Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 35

What is the problem? Experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, tingling in the lips, occasional nausea, increased heart rate, a feeling of fullness in the ears, and sweating, especially when the temperature is above 31 degrees Celsius, could indicate several potential issues. Thes...

Abnormal white blood cells in urine? I have had 1+ (70) white blood cells in my urine for the past three years, and it has remained consistent, while other urine tests are normal. My menstrual cycle has also been irregular, sometimes prolonged and sometimes short, but I am curren...

There is a lump on the arm? Hello doctor, I have a lump on my arm that is not visible but can be felt by touch. It doesn't hurt when pressed, and sometimes it appears slightly indented. Should I see a doctor about this? Additionally, I sometimes have to take deep breaths to ...

Health Check Report CEA Level Hello Dr. Hou, I have been undergoing self-paid health check-ups for the past four years, and the results of various tests have generally been normal. However, the tumor marker test for CEA has gradually increased over the years, with values of 1.38 ...

Regarding shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent shoulder and neck pain for a long time, approximately for two years. Sometimes the muscles in my shoulders feel tight and painful when pressed. However, two years ago, I wasn't using a smartp...

Bitten by a stray cat, experiencing arm soreness the next day? Hello Doctor, I am a volunteer working with stray animals and I have already received a tetanus vaccine. Yesterday, I was bitten on my right hand finger by a cat, and it felt like the entire tooth penetrated (I felt a...

Hypertension, blurred vision, dizziness? Hello Doctor: My father is 62 years old and has hypertension. He has been on medication for a month, but his blood pressure remains around 170, compared to 180-200 last month. He will return to the doctor next week for medication adjustmen...

Diabetes management medications Hello, my father has had type 2 diabetes for about 20 years. Currently, he follows a low-oil diet and does not drink sugary beverages. His meals consist of 1 serving of rice, 1 serving of meat, and 2 servings of vegetables. However, due to work, he...

Frequent dull pain in the upper abdomen raises suspicion of pancreatitis? Your question: Hello, Dr. Chen. I am 26 years old. I often experience upper abdominal pain and suspect there may be an issue with my liver. However, I do not have a history of alcohol consumption, late nigh...

There is a dull pain in both the upper left and right abdomen, sometimes feeling sharper than a needle prick, but no cause can be identified? Hello, Doctor. Nine years ago, I had a cold, and during that time, I experienced severe coughing, which caused intense pain in my upper ab...

Hello, Dr. Gao: I would like to ask you some questions regarding nails. Thank you? Hello, Doctor Gao: My mother's big toe nail was stepped on, and blood is continuously oozing from under the nail. She had a previous injury about 20 years ago, where the nail fractured approxi...

There is a dull pressure sensation in the lower left chest and surrounding area? Hello doctors! Over the past three to four months, I have been experiencing intermittent mild pressure or slight discomfort in my left chest. Sometimes, this discomfort manifests as mild pain that ra...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, in the past two days, I have developed a lump on the inner side of my right thigh that causes pain when walking, and I also have a headache. The size is slightly smaller than a baseball. I have seen a surgeon who prescribed painkillers and antibiotics, but ...

I want to know what is wrong with me? Since around middle school, I have experienced unexplained pain between my femur and hip, but it usually resolves within 1 to 2 hours. However, over the past two years, I have started to experience unexplained vomiting of blood, which occurs ...

What kind of tests can be done if there are such concerns? I live very close to a Taiwan Power Company substation (about 100 meters away) and have been residing here for nearly four years. However, concerns about whether electromagnetic waves may affect health have always been pr...

Which specialty should I consult? Hello Doctor: Regarding the question I raised on May 11 about "heat in the soles of the feet" (original text at the bottom), you suggested that my father consult his original oncologist for a detailed examination. However, we have alrea...

Experiencing a sensation of heat in the soles of the feet while sleeping? Hello Doctor: My father is 69 years old. Recently, he has been experiencing a sensation of heat in the soles of his feet while sleeping (both during naps and at night), which is quite uncomfortable and affe...

Aging phenomenon I am 33 years old and have noticed some joint degeneration. I find that I lack strength when moving chairs or pulling metal doors, and after lifting heavy items, I have noticed bruising on my arms. Given my age, what kind of medical assistance or treatment do I n...

Chronic issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing long-term fatigue, lack of energy, excessive sleepiness, occasional shortness of breath, chest tightness, and poor memory (most notably over the past seven years). Rest and sleep can alleviate the fatigue, but the r...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor. I have felt more fatigued than usual for the past 25 years, and in the last 10 years, I have experienced daily dizziness, blurred vision, lack of energy, poor memory, and difficulty with learning and thinking. Although I don't eng...