Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Two and a half years ago, I was bitten by someone else's dog? Hello doctor, I heard that the incubation period for rabies can last for several years. I remembered that two and a half years ago, I saw a dog brought by someone exercising at school. Since the dog used to come a...

Which department should I see? Hello Doctor: Occasionally, while I am out on activities, I feel nauseous, and shortly after, I want to vomit, experience dizziness, have blurred vision, and feel weak in my limbs, eventually collapsing to the ground. However, after resting for abou...

Cholesterol issues Hello, doctor. I have had high cholesterol for a long time. For the past five years, my cholesterol levels have been elevated. Last year's health check report showed my height/weight as 156 cm/43 kg, total cholesterol at 240 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein...

Can health check-ups conceal records from mental health specialists? Hello Doctor: Since entering the workforce, I have not had this issue, but in the past two years, I have been suffering from insomnia, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have been seeing a psychiatrist an...

If the back of your head feels warm while lying down, which specialist should you see? I've seen many specialists, undergone numerous tests, and spent a lot of money? I used to sit for long periods every day, combined with smoking and a diet high in salt and oil. I have been...

Rare diseases with unknown origins? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been suffering from pain for over ten years. Thank you for taking the time to read my message. Ten years ago, I experienced lower back pain and was diagnosed with mild bone spurs. However, after starting physical therapy...

Back pain with tingling in the inner side of the left arm and palm? I have been experiencing pain in the upper middle back for three months. I have seen a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for acupuncture, who suggested it might be related to my gallbladder. Recently, I h...

Back pain with tingling in the inner side of the left arm and palm? I have been experiencing pain in the upper middle back for three months. I have consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed acupuncture and suggested it might be related to my shoulder pai...

Chest tightness issue? Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. Since last year, I have been experiencing intermittent chest tightness, shortness of breath (feeling like I can't get enough air and needing to take deep breaths), and dizziness. I underwent examinations last year for m...

Can a patient with stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma receive the HPV vaccine? Hello, doctor. I am 47 years old and underwent a total thyroidectomy for stage I papillary thyroid cancer last April. Can I still receive the HPV vaccine? If so, does the HPV vaccine help prevent the ...

Blood test report Hello Doctor, I donated blood three times a few years ago. When I tried to donate again, the nurse checked my hemoglobin and said it was insufficient. Even though I have been eating iron-rich foods like pork liver and spinach, and exercising, my hemoglobin level...

The association between fatigue and vitamin D deficiency? I have been experiencing fatigue and excessive sleepiness for about 6 to 7 years. I have seen various internal medicine specialists and undergone tests for thyroid function, hormones, etc. I even visited a sleep clinic, an...

Health check-up issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if my glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is considered to be declining. I am 32 years old, and for the past few years, my GFR has been around 120. Last January, it was 99, and when I tested again in August, it was 94. Is thi...

Stung by a live shrimp? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about a small puncture wound I received about six months ago while cooking with raw shrimp. Although it appears to have healed, there is still a noticeable red spot at the site of the injury (it looks like skin coveri...

Hello, Dr. Lin, this is the wound from my car accident on the 28th, which was last Saturday? First, the most severe wound on the foot looks like this: https://upload.cc/i1/2023/01/31/fX9E3l.jpg. I'm not sure if this wound is still inflamed or if the scab is not healing well ...

Which department should I see? Hello Doctor: Occasionally, while participating in activities during outings, I feel nauseous, and shortly after, I experience the urge to vomit, dizziness, blurred vision, and weakness in my limbs, which leads to fainting. However, after resting fo...

Lumbar issues Doctor, I would like to ask about some symptoms I'm experiencing. Sometimes I have pain in my left lower back, and when I stand, it feels particularly tight, as if there is something inside my lower back. Occasionally, I also feel a sensation of something forei...

HIV-related issues In mid-December, I had unprotected intercourse with someone. Since then, I have been monitoring my temperature daily and have not experienced any fever or other acute HIV symptoms. I would like to know if this means that the likelihood of being infected is very...

Abnormalities in the blood test section of the health examination report? Hello Doctor, I had a health check-up this month and found that my blood test results showed several abnormalities. My white blood cell count is 11.43, red blood cell count is 4.62, hemoglobin is 10.8 g/dL,...

Feeling cold and shivering without a fever? Hello doctor, in recent years, whenever the weather gets cold, I suddenly feel cold and start shivering at night, to the point where my teeth chatter. This condition can last for over an hour, but I have never had a fever. I usually use...