Fatigue, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 11

Having many health issues can make it difficult to know what to do? Hello Doctor, I have symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, gastroesophageal reflux disease, being a carrier of thalassemia, and headaches. I have previously undergone surgery for bilateral tonsillectomy and a liposa...

Lymphatic issues and pain in the pelvic region near the lower back? Hello Doctor, recently I've been feeling a tightness near my groin area. I thought it might be due to wearing tight underwear or having something in my pocket. While showering, I noticed two or three lymph n...

Symptoms of HIV/AIDS Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, a virgin, and have never undergone intravenous injection or shared needles. My mother also does not have HIV. Recently, I received information about HIV and it reminded me of a similar flu-like illness I experienced last winte...

Fatigue on the right side of the body? Dear Dr. Chang, Hello! I have been feeling extremely fatigued for the past two and a half years, unable to get enough sleep, and struggling with concentration. Additionally, my right side feels particularly heavy, and my bones are very sore...

What tests should be performed? Hello, doctor. I am 165 cm tall and weigh 129 kg (I was nearly 150 kg before and have lost weight for about 2 months). I am taking antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications: Shumai Kang enteric-coated tablets 5/20 mg (1 tablet), Tenormin 100 mg...

Sudden significant weight loss? Hello Dr. Wu: My husband is 175 cm tall and originally weighed around 96-97 kg. Since the end of August this year, his weight has started to decrease. After I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in September, he began to control his diet as wel...

Experiencing tinnitus, nausea, and seeing stars while hiking? Hello, doctor. I am aware that my cardiopulmonary function is not good (I have a history of childhood asthma). I occasionally ride a bicycle and play table tennis for exercise, and I have also engaged in jogging, reach...

Iron deficiency anemia and splenomegaly issues? Hello doctor, last November I was diagnosed with a hemoglobin level of 7.8. After taking iron supplements for four months, my hemoglobin increased to 12.9. However, I stopped the medication, and my recent blood test showed a hemoglo...

Light sleep with frequent dreaming, and waking up still feeling fatigued? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been visiting the doctor frequently because I have been having trouble falling asleep. Even when I do fall asleep, I tend to wake up after about two hours, but I can fall bac...

Weight loss I have been experiencing significant mental stress for over a month, worrying constantly. In the last two weeks, I have started to feel fatigued and have the impression that I am not getting enough sleep. Surprisingly, I have lost 7 kg in this month. What could be the...

I am not getting enough sleep every day? I used to have a habit of staying up late, but now I sleep around 11 to 12 PM and wake up at 8 AM. However, I often wake up around 3 to 4 AM and spend a long time using my phone and computer every day, which has caused my eyes to feel very...

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...

Dorsal foot pain Hello, about two weeks ago, I accidentally discovered that the area on the dorsum of my right foot, above the fourth and fifth toes, is painful to the touch. There was no injury, redness, swelling, or bruising, and I do not experience any discomfort while walking...

Chest tightness, hand numbness, and gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness accompanied by numbness and weakness in my arms (often the left arm), gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea), and a sensation of something stuck in m...

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...

Continuous weight loss? When I entered my department as a freshman, I weighed about 85 kg and was 176 cm tall, with a relatively robust build. Since I was interested in basketball, I joined the department's basketball team, which involved a significant amount of training—abo...

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...

Health Check Report - Total Cholesterol 195, Triglycerides 22, Globulin 37? Hello Dr. Chen: I had a health check-up in May this year, and my total cholesterol was 195, triglycerides were 22, and globulin was 37. Last year, my total cholesterol was 207, with both high-density lipo...

Left-sided back pain in the spine? Hello, recently I've been experiencing a lot of work-related stress. I started to feel a slight pain in my left back near the spine (just below the shoulder blade) some time ago. After getting a massage, I hit a muscle that made the pain mo...