Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 43

Regarding suitable health foods for students? Hello Dr. Tsai: I have some questions regarding health supplements. I am a 19-year-old female student, and I would like to know about the necessity of taking health supplements. As a student living away from home, it can be quite chal...

Unexplained pulsation? I am a 59-year-old woman who has been taking Concor 5 for many years due to loose heart valves. Recently, I have noticed a significant pulsation near my left rib cage close to the stomach, which resembles fetal movement (I am not pregnant). The pulsation is...

HIV blood test I would like to ask, in July, when I was throwing away trash and tried to compress other garbage, I suddenly felt like I was pricked by a needle, which has made me very anxious. At that moment, I researched HIV and learned about the window period. Is it accurate to...

For muscle cramps, you should consult a specialist in the field of Orthopedics or a Neurologist? Twenty years ago, I suffered a severe ankle sprain on my right foot while on duty. At that time, I did not see a doctor and only used topical ointments for treatment, which took about...

Weight decreased from 45 kilograms to 36.8 kilograms within two months? Hello Dr. Wang, my child is 14 years old. Before August, his weight was 45 kg, but after two months, it has suddenly dropped to 36.8 kg. On June 26, 2008, he was injured by a classmate before the final exam. ...

Consultation 1. I saw a health product related to constipation on television—mucilage oligosaccharides. However, its inspection report from the Food Industry Development and Research Institute shows a lead content of 0.08 ppm. Is this acceptable, or should it not be present at al...

Absorption is too good..? Hello... I would like to ask, I usually take four to five days to have a bowel movement after eating! I typically eat lunch boxes or just vegetables, and my diet is not much different from what others eat. However, it takes a long time for me to pass sto...

Could you please specify the symptoms you are experiencing so I can advise on which medical specialty to consult? Hello, doctor! Recently, when lying flat, I've noticed occasional protrusions in my abdomen (between the lower ribs and the navel) that are about 1 cm in size. T...

Some strange behaviors of my dad? Hello, my father is 53 years old and has a long history of smoking and drinking. Recently, he has been exhibiting some strange behaviors, and I am concerned that there may be some changes in his health. He has developed an uncontrollable craving ...

Could you please provide more details about your eye condition? Since elementary school, my eyes have been yellowish, and I also have nasal allergies. Every morning when I wake up, my eyes are very red, making them look quite alarming. This summer, I went to a large hospital for ...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, my mother has been experiencing intermittent swelling and pain in her lower eyelids since last year. Before these eyelid issues occur, she often feels pain near the lower jaw area, just below the ears, accompanied by headaches. Taking anti-inf...

Feeling dehydrated above the neck? Hello Dr. Tsai: Recently (in the past 1-2 months), I have been experiencing dryness in both eyes, but I have seen an ophthalmologist who said there were no abnormalities. I also have been getting acne around the left side of my mouth, and it app...

Wound management Hello Doctor: The wound is not healing and despite returning to the clinic where the doctor changed the medication, the new treatment is not as effective as the original ointment. The new medication does not seem to remove the necrotic tissue, and there are also ...

Dizziness Doctor, I used to eat very little fruit, and recently I've started eating a pear occasionally. However, after eating it, I sometimes feel dizzy for a while. What could be the reason for this?

Back pain Dear Sir/Madam, My father, who is about 55 years old, has been suffering from upper back pain for the past year. Whenever he is exposed to wind, the pain in his upper back becomes unbearable. This is especially challenging during the hot summer months, as he is relucta...

Unexplained symptoms Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I experienced dizziness three times and underwent various tests at nearby hospitals, all of which were normal. Since that experience, I often feel very fatigued, with a heavy head and light legs, and I feel dizzy. I am very afraid...

An increase in the size of a tumor located below the ear may indicate several possibilities, including the potential for malignancy, infection, or other underlying conditions. It is important to seek medical evaluation to determine the exact cause and appropriate Hello Dr. Tsai, ...

Unsure which specialty to consult? Hello Doctor, my symptoms started with headaches. Then, since August of the year before last, I began experiencing belching and nausea, but I couldn't vomit. My head feels very heavy, and I have difficulty concentrating. I have been intermi...

White blood cell count ranging from 16,000 to 40,000? My father-in-law has been hospitalized since May 5 due to fever, with a white blood cell count of 20,000. He has a urinary tract infection, aspiration pneumonia, and has suffered multiple strokes. After treatment, he was disch...

Leg edema I would like to inquire about my mother. Her feet swell approximately every month, and we are unsure of the cause. The swelling lasts for about a week and then subsides, only to return a month later. This has been happening for six months. She has hepatitis B but does n...