Family medicine, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 41

How to determine gastric ptosis? Hello, doctor: What symptoms are associated with gastric ptosis? What examinations should be conducted to determine if someone has gastric ptosis?

Experiencing mild fever during the night with temperatures ranging from 37°C to 37.4°C? My boyfriend has been experiencing fevers ranging from 37°C to 37.4°C during the night for the past few days. We have visited three different hospitals, but there has been no improvement. Now,...

Genital issues I have small, irregularly shaped red spots on my glans. How should I handle this myself? Can I buy medication at a regular pharmacy? Would applying petroleum jelly be effective (I've heard it can be used)? Is this type of issue something I can see a family med...

Side effects of Western medicine? Hello Dr. Chen, which pharmaceutical ingredients can harm the kidneys?

Hepatitis B vaccination administration Recently, I had a self-paid blood test for hepatitis B antibody levels, and the report indicated that a level of 10 or above is required to have antibodies. My level is only 9, so I would like to know if I need to receive the vaccine. Do cur...

Coughing with right chest pain? I have been suffering from a cold since February and have been seeing an ENT specialist for over a month. The doctor diagnosed me with nasopharyngitis. A few weeks ago, my cough gradually decreased. Previously, I was coughing so severely that the d...

If you experience poisoning symptoms after taking traditional Chinese medicine and are concerned about potential sequelae, you should consult a specialist in toxicology or visit an emergency medicine department? On the evening of March 10th, Sunday, after taking traditional Chine...

Left flank pain? Hello, my symptoms are as follows: I have left lower back pain that radiates from the side to the back. It feels similar to general back pain, but it is not constant; sometimes it occurs, and sometimes it does not. Occasionally, I also experience soreness in the ...

I want to see a doctor, but I'm not sure how to identify the right treatment for my symptoms? Hello, doctor. My situation is as follows: I have a slight cold, which mainly involved sneezing. While taking an exam, I experienced some mild headaches and a warm sensation in my e...

Abdominal issues? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I have been experiencing a dull pain and a feeling of pressure in the upper left abdomen, just below the rib cage. What could this be? Previously, I had pain in the upper right abdomen, and after examination, I was diagnosed ...

The condition of excessive sleepiness is quite severe? Hello, doctor: My physical condition does not seem to affect my sleep state. I have a condition related to poor blood circulation, but now I just feel sleepy after eating, which prevents me from sleeping normally at night. Ho...

Weight loss and reduction in body weight? Hello, I am currently exercising to lose weight because most health check-ups indicate that I am overweight. I am 161.3 cm tall and weigh 74 kg. However, some information suggests that tumors can also cause weight loss, such as losing mor...

Chickenpox issues I am 24 years old. I received the first dose of the varicella vaccine in September 2012. I did not receive the second dose because I got the MMR vaccine in between. If I go to get the varicella vaccine now (February 2013), do I only need to receive one more dose...

Headache after crying? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my girlfriend's condition. She is 26 years old and generally healthy, but after we have arguments and her emotions become very intense, she experiences severe headaches. The pain is so intense that she someti...

Diabetes issues Hello, I had a fasting blood glucose level of 93 mg/dL during my health check in mid-2008, and it increased to 104 mg/dL during my health check in mid-2011. Does fasting blood glucose fluctuate or does it consistently rise year after year? There are reports statin...

Do you experience sweating when you are nervous? Hello Doctor: I am someone who experiences excessive sweating when I get nervous. For example, (1) when I get a haircut, as soon as the stylist puts the cape on me, I start to feel anxious and begin to sweat from my scalp. I believ...

If you suspect that you have contracted a parasitic infection from a cat, you should see a specialist in infectious diseases or a veterinarian if you are seeking advice for your pet. For human health concerns, a visit to a primary care physician or an infectious disease specialis...

Feeling dizzy and weak after drinking hot soup? After drinking hot soup (only squid soup, without eating anything else, and having breakfast), I experienced dizziness, a feeling of heat in my stomach, weakness and heaviness in my limbs, and discomfort in the back of my neck short...

Blood donation issues I have a question. Three of my friends didn't wash their hands after urinating, and they offered me a cigarette, which I smoked. I'm a girl. Is there a risk of contracting HIV from this? Should I get tested? Thank you.

Weight issues? Recently, I have been concerned about my health due to several issues that make me suspect I might have a serious illness. Here are my concerns: 1. I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for over a year, but their size has not changed significantly; they someti...