Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 31

Can I still grow taller? I am 15 years old, and I got my first period during the summer break of fifth grade. I don't understand why I experienced two growth spurts of 7 centimeters when I was younger, but now I haven't grown even a centimeter. I sleep 8 to 9 hours ever...

If you have a distended abdomen, you should consult a family medicine physician? I am 22 years old, with a standard weight and body shape, but I have an unusually large abdomen that looks like I am pregnant. I'm not sure if this is simply obesity or if there is an underlying...

Is it normal to continue growing taller? Hello, doctor. I have been wondering why, at the age of 26, I still grow an average of about 0.3 cm. Is this normal? Although my family members are all tall (over 175 cm), I am the only one who continues to grow. I have mild mitral valve p...

Nonspecific dizziness Hello, doctor. Seven years ago, I weighed 109 kg and was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. I used a ventilator for a month but stopped because it was uncomfortable. Over the past seven years, my weight increased to 116 kg. In early February of t...

Blood in the stool? I live in a dormitory and I feel very anxious about using the bathroom for a bowel movement. I tend to rush and only go when I can't hold it anymore. The first time I wipe with toilet paper, I noticed a circular blood spot, but there was none the second t...

Hand problems The hands tremble, often occurring when holding a pen, using chopsticks to eat, pouring drinks, or serving food. Sometimes, there is intense shaking (usually in the right hand). Occasionally, there is significant pain in the middle finger's nerve, lasting about...

Lower abdominal pain and the presence of bright red blood in the stool? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing irregular lower abdominal pain for the past three years. The pain occurs with abdominal contractions and feels dull, affecting both sides but more on the left. Initially...

Which department should I see? Hello, doctor. My mother is 72 years old and has been experiencing symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness over the past few months. These symptoms become more pronounced, especially when walking a short di...

Underweight and menstrual pain issues? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from dysmenorrhea for a long time, especially during my college years. It has been severe enough to cause vomiting, even when I haven't eaten anything, resulting in dry heaving. Although I tried tradi...

Please advise me on which medical specialty my dad should see? Hello, doctor! My father is 72 years old and does not have a smoking habit. However, he has been experiencing some symptoms over the past few years, and despite seeing doctors, we haven't found any answers, so I&...

About Dizziness Hello Dr. Chen, I forgot to mention during my last outpatient visit whether I discussed my dizziness issue. Nearly 20 years ago, I was treated for dizziness at the Department of Health and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where I was diagnosed with Meniere's dis...

Is it normal for the lower abdomen to bulge when feeling the urge to urinate? I recently noticed that my lower abdomen appears significantly different before and after urination. When I feel the urge to urinate, my lower abdomen bulges out, particularly noticeable when lying flat...

Stung by a bee? Hello, doctor. My mother was cleaning a cloth on the balcony at home around 11:00 AM this morning when she was suddenly stung by 2 or 3 bees on her hand. She was in severe pain and immediately used salt to disinfect the area and rinsed the wound with water. I foun...

Pain at the base of the tongue and tongue pain? A few days ago, while drinking a beverage, I accidentally hurt the back of my tongue on the bottle opening, feeling as if I had a small cut. Currently, that area appears white, and for the past two days, the tip and sides of my tong...

Continuous weight loss? When I entered my department as a freshman, I weighed about 85 kg and was 176 cm tall, with a relatively robust build. Since I was interested in basketball, I joined the department's basketball team, which involved a significant amount of training—abo...

Worried about not growing taller? I am 13 years old, female, with a height of 151 cm and a weight of 42 kg. I have recently grown taller but have also gained weight. I want to grow taller quickly because I am afraid that my growth period will end and I won't grow any taller....

【Inquiry】My grandmother is experiencing numbness and pain in the tips of her fingers? My grandmother is 70 years old and has symptoms of diabetes and hypertension. During the Lunar New Year this year, she mentioned that she burned her finger while cooking. Since then, she frequen...

I am not sure which specialty to see? The mother is 65 years old and has a history of heart problems. She previously took heart medication but has stopped. She injured her back from lifting heavy objects in the past. Recently, she has reported a sensation in her calves that feels...

Health Check Report - Total Cholesterol 195, Triglycerides 22, Globulin 37? Hello Dr. Chen: I had a health check-up in May this year, and my total cholesterol was 195, triglycerides were 22, and globulin was 37. Last year, my total cholesterol was 207, with both high-density lipo...

Left-sided back pain in the spine? Hello, recently I've been experiencing a lot of work-related stress. I started to feel a slight pain in my left back near the spine (just below the shoulder blade) some time ago. After getting a massage, I hit a muscle that made the pain mo...