Family medicine, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 34

Penis size and development? I'm currently 14 years old and in the third year of junior high school. I accidentally saw my classmate's penis, and even when it wasn't erect, it looked quite large. When I got home, I checked my own size and measured it: 9.5 cm when fl...

Weight loss and slimming? 1. I am currently a student with a BMI of over 20, but compared to others of the same height, my thighs and buttocks are noticeably larger, while my waist is relatively slim. I often get teased about this. Can you explain why this happens? Are there ways...

Chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain that is variable in location. I feel pain and tightness in my chest, and I also experience pain when swallowing food. Could you please explain why this might be happening? If I need to seek medical ...

26-Year-Old Health Checkup As a 26-year-old looking to undergo a health check-up while working in the decoration industry, and considering your lifestyle factors such as not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and not chewing betel nut, but being frequently exposed to secondhand smoke...

Post-treatment for Influenza B Hello doctor, my wife tested positive for influenza B with a rapid test. After taking medication, her fever has subsided, but now she is experiencing throat discomfort and persistent coughing. I would like to ask which specialty we should see after ...

Hiccups and nausea? Sometimes when I drink water or eat things like tofu pudding, I feel like I want to vomit. Also, sometimes when I burp, I almost throw up. What should I do? My parents said I used to vomit easily when I was a child! How should I handle this situation?

Which specialty should I see? Your grandfather (83 years old) has redness and swelling in his left foot, with pain radiating along a tendon to his calf. This has been ongoing for three months, with increasing frequency of pain. It hurts when touched, and exposure to hot water als...

Health Report Hello, doctor. I previously had a health check-up due to work and have some questions to ask you. I am 20 years old, 155 cm tall, and weigh 62 kg. The report indicates abdominal obesity, overweight, a white blood cell count of 11,500, the presence of glucose in urin...

Lower abdominal pain I would like to ask the doctor, if I have lower abdominal pain, which specialty should I see? The lower abdomen is very close to the bladder, but I am sure it is not menstrual pain. Could it be related to the ovaries? I have been experiencing this for two day...

Fever In general, a body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius (99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) is considered a fever. If your axillary temperature has been consistently between 37 to 37.5 degrees Celsius for about 2 to 3 months, along with symptoms such as feeling hot, headaches, dizz...

Coughing on the left side of the chest, with pain upon palpation? I have a history of spontaneous pneumothorax, which occurred on the left side. About five years ago, I underwent surgery to remove a portion of my lung lobe, and I have not had a recurrence since then. I recently f...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor :) I have stiffness from my shoulders to above my waist, along with pain in my head, eyes, and nose. I have seen specialists in rehabilitation, orthopedics, and neurology (X-rays confirmed no compression, and EEG results were normal). I...

Soreness and weakness in the thighs and calves? Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old and work in a sales position, but I do not have to attend social gatherings. I usually go to bed before midnight. My job often requires prolonged sitting. After taking a few months off from work, I re...

Feeling of something in the left upper abdomen? When standing, I feel something in my left upper abdomen that seems to press down when I apply pressure, and when I release my hand, it feels like that thing slowly bounces back. When I stretch, that area feels tight, and I'm u...

Yawning with tears? Experiencing constant yawning, tearing, nasal congestion, fatigue, frequent dreaming, and occasional tinnitus for two years raises concerns about underlying conditions. It may be indicative of issues such as allergies, chronic sinusitis, sleep disorders, or ev...

Low potassium levels and gallbladder issues? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask about my mother, who is 52 years old. She has a history of hypokalemia and has been taking potassium and liver medications for a long time. Recently, she has been hospitalized due to gallbladder d...

Does having low white blood cell count affect exercise? I am an active person and recently had a health check-up, which indicated that my white blood cell count is low. I've been seeing news reports about cases where people collapse and die while running. Is there any danger...

Loss of appetite and itchy skin? I have had a poor appetite these past few days; I feel bloated after eating just a little. This morning I had toast for breakfast, and for lunch, I only had a few bites of vermicelli. I didn't eat anything in between, but by dinner time, I di...

Cold-related headache Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you something! Recently, I have had a severe cold for the second time! It has been 12 days so far! The cold symptoms have improved somewhat, but in the morning when I wake up, I experience some cold sweats and feel a bit ch...

Generalized edema Hello Dr. Wu, I am a 63-year-old woman who has had a hysterectomy. Recently, I have been experiencing gradual swelling all over my body, especially in my face, which has become very round. My appetite has increased, and I have been experiencing a rapid heartbeat...