Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 5

Inquire about wrist pain symptoms? Hello, I would like to inquire about experiencing intermittent hand pain over the past few years. The intensity of the pain varies each time, usually presenting as pain or soreness, without any numbness. The pain starts at the wrist and sometime...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Lin, I have two questions for you: Q1. I have noticed for over a decade that the skin in my right armpit appears slightly more protruded than in my left armpit, giving the visual impression that the muscles in my right armpit are larger. This condi...

Regular check-ups for urticaria and hepatitis B with abdominal ultrasound in the same department? I have been taking medication for urticaria regularly for 3-4 years and visit the clinic every three months to obtain a chronic prescription. During consultations with the rheumatolo...

Elderly, dizziness, yawning? Hello, Doctor. I live with my grandmother, who is seventy-six years old. Recently, I've noticed that she often feels unwell for no apparent reason, which has made me quite worried. I would like to ask you further about whether this issue requires...

An 83-year-old mother has recovered from a cold but is experiencing generalized weakness. She has a history of hypertension and has undergone stent placement in her heart? Dear Dr. Tsai, Hello. My mother is 83 years old and has hypertension, with a stent placed in her heart. She...

Which department should I see? Hello, doctor. My grandmother is nearly 80 years old and has been suffering from depression since my grandfather passed away. She has been taking medication for depression over the past few years, and her symptoms have included some signs resembling...

Which department should I visit? Hello, doctor. My grandmother is nearly 80 years old and has been suffering from depression since my grandfather passed away. She has been taking antidepressant medication for the past few years, and her symptoms have progressed to resemble those ...

Could such blood values cause dizziness when getting up from a lying position? Hello Doctor, my son is 20 years old. Over the past year, he has had his blood drawn four times, with the following values: Hemoglobin (Hb) 12.6-13.6 g/dL, Red Blood Cell count (RBC) 4.5-4.7 million ce...

Does weight loss lead to a decrease in platelet count (PLT) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels? Hello Dr. Chen, I am 20 years old and 172 cm tall. Six months ago, I weighed about 79 kg. Over the past six months, I have been working hard to lose weight (mainly through exercise and diet, w...

Questions related to the monkeypox vaccine? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask two questions related to the monkeypox vaccine: 1. After receiving the vaccine, does it completely prevent infection, or does it significantly reduce the likelihood of infection (I've heard that...

Familial genetic disorders? Hello, my child was diagnosed with tic disorder three months ago, and the symptoms have been worsening. I would like to understand the related conditions in my in-laws' family as follows. Could these conditions be related to my child's tic di...

Sudden dizziness? Hello doctor, yesterday I went out to buy something on foot, and everything was fine at first. After about 15 minutes, while I was standing and waiting, I suddenly felt unwell. I experienced a tingling sensation throughout my body, followed by difficulty hearing...

Does weight loss cause a decrease in PLT (platelet count) and Hb (hemoglobin) levels? Hello, Dr. Liao. I am 20 years old and 172 cm tall. Six months ago, I weighed approximately 79 kg. Over the past six months, I have been working hard to lose weight (mainly through exercise and ...

Broken light tube, direct contact with skin? My mother is almost 50 years old. She just broke a fluorescent light bulb over the sink, which has probably been broken for over three years. She immediately picked it up with her bare hands, and after that, she didn't wash her ha...

Does weight loss lead to a decrease in platelet count (PLT) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels? Hello Dr. Liu, I am 20 years old and 172 cm tall. Six months ago, I weighed about 79 kg. Over the past six months, I have worked hard to lose weight (mainly through exercise and diet, without ...

Is it still possible to contract tetanus after a wound has scabbed over or healed? A few days ago, I accidentally cut myself while shaving in the bathroom, resulting in several wounds. However, they are not very deep. I later noticed that the razor was a bit rusty. Given that the...

If a person receives a rabies vaccine but does not complete the full series, will it prolong the incubation period for rabies? Hello, Doctor. About 20 years ago, when I was around 7 years old, I was bitten by a monkey in Southeast Asia. I understand that after such a long time, r...

Muscle cramps and ear congestion? Frequent nighttime calf cramps may indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, or calcium. It is advisable to consult a physician, preferably a primary care doctor or a neurologist, for further evaluation. Regarding...

Waking up with yellow saliva? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that when I wake up in the morning, my saliva is yellowish. I'm not quite sure if it has a bitter taste. After I brush my teeth and drink water, this issue disappears. Could this be related to liver, gallbl...

Long-term insomnia, significant weight loss, and poor appetite issues? Hello Doctor, for the past two years, I have been unable to sleep more than three hours a night before waking up and being unable to fall back asleep. I have consulted various psychiatrists and have tried almo...