Fatigue, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Headache Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask if washing my hair in the morning during winter can cause migraines. Thank you, Victoria.

Wheezing, forceful exhalation? My father is 84 years old and has dementia, hypertension, diabetes, and anemia. Recently, he received a blood transfusion due to low hemoglobin levels. After returning home, he has been experiencing excessive sleepiness, and we are unsure of the cau...

Unknown etiology? My normal body temperature ranges from 36.4 to 37.3 degrees Celsius. I have a history of fatty liver disease, and my mother and her relatives have issues related to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and gastrointestinal problems. My father's side has a history ...

Unexplained fatigue can only be alleviated by taking Euzip? Hello Doctor: I am a 31-year-old female. Four years ago, I experienced severe nasal septum deviation and significant work-related stress, which led to a period of severe sleep deprivation and facial nerve paralysis. Sinc...

Feeling extremely sleepy after eating? Hello, doctor. I've noticed that about an hour after having Chinese food, I tend to feel very sleepy, whether I'm at work (sitting at a desk) or at home on a day off (sitting in front of the computer). I suddenly become very tired ...

A 14-year-old junior high school student? Hello doctor, my son is a 14-year-old in the ninth grade, weighing 46 kilograms. He sleeps until noon on weekends and seems very fatigued throughout the day. Is it safe for him to take over-the-counter arginine capsules?

The relationship between sleep deprivation and sleep duration? It is currently widely believed that a sleep duration of 7 to 8 hours at night is the healthiest; however, there is significant individual variation. Is it necessary to sleep a full 7 hours to be considered healthy? I...

Medical issues Hello, doctor. I recently noticed that I suddenly developed several moles on my body (not too many, but within a short period, I have developed about 5-10 moles, mostly on my upper body and arms). Is this normal? Thank you. Additionally, I have been experiencing so...

How can one still be anemic despite having regular three meals a day? Hello doctor, my weight is normal and I eat three meals a day, but why do I still frequently experience symptoms that feel like low blood sugar? In the past, I had episodes of low blood sugar due to skipping di...

Is it necessary to get the flu vaccine every year? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is 36 years old and works as an engineer in a tech company. The company offers a benefit where employees can register for a limited number of free flu vaccinations (Fluarix Tetra) each year. He has been...

Persistent low-grade fever that won't subside? I have been experiencing a low-grade fever for a week now. My temperature in the morning before work is 37.2°C, but it rises to 37.7°C after I start working, with a maximum recorded temperature of 37.9°C. In the evening, it drop...

Formaldehyde-related issues? Hello Doctor, I recently purchased synthetic wood furniture and placed it on my balcony for two to three days before bringing it indoors, where it has been near my bed for a total of four days. However, due to possibly poor air circulation indoors, I ...

Causes of Sudden Fever Hello Doctor: This evening around 7 or 8 PM, I suddenly felt warm, experienced some fatigue, and had a bit of dizziness. I measured my axillary temperature at 37 degrees Celsius, but I did not have a sore throat or runny nose or any other symptoms. After ta...

Shingles Previously, I was physically exhausted and underwent a blood test, which revealed that I had shingles. Later, I learned that I had chickenpox as a child; however, I have never experienced symptoms related to shingles, such as a rash. I do occasionally have brief episodes...

Elderly, dizziness, yawning? Hello, Doctor. I live with my grandmother, who is seventy-six years old. Recently, I've noticed that she often feels unwell for no apparent reason, which has made me quite worried. I would like to ask you further about whether this issue requires...

An 83-year-old mother has recovered from a cold but is experiencing generalized weakness. She has a history of hypertension and has undergone stent placement in her heart? Dear Dr. Tsai, Hello. My mother is 83 years old and has hypertension, with a stent placed in her heart. She...

Frequent dizziness? What could be the reason for my frequent dizziness? Is it low blood pressure or autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Sometimes I feel dizzy after eating a full meal; could this be related to my low water intake? Can drinking very little water cause dizziness?...

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 whole-body shaking? Hello Doctor, today I was out shopping with friends all day and felt fine. However, after returning home, I suddenly experienced chest tightness and pain, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, body heat, fatigue, weakness in my legs, discomfort in my stomach, and...

Physical illnesses Hello Doctor, I am 27 years old, and I have always had poor health. My condition varies each year, and despite frequent check-ups, no specific issues have been identified. I have been told I have autonomic nervous system dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux dis...