Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 34

Frequent neck pain after a car accident? Two years ago, I was riding my bike when a car hit me from behind and then collided with the car in front of me. The other driver fled the scene, and since I had an exam, I didn't go to the hospital at that time. Since then, I've...

Grandfather has urinary issues after his fall? Hello doctor, my grandfather is 79 years old and has always been in good health. A few days ago, he fell and has been feeling unwell since then. Five days ago, he accidentally fell in the bathroom and has since experienced chest tigh...

Health check inquiry I just received the report from my school entrance examination, indicating that my cholesterol level is 248 mg/dL, which is 48 mg/dL higher than normal. However, I don't eat excessively; I generally have homemade toast with fried eggs and lettuce for bre...

My father has edema of unknown origin? Hello Doctor: My father has a history of kidney cancer and bladder cancer, and he underwent a kidney transplant surgery a few years ago. Prior to the surgery, he required dialysis. He has regular follow-up appointments at the hospital every ...

Physical examination (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose) Hello Doctor, my father has always been in good health and is 65 years old this year. However, during a recent health check-up: 1. His blood pressure is 175/91 mmHg. Does this indicate hypertension? 2. His choleste...

Hypothyroidism About three years ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and took medication, Levothyroxine, for one to two years. After each follow-up appointment, my thyroid levels were within the normal range, so I started to discontinue the medication without my doctor'...

There are lumps on the neck that resemble mosquito bites and have not disappeared? I have a lump near the upper back of my neck, close to my hairline. However, the lump is not painful and doesn't have any noticeable sensations; it feels similar to a mosquito bite or a skin a...

Which specialty should I see? I would like to ask about a recent incident where my mother had a minor collision while riding a motorcycle and a car, causing her to fall to the left side. It has been two to three weeks since the accident. My mother experiences weakness in her left...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about issues related to the stomach and diet? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about dietary issues. My mother is around 57 years old. Previously, her stomach was fine, but later on, she started experiencing discomfort from time to time. It see...

Tightness and fullness sensation in the jaw area? Hello, Dr. Gao. My chin feels tight and swollen at a width of about two fingers inward (the tight area is the width of two fingers) and this sensation has not disappeared for about six months. During this time, I visited an ENT sp...

Regarding dizziness? I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years. It feels like my head becomes very heavy and my whole body is about to collapse when I stand still or sit still for a moment. Additionally, I have a sensation of my brain being deprived of oxygen, along w...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, I would like to ask which specialty I should take my mother to see. She is 57 years old and often tells me that she experiences unexplained tremors, has difficulty sleeping at night, and even when she does sleep, it feels like she is constantl...

Is slow healing of a fracture, with little to no bone growth, a reason to get checked? Hello, Doctor. I am 30 years old. Three months ago, I was in a car accident where I fractured the bones in two of my left hand fingers: the little finger and the ring finger. The doctor inserte...

Urinary occult blood 1+ I would like to ask the doctor, seven years ago during a health check, I found out I had urine occult blood 1+. I consulted a urologist, and at that time, I underwent a kidney ultrasound and a renal venography, both of which were normal. Seven years later,...

Cardiac fatigue Hello doctor, my usual heart rate is between 60 to 70 beats per minute, but I often feel a tightness in my chest and have very shallow, short breaths. I find myself needing to take deep breaths occasionally to feel more comfortable. These symptoms tend to occur af...

Chest tightness? I didn't expect to meet Dr. Chen here. It must be a coincidence and not just a case of having the same name, right? About five years ago, I experienced sudden rapid heart contractions and difficulty breathing. The next day, I visited your family medicine cli...

Water-related issues? Hello, I would like to ask if the white floating substance that appears after boiling water in an electric kettle is harmful to health when consumed? Additionally, there is a large amount of white residue attached to the inner wall of the kettle. Can I remov...

Diagnosis of Mediterranean Anemia Hello Doctor, during my annual health check, I always have a lot of abnormal results in my complete blood count. This year's data is as follows: RBC 567 (high), HB 11.6 (low), MCV 66.1 (low), MCH 20.5 (low), MCHC 30.9 (low), with the rest be...

Thick saliva? About a year or two ago, during my dental cleaning, the dentist mentioned that my saliva was very thick and advised me to drink more water, but I didn't really notice anything at that time. However, in the past few months, I've started to noticeably feel t...

Premenstrual cold Every time before my menstruation, I experience various cold symptoms. I have been aware of this condition for three years and have come to regard it as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). I also realize that the symptoms have been getting progressively worse. Recently...