Blood test, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 28

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...

Regarding blood pressure..? Hello Dr. Huang, Last time I wrote to you asking why my blood pressure is elevated. You suggested that I first see an ophthalmologist because you mentioned that high blood pressure can be related to eye pressure (since I had surgery on my left eye and...

Sudden dizziness? Recently, I haven't had a cold or any food or drug allergies. I had breakfast (from my usual place) about half an hour before work. About an hour and a half later, I suddenly experienced severe dizziness (the room was spinning), found it very difficult to w...

What exactly is the problem? Hello, my mother is 48 years old, overweight, and her health may not be very good. She often feels unwell, especially since mid-last year when her symptoms have worsened. Initially, she experienced discomfort in her throat and visited a clinic nearby....

Health check results Hello Doctor, I have some questions and would appreciate your guidance. Background: As part of the new student enrollment process, a health check is required. I had a health check at Tainan City Hospital last year, where my hemoglobin levels were low, but ...

Health Check for Kitchen Staff Dear Doctor, I previously had syphilis and after treatment, my RPR/VDRL test results came back non-reactive. If I undergo a health examination for kitchen staff, will the syphilis test results be considered normal? Can I work in the kitchen? I had t...

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, ...

Menstruation has not occurred since March? My daughter hasn't had her period since March. She says she hasn't engaged in sexual activity, and it might be due to the stress of preparing for her midterm exams. However, now that the exams are over, she still hasn't go...

Health check-up At 56 years old, you recently underwent a health checkup at a nearby clinic as part of the three-year health insurance screening. The test results showed positive occult blood in the urine, and the urine red blood cell count was 7-9. What does this mean, and which...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Thank you for the doctor's response. I bought vitamins B, C, and E because I have three jobs and study at night school, which has led to severe sleep deprivation (one of my jobs is a night shift at a gas station). So...

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...

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...

Health check-up findings? A month ago, I underwent a health check-up arranged by the government because I had previously been in a radiation environment. The examination revealed that the doctor said I have a "heart murmur." What does having a heart murmur mean, and how...

Adult health check-up every three years? My dad recently went to a small clinic for his free health check-up, which is done every three years. As far as I know, there are two stages to this process, but my dad said he only had blood drawn, a urine test, and his blood pressure mea...

What are the costs and items included in a pre-marital health check-up? What are the costs and items included in a premarital health check-up? If I decide to have this examination at your hospital, is there a specific time or can it be done at any time?

What are the possible causes of unexplained swelling in the hands? The patient is a 50-year-old female who presents with swelling in her fingers and palms, resembling edema. The skin on her hands appears tight due to the swelling, and there are visible petechiae caused by rupture...

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 ...

I have a question? Hello Dr. Hsu: I have been a carrier of hepatitis B since childhood, and my mother is also a carrier. One of my biggest fears has finally come true. My husband is also a carrier of hepatitis B. Is there a risk of cross-infection between us? What should I be awa...

The cancer antigen (nuclear medicine) from our company's health check shows a level of 3.5 ng/ml? Hello, doctor. 1. The company's health check showed that the embryonic cancer antigen (nuclear medicine) level is 3.5 ng/ml, which exceeds the standard by 0.1 ng/ml. What...