Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 51

The body is unable to absorb water? It seems that the body is unable to absorb the water intake. Over the past few years, there have been many health issues. An eye test showed a tear film breakup time of 0, which is more severe than dry eye syndrome. The skin is abnormally dry, ...

excuse me? 1. Recently, I have been feeling something unusual on the left side of my body. My left chest hurts and feels itchy, and sometimes I have difficulty breathing. My hands and feet are easily numb, and I experience dizziness. 2. A little lower, around the rib area, also...

I would like to ask about health check-up questions? Dear Dr. Huang, My father has a habit of smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late. For the past few decades, he has not had any significant health issues. However, recently he has occasionally experienced shortness of br...

Why is this happening? My mother is 57 years old and her health check-up was normal, but recently she mentioned that she sometimes wakes up during sleep feeling like she has stopped breathing. She rarely snores while sleeping, and her weight is within the normal range. Why could ...

Can cold weather cause foot pain? Hello Doctor: I have a friend who is currently studying in the UK (26 years old, male). He traveled to France a couple of days ago, but suddenly today he is experiencing abnormal pain along the edge of his foot (near the heel). With every step he...

Please help me? I'm sorry to bother you for a moment. I live in Taichung City. Actually, my mother has been experiencing some strange symptoms. She is 51 years old and generally healthy, but over the past month, she has started to have fevers, body aches, and chills. Last ni...

Adult health check-up every three years? My dad recently went to a small clinic for his free health check-up, which is done every three years. As far as I know, there are two stages to this process, but my dad said he only had blood drawn, a urine test, and his blood pressure mea...

Shortness of breath? I have hepatitis B, but whenever I don't get enough sleep, I experience dizziness and shortness of breath, as if I'm not getting enough air. However, I'm afraid to breathe deeply, which causes my head to feel numb. As a result, I tend to breath...

Fruit allergy? Is there such a thing as a fruit allergy? I really enjoy eating fruits, but about two years ago, I discovered that after eating kiwi, I experience pain in my esophagus, especially in the throat area, and my stomach feels strange. Are there many similar cases? Could...

Often feel nauseous and have the urge to vomit, but nothing comes up? Hello Dr. Huang, For at least 1 to 2 years, I have frequently experienced nausea and the urge to vomit while brushing my teeth or even at other times, but I am unable to actually vomit. At times, it feels as i...

My father frequently experiences chest pain, but the cause cannot be identified? My father is 50 years old and often experiences chest pain. Although he has been to the hospital for examinations, no cause has been found. Doctor, what should we do?

Health checkup How often should I have a health check-up, and what type should I get, since there seem to be many different kinds? My parents are around 50, and my siblings are about 15 to 20. I lived in a radiation-affected area during elementary school, and the government arran...

Pain in the "Gao Huang" area! Hello Doctor: I am 28 years old and have been experiencing long-term pain in the hypochondriac region. I often feel a dull ache or pain in my heart area, and I also have soreness in my lower abdomen and kidney area. Which specialty should I...

Health check-up Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the approximate cost of a comprehensive health check-up. How much time does it usually take? I am looking for a very thorough examination for my whole family, which includes my father who is around 50, my mother who is ...

Is it urticaria? Recently, I have been experiencing hard lumps about the size of a fifty-cent coin on my head, behind my ears, and on my chest. The number varies, sometimes there are one or two, and at other times four or five, all occurring on the upper body. The lumps have a bu...

What are the possible causes of unexplained swelling in the hands? The patient is a 50-year-old female who presents with swelling in her fingers and palms, resembling edema. The skin on her hands appears tight due to the swelling, and there are visible petechiae caused by rupture...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, my boyfriend was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago, which makes him more prone to injuries. The doctor recommended circumcision to prevent injuries. However, if his blood sugar is well controlled, is there still a need for circumcision? Additionall...

Hair loss Hello Dr. Hong, I have a few questions to ask you. I am already 30 years old, but my menstrual cycle has never been regular. Additionally, my hair is thinning more and more, and I can now see my scalp. I wonder if this is related to my irregular menstrual cycle?

Medication Knowledge Dear Dr. Jan, I am a patient with a somatoform disorder. Recently, with the consent of my attending physician, I have gradually reduced my medication and am now completely off it. My symptoms are stable, and my doctor has agreed that I can try to conceive. H...

Which specialist should I take my husband to see? Seven years ago, I married into a family where my father-in-law has liver cancer. He has maintained good health overall, but has undergone partial liver resection and multiple embolization procedures. I later learned that my fathe...