Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 26

Issues with Blood Pressure Medications Hello, doctor. I have been taking antihypertensive medication, and I happened to use a batch of valsartan from a Taiwanese manufacturer that has been associated with carcinogenic issues. Later, my doctor told me to switch to the original val...

Questions related to food contamination? In recent years, I have been consuming beverages from a nearby shop, which is located next to a laundry that occasionally emits an unpleasant odor. The laundry offers dry cleaning services, and I am uncertain whether the odor is due to per...

Please specify the department? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about a 56-year-old male. A few years ago, he noticed a prominent blood vessel on one side of his forehead that did not go away. Recently, he has discovered that it has appeared on both sides. What could be the...

Back strain Hello, doctor. About five days ago, I seem to have strained my right shoulder and right upper back due to poor sleeping posture. I didn't think much of it on the first day, but by the second day, the pain was so severe that I couldn't sleep on my right side....

Drinking coffee or tea may cause discomfort? A few years ago, I used to drink coffee fairly regularly, but not in large amounts. My body's reaction was similar to that of most people; it had a stimulating effect, and I didn't experience any particular discomfort. Howeve...

Anemia issues I do not have a family history of anemia, and I have not been diagnosed with anemia in previous tests. However, I recently noticed that the area under my lower eyelid (the conjunctiva?) appears pinkish-red with a section that is pinkish-white. I believe I have alway...

Acute alcohol intoxication? Hello Dr. Liao, my family member recently consumed a large amount of sorghum liquor during a work event. That night, after I dropped him off, I had just parked the car when I noticed he was lying on the ground with his eyes wide open and unresponsive, ...

I don't know what happened to my father? Hello, my father (67 years old) recently took cold medicine and then ate mangoes, after which he experienced dry heaving 5-6 times. He thought the cold medicine caused it and discarded the medication! I'm not sure if this is drug...

Throat constriction cough issue? Hello Doctor: I am 38 years old, a non-smoker and non-drinker. Recently, I have been experiencing occasional mild coughing, with the sensation originating in my throat near the neck and the inward concave area of the larynx. It feels like there is...

Viral warts are contagious? Hello, when I was young, I had genital warts treated with electrosurgery. After a few years, I discovered that I had a viral wart on the sole of my foot (which I didn't treat, and later learned it is contagious). A few years ago, my child was born...

Are you still growing taller? I am currently 14 years old, approximately 165 cm tall, and I have developed pubic hair as well as underarm hair (which seems to be still developing). I have a habit of masturbating about two to three times a week, and I usually go to bed around 11:0...

Many physical ailments? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have been experiencing many bothersome symptoms in my body, and I have been unable to find relief due to the unknown causes. It started seven years ago with discomfort in my lumbar spine, which later progressed to swelling in both legs...

Sudden dizziness Hello, Doctor! I've noticed over the past two months that when my emotions fluctuate significantly, especially when I'm angry or under a lot of stress, I suddenly feel dizzy and have a sensation of almost fainting, along with difficulty seeing clearly i...

Numbness from the right big toe to the lateral side of the arch? Recently, my mother discovered that there is no sensation when pressing on her right big toe. Upon visual comparison of both big toes, the toe with no sensation appears darker in color. Even after repeatedly soaking...

Should I check my MMR vaccine antibody levels? Hello, doctor. I will be traveling to Manila for about three days at the end of June this year. I know that there have been recent cases of measles in the Philippines. I received the MMR vaccine in 2000 and again in March 2004. How l...

Disability Assessment I was diagnosed with polio-related muscle atrophy at a very young age, around 2 years old. My legs are of different lengths, which affects my mobility to this day. I want to apply for a disability certificate, but I'm unsure which department can assist ...

Recurrent unexplained fever Hello, Dr. Liao. My mother is 64 years old. Initially, she often felt fatigued and would become short of breath when climbing stairs, but she was fine walking on flat ground (even for 1-2 kilometers). Initially, the local clinic suspected a heart issue...

Unexplained dizziness? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years, with symptoms including left flank pain, a heavy sensation in the back of my head, dizziness that feels like I'm moving up and down in an elevator, occasional throbb...

Fainting three times and experiencing angina is not normal? Hello, doctor. I have fainted three times, and I suspect the reasons are as follows. The first time, I had a sandwich for breakfast, and while standing on the bus to school, I suddenly felt bloated, had abdominal pain, b...

Can heatstroke cause subcutaneous bleeding? Hello, Doctor: It seems that not many people have this experience, so I would like to ask you: I have often experienced heat exhaustion during the summer in recent years (as diagnosed by Traditional Chinese Medicine). During two instanc...