Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Frequent unexplained sweet taste in the mouth? Dear Dr. Liao, Hello. My mother has been experiencing a sweet taste in her mouth frequently over the past month, and this occurs not only during or after meals. She is 83 years old and had a heart catheterization about ten years ago...

Is it necessary to get the flu vaccine every year? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is 36 years old and works as an engineer in a tech company. The company offers a benefit where employees can register for a limited number of free flu vaccinations (Fluarix Tetra) each year. He has been...

Is it necessary to get the flu vaccine every year? Hello, Doctor: My boyfriend is 36 years old and works as an engineer in a tech company. The company offers a benefit where a limited number of employees can register each year for a free flu vaccine (Fluarix Tetra). He has been t...

Is it necessary to get the flu vaccine every year? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is 36 years old and works as an engineer in a tech company. The company offers a benefit where employees can register for a limited number of free flu vaccinations (Fluarix Tetra) each year. He has been...

Occupational Medicine Issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the health risks to the lungs for workers in the CNC metal cutting industry, even with ventilation in place. Would you recommend lung LDCT (Low-Dose Computed Tomography) screening for workers in this field? I pr...

Long-term pain in the hands, feet, waist, and neck, along with anxiety and psychosomatic issues, how can one return to a normal life? Hello doctor, I have been suffering from various ailments for 5 years and have not worked for 3 years. It started with numbness in my left leg due...

Is there any issue with repeated administration of the tetanus vaccine? Because my baby is about to be born, I plan to schedule a vaccination for whooping cough to ensure the baby's health. After inquiring at nearby clinics, I found that only the Tdap vaccine (which includes...

Is special cleansing or makeup removal necessary? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if clothes washed in a shared washing machine with someone who wears makeup can be cleaned properly. Is any additional cleaning necessary? Furthermore, since I am unsure if items or corners may ha...

Bowel movement issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing intermittent bowel issues for quite some time. I wonder if this is related to the anxiety I developed while caring for my father, who had esophageal cancer, about 4 to 5 years ago. I'm not sure what to do... Around...

Bilateral lower extremity edema? My mother has been experiencing swelling in both legs for the past year, sometimes to the point of discomfort. She has consulted with cardiologists, orthopedic specialists, family medicine doctors, obstetricians, nephrologists, and urologists, and...

Whether a tetanus vaccine is needed for a wound or abrasion? Hello, doctor! My mother (under 60 years old) had a motorcycle accident and has a scrape below her knee. There is a red, abraded area, but she says there is no bleeding, and her pants are not torn. The wound is about th...

Please ask your question? Hello doctor, I felt some discomfort in my abdomen while having a bowel movement. At first, it was formed, but then it became somewhat watery. I tried to push to clear it out, but later some sticky, mucus-like substance came out (and the stool was a bit ...

My diastolic blood pressure seems to be very low; I wonder if this is normal? Hello Dr. Liu, I am 20 years old and currently a junior in college. Since childhood, my diastolic blood pressure and hemoglobin levels have been on the lower side. The values are as follows: in seventh ...

Which direction should be examined? My son is 17 years old and is currently working part-time as an electrical and plumbing apprentice. Recently, he asked me to take him for a check-up due to the following concerns: 1. His urine has a stronger odor (ammonia-like), but it is still...

Is this platelet condition suitable for taking fish oil? Hello Dr. Liu, my son (who is 21 years old) has had platelet counts (PLT) ranging from 210 to 240 (10^3/μl) from elementary school through college health check-ups. Recently, I would like him to take three fish oil capsules...

Low-dose computed tomography of the lungs? Your questions: Hello Doctor, my parents are currently 50 years old and have worked in a CNC factory for 30 years, inhaling industrial oil vapors and exhaust gases. Although the factory has ventilation, I would like to ask the doctor a f...

Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs? Your questions: Hello doctor, my parents are currently 50 years old and have worked in a CNC factory for 30 years, inhaling industrial oil mist and exhaust gases. Although the factory has ventilation, I would like to ask the do...

Skin exudate Hello, doctor. I am a spinal cord injury patient who has been injured for 10 years. My skin has not been very good due to long-term bed rest. Although I occasionally use a wheelchair, I often experience some eczema on my legs. I can manage it by frequently applying s...

Hypertension caused by cancer? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my mother-in-law, who has high blood pressure caused by lymphoma (she was previously healthy, exercised regularly, and had a light diet). It has been two years since she completed chemotherapy, and she is cur...

Chronic bruising and swelling? About 10 years ago, I had a serious injury from a car accident, which left me with a bruise on my thigh. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that as long as it didn't look bruised on the surface, it was fine. Now, when...