Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 40

Ear I have been experiencing itching in my ears, both inside and outside, for several months. I previously had otitis externa with pustules and saw a doctor, but after the pustules healed, the itching problem in my ears has not been resolved. Now, sometimes I wake up at night due...

Is it safe to engage in intense exercise after a long period of inactivity? Hello, I would like to ask if my friend, who hasn't exercised for two years, can suddenly run 3000 meters. Additionally, she has a history of nasal allergies and tells me that she always experiences ...

Metabolic issues? I would like to ask which specialist I should see for fatty liver? Is it okay to take B vitamins or clam tablets if I have high uric acid? I am 33 years old and weigh 78 kg; what are some ways to improve my condition? Are there any dietary restrictions I should ...

Regarding the physical issues following a mother's surgery? Hello Doctor: Since my mother underwent arthroscopic surgery on her right knee two years ago, her health has changed significantly. For example, the palms of her hands have become inexplicably hardened, resembling d...

Several areas feel uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor. Since September 1998, I have been feeling a heavy sensation in my head. I wake up feeling very tired, not from lack of sleep but from an inability to feel refreshed. I feel lethargic throughout the day and lack energy for any activ...

Unexplained irritability? My father is 50 years old and often feels irritable. He has been experiencing oral herpes and swollen gums for a month. Occasionally, after drinking alcohol, he feels swelling and numbness in his mouth, and he also has muscle soreness in his back. Are th...

Back pain and hiccups? Hello, doctor. My father is 80 years old and has recently been experiencing pain in his right upper back, making it nearly impossible for him to move freely. It seems to have started due to weakness in his legs, and he went to a traditional Chinese medicine...

Issues regarding colonoscopy (forwarded from the Director's mailbox) I have just reached out to various hospitals and health check-up centers, including MeiX, to inquire about the following questions. I would appreciate it if your esteemed experts could provide clarification...

Stiffness in the fingers? My mother is 52 years old, and recently she often wakes up in the middle of the night with her fingers feeling stiff and unable to move. What could be the reason for this? I experienced something similar during winter and thought it was just because it w...

Head discomfort? Hello Doctor, I have the following questions: 1. I have been experiencing headaches for ten years. Is it possible to treat them? Sometimes I feel very fatigued and want to sleep. How can I address this? 2. I started dyeing my hair ten years ago due to white hai...

I'm sorry, but I need content to translate. Please provide the text you would like me to translate I would like to ask if individuals with G6PD deficiency can consume "Man Niu" (a product containing vitamin C, taurine, inositol, amino acids, niacinamide, beta-carot...

Minors' medical consultations I would like to ask: My child is in the first year of junior high school (13 years old). Recently, she took her health insurance card without permission and visited an ophthalmologist in Kaohsiung because she wanted to wear contact lenses, which...

I'm not sure which specialty to consult or what tests to undergo? Hello, doctor. My diet is generally normal; I usually have three meals a day, although I occasionally skip breakfast on weekends. My weight is within the standard range (160 cm / 49 kg), but I appear "thi...

Two years ago, after a fall, I have been experiencing constant tinnitus and numbness on the right side of my face? Two years ago, I fell and sustained a strong impact to the area behind my right ear, causing my face to swell up (looking like a pig's head). The swelling took ...

Salt intake Hello: In the past two years, whenever I consume foods high in salt, I experience a stinging sensation in my skin, excessive sweating, and significant discomfort. The more salty the food, the stronger the sensation, but there is no swelling. I also feel easily fatigue...

Obesity caused by steroid use and seeking gastric bypass surgery for weight loss? I mistakenly consumed a compounded pain medication from the pharmacy, thinking it was a regular analgesic, for four years. I took it for various types of pain, including toothaches, menstrual cramps...

Gray hair issue? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you: 1. I am over thirty and have a full head of gray hair. My mother started dyeing her gray hair at the age of 18. So I wonder if this is due to genetic factors or if it is caused by excessive mental stress? Also, does having...

Headache with vomiting? Hello, a friend of mine has been experiencing headaches that lead to vomiting for about four to five years, occurring approximately three to four times a year. However, this year the situation has worsened, with episodes happening twice a month. Previous t...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor: I often hear sounds coming from my feet when I walk, similar to the cracking sound we make when we crack our knuckles (like the continuous "pop" sound Bruce Lee makes in movies before a fight). My hands also make this sound, ...

Shortened fingers? Doctor, I have had cold extremities since childhood. In winter, my toes become red, swollen, and purplish, increasing in size by about half compared to normal. They are very painful to touch, and even walking can be painful. The skin on my toes peels during win...