Could My Leg Numbness Be Linked to Liver Issues or Varicocele?
My feet are numb; could this be related to liver issues or varicocele? Hello Dr. Lin, For about six months now, I have been experiencing a slight tingling and itching sensation in both of my legs. Since I have never experienced this before, I have been observing it and feeling ...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Dear Dennis, This is Dr. Lin Ming-Hsing from the Family Medicine Department of Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare. Basically, your concerns are not related to your symptoms; it is more likely that you are experiencing 1. sensory nerve abnormalities or 2. compressi...[Read More] Could My Leg Numbness Be Linked to Liver Issues or Varicocele?
Understanding Your Health Check Results: Key Questions and Insights
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...
Dr. Cai Jueren Reply:
Dear Ms. Ahua, In response to your questions, I will address them one by one: 1. Your health check report indicates a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 70.4 (<80), which suggests microcytic anemia. Aside from thalassemia, other potential causes for the decreased MCV include d...[Read More] Understanding Your Health Check Results: Key Questions and Insights
Understanding Pelvic Venous Calcification: Causes, Effects, and Treatment
I'm sorry, I'm not sure which specialty to inquire about? Hello, Dr. Tsai! I would like to ask what is meant by "pelvic venous calcification"? What are the causes? What effects does it have? How is it treated? What should be noted in daily life? Thank you!
Dr. Cai Jueren Reply:
"Pelvic venous calcification" is a term used in X-ray reports. It is not a disease and does not require treatment. Most individuals experience slight calcification of the vascular walls as they age. Generally, doctors will specifically alert patients only when there is ...[Read More] Understanding Pelvic Venous Calcification: Causes, Effects, and Treatment
Understanding Behçet's Syndrome: A Guide for Family Medicine
What is Behçet's syndrome? Thank you.
Dr. Liu Jinyong Reply:
Behçet's disease is a systemic vasculitis with an etiology that is not yet fully understood. It was first formally described by Turkish physician Hulusi Behçet in 1937 after he published three cases, leading to subsequent reports of similar clinical features by scholars worl...[Read More] Understanding Behçet's Syndrome: A Guide for Family Medicine
Understanding Facial Flushing: Causes, Solutions, and Where to Seek Help
Facial flushing? 1. Why do I constantly have flushed cheeks? What causes this? How can I improve it? 2. Which clinic should I visit for facial flushing?
Dr. Hong Shouhong Reply:
Facial flushing is caused by the dilation of blood vessels in the face and can be triggered by various factors such as intense physical activity, emotional excitement, hormonal changes, or medication effects. A few systemic diseases can also lead to facial flushing. If it occurs ...[Read More] Understanding Facial Flushing: Causes, Solutions, and Where to Seek Help
Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Upon reflection, I realize that I have quite a few issues? When it is cold, if I do not rub my hands to warm them up, after a while, not only do I notice that my nails appear purple, but the back of my hands also turns a purplish-black color (I noticed this while riding a bike). ...
Dr. Huang Jianling Reply:
Hello, Anan: (1) The purple tingling in the hands may be caused by the following conditions: 1. Buerger’s disease: This is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the peripheral veins and arteries of the upper and lower limbs, most commonly seen in young male smokers. The i...[Read More] Understanding Cold Sensitivity and Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Which Specialist to See for Headache and Coughing Up Blood?
If you are experiencing headaches and coughing up blood, you should see a specialist in either neurology for the headaches or pulmonology for the respiratory symptoms. It may also be advisable to consult an emergency medicine physician, as coughing up blood can be a sign of a ser...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
The Department of Family Medicine at Tainan Hospital, under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, responds to the online inquiry: Based on your description, it is likely that the bleeding is caused by the rupture of blood vessels due to damage to the mucosa of the throat or trachea...[Read More] Which Specialist to See for Headache and Coughing Up Blood?
Understanding Bruises and Hard Lumps After a Fall: What to Expect
Ecchymosis Dear Doctor: I had a car accident and fell, resulting in bruising and a lump in the muscle above my thigh near the knee. The bruise is starting to fade, but why is the lump still there? What should I do? Will the lump never go away?
Dr. Liu Jinyong Reply:
Due to a car accident, there was an impact on the thigh above the knee, resulting in muscle contusions and a hard lump in that area. The cause is attributed to the rupture of blood vessels surrounding the thigh above the knee due to the impact, leading to a hematoma. The presence...[Read More] Understanding Bruises and Hard Lumps After a Fall: What to Expect
Understanding Acute Low Back Pain and Related Symptoms: A Patient's Guide
Health Consultation Hello, Dr. Fang: I have several questions I would like to ask you: 1. I have been troubled by unexplained left lumbar pain for a long time. On a certain day last month, I experienced pain while standing and sitting, and I had to lie flat; otherwise, as soon ...
Dr. Fang Sijie Reply:
Dear Cake Sister, A. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is characterized by localized muscle pain accompanied by distinct trigger points and specific referred pain. It can affect muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body, but is most commonly found in the head, neck, shoulders, ...[Read More] Understanding Acute Low Back Pain and Related Symptoms: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Options
Frequent headaches? Dear Dr. Fang, I have been experiencing headaches since childhood, and as I get older, they seem to be getting more frequent and severe. Recently, my headaches have intensified! When I have a headache, I usually feel pain around my eyes and temples, along wit...
Dr. Fang Sijie Reply:
Dear fl1800/29/0: A) Headaches can be classified into: 1) Tension-type headache: Caused by tension in the facial, neck, and head muscles due to stress, resulting in headache. 2) Vascular headache: Caused by the dilation of blood vessels in the head, which exerts pressure on th...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Options
What is Schistosomiasis? Symptoms, Treatment, and Transmission Explained
Schistosomiasis, commonly known as blood fluke infection, is a disease caused by parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma. These worms are transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated freshwater, where the Schistosomiasis, commonly known as blood fluke infection, is ca...
Dr. Liu Jinyong Reply:
Schistosomiasis is a type of flatworm that parasitizes the venous blood vessels and related organs in humans and animals. The human schistosomes (trematodes) primarily include three species: 1) Schistosoma japonicum, also known as Oriental schistosomiasis or Katayama disease, is ...[Read More] What is Schistosomiasis? Symptoms, Treatment, and Transmission Explained
Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Heart Palpitations: What’s Happening?
I'm not sure what's going on? I don't know what's going on?? Recently, even when I'm sitting in a chair, I suddenly experience dizziness, and everything around me seems to blur... it feels like I'm about to faint. I don't know what the cause is?...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
The sudden onset of dizziness accompanied by visual disturbances (blurriness or even complete darkness) in a young woman may suggest several considerations: 1. **Vasomotor Disorders**: Fatigue and insufficient sleep can lead to autonomic nervous system dysregulation; menstrual ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Heart Palpitations: What’s Happening?