Family medicine, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 27

Chest pain, esophageal issues, endoscopy? Hello, Doctor. I accidentally swallowed a fish bone on the evening of April 26. I visited the ENT department on the afternoon of April 27, where the doctor noted only throat inflammation and could not see the fish bone. He advised that if...

Anemia - Hemoglobin Hello, doctor: May I ask if exercising before a blood draw can cause a decrease in hemoglobin levels? Does fasting before a blood draw affect hemoglobin levels? At what time of day is hemoglobin typically at its lowest? Thank you, doctor.

Regarding low levels of vitamin B12? I would like to ask the doctor again: I usually do not experience dizziness when squatting; does this mean I do not have anemia? Additionally, my vitamin B12 levels are lower than average. Could this be due to a possible hematopoietic dysfunct...

Some questions? Hello, doctor. I tend to be a very pessimistic thinker, and recently I developed epididymitis. I have seen a doctor and have been on antibiotics for three weeks. My symptoms have improved significantly, but whenever I feel slightly uncomfortable, such as pain in t...

Suspected Antiphospholipid Syndrome Hello, doctor. At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly experienced sharp chest pain, followed by numbness in my limbs. After that, I had many symptoms, such as sudden body jerks that would wake me up when I was about to fall asleep, i...

What should I do if I experience stomach pain after eating pineapple? Hello: Recently, it is the peak season for pineapples, and I buy one every two to three days. It's no problem for two people to eat one! Today, I ate half of one and experienced stomach pain, but it only l...

Patients with hypertension experiencing persistently low blood pressure? About ten years ago, my father was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and since then, he has been regularly having blood tests and follow-up appointments. His blood pressure has generally been well-controlle...

Oral issues Hello doctor, my friend had inflammation and took antibiotics, and it's been almost a month since they stopped the medication. Recently, they are still experiencing abnormal taste sensations (the flavors seem diminished). Should they see a doctor?

Oral pain? The area in the throat connected to the nose has a hard part in the front and a soft part in the back (the hard part is behind the upper row of teeth in the mouth, and the back part is soft). I've been experiencing extreme pain in the soft area for the past few da...

Pelvic hematoma Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you about an incident that happened while I was preparing for sexual activity with my girlfriend. I accidentally got pricked by a new stainless steel pin that she had hanging from her waist, which injured the glans. There was so...

Abdominal pain issues? Doctor, my friend is 37 years old and has been experiencing abdominal pain after her menstrual period for the past few months. Sometimes, the pain also occurs before her period. Her menstrual flow is normal, but at times the pain is severe enough to affect ...

Shortness of breath? Hello Doctor, I currently have the following conditions: 1. Occasionally, I need to slightly open my mouth and take a deep breath to feel a sense of lung expansion (I usually do not have significant stress or anxiety). 2. I find myself yawning more frequently...

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) Hello Doctor, due to extremely poor sleep quality, I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and underwent orthognathic surgery. On the day after the surgery, I experienced significant pain in the upper part of both eyes. It has been a year and a hal...

Chest pain? I have been experiencing sharp pain in the upper right chest area near the ribs for over a month. However, it doesn't hurt every day; it only occurs occasionally in a specific location. Pressing on the area with my fingers also causes some sharp pain. Additionall...

Oral cauliflower (also known as oral warts or oral papillomas) I am 16 years old and have developed some strange pink bumps under my tongue, about 10 in total, some are separate and some are connected. I am concerned because I performed oral sex on a stranger three weeks ago, so ...

Which department should I see? I often experience chest pain, ranging from the upper inner left chest to the upper inner right chest. Yesterday at noon, while trying to take a nap, I suddenly felt intense pain in the center of my chest halfway through lying down. It hurt whether ...

Which department to see? Doctor, I have recently been experiencing itching on my face, hands, and feet, but there is no redness or swelling on my skin, and the itching is not localized to one specific area. What could be causing this? Which specialist should I consult?

Physical discomfort? Hello doctor, my daughter has been experiencing a strange taste in her mouth, and I'm not sure if it's due to dryness or some other issue. She feels hungry in the morning after waking up and also feels hungry four hours after lunch (which wasn'...

Weight loss Hello~ I have noticed a weight loss of 4 kilograms over the past two months. Last month, I underwent an endoscopy due to stomach discomfort, which revealed mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). At that time, I had lost one or two kilograms, but after taking med...

Sudden onset of nausea and the urge to vomit? At first, I would feel the urge to vomit after brushing my teeth at night (but not in the morning). After a week, I sometimes suddenly feel nauseous; if I vomit, I feel fine, but if I don't, I feel uncomfortable. Most of the time...