Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 22

Shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, and muscle aches? Hello Doctor: During the New Year period, I experienced difficulty breathing (feeling like I couldn't take a full breath, especially while driving), but recently this has been happening almost every day. I can'...

Sudden onset of multiple symptoms, unsure which specialty to consult? Hello, I am currently 25 years old and work in an office using a computer. On February 1st, I felt very fatigued and experienced some weakness, along with numbness in my left hand. On the evening of February 3r...

After some activity, there is pain in the right lower trapezius muscle? A 22-year-old male, weighing 70 kg and standing 170 cm tall, with no exercise habits. Hello, doctor. After walking for about twenty minutes (including any standing activities), I start to experience pain in t...

Frequently watching adult films? I am 39 years old and have been watching adult films frequently over the past year, yet I am still a virgin. How should I adjust my approach?

Suspicion of Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection) Hello Doctor: I ate raw shrimp while in Thailand and later learned about the risk of parasitic infections (such as lung flukes). I would like to ask whether I should proactively go to the hospital for a check-up, or if I should w...

Headaches and Neck Issues Hello, Doctor: I have been prone to headaches since childhood, triggered by various factors such as heat and stress. Most of my headaches require pain relievers for relief, but the effects of the medication are usually quick. Does this mean that my heada...

Left lower back pain? Hello Dr. Yeh: I have read about all the lumbar issues that have similar symptoms to mine, and I would like to ask which specialty I should consult based on my symptoms. A week ago, I started experiencing lower back pain, but I initially thought it was relat...

School Health Check Report - Total Cholesterol Elevated Hello, doctor. I am 21 years old, with a height of 154 cm and a weight of 45 kg. Two years ago, my health check report showed a total cholesterol level of 211 mg/dL, triglycerides at 94 mg/dL, and high-density lipoprotein (H...

Ear problems Due to certain psychological reasons, I have been wearing a mask for an extended period during my time at school. Sometimes my ears would hurt, but I endured it. I have been wearing the mask for about a year. Recently, I noticed that the cartilage behind my ear has s...

Fertility in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Hello, doctor. Recently, my girlfriend (who has type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at 18 years old and currently 27) and I have started considering marriage and entering the next stage of our lives. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Is the probabi...

Upper back pain? Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I woke up one morning and noticed soreness in the upper back on both sides (from the shoulders down to the upper waist). The pain on the left side is about 80%, while the right side is about 20%. I initially thought it was due ...

Hepatitis B vaccine Hello Doctor, I am a college freshman. During the freshman health check-up, I was advised to consult about receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine. After consulting with a family medicine doctor at school, the doctor presented two options: (1) pay out of pocket fo...

There is a hard lump in the buttock? Hello, Doctor! My grandmother is about 77 years old, and we recently discovered a hard lump at the inner end of her groin near her buttocks, approximately the size of a ping pong ball, which is immovable. It feels very hard and differs from th...

Dizziness, skin itching, and unusual appetite? Hello, doctor. I have some questions regarding my dizziness issue that has persisted for many years. Since my student days, I have experienced unexplained dizziness, sometimes to the point of pain, and my heart races significantly. O...

Can cleaning your ears (removing earwax) cause the displacement of ear crystals (vertigo)? I really enjoy cleaning my ears (digging out earwax), and I know it's a bad habit, but I can't help it. Sometimes, the morning after I clean my ears, I experience severe dizziness...

Hit to the back of the head? Hello, my son is 15 years old. Last night, before going to bed, he accidentally hit the back of his head with significant force. There are no visible injuries or swelling at the impact site, but he is experiencing pain in the upper right area where he...

Number of doses for adult self-paid varicella vaccination? Hello, doctor. I received a private varicella vaccine when I was a child. Recently, during a health check-up at the age of 30, I found out that I no longer have antibodies. When I inquired about varicella vaccine informat...

Numbness in the limbs and headache? Hello, Doctor Yeh. Yesterday afternoon, after waking up from a nap, I felt soreness in my lower body, and I'm not sure if it was caused by exercising at the gym the day before. About an hour later, I started experiencing a dull headache, s...

Ear problems Hello Doctor, I got a new pair of glasses over a month ago, but I haven't been able to adjust them properly, which has caused frequent pain in the areas where they contact my ears. A few days ago, I suddenly noticed redness and swelling in those areas. Could you...

Elderly individuals experiencing dizziness, headaches, and numbness in the head? Hello Dr. Tsai, My mother is 80 years old. Her medical history includes hypertension for which she takes Lercanidipine 50mg. She does not have diabetes, her liver function tests are normal, and her...