the delayed response. Your father's obesity and hypertension are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Although his symptoms may not resemble typical angina, some patients with cardiovascular disease do present with atypical symptoms. I recomm...[Read More] Should My Father See a Cardiologist for Sleep Issues and Chest Pain?
Understanding Persistent Chest Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Chest pain I often experience chest pain, sometimes feeling it almost all day long. The pain is located around the area level with my left chest and shoulder. I have previously undergone static and dynamic electrocardiograms and echocardiograms at the hospital, and the doctor ind...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
The sensation of chest pain is highly subjective. If it is not caused by cardiac-related angina, it is generally associated with psychological stress. It is advisable to manage it through lifestyle changes or moderate exercise to alleviate the symptoms.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Chest Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Risks, Treatment, and Care
Abdominal aortic aneurysm Hello Doctor: Recently, my grandmother experienced mild abdominal pain while sleeping, near the site where her gallbladder was removed over 20 years ago. I took her to the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department for an examination, and unexpectedly...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear Summer, I understand from your letter that your grandmother is suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The primary cause of its formation is chronic hypertension, which leads to atherosclerosis and thinning of the arterial wall. Whether surgery is necessary for the abd...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Risks, Treatment, and Care
Managing Hypertension and Anemia: Dietary Tips for Your Health
Frequent blood donation can lead to hypertension? Hello Dr. Zhong! I would like to ask you a question. My mother is currently hospitalized due to high blood pressure, which has risen above 200. At home, her blood pressure can sometimes be normal, but it often spikes above 200. Th...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello, Amin: Systemic lupus erythematosus can be associated with anemia or hypertension, especially when complications such as kidney disease occur. It is essential to confirm the diagnosis before determining the treatment plan, including dietary considerations. Please consult yo...[Read More] Managing Hypertension and Anemia: Dietary Tips for Your Health
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Please ask your question? Hello. I have a few questions to ask. Recently, I often feel chest tightness and chest pain. The pain is not always in the same place; sometimes it's on the right side, sometimes on the left. Generally, the pain subsides quickly. The area that hurts...
Dr. Lin Liangyu Reply:
Hello, gentleman: I understand that you have seen many doctors and hospitals and undergone numerous tests. If there is still no definitive diagnosis, at least it can be confirmed that it is not a common or serious illness. Chest tightness and palpitations are subjective descripti...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Right Ventricular Dilation and Its Impact on Heart Health
Regarding cardiovascular issues? Hello Dr. Lin: I recently underwent a cardiac ultrasound examination, and the results showed right ventricular dilation, ventricular septal hypertrophy, mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, with a normal left ventricle. The examining physician...
Dr. Lin Liangyu Reply:
Hello Mr. Dong: The right ventricle is connected to the pulmonary artery, so many pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and primary pulmonary hypertension can lead to right ventricular dilation. Other conditions, including congenital heart defect...[Read More] Understanding Right Ventricular Dilation and Its Impact on Heart Health
Understanding High Blood Pressure: Can Anxiety Affect Your Readings?
How to determine if someone has hypertension? I am a thin person, do not smoke or drink, and I consider myself someone who easily gets nervous and creates stress for myself. Three years ago, during a military service physical examination, my blood pressure was measured with an el...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello, Ahsin netizen: The causes of hypertension are primarily classified as essential hypertension, which accounts for over 90% of cases and may be related to genetics. The remaining 5-10% is secondary hypertension, which can be identified and treated. Blood pressure is influenc...[Read More] Understanding High Blood Pressure: Can Anxiety Affect Your Readings?
Understanding Unexplained Facial Flushing: Causes and Solutions
Please ask your question? Hello. My question is why my face tends to get red easily, even when I'm not embarrassed. Sometimes, after taking a shower, while sitting and resting, or chatting with someone, I find that my face turns red without me realizing it. I want to control...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello Jovi, There are many reasons for facial flushing, some of which can be normal, such as individuals with higher hemoglobin levels. Flushing can also occur after bathing due to vasodilation. For other situations, you may want to check if your pulse is elevated. Additionally...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Facial Flushing: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hypertension: Causes, Measurement, and Management Tips
Hypertension 1. Where can a blood pressure monitor be adjusted? 2. What does arterial hypertension mean? Is it the same as general hypertension, or...? 3. Will blood pressure be higher when measured at high altitudes? 4. If blood pressure exceeds the standard, is bloodletti...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello Shean, 1. Blood pressure monitors should be calibrated once a year, and this calibration must be performed by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection. There are specific times and locations for calibration each year, which can be inquired about through the healt...[Read More] Understanding Hypertension: Causes, Measurement, and Management Tips
Understanding Narrow Heart Vessels: Risks and Lifestyle Tips for Young Adults
One of the blood vessels in the heart is too narrow, leading to issues with blood circulation? Hello Doctor: I know a female classmate, 24 years old, who recently mentioned that she has a narrowed blood vessel in her heart (likely congenital), which causes issues with blood circu...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello Cavalier, First, it is necessary to determine which blood vessel is too narrow in this female student: is it the coronary artery that supplies blood to the heart, or another vessel? This can only be confirmed through a cardiac catheterization. Has she undergone this proce...[Read More] Understanding Narrow Heart Vessels: Risks and Lifestyle Tips for Young Adults
Is Bloodletting a Safe Solution for High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?
Bloodletting can help improve hypertension, high cholesterol, and aid in weight loss? Hello Doctor: My father is 50 years old this year. Last month, he heard from someone that "bloodletting" can help improve high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and aid in weight loss....
Dr. Tang Jieru Reply:
Hello LiLi: "Phlebotomy" is generally used for the treatment of certain specific blood disorders; the conditions you mentioned, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and weight loss, do not require this treatment. Excessive phlebotomy can lead to anemia, palpitations,...[Read More] Is Bloodletting a Safe Solution for High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?
Understanding Adult Diseases: Prevention and Cardiovascular Health
What is adult disease? Adult diseases, often referred to as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), include a range of chronic health conditions that primarily affect adults. Common examples include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and certain types of c...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello, Student Huang: The term "adult diseases" refers to common illnesses in adults, encompassing a wide range of conditions, typically chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. Best wishes for health from Dr. Chung Yu-Hsuan, D...[Read More] Understanding Adult Diseases: Prevention and Cardiovascular Health
Understanding Right Heart Enlargement vs. Hypertrophy: A Young Adult's Concerns
Cardiac concerns? Dear Dr. Zhong, I am 24 years old, with a height of 175 cm and a weight of 75 kg (previously reaching a maximum of 98 kg). Two years ago, I participated in a health check at National Taiwan University Hospital, where a chest X-ray revealed cardiac enlargement. ...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear Mr. You, Ventricular dilation refers to an increase in the internal diameter of the ventricular chamber, usually caused by increased blood flow. Ventricular hypertrophy refers to the thickening of the ventricular wall, generally due to a gradual increase in internal pressur...[Read More] Understanding Right Heart Enlargement vs. Hypertrophy: A Young Adult's Concerns
Understanding Heart Issues: A Daughter's Concern for Her Father's Health
Cardiac issues Dear Doctor, My father is 64 years old and has diabetes, which is usually managed with medication and diet. Recently, he has been experiencing insomnia at night, accompanied by some chest pain and occasional shortness of breath. He has seen a cardiologist and had ...
Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Hello Ms. Chang: Diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, and being male over the age of 45 are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The more risk factors present, the higher the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. Coronary artery disease is one of the ...[Read More] Understanding Heart Issues: A Daughter's Concern for Her Father's Health
Understanding High Diastolic Blood Pressure and Elevated Heart Rate Risks
Blood pressure Hello, Dr. Zhong! My blood pressure is 125/98, and it seems that my diastolic pressure is too high? I read in a medical reference book that a high diastolic pressure is more dangerous than a high systolic pressure, as it may indicate issues with other organs. Why i...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Hello, Frj: Approximately 90% of hypertension is classified as essential hypertension, which is often of unknown origin and may be related to genetics. Additionally, about 5% to 10% of cases can be attributed to identifiable causes, known as secondary hypertension, which may aris...[Read More] Understanding High Diastolic Blood Pressure and Elevated Heart Rate Risks
Understanding Unstable Blood Pressure and Heart Health in Seniors
Please ask your question? Hello, I am 71 years old and have been experiencing very unstable blood pressure in recent years, sometimes rising above 200, which often leads me to the emergency room. In early January of this year, I was hospitalized for four days, and the doctor'...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, There are many reasons for unstable blood pressure, including sleep, emotions, climate, and medications. It is advisable to consult a cardiologist for an examination. The intermittent whitening of the fingertips may indicate peripheral vascular disease, often cause...[Read More] Understanding Unstable Blood Pressure and Heart Health in Seniors
Understanding Hypertension: Is Magnetic Wave Therapy a Real Solution?
Please ask about hypertension issues? I encountered a cultural and educational foundation on the street one day. They asked me to measure my blood pressure, which was 140 systolic and 100 diastolic. Is this normal? They told me I have hypertension, but I am only 18 years old. The...
Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Many factors can affect blood pressure, such as stress, insomnia, high levels of pressure, or discomfort. Therefore, it is important to rest for a few minutes before measuring blood pressure to minimize external influences. A single elevated blood pressure reading does not indica...[Read More] Understanding Hypertension: Is Magnetic Wave Therapy a Real Solution?
Understanding the Side Effects of Cardiovascular Medications and Their Impact on Health
Cardiovascular disease Dr. Zhong: I take three types of medications daily: hormone replacement therapy, hypertension medication (Aspirin 100 mg, Enalapril 5 mg), and medications for chronic conditions (Sulpiride 50 mg, Propranolol 10 mg, Alprazolam 0.5 mg, Sertraline (Zoloft)). A...
Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Mrs. Lin: The Sintec 5mg mentioned in your letter is an antihypertensive medication, specifically an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. One of its side effects is that approximately 30% of patients may experience a cough. Aspirin 100mg is an antithrombotic medication;...[Read More] Understanding the Side Effects of Cardiovascular Medications and Their Impact on Health
Managing Long-Term Heart, Cough, and Headache Issues: A Patient's Journey
Heart, cough, and headache issues have been troubling me for a long time? Dear Dr. Chen, I have been suffering from persistent cough and headaches for over twenty years, and I have been on antihypertensive medication for the past ten years. For the last two months, I have freque...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
The only medication that must be taken daily in the long term is for hypertension; most other medications are for short-term use and are not of major concern. The adjustment of mindset is the most important factor![Read More] Managing Long-Term Heart, Cough, and Headache Issues: A Patient's Journey