Blood test, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 20

A cold that has not resolved after a month may indicate the presence of a thyroid cyst? Hello, I would like to inquire about which specialty I should consult for a diagnosis based on my current medical history. I have a slight history of nasal allergies, and in mid-May, I often f...

Which department should I see? Hello, doctor. My mother is 72 years old and has been experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness over the past few months. These symptoms become more pronounced, especially when walking a short di...

Underweight and menstrual pain issues? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from dysmenorrhea for a long time, especially during my college years. It has been severe enough to cause vomiting, even when I haven't eaten anything, resulting in dry heaving. Although I tried tradi...

Dizziness, blackouts, and suspected seizure symptoms, along with a feeling of low blood pressure? Hello, doctor. I often experience dizziness and blurred vision when I get up from lying in bed. I feel faint and struggle to walk a few steps before losing consciousness. I can disti...

Feeling fatigued and drowsy? Could it be due to Mediterranean anemia or fatty liver disease? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been diagnosed with beta-thalassemia since childhood. I failed two blood tests before my military service, both due to "beta-thalassemia." Additionally, d...

Emergency contraceptive pill If a doctor takes emergency contraceptive pills, will blood tests, urine tests, or urogenital examinations detect it?

Anonymous health checkup Do I need to bring identification for a medical check-up (blood test, urine test)? Are there any options for anonymous check-ups? Thank you for your response.

Chest tightness, hand numbness, and gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness accompanied by numbness and weakness in my arms (often the left arm), gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea), and a sensation of something stuck in m...

Buddha's Enlightenment Doctor, I have a question regarding a recent health check-up. There is a section called the Framingham Risk Score, which includes a detail about smoking history. Is this determined through a blood test, or is it only assessed through a questionnaire? T...

Do I have hyperthyroidism? Recently, I've been eating a bit more than usual, feeling hot, and sweating easily. My eyes are not bulging, and my neck is not swollen. I've been having slightly more bowel movements than usual, but my urination is normal. I'm concerned ...

Anemia testing If you have symptoms of anemia and occasionally take over-the-counter iron supplements, you may want to get a blood test. However, fasting for 12 hours can be challenging with an irregular meal schedule. Sometimes you may manage to have a 12-hour fasting period, bu...

Abnormal elevated body temperature due to internal heat? Two months ago, I had a severe illness due to a bacterial infection, and since then, I've been experiencing frequent dizziness—not just when standing up or getting up from a seated position, but also while looking at t...

Health check-up related questions?? Q1. What are the typical items included in a general health check-up and a comprehensive health examination? Q2. Can general health check-ups and comprehensive health examinations be covered by health insurance? If so, are there any additiona...

Individuals with favism may experience dry heaving upon smelling camphor? I would like to ask if experiencing strong gagging when smelling camphor is a phenomenon related to favism? However, I have no issues when eating fava beans, but my cousin has favism. Do I have a mild form ...

Urethritis and limb numbness? Doctor, I have a question. In the past, I underwent a colonoscopy due to discomfort, which later evolved into long-term issues. I initially thought it was a gastrointestinal problem, but during severe episodes, I experienced lower abdominal pain and ...

Left lower abdominal pain and nausea? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing occasional cramping pain in my lower left abdomen. On March 28th, from 7 PM to midnight, I had severe cramping pain in my lower left abdomen, which was relieved only when standing or lying ...

Abnormal lymphocytes and neutrophils in the blood test report? Neutrophil-61.5%, Monocyte-10.2%. Aside from thalassemia, all other blood test results are normal. Since this is an in-house employee, I was able to see the test results first. A follow-up appointment is scheduled for...

Which department should I consult? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing various uncomfortable symptoms that come and go, but recently they have started to affect my daily life, and I would like to find out the cause. 1. I often experience unexplained dizziness that lasts for ...

Possibility of sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis? Hello, doctor. Three months ago, on December 4, 2015, I enlisted and during a blood test at the training unit, I was tasked by the squad leader to collect and categorize the blood samples from the entire company (after...

Intermittent pain Hello Doctor, I apologize for the lengthy message and hope you can read it patiently: I am 160 cm tall and weigh 45 kg. There is no family history of cancer, but there is a history of diabetes. My health check in April 2015 showed no abnormalities. However, I ha...