Anemia, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 9

Iron deficiency anemia with splenomegaly? Hello Doctor, I was informed during a recent company health check that I have splenomegaly measuring 9 centimeters. I had a medical history of iron deficiency anemia four years ago, for which I received iron supplements until my levels re...

Chronic fatigue... excessive thirst... significant hair loss? Hello, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue, excessive thirst (no matter how much water I drink, I still feel thirsty), and significant hair loss. The hair loss is severe enough that after washing my hair, the amou...

Abnormal blood test results? Hello, I experienced quite severe insomnia two years ago, but my sleep quality has improved significantly over the past six months, allowing me to fall asleep in about 20 minutes. However, I still feel very fatigued and weak; even after sleeping 8-9 h...

Frequent health issues? Since March, I have been feeling unwell and have seen eight doctors so far. It all started one afternoon when I suddenly experienced pain in my lower right abdomen near the groin, so severe that I couldn't stand up straight, along with gastrointestina...

Is it prediabetes, and is there a need for medication management? Hello Doctor: I had a routine check-up last June, where my fasting blood glucose was 88, but my hemoglobin A1c spiked to 9.4. The doctor advised that the testing lab should recheck the results. Later, I was asked t...

Mediterranean anemia (also known as thalassemia) Hello, Doctor! The recent complete blood count results are as follows: WBC 5.9 (x10^9/L), RBC 6.96 (x10^12/L), HB 14.8 (g/dL), HCT 48.9 (%), MCV 70.3 (fL), MCH 21.3 (pg), MCHC 30.3 (g/dL), PLT 219 (x10^9/L), RDW 16.6 (%), MPV 12.2 ...

Regarding low levels of vitamin B12? I would like to ask the doctor again: I usually do not experience dizziness when squatting; does this mean I do not have anemia? Additionally, my vitamin B12 levels are lower than average. Could this be due to a possible hematopoietic dysfunct...

Suspected Antiphospholipid Syndrome Hello, doctor. At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly experienced sharp chest pain, followed by numbness in my limbs. After that, I had many symptoms, such as sudden body jerks that would wake me up when I was about to fall asleep, i...

Patients with hypertension experiencing persistently low blood pressure? About ten years ago, my father was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and since then, he has been regularly having blood tests and follow-up appointments. His blood pressure has generally been well-controlle...

I have been feeling a bit dizzy lately? In the past few days, I have experienced mild dizziness, similar to the sensation of being unsteady after spinning in circles. This usually occurs when lying in bed and at the moment of getting up, but I also occasionally feel this way whil...

Fatigue and early sleep? Doctor, may I ask why my girlfriend has suddenly become fatigued? Her work and class schedule have been normal, and previously, she would stay up until 1 or 2 AM regardless of her menstrual cycle, and she was always energetic during the day. However, ever...

I would like to know what type of anemia I have based on my health screening results? Hello, doctor. I have been working abroad for many years, and recently, at my company's request, I underwent a health check-up. My blood tests were conducted twice, and although the doctors...

Dizziness and syncope? Hello, Doctor. Since high school, I have experienced similar symptoms multiple times. The symptoms include weakness in my limbs, vision going black, cold sweats, and nausea, lasting about 5 to 10 minutes. If I do not sit or lie down immediately, I will lose...

If you are experiencing difficulty breathing, you should see a pulmonologist? Hello, my mother is 73 years old. Six months ago, she started experiencing shortness of breath (even while walking on flat ground), but she does not cough. She underwent X-rays, a resting electrocardiog...

Unsteady gait and inability to maintain balance? Hello doctor, I started feeling dizzy when I got up on the 13th. I have difficulty walking steadily and feel like I could easily be pushed over at any moment. I don't feel like the surroundings are spinning; it's just tha...

Cold, diarrhea, numbness in hands? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a couple of questions. Q1: I have had a cold for almost a week, with symptoms including nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and phlegm in my throat (both the nasal discharge and phlegm are clear). I visited ...

Which specialty should I see? A couple of years ago, I experienced several episodes where my vision suddenly went completely dark for a few seconds. During that time, I had difficulty maintaining my balance, and my limbs would tremble. I was conscious but unable to control my bod...

Having many health issues can make it difficult to know what to do? Hello Doctor, I have symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, gastroesophageal reflux disease, being a carrier of thalassemia, and headaches. I have previously undergone surgery for bilateral tonsillectomy and a liposa...

Mediterranean anemia Hello Doctor: My white blood cell count is 6.6, red blood cell count is 5.8, hemoglobin is 12.1, hematocrit is 37.4, mean corpuscular volume is 64.5, mean corpuscular hemoglobin is 20.9, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration is 32.4, red cell distribution...

There is a significant temperature difference between the right and left sides of the body? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the fact that the right side of my body (from the neck down to the right hand and right foot) is always colder than the left side. I noticed this d...