Edema, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Bilateral leg edema and abdominal pain? My mother is 60 years old. About half a month ago, she discovered severe edema in her right leg (the left leg also has some edema, but it is milder). Additionally, she has been experiencing abdominal pain. After blood tests, all indicators ...

Lower extremity edema About a year ago, I started experiencing unusual symptoms. Despite not changing my lifestyle, my weight has been continuously increasing. Recently, I began to notice swelling in my lower body, and over the past two days, I have observed blood in my stool. In...

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...

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...

Abnormal weight gain and lymphatic tumors in the throat? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule. I have a friend who is a female, 157 cm tall, and her weight was originally 39 kg. However, in the past half month, she suddenly gained 5 kg. Her ...

Lower back pain? After my menstrual cycle, I experienced soreness in my lower back and waist. I'm not sure if this is related to taking ovulation medication during my last cycle. Could the lower back pain be connected to some mild discomfort in my lower abdomen?

Can males take male hormones? Hello, I am a 22-year-old male, but my voice has not deepened, which has been bothering me. Can I take male hormones to make my voice deeper? Are there any oral options that are relatively safe? What are the side effects or long-term consequences? Is...

Edema Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions... 1. Recently, I went for a health check-up at the hospital, and the doctor mentioned that I have edema. I have browsed some information online and learned that there are many causes of edema. Before identifying the c...

Rare virus can be life-threatening within a day? My sibling is only in their early 30s and has developed a rare illness. The hospital has issued a critical condition notice and a consent form has been signed. Kind-hearted individuals are hoping to help save her, and I sincerely a...

Taking menstrual induction medication for six months? About a year ago, I took emergency contraception once, which led to irregular menstrual cycles. Over the past six months, I have taken several menstrual induction medications and even received hormonal injections, but my menst...

Generalized edema Hello Doctor: My mother has diabetes and hypertension, and she is currently injecting insulin every morning and evening. Recently, she has experienced edema in her lower extremities, and now facial swelling has also appeared. She mentioned that her urine output ...

Frequent unexplained palpitations leading to shortness of breath? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask a few questions regarding my mother (56 years old). Recently, she has been experiencing unexplained episodes of rapid heartbeat. She reports that her heart races and she feels s...

The skin is prone to indentations? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that my skin often leaves noticeable marks after being pressed by harder objects. For example, even a light press from a fingernail leaves a clear imprint that takes a while to fade. However, the skin does ...

Dark circles persistently do not fade? I have always had dark circles under my eyes, and even with sufficient sleep, they do not fade. A traditional Chinese medicine doctor said this is caused by nasal allergies. I once read a report suggesting that dark circles can also reflect ...

Facial swelling to the point where the eyes cannot be opened? Recently, my face has been swollen, and my friends and family are saying that I must be sick and that I should see a doctor because the swelling is quite severe. When I wake up in the morning, my eyes are so swollen th...

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...

Elephantiasis Hello Doctor: My friend's mother is 70 years old and was diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer six years ago. She was hospitalized for treatment, but a year and a half ago, she experienced swelling in her left leg and went to the hospital for examination. The...

Is edema related to platelets and autoimmune diseases? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing full-body edema for over two months, both in the morning and evening, and I have gained 7 kilograms. Initially, it was undetectable, but the doctor informed me that it was due to excessi...

I have a foot problem? Hello, I am a female, 160 cm tall and weighing 63 kg. I have noticeably more fat in my lower body. My calves are thicker than those of men who weigh 78 to 90 kg. My upper body is similar to that of an average-sized woman (usually, overweight individuals ten...

Thigh pain I am an office worker who sits at a desk, and over the past few months, I have been experiencing occasional unexplained pain in my left thigh while sitting without exertion. The pain is located approximately in the mid-thigh area, not at the joint. When it occurs, it c...