Can Memory Loss in Teens Be Reversed? Understanding Your Concerns
Is it possible to recover from poor memory? Hello, I am 17 years old, and recently I have been experiencing noticeable memory decline. I used to be able to remember things immediately, but now I forget them right away, even if I try to memorize them. I forget things I just said o...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● Memory does not suddenly increase or decrease without reason. Given your age, the most likely cause of a temporary change in memory could be a lack of attention or focus during listening or memorization (which means the information was not properly encoded in your brain). Addit...[Read More] Can Memory Loss in Teens Be Reversed? Understanding Your Concerns
Dizziness When Standing After Sitting: Causes and Concerns
Experiencing dizziness when standing up after sitting? Hello, doctor. Recently, when I sit back in a chair (or lie down to watch something) and then stand up, I often experience a moment of dizziness, with my vision going black, but the symptoms disappear quickly. I used to have ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
It sounds like you may be experiencing orthostatic hypotension. You can prepare a blood pressure monitor at home and measure your blood pressure while lying down. Then, measure it again after suddenly standing up or sitting. If the systolic pressure drops by 15 mmHg, it could ind...[Read More] Dizziness When Standing After Sitting: Causes and Concerns
Why Am I Experiencing Shortness of Breath After Minimal Exercise?
Decreased physical stamina? After almost a week of no exercise, I found myself very out of breath after running one lap (200 meters) around the track this week. Running two laps felt like my limit. I've always disliked running on the track and have poor endurance (I tend to ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● Exercise tolerance decreases with lack of physical activity. Engaging in a small amount of moderate exercise may help reduce shortness of breath. There are many reasons for dizziness, such as anemia or low blood pressure. Gastrointestinal discomfort may simply be caused by anxi...[Read More] Why Am I Experiencing Shortness of Breath After Minimal Exercise?
Understanding Persistent Health Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
The body has been experiencing ongoing issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing ongoing health issues, and I would appreciate your advice regarding my situation. Around early May, I suddenly started having headaches. At first, I thought it was due to work fatigue ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● Headaches have improved, so there is usually no need for concern. ● Oral ulcers are also quite common and are typically caused by stress, fatigue leading to decreased immunity, or viral infections; if they improve within two weeks, there is no need for worry. ● Coughing may als...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Health Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Weight Loss: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Weight loss Hello Doctor, I measured my weight on May 13 and it was 79.5 kg, but on June 23, it dropped to 74.5 kg, a loss of 5 kg. I often feel weakness in my left calf and a tight sensation after running. I am unsure if these two issues are related. My diet has been normal. Wha...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● If you are eating and drinking normally but still experiencing weight loss, it is often indicative of issues such as high blood sugar or endocrine problems like hyperthyroidism. ● Similar personal responses can be referenced in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/117383...[Read More] Understanding Weight Loss: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Persistent Cough and Black Sputum: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Continuing from the previous article's question? Hello Doctor, I am the questioner with ID <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/124564">#124564</a>. Thank you for your detailed explanation in the previous article. However, I realize that I did not descri...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● You don't need to worry too much about X-rays; having a few dozen in a year is still within a tolerable range. The radiation dose from a single X-ray is very low (about 0.02 millisieverts), which is more than 50 times lower than the annual acceptable radiation dose of 1 mi...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough and Black Sputum: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Unexplained Weight Loss: Possible Causes and Recommended Tests
Unusual weight changes? Even though I eat normally and have afternoon snacks, and my bowel movements are regular, why is my weight continuously dropping? Could you suggest what tests I should undergo or inform me of the possible reasons?
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● If you are eating and drinking normally but still experiencing weight loss, it is often indicative of high blood sugar or endocrine issues such as hyperthyroidism. ● Similar personal responses can be referenced at <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/117383">#117...[Read More] Unexplained Weight Loss: Possible Causes and Recommended Tests
Understanding Chronic Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Help
Chronic dizziness I have low blood pressure and anemia, which often causes me to feel dizzy. Although I usually don't have major issues in my daily life, recently I've experienced severe dizziness at times, and there have been a few occasions when I couldn't stand ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
Anemia (iron deficiency anemia is common in women due to menstruation) and low blood pressure can both cause dizziness. If it is iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation may help, or it is necessary to determine if menstrual flow is excessive (consult a gynecologist); low blo...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Help
Year-Long Dizziness: Seeking Answers from Western and Traditional Medicine
Dizziness for over a year? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have seen many doctors and undergone numerous tests, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. The Western doctors have suggested that I might be experiencing panic disorder or sleep apnea, while the traditional...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● It sounds like you are experiencing a sensation of swaying and imbalance, which can be exacerbated by neck movement or exposure to hot water, leaning more towards a feeling of unsteadiness. If you also experience a spinning sensation, this is referred to as "vertigo" ...[Read More] Year-Long Dizziness: Seeking Answers from Western and Traditional Medicine
Is It Normal to Feel Something on the Inside of My Tongue?
Tongue issues? Hello doctor, I feel something on the inner right front side of my tongue, but it doesn't hurt. Is this normal?
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● It is difficult to make a definitive diagnosis without a physical examination or palpation. Please visit an otolaryngologist or a family medicine physician for further evaluation and treatment. Wishing you good health, Dr. Chen Tai-Cheng from Taoyuan Hospital, Department of Fam...[Read More] Is It Normal to Feel Something on the Inside of My Tongue?
Impact of Air Bubbles in Muscle Injections: What You Need to Know
Intramuscular injection Hello doctor, this morning I went to the clinic to receive the pneumococcal vaccine. During the process, I heard a popping sound, and later I heard the nurse say it was because there was no air released, which caused that sound. Could you please tell me wh...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
This vaccine is administered via intramuscular injection. If a small amount of air accidentally enters the body, it will be absorbed on its own, so there is no need to worry too much. Wishing you good health, Dr. Chen Tai-Cheng from the Family Medicine Department of Taoyuan Hospi...[Read More] Impact of Air Bubbles in Muscle Injections: What You Need to Know
Understanding Anemia and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Help
Anemia. Dizziness? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor that I went to the hospital for a blood test, and the results were normal. However, after the blood draw, I continued to feel dizzy and had difficulty breathing. Additionally, during my menstrual period, I often feel dizzy ...
Dr. Wu Fangcan Reply:
According to your description: the examination is normal, but you feel dizzy after blood tests, and the dizziness worsens during your menstrual period. It is recommended to consult a family medicine or gynecology physician for a comprehensive evaluation, and it is not advisable t...[Read More] Understanding Anemia and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Help
Sleeping with the Lights On: Health Risks and Melatonin Insights
Sleeping with the lights on? Hello, doctor. I am afraid of sleeping in complete darkness. Except for the year I stayed in a dormitory during college when I turned off the lights, I have almost always slept with a nightlight or left a lamp on, making the room dim but not completel...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
In addition to the melatonin produced naturally by the body, many plants and foods such as coffee, tea, wine, beer, corn, rice, wheat, barley, and oats also contain melatonin (which acts as a natural antioxidant). There are prescription melatonin medications available domesticall...[Read More] Sleeping with the Lights On: Health Risks and Melatonin Insights
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Management Strategies
Dizziness for over a year? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over a year. I have undergone numerous tests, which revealed severe obstructive sleep apnea and mild fatty liver. Since the onset of dizziness last year until January of this year, my dizziness has wo...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● You have undergone a comprehensive evaluation for your dizziness, addressing common issues related to the heart, ears, head, or other medical concerns. ● Dizziness is an annoying symptom that may be slightly alleviated with medication; however, it is advisable to first address ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Management Strategies
Understanding Brown Phlegm: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
The sputum is brown? Hello Doctor, I apologize for this question, but I'm not sure where to ask it. I have been experiencing phlegm production for a long time, and sometimes it is brown in color. When I wake up in the morning and brush my teeth, the phlegm is often black or ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● First, determine if there is a tendency to bleed easily or if there are any periodontal issues (for example, if the gums bleed easily when brushing teeth); also check for conditions like allergic rhinitis or asthma that may cause frequent nose blowing or forceful coughing, whic...[Read More] Understanding Brown Phlegm: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Unexplained Rash: Could It Be an Allergy After Dental Work?
Unexplained rash suspected to be an allergy? On Tuesday night, I noticed some mild redness and a rash on my left thigh while taking a shower. When I got dressed, I discovered that both of my palms had a rash resembling an allergic reaction, with the left hand being more severe. T...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● If you have developed a rash on both palms, it is important to be cautious about the possibility of enterovirus or other viral rashes. However, since you have previously taken medication, the likelihood of a drug rash is actually higher (it may not appear within one or two days...[Read More] Unexplained Rash: Could It Be an Allergy After Dental Work?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues vs. Heat Exhaustion: A Patient's Journey
I'm not sure if it's a gastrointestinal issue or heat exhaustion? From June 6 to June 8, I experienced diarrhea, but it wasn't severe. By June 9, the diarrhea had stopped, but I continued to feel discomfort in my stomach, had a poor appetite, and felt nauseous. On ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
Based on your description, it seems to primarily be a gastrointestinal issue; heatstroke should be considered only if you have been in an excessively hot environment for an extended period, as it is generally not that easy to occur. I would like to excerpt from my previous articl...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues vs. Heat Exhaustion: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Black Spots on Nails: Could It Be Melanoma?
Black spots on nails? Doctor, last Friday I took off my shoes and suddenly noticed a red spot on the upper left corner of my big toe. I thought it was a bruise, but it doesn't hurt when I press on it. This week it has turned into a small black dot. Could this be melanoma? He...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● The image shows several small black spots, which based on your description, appear to be petechiae caused by injury. It is recommended to observe them for about a month; if they gradually move forward with the nail, they are likely petechiae. ● Additionally, if you have recentl...[Read More] Understanding Black Spots on Nails: Could It Be Melanoma?
Chest Tightness and Acidic Stomach: Understanding Your Symptoms
Chest tightness during breathing and frequent acid sensation in the stomach? Hello doctor, I have been feeling a lot of acidity in my stomach for some time now and often feel nauseous. When I wake up in the morning, I think it’s because I’m hungry, which is why my stomach feels a...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
Considering your age, gastrointestinal issues should be the primary focus, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, and peptic ulcers. Respiratory problems may also be related to gastrointestinal issues. It is recommended to seek further evaluation and treatment...[Read More] Chest Tightness and Acidic Stomach: Understanding Your Symptoms
Unexplained Nausea Without Other Symptoms: Possible Causes and Solutions
Recently, I have been feeling nauseous but do not have any other uncomfortable symptoms? I have been experiencing nausea for about two weeks now, but there are no other uncomfortable symptoms accompanying it. The feeling of wanting to vomit occurs intermittently; sometimes it’s j...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● There are many causes of nausea. Considering your age, gastrointestinal issues such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, and peptic ulcers should be the primary focus. A smaller portion may be caused by medications, irritable bowel syndrome, cholecystitis, or p...[Read More] Unexplained Nausea Without Other Symptoms: Possible Causes and Solutions