Hands, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 8

Inquire about rabies? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about rabies. This morning, I bought breakfast and accidentally brushed against a dog with the plastic bag containing my food. The dog may have licked the plastic bag, which I then placed in my bicycle basket. When I go...

Lumbar pain with inability to exert force? I experience a feeling of pressure and pain in my coccyx area when standing up and exerting force with my legs, to the point where I cannot stand without using my hands to push against a table for support. I previously visited a neurosur...

Lumbar pain with inability to exert force? I experience a feeling of pressure and pain in my coccyx area when I stand up and exert force with my legs, to the point where I cannot stand without using my hands to push against a table for support. I previously visited a neurosurgeon...

Which specialty should I see? Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the center of my chest and below my left breast, as well as pain in my upper back near the shoulder blades. My hands feel numb at times, and I occasionally notice my ...

Many physical ailments? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have been experiencing many bothersome symptoms in my body, and I have been unable to find relief due to the unknown causes. It started seven years ago with discomfort in my lumbar spine, which later progressed to swelling in both legs...

Wrist pain Hello Doctor, due to long-term office work and frequent use of my wrists, I experience pain in my wrists. After receiving TCM massage, the doctor mentioned that my wrists are relatively loose and the bones can move more easily, which may cause discomfort in my hands. T...

Dizziness / Discomfort in the eyes Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing occasional dizziness for a while. However, starting from two weeks ago, the dizziness has become more pronounced, especially when sitting. In the past few days, it has worsened. When I close my eyes and rot...

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, this morning when I woke up, I noticed that my hands were red, somewhat warm, and itchy. It feels like the sensation you get after putting your hands in very hot water for a while and then taking them out, with a tingling and itchy feel...

Vascular descent Hello, doctor. Last year, I underwent chemotherapy for breast cancer, which caused an increase in liver enzymes. For a period of time, I had to have blood drawn frequently every week. Now, the veins in my arms have collapsed and are completely invisible, so blood...

Receiving the hepatitis B vaccine does not prevent hepatitis C infection. The hepatitis B vaccine specifically protects against the hepatitis B virus, while hepatitis C is caused by a different virus. Therefore, vaccination against hepatitis B does not provide immunity against he...

Waking up in the morning with numbness in both hands has been evaluated with nerve conduction studies, which showed no issues. However, has there been any improvement in the hand numbness upon waking? Waking up in the morning with numbness in both hands, and having already underg...

Health issues Hello, doctor. I am currently pregnant and would like to ask about washing dishes at home. I wash raw meat, raw vegetables, and dishes in the same sink, but I use running water. Will the dishes washed this way be contaminated with Toxoplasma? Is Toxoplasma easy to w...

Nonspecific dizziness Hello, doctor. One morning in February of last year, I woke up feeling dizzy (I weighed 116 kg at the time). Initially, it felt like an earthquake, and I didn't think much of it. However, by the end of March last year, my doctor prescribed me medication...

Risk of Viral Infection (Continued Inquiry) Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you for your response. I am the gentleman who inquired about the risk of viral infection. Here is a recap of my previous question: Yesterday, while playing basketball, my hand came into contact with a friend's...

Dizziness for over a year? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have seen many doctors and undergone numerous tests, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. The Western doctors have suggested that I might be experiencing panic disorder or sleep apnea, while the traditional...

Dizziness for over a year? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over a year. I have undergone numerous tests, which revealed severe obstructive sleep apnea and mild fatty liver. Since the onset of dizziness last year until January of this year, my dizziness has wo...

What could be causing the sensation of cramping pain in the left buttock? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing this issue since October of last year. I have sharp pain in my left buttock, and my left leg feels a bit numb. When I lie in bed and try to get up, I struggle to do so...

Which department to see? Doctor, I have recently been experiencing itching on my face, hands, and feet, but there is no redness or swelling on my skin, and the itching is not localized to one specific area. What could be causing this? Which specialist should I consult?

Due to the child's illness, they have been experiencing a persistent fever for three days. It is inconvenient to seek medical care in a remote area, so I am reaching out to the physician for assistance? The child is approximately 11 months old and has had a previously normal...

Intermittent referred pain in the abdomen? Hello Doctor, my boyfriend (28 years old) has been experiencing intermittent radiating abdominal pain (similar to an electric shock) since March of last year. The pain does not occur when pressure is applied, and it has persisted for ove...