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Stage 1 hypertension: Exercise and reducing salt intake don't seem to be effective? Last month, I discovered that my systolic blood pressure reached the 130s, approaching 140, which exceeds the standard of 130/85. Consequently, I started following general recommendations by ...

Which direction should be examined? My son is 17 years old and is currently working part-time as an electrical and plumbing apprentice. Recently, he asked me to take him for a check-up due to the following concerns: 1. His urine has a stronger odor (ammonia-like), but it is still...

The finger joints are tight and painful? A couple of days ago, I suddenly felt pain in the joint of my left thumb. After that, the pain subsided, but a dark bruise-like discoloration appeared. In the evening, I noticed that pressing on the joint was painful, but now the dark colo...

Health Check Report Hello: The health check report has several items highlighted in red as follows: Urine specific gravity 1.006, uric acid 3.4, neutrophil percentage 76.9, lymphocyte percentage 18.9, eosinophil percentage 0.7. Should I seek further medical attention at a hospita...

Finger tremors Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that my right index finger is constantly shaking. There is no numbness or pain (only this one finger has this issue), and it occurs almost all day long. I would like to ask if this condition requires a medical examination?

Recently, I have been experiencing small wounds appearing on my body? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed several small wounds on my hands and feet, and I'm not sure why. They are not large, about the size of a grain of rice or half a grain. Some of these wounds are i...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Lin, I have two questions for you: Q1. I have noticed for over a decade that the skin in my right armpit appears slightly more protruded than in my left armpit, giving the visual impression that the muscles in my right armpit are larger. This condi...

Urinalysis Hello, during a recent routine check-up, several urine test results were found to be above the normal range: - Leukocytes: (++), 100/uL - Occult Blood: (++), 50/uL - RBC: 6-9 HPF (reference value: 0-5) - WBC: 20-29 HPF (reference value: 0-5) - Crystals: Ammonium urat...

Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms in my body? Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms and I'm unsure which specialist to see first. Should I go directly to a family medicine doctor for an examination? Over the past two months, I have frequentl...

What could this possibly be, and which department should I visit? Started experiencing a fever around midnight on August 1st (ranging from 37.5 to 38 degrees Celsius). Throughout the day on August 1st, I took four doses of pain-relieving and fever-reducing medication (Bole) but t...

Intermittent pain in the left and right chest? Hello Doctor: For the past three days, I have been experiencing frequent chest discomfort, particularly on the left side. Sometimes it feels sharp, and other times it feels like pressure. The pain often starts when I am quiet or rest...

Bruises that do not fade? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have difficulty with bruises healing. In March 2023, I underwent massage therapy, and a small bruise that had been present for over a year (which was not painful or swollen) became larger and swollen after the treatment. I have been int...

Finger problems / Which specialty should I see? Two days ago, while playing on a large slide in the park, I lost control of my direction and ended up rolling off the slide at the end. I used my hand to brace myself against the ground. Afterward, I noticed a small hole on the oute...

Facial issues? Hello, doctor: I am experiencing pain in the muscles of both cheeks, cheekbones, temporomandibular joint, parotid gland, submandibular gland, sublingual gland, and facial muscles. The pain comes in waves, and there is a painful bump on the temporomandibular joint. ...

Weight issues, gastrointestinal problems? I am 156 cm tall and underweight, and I don't know why my weight has not been increasing. My appetite hasn't changed; in February, I weighed between 46-47 kg, and at the beginning of March, I was still around 46-47 kg. However, ...

Muscle cramps and ear congestion? Frequent nighttime calf cramps may indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, or calcium. It is advisable to consult a physician, preferably a primary care doctor or a neurologist, for further evaluation. Regarding...

Long-term insomnia, significant weight loss, and poor appetite issues? Hello Doctor, for the past two years, I have been unable to sleep more than three hours a night before waking up and being unable to fall back asleep. I have consulted various psychiatrists and have tried almo...

Dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello! I have been experiencing dizziness frequently for over a week. The sensation feels like a heavy head and light legs, with scattered attention and fatigue, somewhat similar to motion sickness, but not the spinning sensation ...

Sudden increase in blood sugar levels? On the afternoon of June 11, I experienced urethral pain and went to the hospital's emergency department. The doctor arranged for blood tests and urinalysis, which generally showed no significant issues, but my blood glucose level was m...

Lymphocyte decrease? Hello, Doctor. Recently, my blood test results show that my lymphocyte count has decreased to 18 (normal range: 19-48), while the other values are generally normal. My neutrophil segment is at 73 (normal range: 40-74) and my white blood cell count is 5090 (no...