Post-AZ Vaccine: Understanding Leg Discomfort and When to Seek Help
Three days after receiving the AZ vaccine, I experienced soreness in my lower body? I would like to ask the doctor: My wife (female, 37 years old) received her first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on September 3 at 9:30 AM. After experiencing headache and fever as side effects f...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if you still feel unwell, it is advisable to seek medical attention and have your family physician evaluate your condition. Online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares about ...[Read More] Post-AZ Vaccine: Understanding Leg Discomfort and When to Seek Help
Post-Vaccine Dizziness and Mucus in Stool: What You Need to Know
Dizziness and mucus in stool after vaccination? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I've been experiencing multiple health issues lately and I'm unsure if these symptoms are related or which specialty to consult. If I’m in the wrong department, I hope you ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, 1. For dizziness issues, it is recommended to prioritize evaluation by a neurologist. If potential causes are ruled out, an assessment of the inner ear's balance function is also necessary. 2. If gastrointestinal problems persist, it is advisable to consult a gast...[Read More] Post-Vaccine Dizziness and Mucus in Stool: What You Need to Know
Should Seniors with Health Issues Get the COVID Vaccine?
I would like to inquire about issues related to the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello, Director. My elderly family member is nearly eighty years old. Due to the negative news reported by the media, they previously decided against getting vaccinated. However, after reassessing the situation...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Mtyofcyc: 1. Patients with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and other conditions are generally advised to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is especially true for males over the age of 65, and those residing in nursing or long-term care facilities ...[Read More] Should Seniors with Health Issues Get the COVID Vaccine?
Understanding Vaccine-Related Fainting: Causes and What to Do Next
Vaccine injection/syncope Hello Dr. Hsiao, my husband received his first dose of the AZ vaccine yesterday, August 4th, at 9:35 AM. After the vaccination, he stayed at the hospital for 20 minutes and then rode his motorcycle home (a 5-minute ride). Once home, he started drinking w...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Lee: 1. Syncope refers to a transient loss of consciousness and inability to maintain posture due to insufficient cerebral blood perfusion. Its characteristic feature is a rapid recovery of consciousness without the need for treatment. Syncope is a symptom, not a diseas...[Read More] Understanding Vaccine-Related Fainting: Causes and What to Do Next
Persistent Elevated Temperature After AZ Vaccine: When to Seek Further Evaluation?
Persistent elevated body temperature for several days after receiving the AZ vaccine? Hello Doctor, I received the AZ vaccine on August 5th. After experiencing a high fever of 38.5°C for two days, my temperature has remained around 37.5°C and has not returned to normal. Currently...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, typically the fever response after vaccination lasts about two days and usually subsides. If the high temperature persists, it is advisable to return for a check-up to confirm if there are other factors causing it. When seeking medical attention, you should inform the phys...[Read More] Persistent Elevated Temperature After AZ Vaccine: When to Seek Further Evaluation?
Understanding Thigh Pain After AZ Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Anterior thigh cramping? Hello, I recently received the AZ vaccine 3-4 days ago, and since last night, I've noticed intermittent sharp pain in the front of my left thigh. The vaccine information includes warnings about lower limb pain, and although the pain feels somewhat li...
Dr. Huang Xunying Reply:
The symptoms of thrombosis can vary depending on the location and severity, and it is not possible to diagnose it based solely on symptoms. If symptoms persist without improvement, it is recommended that you visit a hospital outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Pain After AZ Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Can You Get the AZ Vaccine with Saline Breast Implants?
There is often a feeling of tightness and discomfort in the shoulders, back, and chest? Hello doctor, I had saline breast implants over twenty years ago, and the results were not satisfactory. For the past twenty years, I have consistently felt tightness in my chest and back, and...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. AA: 1. For inquiries regarding breast augmentation, please discuss them with a board-certified plastic surgeon. 2. Currently, the contraindications for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine include a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccine components, a previous seve...[Read More] Can You Get the AZ Vaccine with Saline Breast Implants?
Understanding Long-Term Risks of AZ Vaccine-Related Blood Clots
Vaccine-related Hello, doctor. I would like to understand the potential blood clots that may arise from receiving the AZ vaccine. Is it possible for these clots to remain asymptomatic for years and later cause long-term or severe complications, such as small clots leading to issu...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, according to reports from abroad, the likelihood of developing blood clots due to the vaccine is very low. As for the possibility of long-term side effects, since this is a new vaccine, I cannot answer that question. Each vaccine may carry risks, but to control the pandemi...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Risks of AZ Vaccine-Related Blood Clots
Is It Normal to Have a Slight Fever After AZ Vaccine?
After receiving the AZ vaccine, the body temperature may be elevated? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, I received the AstraZeneca vaccine a week ago, and my current body temperature fluctuates between 37.2 and 37.8 degrees Celsius (my usual temperature is between 35.8 and 36.5...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Yu: 1. The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is a non-replicating viral vector vaccine that contains the gene for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S protein) delivered via an adenovirus vector. 2. Possible reactions after vaccination primarily include pain and swelling at the ...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have a Slight Fever After AZ Vaccine?