Fever, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 13

Fever of unknown origin with persistent fever? Hello doctor, my family member is a 45-year-old female who has had a persistent fever ranging from 37.5 to 38.5 degrees Celsius for over two months. We have conducted all possible tests and even visited a large hospital, but no defin...

Determining the presence of pneumonia caused by influenza? Hello Doctor, on the morning of February 27th, I had a fever that fluctuated, so I went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic to get a one-day supply of medicine. After taking it, I had another fever on February 28th, ...

Experiencing sudden throat pain after swallowing saliva following a meal can indicate several potential issues, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, or even a throat infection. It is advisable to monitor the symptoms and consult a healthcare professional f...

Fever with pain when moving the eyes? Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing a mild cough on Friday (about once every five minutes), but my temperature was normal. On Saturday afternoon, I checked my temperature and found I had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. I also felt pain aroun...

Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to inquire about the results of the health check-up report? As mentioned, I noticed a red highlight in my medical examination report regarding the neutrophil percentage (NEUT) at 49.6%. I haven't seen this before and I'm not quite sure what...

Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels? Hello, doctor. Last week, I underwent an adult health check and blood tests, and compared to two years ago, my hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin have all decreased significantly. In 2015 ...

Cold + sudden dizziness Last Thursday morning, I felt discomfort in my throat and didn't see a doctor until Saturday. He said it was the early symptoms of a cold and that I might develop a fever. By Monday afternoon (today), I had an exam and after sitting for about an hour,...

Is frequent colds a symptom of HIV? Frequent colds are not typically a symptom of HIV infection. The symptoms you describe, such as a mild sore throat that lasts a few days without fever and with a normal body temperature ranging from 36.7 to 37.1 degrees Celsius, are more indica...

Is it a symptom of HIV? On September 4th, I noticed many red rashes on my body that initially itched. When I scratched them, they appeared more prominently. The next night, one or two new bumps developed, with two of them forming raised blisters in the groin area and on my arm, w...

How long does it take for lymphadenitis to completely heal? A month ago, I had inflammation of the lymph nodes in my armpit, which was initially characterized by noticeable redness, swelling, heat, and pain (without fever, but the swollen area felt warm). After a few days, the in...

Diarrhea issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask: I have been experiencing diarrhea for the past four days. The diarrhea is watery and mixed with some soft stools (not formed). The stool color is yellow, without blood or mucus, and I do not feel abdominal pain, but there is sig...

Post-injection pain issues? A while ago, I went to the emergency room due to inner ear imbalance and received an injection in my arm for anti-nausea and anti-emetic medication. It has been almost two months, and the injection site still hurts. Is there anything I need to do about...

Low immunity or allergies? Hello, doctor. I am feeling quite troubled and worried because I have many symptoms that appeared almost simultaneously. I attribute this to fatigue (I just finished a week-long autumn trip and drove for 9 hours to get home), which may have lowered my i...

Is it a viral infection or an allergy? I have been experiencing recurrent colds for about two months. At the end of August and beginning of September, I suddenly developed a fever, nasal congestion, and did not have a cough. The doctor at the clinic diagnosed me with nasal mucosa...

The body has been experiencing ongoing issues? Doctor, I have been experiencing drowsiness around 2 PM since July, often falling asleep on the living room sofa. I have a mild scoliosis and am concerned it may worsen. At the end of July, while riding my scooter, I accidentally bum...

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor: For about a week, my front teeth have been bleeding at the gaps, either briefly or when I brush my teeth. Additionally, my throat feels very dry, and I only cough up phlegm with a coffee-black color in the morning after waking up; I do ...

Could the presence of various symptoms in the body indicate HIV? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for the late inquiry, but I hope to receive your assistance. About two months ago, in early July (on July 1 and 2), I engaged in high-risk sexual behavior (unprotected) with my girlfriend....

It should not be a diabetic patient; urine ketones were 2+ while blood glucose was normal. After 5 days, urine ketones increased to 3+? I recently underwent a medical examination due to issues with body odor and discovered that my urine ketone levels were abnormal. I would like t...

Increasing sensitivity to heat and elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor: When I was a child, I was very sensitive to cold and had a high tolerance for heat. During the summer, I could stay in a room without air conditioning without any issues, and even when the air conditioni...

There is a black patch on the skin at the xiphoid process of the sternum? The black patch typically does not cause any issues; it is neither painful nor itchy nor swollen. However, whenever I have a fever or cold, the patch begins to feel warm, becomes red and swollen (the swelli...