Hands, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Scratching Issues Hello, Doctor. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been washing my hands and using alcohol frequently lately, but my skin feels fragile. I accidentally scratched my hand on a wooden board, and now there’s a red mark. I would like to know if I need to go get a teta...

Hygiene practices: hand sanitization? Hi Doctor, if I touch products in a public place without washing my hands but use 75% alcohol to sanitize my hands before eating, what diseases could I potentially be at risk of contracting? Thank you. The recent virus outbreak has been quite...

Heat sensation in the palms and back of the neck? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness, warmth in my palms, and heat in the back of my neck lately. I went for an internal medicine check-up, including X-rays and blood tests, which showed no signs of inflammation ...

Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: I am currently working as a janitor, and my daily tasks involve cleaning restrooms and sweeping floors. Given my job, I believe the likelihood of encountering Helicobacter pylori due to contact with feces is significantly increased, althoug...

Medical inquiry Hello Dr. Hsiao, recently the news about the Wuhan pneumonia has made everyone quite anxious. Just now, while waiting for a train at Kaohsiung Station with my sister, we went to the restroom, and while washing our hands, it seemed that the cleaning staff was washi...

Medical inquiry Hello Dr. Hsiao, recently the news about the Wuhan pneumonia has really made people anxious. Just now, while waiting for a train at the Kaohsiung station with my sister, we went to the restroom together. While washing our hands, it seemed that the cleaning staff w...

When using a smartphone? Recently, I've been experiencing numbness in my hands while using my phone. It starts to feel numb after a short period of use. What could be the cause?

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor: I previously had no exercise habits and spent a long time sitting in front of the computer. Since the end of August, I have been experiencing hand numbness, which at one point was so painful that I couldn't sleep. This lasted fo...

Is there a risk of contracting diseases from petting local stray cats and dogs while abroad? Hello Doctor, last week I traveled to Turkey and touched some stray cats and dogs. I can't remember if I washed my hands before eating. Could I be infected with any diseases from the...

Seeing someone injured in a car accident, I touched blood while helping? Hello Doctor: Yesterday evening, I witnessed a car accident where someone was lying on the ground with an injury to the left side of their head, bleeding profusely. There was a pharmacy nearby, so I bought s...

Inhalation of organic solvents? Hello Doctor: Due to laboratory requirements and equipment issues, I have been inhaling and coming into contact with chloroform and phenol for a year and a half. During this time, I was exposed almost daily for over 8 hours, and I sometimes experie...

An item fell on the floor of the restroom? Hello doctor, today after using the restroom and washing my hands, something from my pocket fell to the ground. I picked it up and cleaned it, then washed my hands with soap. I would like to know if there is a possibility of transmitting...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. Since mid-January, I have been experiencing discomfort in my ears with a feeling of fullness. I have consulted several otolaryngologists and had my hearing tested at major hospitals, which came back normal. Later, I experienced dizzi...

Elevated body temperature? Hello Doctor: Recently, my body temperature has been elevated at night (with cold hands and feet), and I'm not sure what the issue might be. My eyes also feel particularly strained, and I feel very tired. I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid ar...

Physical discomfort? Hello Doctor: In recent months, I have been experiencing various pains, and I'm unsure if they are due to stress or if there are actual health issues. For the past few weeks, I have been feeling very dizzy, accompanied by a constant desire to sleep. Ofte...

Questions about skin abrasions and infections? A skin abrasion without bleeding that is red and painful to the touch is considered an open wound. If this wound comes into contact with HIV-infected blood, there is a potential risk of infection. However, the risk of HIV transmissio...

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, I have many strange little ailments in my body, and I really don't know which specialty to consult. I experience hand tremors that are difficult to control; my hands shake when I hold things, when someone touches me, while picking ...

Waking up with swollen and painful hands and fingers? Hello, I would like to ask: Recently, when I wake up every day, all five fingers on both hands are swollen and painful. However, after shaking my hands and massaging my fingers, they return to normal. This issue does not occur...

Contact with stain remover on the skin? Hello, doctor. Today, while using an environmentally friendly degreaser, I accidentally got it all over my hands. My hands feel cool, similar to the sensation of alcohol. Is this due to evaporation? I washed my hands immediately. Should I b...

Urinary transmission Hello, Doctor: Today, my phone fell on the floor of the hospital restroom while I was using it. The floor was partially wet, and I’m not sure if it was urine. The phone screen got some of it on it. I did wipe it down with a disinfectant used for toilet seats,...