Family medicine, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 32

Elevated body temperature and elevated lymphocyte count? Hello, doctor. Recently, I found two small lumps in my neck, approximately 0.5 cm in size, with a smooth surface, slightly firm, and movable, which are not painful. I initially thought they were swollen lymph nodes, so I we...

Weight loss I apologize, but if there is continuous weight loss, could it indicate an underlying illness? What about increased or decreased appetite and frequent urination? I'm asking on behalf of someone else.

Blood in the stool? I live in a dormitory and I feel very anxious about using the bathroom for a bowel movement. I tend to rush and only go when I can't hold it anymore. The first time I wipe with toilet paper, I noticed a circular blood spot, but there was none the second t...

Swelling above the right rib cage? I have been feeling a swelling sensation above my right rib this month, and it has been uncomfortable. Since I am unsure what the issue is, I visited a family medicine doctor, but they couldn't identify anything wrong and told me it was not...

Hand problems The hands tremble, often occurring when holding a pen, using chopsticks to eat, pouring drinks, or serving food. Sometimes, there is intense shaking (usually in the right hand). Occasionally, there is significant pain in the middle finger's nerve, lasting about...

Unknown dizziness A few nights ago, while lying in bed, I suddenly experienced severe dizziness that scared me. I thought I was possessed and cursed a few times before it subsided. After that, I sometimes feel dizzy when lying down, but without the sensation of vertigo. Occasiona...

Regarding rabies infection from bat feces..? Hello, Doctor Gao. I would like to inquire about my situation: I work along the coast in Taoyuan, and there used to be a bat cave indoors, which seems to have been sealed off now. However, there are some small pellets near the window t...

Which department should I see? Hello, a week ago, I experienced sharp chest pain while breathing, which caused me a brief moment of anxiety about breathing—something I have never experienced before. It was just that one time, and it hasn't happened again. Over the past few d...

A cold that has not resolved after a month may indicate the presence of a thyroid cyst? Hello, I would like to inquire about which specialty I should consult for a diagnosis based on my current medical history. I have a slight history of nasal allergies, and in mid-May, I often f...

Underweight and menstrual pain issues? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from dysmenorrhea for a long time, especially during my college years. It has been severe enough to cause vomiting, even when I haven't eaten anything, resulting in dry heaving. Although I tried tradi...

Dizziness, darkening of vision, and suspected seizure symptoms? Hello Doctor, I often experience dizziness and visual disturbances when I get up from bed. I feel like my vision goes black, and after forcing myself to walk a few steps, I faint. I can distinctly feel myself grabbin...

Feeling sleepy all day long? In the past two weeks, I've been feeling unusually fatigued and waking up with sore eyes every day. I underwent an abdominal ultrasound and liver function tests, all of which came back normal, except for the presence of small polyps in my gallbla...

Feeling fatigued and drowsy? Could it be due to Mediterranean anemia or fatty liver disease? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been diagnosed with beta-thalassemia since childhood. I failed two blood tests before my military service, both due to "beta-thalassemia." Additionally, d...

About Dizziness Hello Dr. Chen, I forgot to mention during my last outpatient visit whether I discussed my dizziness issue. Nearly 20 years ago, I was treated for dizziness at the Department of Health and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where I was diagnosed with Meniere's dis...

Needle puncture and infection? If you accidentally pricked yourself with a new needle while measuring someone's blood glucose and did not follow the basic steps of rinsing with water, squeezing out blood, or applying antiseptic, and it has been a few days without checking fo...

Itchy navel? Hello, I previously experienced pain after cleaning my belly button, so I only clean it infrequently. This time, because my belly button is very itchy, I noticed that there is some dark, dirty substance. Is the itchiness caused by this dark substance? However, it did...

Pain points are not always definitive? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms for over six months. Initially, I had unexplained pain in my left chest, and one time while sleeping, I suddenly had severe pain in my left rib cage and fainted for a moment. After that, I freq...

Sudden dizziness and blurred vision? The 18-year-old male family member accidentally cut his hand and was bleeding. After about 2 to 3 minutes of wound care, he suddenly experienced dizziness, cold sweats, blurred vision, cold extremities, pale complexion, and an urgent need to h...

Buddha's Enlightenment Doctor, I have a question regarding a recent health check-up. There is a section called the Framingham Risk Score, which includes a detail about smoking history. Is this determined through a blood test, or is it only assessed through a questionnaire? T...

Which specialty should I see for these symptoms? Recently, my husband has been experiencing generalized weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a slightly elevated body temperature (around 37.1-37.4°C). He feels warm and has had several episodes of diarrhea. Initially, we though...