Fingers, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 4

There is a significant temperature difference between the right and left sides of the body? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the fact that the right side of my body (from the neck down to the right hand and right foot) is always colder than the left side. I noticed this d...

【Inquiry】My grandmother is experiencing numbness and pain in the tips of her fingers? My grandmother is 70 years old and has symptoms of diabetes and hypertension. During the Lunar New Year this year, she mentioned that she burned her finger while cooking. Since then, she frequen...

Numbness in the fingers, swelling in the palm near the thumb, and knee pain? I apologize for the numerous questions, but I need some help. Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness in my fingers, sometimes lasting for 4 to 5 hours. No amount of massage or movement ...

I am about to travel to Tibet, but I fell and hit my head yesterday? Hello, doctor. I am planning to travel to Tibet in early June and have no history of anemia or other diseases. Yesterday, on May 23, my left hand's four fingers were forcefully pinched by a glass door (the ...

Finger numbness can be a symptom of several conditions, including: 1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2. Peripheral Neuropathy 3. Cervical Radiculopathy 4. Multiple Sclerosis 5. Stroke 6. Diabetes 7. Rheumatoid Arthritis 8. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome If you experience Hello doctor, my fin...

Possibility of sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis? Hello, doctor. Three months ago, on December 4, 2015, I enlisted and during a blood test at the training unit, I was tasked by the squad leader to collect and categorize the blood samples from the entire company (after...

If your finger has become stiff after a car accident, you should see an orthopedic specialist? After the car accident on November 29th, I have a bruise on my left palm, and my left middle finger is swollen and can only bend halfway. My left ring finger and pinky are also swollen,...

When pressing on the finger, there is a sensation of muscle stiffness or loss of elasticity? Hello! I would like to ask why my mother's fingers appear to lose elasticity and do not bounce back when pressed, looking flat and wrinkled. Thank you.

Tightness and fullness sensation in the jaw area? Hello, Dr. Gao. My chin feels tight and swollen at a width of about two fingers inward (the tight area is the width of two fingers) and this sensation has not disappeared for about six months. During this time, I visited an ENT sp...

Is slow healing of a fracture, with little to no bone growth, a reason to get checked? Hello, Doctor. I am 30 years old. Three months ago, I was in a car accident where I fractured the bones in two of my left hand fingers: the little finger and the ring finger. The doctor inserte...

HIV infection probability Hello doctor, I recently went for a massage where I licked the woman's nipples and inserted my fingers into her vagina, which had bodily fluids. The licking and insertion lasted about a minute each. I checked my fingers and there was no bleeding. Co...

Do you have a fear of love? I am a medical laboratory intern. Last week, I drew blood from a patient, and I am very afraid of being stuck by a needle. I often check my hands for any needle marks. Now I am wondering if I might have been pricked without realizing it. I don't r...

If you suspect that you have contracted a parasitic infection from a cat, you should see a specialist in infectious diseases or a veterinarian if you are seeking advice for your pet. For human health concerns, a visit to a primary care physician or an infectious disease specialis...

Seeking treatment options for various symptoms? Hello Dr. Chen, I have many symptoms and since they span multiple specialties, I’ve heard that there can be interactions between different organs. I would like to inquire about the most appropriate way to seek medical treatment. Her...

Pain in the nail bed of the middle finger? Hello, doctor. Symptoms: There are red spots under the nail of my left middle finger, and I have been experiencing a persistent tingling sensation, especially during winter. Recently, I have also been feeling sharp pain in my fingers. Wh...

The finger has swollen unexpectedly? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing unexplained swelling in my fingers recently, and I would like to ask which specialty I should consult. 1. Onset: From January 13 to now, approximately 8 days. 2. Affected area: (All on the palm side of ...

Stiffness in the fingers? My mother is 52 years old, and recently she often wakes up in the middle of the night with her fingers feeling stiff and unable to move. What could be the reason for this? I experienced something similar during winter and thought it was just because it w...

Shortened fingers? Doctor, I have had cold extremities since childhood. In winter, my toes become red, swollen, and purplish, increasing in size by about half compared to normal. They are very painful to touch, and even walking can be painful. The skin on my toes peels during win...

Regarding infections caused by viruses or bacteria (I may not have explained it clearly)? Doctor, I apologize for any misunderstanding due to my poor expression. My concern is whether it is possible to get an infection from a volleyball that might be dirty (potentially with blood...

Bacterial or viral infection (if you have further questions, please consult a physician)? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the confusion in my previous inquiry. I would like to clarify my situation and ask additional questions: My wound was caused by an insect bite that resulted in...