Anemia, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 8

Mediterranean anemia Hello Doctor, I am 36 years old and have given birth to three children. I had surgery for an inguinal hernia at the age of 16 (at a medical center in Taipei). I have a few questions: 1. I was diagnosed with thalassemia in 2017, but I have had blood tests in t...

Cold feet Hello, I have been experiencing cold feet frequently lately. I would like to ask the doctor what methods or dietary changes can help improve this condition. Thank you.

Unsure which specialty to consult? Frequent dizziness or headaches, mild anemia (but it's been a year since I started medication), palpitations, shortness of breath, sore throat, irregular menstrual cycle with low flow, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, low blood pressur...

Hemoglobin/Hematocrit Average Hemoglobin/Hematocrit Ratio Decrease Hello doctor, two years ago my blood test showed only a slightly low hemoglobin level of 11.5 g/dL, with a hematocrit of 35.1%, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 84.2 fL, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) of 27...

I have a low hemoglobin level in my health check-up. I'm really anxious about it; please help me? On October 2nd, my blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 9.9, while the first test was 9.6. I need to pass a level of 11.6 before the end of October to qualify for my desired ...

Hemoglobin levels can drop suddenly due to several reasons, including: 1. Acute blood loss: This can occur from trauma, surgery, or gastrointestinal bleeding. 2. Hemolysis: Conditions that cause the destruction of red blood cells, such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia or certain i...

Could the presence of various symptoms in the body indicate HIV? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for the late inquiry, but I hope to receive your assistance. About two months ago, in early July (on July 1 and 2), I engaged in high-risk sexual behavior (unprotected) with my girlfriend....

Fainting without any apparent reason? Yesterday morning, from 9:00 to 10:00, I was practicing riding a motorcycle outside. After that, a kind person came to teach me some exam techniques for about 10 minutes. I started to feel my vision narrowing and turning black, and then I fai...

Oceanic anemia Hello Doctor: My grandfather and mother both have thalassemia. During my school entrance health check, I was also found to be a mild carrier, but I usually don't have any symptoms and feel fine. Can I donate blood under these circumstances?

Pain upon palpation of the lower edge of the left chest? Hello Doctor: Last night and today, I suddenly felt a bit of pressure and pain at the lower edge of my left chest. It also hurts a little when I press on it. Additionally, I have experienced some palpitations last night and...

Doctor, is this anemia? HCT (Hematocrit) value: 37.5% (Reference range: 37-47%) HGB (Hemoglobin) value: 12.8 g/dL (Reference range: 12-16 g/dL) MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) value: 30.7 pg (Reference range: 27-34 pg) MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) valu...

Blood Issues in Health Check Reports Hello Doctor, I have a hepatitis B carrier status and polycystic ovary syndrome. I underwent a health check in early June, and some results were flagged in red. The report shows: PLT (platelet count) 114, MPV (mean platelet volume) 10.4, PDW (...

The chief complaint is migraine? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for writing this as I have multiple symptoms. My migraines are accompanied by tinnitus, and the pain can last for several days. Sometimes, I experience a heavy sensation in my head that causes it to droop forward. Occasi...

Is there a relationship between protruding ribs and palpitations? What are the potential harms of having a hunchback? Can it be corrected? Since elementary school, I have been slouching while sitting every day until now at the age of 22. My body is completely relaxed (just slumpe...

Feeling dizzy when standing up after sitting for a while? Hello, doctor. Recently, when I sit back in a chair (or lie down to watch something) and then stand up, I often experience a moment of dizziness and my vision goes black, but the symptoms disappear quickly. I used to have ...

Experiencing dizziness when standing up after sitting? Hello, doctor. Recently, when I sit back in a chair (or lie down to watch something) and then stand up, I often experience a moment of dizziness, with my vision going black, but the symptoms disappear quickly. I used to have ...

Decreased physical stamina? After almost a week of no exercise, I found myself very out of breath after running one lap (200 meters) around the track this week. Running two laps felt like my limit. I've always disliked running on the track and have poor endurance (I tend to ...

Chronic dizziness I have low blood pressure and anemia, which often causes me to feel dizzy. Although I usually don't have major issues in my daily life, recently I've experienced severe dizziness at times, and there have been a few occasions when I couldn't stand ...

Dizziness for over a year? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have seen many doctors and undergone numerous tests, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. The Western doctors have suggested that I might be experiencing panic disorder or sleep apnea, while the traditional...

Anemia. Dizziness? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor that I went to the hospital for a blood test, and the results were normal. However, after the blood draw, I continued to feel dizzy and had difficulty breathing. Additionally, during my menstrual period, I often feel dizzy ...