Anemia, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 14

Should I take vitamins? Dear Doctor, Hello! I am a 30-year-old woman in generally good health, with some minor issues such as mild constipation, a slightly yellow complexion, and cold hands and feet. I feel that as I age, I should take better care of myself. I am considering whe...

Could you please provide the specific questions regarding the health check report? Thank you? Hello, Dr. Huang... First of all, thank you. Last month, I went to the hospital for a health check-up, and the results showed some abnormalities, mainly as follows: Hemoglobin (RBC) 6.3,...

Dizziness Two days ago, I woke up in the morning and had a cup of hot chocolate. After sitting in front of the computer for about an hour, I decided to stand up and stretch. When I raised my hand to the highest point, my vision suddenly became blurry and I experienced a blackout....

Regarding the concentration screening for hematologic cancers (forwarded from the Director's mailbox)? Dear Sir/Madam, I attended a blood live testing seminar on Saturday, where a person claiming to be a chief physician from a certain hospital spoke for about 30 minutes bef...

Hypotension Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you a few questions. Since giving birth (over a year ago), I feel that my body is not as good as it used to be, and my constitution seems to have changed. Previously, my blood pressure readings were always normal, but after givin...

Is this true or false?????? Important Medical Knowledge -- The cessation of direct blood relative transfusions has been confirmed in response to inquiries from several friends about the authenticity of this information. An email was sent to Mackay Memorial Hospital for clarificat...

Inquire about the causes of elevated ESR levels? In the past two weeks, I have been continuously having blood tests, and my CRP levels have remained within the normal range, but my ESR levels have been consistently rising. I am unsure what could be causing the elevated ESR levels...

Nutritional issues If your mother is bedridden and relies on a ventilator at home, the daily caloric intake from canned nutritional supplements should not be less than a certain amount, which typically ranges from 25 to 30 calories per kilogram of body weight, depending on her sp...

Dizziness along with wrist pain... I'm not sure what to do about it? Hello Dr. Lai, About six months ago, I was diagnosed with vertigo by an otolaryngologist. At that time, I indeed experienced a spinning sensation when getting out of bed, but lying down did not trigger di...

I have been experiencing shortness of breath recently? Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, with a feeling of tightness in my chest. It feels somewhat like the air is trapped in my throat, and I need to take deep breaths to feel more comfortable. Ad...

Health Check Report Hello, I completed my health check report at work. Overall, it's okay, but I don't understand some of the indices. Urinalysis: leukocyte esterase (+++); liver function tests: alkaline phosphatase (30), gamma-glutamyl transferase (35), lactate dehydro...

Health check-up Hello, I would like to ask about my health check results: White blood cells 6680, Red blood cells 402, Hemoglobin 10.9, Hematocrit 31, MCV 77.11, MCH 27.11, MCHC 35.16, Platelets 41.1. What type of anemia do I have? How severe is the anemia? Is it mild or severe, ...

Health check-up Hello! If you're considering your first health check-up, here are some recommended tests you might want to include: 1. **Complete Blood Count (CBC)** - This test evaluates your overall health and detects a variety of disorders, such as anemia and infection....

Nail problems (children) Dear Dr. Huang, I have a nine-year-old daughter. Since she was two years old, her normal nails have undergone changes; the surface of her nails has become dull, and there are signs of surface peeling, resembling the effects of a child biting their nails....

Health check results A few days ago, I sent you a letter, but since I haven't received a response, I am sending it again. Hello: Important medical history: Congenital heart disease, corrected Tetralogy of Fallot. Current symptoms: I often experience cramps in my left leg...

Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting? Hello, I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. I need to use a computer at work, but recently, whenever I stare at the screen for too long, I suddenly feel dizzy (with a sensation of body swaying, as if I'm about to faint). I immedia...

Geographic tongue I have deep cracks on my tongue with white stripes and noticeable protrusions. My mother says this is hereditary, as maternal relatives all have these characteristics. Is this what is commonly referred to as geographic tongue?

Blood test report Hello, recently the school conducted a blood test, and the report showed that my red blood cell count is high (5.43 million/µL), hemoglobin is low (11.4 g/dL), and mean corpuscular volume is low (65.7 fL). What do these results indicate, and how can I improve th...

Shortness of breath? I have hepatitis B, but whenever I don't get enough sleep, I experience dizziness and shortness of breath, as if I'm not getting enough air. However, I'm afraid to breathe deeply, which causes my head to feel numb. As a result, I tend to breath...

Is there such a condition as oceanic anemia? Hello Doctor: I recently underwent a health check-up, and many of my blood test results did not meet the standard values. I would like to ask if I might have thalassemia. (On the day of the health check, I happened to be at the end of ...