Hands, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 9

Hand issues? Waking up every day with numbness in your hands for several consecutive days, and experiencing numbness while working, is concerning. To improve this condition, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. Bloodletting is not a commonly recommended treatment...

Health issues I would like to ask the doctor: If a breakfast shop collects money and does not wash their hands before preparing food, could the bacteria or viruses on the money cause discomfort after eating? Additionally, if the money comes into contact with cooked food, can the ...

Cold, diarrhea, numbness in hands? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a couple of questions. Q1: I have had a cold for almost a week, with symptoms including nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and phlegm in my throat (both the nasal discharge and phlegm are clear). I visited ...

Heat sensation in the lower back? Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman. Recently, I have experienced occasional warmth in my lower back, but when I touch it, it does not feel warm. This sensation is intermittent and is usually more noticeable in the afternoon to evening. What c...

Having many health issues can make it difficult to know what to do? Hello Doctor, I have symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, gastroesophageal reflux disease, being a carrier of thalassemia, and headaches. I have previously undergone surgery for bilateral tonsillectomy and a liposa...

Infection issues I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information. Based on your description, it seems you are concerned about potential infections after your urine test and subsequent activities. It's important to note that HIV is primarily transmitted thro...

Chest tightness issue? Hello Doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. Last November, I contracted enterovirus, and my usual symptoms were diarrhea and cold-like symptoms. However, one night I suddenly felt unwell, experiencing chest tightness and a sensation that I could only breathe d...

There is a significant temperature difference between the right and left sides of the body? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the fact that the right side of my body (from the neck down to the right hand and right foot) is always colder than the left side. I noticed this d...

Changing Dominant Hand Hello Dr. Liao, I am currently 22 years old. Last year, I suffered a right clavicle fracture due to a car accident, which made me hesitant to use my dominant right hand for an extended period. Gradually, I shifted the focus of my activities to my left han...

Mercury thermometer Hello, doctor. When I was in elementary school, I broke a mercury thermometer in the nursing classroom and held it for a while. When the teacher arrived, he told me to throw it away and wash my hands. It wasn't until I grew up that I learned about the dan...

What tests should be performed? Hello, doctor. I am 165 cm tall and weigh 129 kg (I was nearly 150 kg before and have lost weight for about 2 months). I am taking antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications: Shumai Kang enteric-coated tablets 5/20 mg (1 tablet), Tenormin 100 mg...

Swelling of the palm? Hello Doctor: Day 1: At 6 PM, my right hand's entire palm and my left index finger began to swell. There was no pain, just a feeling of itchiness (I rubbed my hand to alleviate the discomfort). My palm felt very tight, and I initially thought it was d...

Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction or thyroid dysfunction? I have a family history of hyperthyroidism. Over the past year, I've been under a lot of stress, and about one or two months ago, I started experiencing occasional shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat, fee...

Hand problems The hands tremble, often occurring when holding a pen, using chopsticks to eat, pouring drinks, or serving food. Sometimes, there is intense shaking (usually in the right hand). Occasionally, there is significant pain in the middle finger's nerve, lasting about...

Family medicine issues In the morning, I take medication for insomnia and high blood pressure. I have been switching insomnia medications for about four years. I take a capsule of 0.5 mg of Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) because I experience a tingling sensation in my head, as if bloo...

Could you please clarify your question regarding infectious issues? Hello, doctor. I accidentally discovered that someone at home has genital warts! I have a child who is just over one year old, and I am very worried about the possibility of transmission due to some hygiene habit...

Please feel free to ask your questions? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. When the temperature drops below 16 degrees Celsius, I tend to have cold hands and feet, speak more rapidly, and my body feels tense, appearing anxious. However, I don't actually feel ...

Sweating on the back and beads of sweat on the arms? Hello Dr. Chen, My daughter is 32 years old. On March 104, she underwent a tracheostomy due to pneumonia and respiratory failure, compounded by her existing autoimmune disease (multiple sclerosis). She is bedridden and requir...

Shoulder and neck pain with headache? I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain after sitting and studying for less than half an hour. Then, I start to feel pressure in my head, and even when I stop looking at my work, it gradually worsens, leading to headaches and nausea. ...

Finger numbness can be a symptom of several conditions, including: 1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2. Peripheral Neuropathy 3. Cervical Radiculopathy 4. Multiple Sclerosis 5. Stroke 6. Diabetes 7. Rheumatoid Arthritis 8. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome If you experience Hello doctor, my fin...