Gout, Family Medicine FAQ

Inquiring about shoulder and upper back pain issues? Hello, Doctor: Recently, whenever I consume a large amount of alcohol, I experience significant soreness in my shoulders and back, which takes about 6-8 hours to alleviate. Yesterday, after eating spicy hot pot, I began to feel...

Abnormal LDL-C - How to make an appointment at the outpatient clinic? Hello: During last year's health check-up (September 2022), I noticed several abnormalities, among which my LDL-C has been above the normal range for several consecutive years. I later attended a consultat...

Pain on the dorsum of the foot due to exposure to cold wind in winter? Hello doctor, since junior high school, whenever my feet remain in a fixed position (motionless), the dorsum of my foot experiences pain when exposed to cold air in winter. For example, after riding a motorcyc...

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Cholesterol has increased by 24 over the past two years? Hello, I would like to ask about my total cholesterol levels. When I was 20 years old, my total cholesterol was 172, and two years later, it increased to 196. Although both values are within the normal range, does this incr...

Favism & Gout Hello, due to having favism, I have experienced a gout attack in the past few days. I have a history of gout and have seen a rheumatologist who prescribed colchicine and pain relievers. However, I recently discovered that individuals with favism should not take ...

Inability to fully extend the knee? Hello doctor, I started experiencing sudden soreness in my thigh last night, which later progressed to difficulty fully extending my leg while walking, accompanied by significant soreness and pain. Could this be related to gout? I have high uri...

The right ankle has been swollen and painful for over six months? Hello doctor, my mother-in-law has swelling and pain in her ankle. She previously consulted a rehabilitation specialist who diagnosed her with soft tissue tendonitis. After two months of rehabilitation, there was n...

Numbness in the hands, feet, and head, as well as dizziness during sleep? Hello Dr. Hsiao, Over the past year, I have experienced intermittent numbness in my hands, feet, and head while sleeping. This does not occur continuously but happens during the sleep process. It seems to ...

Pain and swelling in the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: Occasionally, I experience sudden swelling and pain in the ball of my foot and toes. The affected area appears slightly red and swollen, and I feel pain when walking or pressing on it, but I don't have any particular ...

Issues related to uric acid? I am a 35-year-old woman. Last month, I went to a laboratory for testing, and one of the results showed my uric acid level was 7, while the normal range is 3.0-5.5. Everything else was fine. The lab personnel only advised me to drink more water. I lat...

The ankle experiences intermittent warmth? For the past 5-6 days, I have been experiencing a sudden sensation of warmth on the outer side of my left ankle, which lasts for 1-5 seconds and occurs about ten times a day. The temperature of the ankle feels normal to the touch, and th...

Issues related to niacin? Hello Doctor, my mother is 62 years old. A year ago, she was recommended to take niacin supplements. Recently, she underwent a health check-up, and her coronary artery calcium score was 3. Her cholesterol levels are normal, but her fasting blood glucose ...

Swelling and pain in the hands and feet? Hello, I started working at a cake factory on January 21, 2019. The factory temperature is low, and the cake products are even colder. Starting two weeks ago, I began to experience pain in my finger joints. Last week, my finger joints beca...

Can medications for lowering uric acid be taken simultaneously with liver-protective medications? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent foot pain, so I visited a general clinic for medical attention. Following the doctor's recommendations, I underwent blood tests and d...

Dorsal foot pain Hello, about two weeks ago, I accidentally discovered that the area on the dorsum of my right foot, above the fourth and fifth toes, is painful to the touch. There was no injury, redness, swelling, or bruising, and I do not experience any discomfort while walking...

Pain in the left heel? Pain in the left heel has been present for some time, although it does not affect walking. I am unsure what could be causing it. Which specialty should I consult? Is this gout?

Health Check Report The health check results show: heart rate 56 beats per minute, uric acid (UA) 10.3 mg/dL, cholesterol (CHOL) 220 mg/dL, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) 210 U/L, red blood cell count (RBC) 4.01 million cells/µL, hematocrit (HCT) 40.4%, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (...

Medical Examination Report Today, I went to the hospital to pick up my school health examination report and found three items marked in red! 1. The white blood cell count (WBC) is 4.9, while the normal range indicated is 5.0 to 10.0. All other blood test results are within normal...

Uric acid Dr. Tsai: I have a habit of donating blood, and the blood donation center also checks some health parameters for us. One of these is the uric acid level, which is 7.1. It shows that the normal range for males is 3.5 to 7.2! It is clearly approaching the high end of the ...