Fever, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 11

Outdoor Cough Etiquette Inquiry Hello Doctor, During lunchtime, I accompanied my younger sister home from school, and on the way, we encountered a man who was coughing without wearing a mask and sprayed towards us. When we got home, I quickly told my sister to wash her hands an...

Persistent low-grade fever related issues? Hello Doctor, since March 29, I have been experiencing a temperature between 37.5 and 38 degrees Celsius, but I haven't felt particularly unwell, only mild diarrhea and muscle soreness. I work in the service industry and commute by ...

Pain and a sensation of heat under the left rib cage? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the lower edge of my left rib area. The pain is not very intense, but it occurs intermittently. Tonight, the pain was accompanied by a sensation of fever. I do not feel ...

In recent weeks, there has been an elevated ear temperature? I initially experienced pain in my ear and consulted a pharmacist who prescribed medication, which helped significantly. However, a week later, I developed a sore throat, upper jaw pain, and post-nasal drip. I visited a...

Abnormal body temperature Hello, Doctor. For the past few months, my ear temperature has been fluctuating between 37.5 and 39 degrees Celsius, but the duration is unstable. Since March, I have been experiencing headaches (mostly starting from the back of my head, slightly relieve...

Fever, dizziness, night sweats? Hello doctor, I have experienced the following symptoms multiple times during episodes of cold and fever: sudden onset of profuse sweating, a drop in body temperature, tinnitus, blurred vision, and gradually diminishing consciousness. In those mome...

Which outpatient clinic should I visit? What could be the possible issues? Since March 6, I have been experiencing general weakness every day, with occasional mild headaches and dizziness. I have severe bloating, sometimes accompanied by intense stomach pain and excessive flatule...

Infection risk Hello, doctor. Today I accompanied my mother to a temple to pray, and while waiting for her to ask something, I suddenly heard at the counter that a woman was being asked to leave and advised to see a doctor because the infrared thermal scanner indicated she had a ...

I would like to ask for your help? Hello Doctor: My father was involved in a serious car accident, which resulted in injuries to his left femur and thigh bone, leading to major surgery. At that time, medical technology was not very advanced, so he had an artificial plastic bone i...

Possible inquiries regarding skin infections? Hello, today when I got out of the car, I didn't notice a brown glass bottle on the ground and stepped on it. Although I was wearing shoes, I quickly took off my shoes after getting in the car and it seems like I wasn't pier...

Possible inquiries regarding skin infections? Hello, today when I got out of the car, I didn't pay attention and stepped on a brown glass bottle. Although I was wearing shoes, I quickly took them off after getting back in the car and it looks like I wasn't cut or bleedi...

Abdominal bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort, elevated white blood cell count? Hello, in the past two to three days, I have frequently experienced slight pain in the upper abdomen after eating, along with easy fatigue. However, my bowel movements are normal, and I do not ha...

Suspicion of Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection) Hello Doctor: I ate raw shrimp while in Thailand and later learned about the risk of parasitic infections (such as lung flukes). I would like to ask whether I should proactively go to the hospital for a check-up, or if I should w...

Medication Consultation I am currently taking antihypertensive medications (Cozaar 50mg and Concor 5mg) daily. Can I also take Viagra or similar medications? If so, are there any potential side effects? Thank you!

Low lymphocyte count: 0.912/nL Hello Dr. Chen, On December 4, 2019, my blood test report from a health check showed the following results: - Leukocyte: 6.09/nL (Normal: 3.9-10.2) - MCHC: Low at 31.2 g/dL (Normal: 31.5-36.0) - Lymphocytes: Low at 15.02%; 0.912/nL (Normal: 20-4...

Headaches and Neck Issues Hello, Doctor: I have been prone to headaches since childhood, triggered by various factors such as heat and stress. Most of my headaches require pain relievers for relief, but the effects of the medication are usually quick. Does this mean that my heada...

Pain near the navel? In the past two to three days, I have been experiencing intermittent pain near my navel (either on the right or left side, not specific), approximately 1 cm away from the navel. The pain is not severe, but sometimes it also occurs about 4 cm to the right and ...

The interaction issues between Mebendazole and Metronidazole? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching around the anus, which is particularly bothersome at night. Since I had Mebendazole, a common antiparasitic medication, at home, I took it for about two weeks, at a dosage...

There is a hard lump in the buttock? Hello, Doctor! My grandmother is about 77 years old, and we recently discovered a hard lump at the inner end of her groin near her buttocks, approximately the size of a ping pong ball, which is immovable. It feels very hard and differs from th...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello, Doctor: About two months ago, I started experiencing intermittent dull pain in my left lower abdomen at night, which later became a constant pain. I also felt soreness in my left back. I have consulted several specialists: 1. Family Medicine - Th...