Fatigue, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 12

Family medicine issues In the morning, I take medication for insomnia and high blood pressure. I have been switching insomnia medications for about four years. I take a capsule of 0.5 mg of Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) because I experience a tingling sensation in my head, as if bloo...

Foot pain, injury from a fall? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about an injury I sustained last week while playing basketball. I fell and hurt my foot, and now sometimes it hurts to the point where I can't walk steadily, while at other times it feels fine. Could this ...

Intermittent frontal headaches, occasional chest tightness, nausea, excessive sleepiness, and weakness in the limbs? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I work in marketing and have mild allergic rhinitis. Occasionally, I experience dry heaving upon waking up. Since November of last year, I have als...

I've been feeling unwell and experiencing some unusual symptoms lately? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing bloating, poor appetite, a feeling of heaviness in my abdomen, chest tightness and pain, left flank pain radiating to my ankle, body heat, easy fatigue, frequent ur...

Multiple physical discomforts? Hello Doctor: Yesterday in class, I suddenly felt chest tightness, which I thought was due to poor ventilation in the classroom. I stepped outside to calm down, but when I returned to the classroom, the situation worsened. I felt dizzy and nauseous....

Constantly feeling sleepy? Hello doctor, I am a student and I have been accustomed to going to bed between 12:30 and 1:00 AM and waking up at 6:30 AM. However, recently I have been unusually tired and can't help but doze off in class (this has been happening more frequently....

Elevated intraocular pressure, headache, nausea, and lethargy? Hello, doctor. Last month, I had a cold in North America and experienced a fever of 39 degrees Celsius for more than two days. I visited a local clinic and was prescribed the antibiotic Amoxicillin 500 mg, which I too...

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...

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...

Generalized weakness? Hello Doctor: My son tested positive for influenza A on February 20 (he has since recovered). I started experiencing cold symptoms on February 22 (without fever). The ENT specialist advised that if I develop a fever, I should get tested quickly. I took medic...

Fever issues? Hello Doctor: I have previously experienced elevated body temperature, often reaching over 37 degrees Celsius. I consulted a doctor who mentioned that some individuals naturally have a higher body temperature. Since I didn't feel unwell or have a fever, I didn&...

Occasional hand tremors and increased heart rate? If your hands tremble more with fatigue and you occasionally experience a faster heartbeat, and you have already tested for thyroid issues and undergone nerve testing with normal results, you may want to consult a neurologist or a...

Iron deficiency anemia Hello doctor, my hemoglobin level is 7.8. After taking iron supplements for one month and twenty days, my hemoglobin has risen to 9.6. The doctor said my iron levels are still insufficient and advised me to continue taking iron supplements. What could be th...

Facial flushing may indicate that the brain is lacking certain neurotransmitters or hormones? After climbing stairs, I experience facial flushing and a sensation of something missing in my brain. I feel the need to eat sweets to feel a bit better; otherwise, I tend to sleep for a...

Cardiac fatigue Hello doctor, my usual heart rate is between 60 to 70 beats per minute, but I often feel a tightness in my chest and have very shallow, short breaths. I find myself needing to take deep breaths occasionally to feel more comfortable. These symptoms tend to occur af...

Discomfort in the body (head, back, etc.)? I'm sorry, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain, a heavy sensation in my head, and a slight feeling of fever (my temperature is normal, just over 36 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 37 degrees). I feel a b...

It's been a week, and I'm not sure what's wrong with my body? It's been a week; initially, I experienced general weakness and fatigue, which later subsided. However, I have been experiencing intermittent cold sweats and mild dizziness, almost like electrical d...

Chronic issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing long-term fatigue, lack of energy, excessive sleepiness, occasional shortness of breath, chest tightness, and poor memory (most notably over the past seven years). Rest and sleep can alleviate the fatigue, but the r...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor. I have felt more fatigued than usual for the past 25 years, and in the last 10 years, I have experienced daily dizziness, blurred vision, lack of energy, poor memory, and difficulty with learning and thinking. Although I don't eng...

Sleep study Hello Doctor, I underwent a PSG (with ENT) and while the validity was over 90%, the hospital's bed was too hard and the sound insulation was poor. I clearly remember that I only slept about 2 to 3 hours (I rarely experience insomnia). I spent most of the first ha...