Ears, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 9

Night sweats? Since this summer, my physical condition has noticeably worsened. I have to wear long sleeves and long pants to sleep even with the air conditioning set at 27°C. About two months ago, I occasionally woke up at night sweating from my shoulders, neck, chest, and back....

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Elevated red blood cells and platelets? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to inquire about the reasons for my elevated red blood cell (RBC) and platelet counts over the past three years. Can these values be improved on my own? Here are my annual test results: —2022 RBC 5.58 (10^6/uL) P...

Could you please clarify if the elderly person is experiencing memory loss, suspected dementia, and has a history of head lacerations? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about some memory issues concerning my father. He is over 65 years old and is retired. My mother has been exp...

Continuation #188054: Shingles Transmission Issues As you mentioned earlier, I would like to ask about a patient with shingles whose lesions are located on the back and waist. I understand that contact with the vesicles of a shingles patient should be avoided. My question is, eve...

Questions about health check-up reports? Hello Doctor, I am 186 cm tall and weigh 72 kg. I have a regular exercise routine that includes three aerobic sessions and two strength training sessions per week, with a relatively high intensity. I also pay attention to my diet. However,...

Anemia-related issues Hello Doctor, my health check report shows that my average red blood cell volume has been continuously decreasing over the past three years, except for the year 2019, while my platelet count has been steadily increasing. In November of last year, my health c...

The elderly person was generally healthy but is unable to get up after a serious illness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask for advice regarding medical management for my grandfather, who is currently 97 years old. Two years ago, he experienced confusion upon waking up and had l...

Waking up in the middle of the night with weakness in the limbs? My boyfriend, 35 years old, does not smoke or drink. A few nights ago, he woke up in the middle of the night and found it very difficult to get out of bed, needing to lean against the wall for support. After finally...

Anemia and Iron Supplement Issues On August 23, the blood test report showed Hb: 9.9, MCV: 68.9, serum iron: 14, and ferritin: 1.21, indicating iron deficiency anemia. After taking iron supplements (ferrous gluconate) for about one and a half months, the blood test on October 15 ...

Chronic cough with choking sensation Hello doctor, my father (70 years old) has been experiencing a persistent cough for the past two months. He has visited an ENT clinic multiple times without any improvement. Could this be due to a decline in swallowing function or another cond...

Chronic halitosis that has been a concern for several decades? Hello, doctor. I have been told that I have bad breath since the Chinese middle period, and I have been seeking the cause and solution for many years. Currently, I do not have any periodontal diseases or related oral ...

Blood test report Hello, doctor. Last month, I had a check-up for urinary stones and had a blood test done. The report showed several values highlighted in red. I have been sleeping around midnight for over two years, and in the past few months, I have noticed that using a fan at...

Fever at specific times? I would like to ask about a situation where there are no respiratory symptoms, and both mental state and appetite are good. However, every night after 10 PM, I experience a fever of 38.3 to 38.5 degrees Celsius (with variations between ears). I measure it...

Abnormal weight? Hello, doctor. I am 20 years old. Four months ago, I was 174 cm tall and weighed around 71 kg (which I maintained for a long time). I started a weight loss journey by changing my diet from regular takeout to eating healthy meal boxes every day. I rarely drink sug...

Hair color issues? Question 1: Why did my mom say I was blonde when I was born, but now my hair color has gotten darker as I grew up? Although there is still a small part that looks blonde in the sunlight, most of it has turned black. Other people, like my foreign language teache...

Are there any recommendations for exercise and diet after receiving the HPV vaccine? After receiving the vaccine, my eldest daughter (14 years old) wants to play basketball, swim, and go to the beach to dive with her dad. However, I feel that even though she has no adverse sympto...

Can low blood pressure justify getting angry? Hello, doctor... My boyfriend is 35 years old, and we have been together for over ten years, living together for five years. In recent years, he has started to show symptoms of low blood pressure (or perhaps he always had it, but I co...

Can low blood pressure justify getting angry? Hello, doctor… My boyfriend is 35 years old, and we have been together for over ten years, living together for five years. In recent years, he has started to show symptoms of low blood pressure (perhaps he always had it, but I didn&#x...

Symptoms have worsened, with sudden sharp pain in the heart? I have been experiencing chronic headaches and dizziness for about three years (I often take painkillers, consuming an entire bottle during one summer). I am currently trying to control my intake. Previously, I had an E...