Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 29

There is a hard lump in the groin area? If you have a movable, painless lump under the skin in the groin area that appears white and is slightly larger than a pimple, which specialist should you consult for medical evaluation? Thank you.

Abnormal blood test results? Hello, I experienced quite severe insomnia two years ago, but my sleep quality has improved significantly over the past six months, allowing me to fall asleep in about 20 minutes. However, I still feel very fatigued and weak; even after sleeping 8-9 h...

Hyperthyroidism issues? Hello, doctor! I have some questions: 1. A family member has been on medication for hyperthyroidism for three months. T4 levels are now normal, but TSH remains low at 0.03. If they experience a fever or sore throat, should they temporarily stop the medic...

Unsure which specialty to consult? Hello, my mother is currently 50 years old. Recently, due to the hot weather, she has developed small red spots from her calves to her ankles, resembling bleeding from the blood vessels underneath. There are no abnormalities when touched, and it...

Some questions? Hello, doctor. I tend to be a very pessimistic thinker, and recently I developed epididymitis. I have seen a doctor and have been on antibiotics for three weeks. My symptoms have improved significantly, but whenever I feel slightly uncomfortable, such as pain in t...

Patients with hypertension experiencing persistently low blood pressure? About ten years ago, my father was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and since then, he has been regularly having blood tests and follow-up appointments. His blood pressure has generally been well-controlle...

Questions about rabies? Hello, doctor! About ten years ago, I was bitten on the thigh by a medium-sized dog in mainland China. At that time, there was no bleeding, but I had redness, swelling, and bite marks, with the redness turning purple and black. I have not received any vacc...

Abdominal pain issues? Doctor, my friend is 37 years old and has been experiencing abdominal pain after her menstrual period for the past few months. Sometimes, the pain also occurs before her period. Her menstrual flow is normal, but at times the pain is severe enough to affect ...

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) Hello Doctor, due to extremely poor sleep quality, I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and underwent orthognathic surgery. On the day after the surgery, I experienced significant pain in the upper part of both eyes. It has been a year and a hal...

Foot problems Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a pulsating pain in my left foot, from the dorsum to the ankle (I'm not sure if this description is accurate). This issue has occurred before, but previously the pain, rated on a scale of 1 to 10, was around 6 to 8 and mos...

Oral cauliflower (also known as oral warts or oral papillomas) I am 16 years old and have developed some strange pink bumps under my tongue, about 10 in total, some are separate and some are connected. I am concerned because I performed oral sex on a stranger three weeks ago, so ...

Which department should I see? I often experience chest pain, ranging from the upper inner left chest to the upper inner right chest. Yesterday at noon, while trying to take a nap, I suddenly felt intense pain in the center of my chest halfway through lying down. It hurt whether ...

I have been feeling a bit dizzy lately? In the past few days, I have experienced mild dizziness, similar to the sensation of being unsteady after spinning in circles. This usually occurs when lying in bed and at the moment of getting up, but I also occasionally feel this way whil...

Due to the child's illness, they have been experiencing a persistent fever for three days. It is inconvenient to seek medical care in a remote area, so I am reaching out to the physician for assistance? The child is approximately 11 months old and has had a previously normal...

Intermittent referred pain in the abdomen? Hello Doctor, my boyfriend (28 years old) has been experiencing intermittent radiating abdominal pain (similar to an electric shock) since March of last year. The pain does not occur when pressure is applied, and it has persisted for ove...

Fear of pain prevents me from doing many things and makes me very anxious? Hello, doctor. I am unsure which specialties to consult, so I am asking here first. I am a severe malocclusion patient, but I have been extremely afraid of pain since childhood, so I have firmly rejected a...

Questions about rabies vaccination after being scratched by a stray cat? Hello, Doctor. About 10 days ago, I encountered a stray cat near the Tamsui MRT Station in New Taipei City. The cat showed no signs of aggression, and I was not licked by it. While I was petting it, it sudde...

Poor peripheral circulation in the lower extremities... Can it be treated? Hello Doctor, my father has a history of diabetes for thirty years. Recently, after soaking in a hot spring, he suddenly experienced pain in his lower limbs and discovered large wounds on both calves (vary...

Elevated urinary creatinine and urine protein/creatinine ratio in health check results? Hello Doctor, I noticed that most of the questions in the Q&A are related to creatinine levels. However, my mother’s creatinine test results are normal. Yet, the last two items showed abno...

Hello doctor, I have pain below the diaphragm? There is persistent pain under the diaphragm, but I had an endoscopy two years ago. I am unsure if there might be issues with the pancreas or liver. Thank you, doctor.