Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Addressing Stubborn Fat and Muscle Concerns
Weight loss-related issues? Hello Doctor, I have been on the heavier side since childhood, with my highest weight reaching 98 kg at a height of 170 cm, 37% body fat, and 26% skeletal muscle. Ten months ago, due to high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I decided to lose weight...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: I'm glad to hear that you have successfully lost weight. Regarding your questions and weight loss methods, here are my responses: The most effective weight loss methods generally involve controlling your diet while incorporating aerobic exercise. Previously, you were ...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Addressing Stubborn Fat and Muscle Concerns
Can Abdominal Impact Cause Internal Bleeding? Understanding the Risks
Can a blow to the abdomen cause internal bleeding? I bumped my lower left abdomen against the stairs while getting on the upper bunk, and now it feels sore to the touch, similar to a bruise, but there are no visible bruises on the skin. I hadn't had a bowel movement for two ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if you have persistent symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical attention and consult a physician in person. Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Can Abdominal Impact Cause Internal Bleeding? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Upper Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea After Drinking Green Tea
Dull pain in the upper middle abdomen and diarrhea issues? It all started on December 2nd when I drank a bottle of Morning Health Double Fiber Green Tea. After consuming two-thirds of the bottle, I began experiencing diarrhea in the afternoon. At first, I thought it was just that...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Tea and coffee can be irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, and individual reactions vary. Some people can tolerate high concentrations of tea or coffee, while others may experience stomach pain after consuming even small amounts, especially when taken on an empty stomach. It...[Read More] Understanding Upper Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea After Drinking Green Tea
Understanding Abdominal Issues: When to Worry and When to Relax
Abdominal issues? Hello Dr. Wu, this is 163016 following up. The previous CT scan of the small intestine was due to a positive fecal occult blood test. After undergoing a gastroscopy, no obvious bleeding points were found, so my attending physician recommended a CT scan of the sm...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: Fecal occult blood is generally first considered in relation to colorectal diseases or gastric and duodenal disorders, with less association to small intestine issues. Since you have already undergone a CT scan with no problems, you may consider undergoing a colonoscopy an...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Issues: When to Worry and When to Relax
Understanding Abdominal CT Scans: What They Reveal and When to Worry
Abdominal issues? Hello Doctor, I underwent an abdominal CT scan in September this year to examine my small intestine. Recently, due to anxiety, I have developed some concerns about my abdomen, such as feeling an unfamiliar muscle on the left side of my abdomen or feeling confuse...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
As your previous physician mentioned, a CT scan of the abdomen can reveal most structural abnormalities in the abdominal area, including those in the muscles. Your letter did not specify the reason for the initial small intestine examination, so I am unable to provide further ana...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal CT Scans: What They Reveal and When to Worry
Understanding Abdominal Distension: When to Seek Medical Advice
Abdominal distension Irregular menstruation; had sexual intercourse on 8/15, and pregnancy tests taken on 9/8, 10/15, and 11/10 all showed one line. Visited a gynecologist on 9/9 for menstrual regulation and started taking emergency contraceptive pills. Menstrual period occurred ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, regarding your inquiry, both the obstetrics and gynecology department and the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department recommend that online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits, and they cannot provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Changhua ...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Distension: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Pulsating Sensations and Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
When lying down, I feel my entire body pulsating with my heartbeat? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent headaches (lasting a long time) and slight dizziness (which resolves quickly) over the past couple of months. When I sit or lie down, I can feel a pulsing sensation...
Dr. Huang Xunying Reply:
It is recommended to visit the hospital outpatient department for a comprehensive full-body examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Sensations and Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Medical consultation Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a recent experience. When I lie down, I often feel a pulsating sensation in my abdomen, and sometimes in my buttocks or legs. Is this normal? If it is not normal, which specialist should I see? Thank you.
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Based on your description of multiple pulsating symptoms, it is important to determine the source of the pulsation. If it is vascular pulsation, please visit a cardiovascular surgeon. If it is muscle tremors (not related to exercise or prolonged use), please consult a neur...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pulsations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Impact of Contaminated Urine Samples on Health Check Results
Urinalysis issues during a medical examination? During my physical examination today, I felt a bit strange in my abdomen while I was about to collect a urine sample. After collecting the urine, I noticed a small amount of watery stool when I wiped. I then observed that the urine ...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! The conditions during sample collection can indeed affect the test results. If the health examination results do not impact your employment rights, you may wait for the report results before considering a retest.[Read More] Impact of Contaminated Urine Samples on Health Check Results
Hard Lumps Under Skin After Bruise: When to Seek Medical Advice
A hard lump under the skin after a bruise has disappeared? Hello Dr. Liao, on August 23rd, I accidentally hit my abdomen (the bruised area is approximately where the small intestine is located) against the top of a ladder while coming down (I was on the upper bunk). It was extrem...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, did you get hit on August 23rd of last year? Regardless of the situation, we strongly recommend that a parent accompany you to see a general surgeon for an evaluation. Online consultations are not equivalent to an in-person examination and cannot...[Read More] Hard Lumps Under Skin After Bruise: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left lower abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in the area just above my left lower abdomen near the groin for nearly six months. Sometimes it doesn't hurt, other times it's a mild pain, and occasionally it becomes more pronounced (approxi...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Dear Mr. Picton, You mentioned experiencing a dull pain in the area just above the groin on the left lower abdomen, which does not hurt when pressed and there are no lumps. If the pain originates from internal abdominal organs, possible sources include the colon, rectum, lower u...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Abdominal Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Pulsating Lumps: What Your Symptoms Could Mean
Pulsating mass I recently felt a lump in the upper left part of my abdomen that pulsates like a heartbeat, and sometimes my stomach feels a bit uncomfortable and bloated.
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: Based on your description in the letter, "there is a mass in the upper left abdomen that pulsates like the heart," I recommend that you undergo an ultrasound for an initial examination to differentiate whether it is a vascular mass or something else. The manageme...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Lumps: What Your Symptoms Could Mean
Understanding Side Abdominal Pain and Skin Moles: When to Worry?
Muscles and bones beside the abdomen? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I seem to have felt a sudden ache near my side where the ribs are, and I'm not sure if it's because I didn't warm up properly before doing supine exercises at school yesterday. Although the pain has subsided, c...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Zheng: 1. Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air or any gas in the pleural cavity, which can occur due to trauma, medical procedures, or unknown reasons. If the lesion creates a one-way valve effect, allowing air to enter the pleural cavity only during inhalation an...[Read More] Understanding Side Abdominal Pain and Skin Moles: When to Worry?
Understanding Left Abdominal Discomfort After Kidney Stone Passage
There is a feeling of heaviness and bloating in the left side of the abdomen? Hello, I had a kidney stone over a month ago, and it took about two weeks to pass. The size was 0.7 x 0.5 cm. Since then, it has been another two weeks, and I have been experiencing a dull, bloated sens...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Since the discomfort in your left abdomen has not resolved after the passage of the kidney stone, it is recommended that you visit a urologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Left Abdominal Discomfort After Kidney Stone Passage
Understanding Bloating and Elevated White Blood Cell Count: What You Need to Know
Abdominal bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort, elevated white blood cell count? Hello, in the past two to three days, I have frequently experienced slight pain in the upper abdomen after eating, along with easy fatigue. However, my bowel movements are normal, and I do not ha...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello, the elevated white blood cell count you mentioned may indicate an inflammatory response, possibly due to an infection or autoimmune reaction in some part of the body. It could also be related to gastrointestinal inflammation or other inflammatory conditions. You may contin...[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Elevated White Blood Cell Count: What You Need to Know
Left Chest Pain After Alcohol: Causes and When to Seek Help
Pain in the lower left chest after drinking alcohol? Dear Doctor: Whenever I consume food or beverages containing alcohol, I experience pain and even cramping in the lower left chest area and adjacent abdomen. It feels like muscle tightness and there is a slight swelling sensatio...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello, alcohol can affect neuronal transmission or related bodily tissues. It is recommended that you first consult a family medicine physician or a specialist in neurology.[Read More] Left Chest Pain After Alcohol: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Body Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Unexplained systemic pain? Hello Doctor: Recently, while being intimate with my boyfriend, he inserted his finger into my vagina (without engaging in sexual intercourse). After returning home that day, I first experienced weakness in my right arm, and the next day, I began to fee...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Regarding whether it is a vaginal infection, I recommend you visit a gynecology clinic for evaluation. As for the pain in other areas, please consider if there has been any overuse; you may want to consult a rehabilitation clinic. Thank you for your inquiry, and I wish you...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Body Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Symptoms: When to Consult a Family Physician
Please ask on behalf of someone else; I'm not sure which specialty it pertains to? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption and thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. If the questions are outside your area of expertise, please le...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
I can only suggest that you see a gastroenterologist first.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Symptoms: When to Consult a Family Physician
Understanding Left Upper Abdominal Pain: Causes and Insights
There is a sharp pain in the upper left abdomen? Recently, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my upper left abdomen. There is also a tingling sensation when I extend my left arm straight, and I feel pain when bending over. However, I do not feel any discomfort while walking...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello, it is recommended that you consult a gastroenterologist for further examination or an abdominal ultrasound.[Read More] Understanding Left Upper Abdominal Pain: Causes and Insights
Understanding Painful Movable Lump in the Right Lower Abdomen
There is a small lump in the right lower abdomen that is painful when pressed? Hello Doctor: For the past two days, I have been experiencing pain when pressing on the right lower abdomen (above the pubic hair). Upon closer examination, I can feel a small, soft, movable lump. Over...
Dr. Xu Peiqi Reply:
Hello: The most common situation is lymphadenopathy, often caused by an infection! If it improves on its own in a few days, you can just monitor it! However, if the symptoms persist, you can seek medical evaluation from a general internist or family medicine physician![Read More] Understanding Painful Movable Lump in the Right Lower Abdomen