Hands, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 11

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...

Feeling nauseous after exercising in the morning? Hello, doctor. I've noticed that when I engage in aerobic exercise before noon, I often feel nauseous, although I don't actually vomit. Sometimes, I also feel a bit lightheaded. I've eaten breakfast and waited an ho...

Long-term care The elderly person has a severe disability certificate, but it does not include the ten major categories. For the first four months, the family provided care on their own, and later applied for foreign caregivers. However, the caregiver is experienced and speaks Ch...

Peripheral edema I have been experiencing erysipelas in my left foot, which sometimes causes pain, prompting me to take anti-inflammatory medication prescribed by the hospital. When the pain is more severe, I also receive anti-inflammatory injections, which provide some relief. T...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello: 1. Is the feeling of cramping in the abdomen during sit-ups due to a lack of exercise?

Hearing sounds with the ear? When I press on the area about 1 to 2 centimeters below the left earlobe, where there is no bone, I can hear a sound similar to liquid being compressed in a chamber. (It sounds similar to the noise made when pressing the palm of my hands together afte...

In winter, the palms are prone to turning white or blue? Doctor: Every winter, my mother tends to feel cold easily, and her palms often turn pale and even bluish. When I press her palms, there is no significant reddening! This has been happening for several years, but we haven&#x...

Shoulder pain? Due to poor posture while singing for a short period yesterday morning, my hands and shoulders are now very sore. The pain persists when lying down, but feels somewhat better when standing, sitting, or moving around. However, it still remains uncomfortable. What sh...

Vasculitis (Forwarded from the Director's mailbox) Hello, I would like to ask if the Department of Health can provide me with a guide for emergency medical care. My daughter has recently been diagnosed with vasculitis. Her symptoms started with small insect bites and have pr...

Swelling frequently occurs in the palms? Doctor, my palms often experience swelling, and sometimes they feel like they are about to burst! What could be the reason for this?

There are small red spots on the body? Hello, I occasionally have small red spots on my body that resemble moles. They are not itchy or painful, and they do not appear to be formed on the surface of the skin, so I suspect they may be caused internally. This condition has persiste...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my mother. For some reason, she often feels numbness in her hands, even while sleeping. If her hands are flat for a long time, she also experiences this tingling sensation. Could you please explain the reason for this...

Regarding the physical issues following a mother's surgery? Hello Doctor: Since my mother underwent arthroscopic surgery on her right knee two years ago, her health has changed significantly. For example, the palms of her hands have become inexplicably hardened, resembling d...

Inquire about blurred vision and night sweats? This morning, while taking the bus to work, I suddenly felt dizzy and weak. Then I started to feel a pressure in my head and my vision went blank. After a while, my sight slightly returned, and I could see the shadows of other passen...

Frequent dizziness, nausea, and abdominal bloating? Hello Dr. Wu: Since the beginning of this month, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea (I have had these symptoms before, but not as severely as this month). The symptoms are milder during the day, but I still feel dizzy...

Disinfectant alcohol Hello, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. When entering a public place, the staff sprayed my hands with disinfectant alcohol, and then I touched food with my hands. If this disinfectant alcohol is ingested, could it cause any problems in the body? 2....

Headache with vomiting? Hello, a friend of mine has been experiencing headaches that lead to vomiting for about four to five years, occurring approximately three to four times a year. However, this year the situation has worsened, with episodes happening twice a month. Previous t...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, doctor: I often hear sounds coming from my feet when I walk, similar to the cracking sound we make when we crack our knuckles (like the continuous "pop" sound Bruce Lee makes in movies before a fight). My hands also make this sound, ...

Treatment in nursing homes? The family member is elderly and has been living in a nursing home for a long time, experiencing physical limitations and being bedridden. They require assistance from medical staff to turn from side to side. According to the medical staff, the family ...

Go to the hospital? Doctor, is the likelihood of contracting H1N1 high if I go to the hospital now? If I wear an N95 mask throughout and frequently use hand sanitizer, will that be sufficient to avoid it? Are there other methods to prevent it? Should I be worried about going?