Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 36

Will this cause any issues with the kidneys? Dear Dr. Chen, I have recently felt that I am taking quite a few medications and would like to ask if this could put a burden on my kidneys. My daily medication schedule is as follows: 1. Upon waking up, I take 6 capsules of Jin Yong...

There is a palpable mass in the right lower abdomen? Hello Doctor, my question is about a lump I can feel in my lower right abdomen (approximately 6-7 cm to the right of the navel and 5-6 cm down). I experience dull pain when I have the urge to defecate or urinate, and there is a...

Hypertension issues Dear Doctor, My mother is 72 years old and has a history of hypertension. Recently, with the colder weather, her blood pressure readings have been around 160/88. Sometimes, even after taking antihypertensive medication, her blood pressure does not decrease. S...

I'm not sure how to get started..? I have been feeling fatigued for a long time and need to take a nap; otherwise, I often feel irritable. My appetite and food intake are normal, and my weight hasn't changed much. I don't have insomnia (I sleep for 7 hours), but I ...

Which department should I consult? Hello: Due to being quite busy, I haven't had the time to seek medical attention and will have to wait until mid-December for my salary to afford a doctor. It's been a while... Next month, I will have two evenings free and would like t...

Could you please clarify what you mean by "easily dizzy"? Hello Doctor: I often experience dizziness and headaches, such as when taking an elevator, getting off a motorcycle, or searching for something. I also tend to get motion sickness, but I don't vomit. Wearing...

I can't distinguish whether it's a physiological issue or depression-related anxiety? Hello, doctor. I am an 18-year-old college student. Over the past two years, I have lost about 10 kilograms, but I did not intentionally lose weight; I just feel that my appetite is no...

Weakness in the right leg? My mother is 79 years old and is a farmer. Last year, she had a fracture in her right calf, which has since healed after treatment. This year, she has been experiencing frequent lower back pain, which has been alleviated through massage. Recently, she s...

Can a whole protein diet control diabetes? Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has had diabetes for many years, but her blood sugar is not well controlled. Would it be effective to eliminate starchy foods and switch to a diet consisting solely of complete proteins (meat, seafood, tofu, egg...

Have had a hunchback for a long time? I have had a hunchback since childhood and have always wanted to correct it. Every time I try to stand up straight, I revert back to hunching over after a while. Now at 23 years old, I suddenly feel back pain after stretching my arms back. I ...

The issue of tetanus? Hello: My father was punctured in the finger by a rusty metal object last Saturday, resulting in bleeding. The wound is a small round dot, approximately 0.1 cm deep. I would like to ask: 1. Given the above situation, should he receive a tetanus shot? 2. Unde...

I live in the most dangerous area of this community (forwarded from the Minister's mailbox)? My room is located above the community's telecommunications equipment room. Whenever I stay there for just 30 minutes, I experience an increased heart rate, nosebleeds, and blee...

Can cryptococcosis be cleared by the immune system? Hello Dr. Liao: I previously inquired about the cryptococcal issue after feeding pigeons, but I have not received a response, so I would like to ask you, who responds quickly... Can the human body’s immune system clear cryptococ...

Can surgery be performed? Follow-up question? Dear Doctors of the e-Hospital in Taiwan, Hello! I previously wrote to inquire about my father, who has been intubated for over a month. The doctors have stated that he is 100% dependent on the ventilator for survival and will never ...

Can I ask if surgery is possible? (Forwarded from the Minister's mailbox) My father is currently 84 years old and has been in a coma for over a month due to a cerebral hemorrhage that required emergency intubation. The doctors are now recommending another CT scan of the brai...

If you're feeling unwell and are unsure which department to visit, I recommend starting with a general practitioner or family medicine physician. They can assess your symptoms and refer you to the appropriate specialist if necessary. Thank you? Hello: My mother, Chen Li-Man ...

Questions about body temperature? Hello Dr. Gao, I would like to ask you about some concerns regarding body temperature: 1. My body temperature is mostly between 37.2°C and 37.6°C (measured by ear). Is this normal? Is it considered elevated? 2. I have read many articles online st...

How long after overcoming alcohol addiction can one become pregnant? Dr. Liao: In your last response regarding alcohol and substance addiction, I would like to know about your current treatment situation. (I had alcohol and substance addiction five years ago, but I have been sobe...

Is it safe to become pregnant for someone with alcohol addiction? Hello Dr. Liao: I had a history of alcohol and substance addiction for three years several years ago. If I want to become pregnant, what effects could this have on the fetus? For individuals with a history of alcoh...

Urine test strips for detecting urinary occult blood? Today at school, I conducted a urine test using urine test strips. The results indicated that there seems to be hematuria (blood in urine) and proteinuria (protein in urine). Is this normal? Why is there blood? I'm only 2...