Hands, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Vaccine issues and other health concerns? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. If I currently have some allergy symptoms (runny nose) and mild cold symptoms, is it safe to receive the flu vaccine? 2. Recently, I suddenly noticed that the veins on the top of m...

Recently, I have been experiencing small wounds appearing on my body? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed several small wounds on my hands and feet, and I'm not sure why. They are not large, about the size of a grain of rice or half a grain. Some of these wounds are i...

Inquire about wrist pain symptoms? Hello, I would like to inquire about experiencing intermittent hand pain over the past few years. The intensity of the pain varies each time, usually presenting as pain or soreness, without any numbness. The pain starts at the wrist and sometime...

Broken light tube, direct contact with skin? My mother is almost 50 years old. She just broke a fluorescent light bulb over the sink, which has probably been broken for over three years. She immediately picked it up with her bare hands, and after that, she didn't wash her ha...

Hand and foot issues? Hello, doctor. I experience pain when pressing down on the first joints of both hands. My fingers, palms, wrists, and the backs of my hands sometimes feel tight. The pads of my index and middle fingers also hurt. Additionally, my left foot feels numb from th...

Is cleaning necessary? Hello, Doctor. 1. If I share a phone or other items with someone who is wearing makeup, should I remove my makeup? 2. If the hairstylist is wearing makeup and during the haircut, they inevitably touch my neck or other areas, should I remove my makeup, or ...

Infection issues Hello, Doctor: 1. Should clothing or items that come into contact with corners of public environments or animals and insects that may harbor a higher concentration of bacteria or parasites (such as stray animals or snails) be specially cleaned? Or is regular wa...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. If I accidentally hit a bird while riding my motorcycle (with both the motorcycle and helmet getting contaminated), is there a possibility of contracting infectious diseases or infections? After cleaning my hands with soap and then disinfecting wit...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. If I accidentally hit a bird while riding my motorcycle (with both the motorcycle and helmet getting contaminated), is there a possibility of contracting an infectious disease or infection? After cleaning my hands with soap and then disinfecting wi...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. If I accidentally hit a bird while riding my motorcycle (with both the motorcycle and helmet getting contaminated), is there a possibility of contracting an infectious disease or infection? After cleaning my hands with soap and then disinfecting wi...

Accidental ingestion of topical ointment? Today, I applied Ichderm cream (Doxepin 5% cream, 15 gm tube) from the brand Meishi for folliculitis in the intimate area. After applying the cream, I washed my hands and later ate some cookies. I noticed that there was a bit of the cream...

Infection issues Hello, Doctor: The children's water bottles often get misplaced or fall on the ground. I would like to ask if placing them on the classroom floor or in other public environments, and then drinking from them or touching other things afterward, could lead to i...

Prolonged sitting causes heat in the upper body, particularly in the back of the head, which can negatively impact sleep? The main issue I want to address is the overheating of my occipital region due to prolonged sitting, which leads to insomnia. I find it frustrating that I hav...

Dizziness issues? I have been having trouble sleeping lately, often not falling asleep until around 4 or 5 in the morning. Because of this, I usually skip breakfast. From Monday until today, I've only been eating instant noodles for all three meals, just noodles and broth cu...

Infection issues Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. If I touch the soles of my shoes or the floor in a public environment and then wash my hands with soap, is there a risk of infection in the genital area or other parts of my body when using the re...

Elevated body temperature? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing elevated body temperature for about three months. Initially, it was occasional, but recently it has become more frequent, reaching around 37 degrees Celsius almost every day, even while resting indoors. I also exp...

Recently, my mother has been losing weight rapidly, and we don't know the reason? Recently, I have lost weight from around 60 kg to about 50 kg, and I don't know why. I have also become very emotional and feel weak all over, with numbness in my tongue, hands, and feet. ...

Rabies vaccine Hello, Doctor. On March 22, I was bitten by a feral cat (in Yuanli, Miaoli) on my left thumb and right pinky finger. I received a tetanus shot in the emergency room that day and inquired about the need for rabies vaccination. The emergency staff laughed and said it...

The transmission rate of hantavirus? Yesterday morning, I had no choice but to park my scooter next to a dead rat. The rat was quite fresh and appeared to have just been crushed, with blood still oozing out. When I finished work at 5 PM, the dead rat seemed to have been moved a f...

Can a person diagnosed with norovirus engage in sexual activity? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's safe to engage in sexual activity with my partner while I am diagnosed with norovirus.