Head, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 3

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...

Concerns about being stung by a familiar shrimp? Hello, doctor. Today, I accidentally got pricked in the abdomen by the head spike of a fried shrimp (while carrying a bag of purchased items). I didn't expect the spike to pierce through the bag, and the shrimp was already fri...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Lin, Hello. Today (April 26), I visited a clinic due to headaches and bloating. At the time, I did not notice that my number had been called. When the nurse suddenly called my name, I quickly stood up and entered the examination room. During the con...

The mother falls ill every month for no apparent reason? My mother is fifty years old, 162 cm tall, and weighs 41 kg. About a year ago, she started getting sick once or twice a month, and in recent months, this has become more frequent. Her weight has decreased from approximately...

Since being re-diagnosed at the end of January this year, my body temperature has remained elevated? Hello, I was diagnosed with COVID-19 for the second time at the end of January this year, and I tested negative three days later. However, my body temperature has been slightly el...

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...

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...

Feeling warm and lethargic, but without a fever? Hello, doctor. Since yesterday morning, I've been feeling a bit warm, but I'm not sweating. I feel somewhat lethargic, but both my ear and forehead temperatures are normal, and my appetite is fine. I usually eat out for a...

Nausea and vomiting after dinner? Hello Dr. Hou, Here are my mother's symptoms. I'm not sure if they are related, so I have included all the information I have for evaluation. For the past six months, she frequently experiences sudden nausea and vomiting after dinner,...

Fever resembling a cold? Measure palm temperature every 1 to 3 hours, which ranges from 39.3 to 39.5 degrees Celsius; forehead temperature is between 37.3 and 37.9 degrees Celsius; temple temperature ranges from 37.2 to 38.4 degrees Celsius. Rapid test for COVID-19 is negative. R...

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...

Stiffness and discomfort in the nape of the neck? Hello, Doctor. I am 27 years old and have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Last Saturday, after dinner, I clearly felt stiffness and discomfort in my neck, and it was difficult to turn my head from side to side...

If the back of your head feels warm while lying down, which specialist should you see? I've seen many specialists, undergone numerous tests, and spent a lot of money? I used to sit for long periods every day, combined with smoking and a diet high in salt and oil. I have been...

Can a patient with stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma receive the HPV vaccine? Hello, doctor. I am 47 years old and underwent a total thyroidectomy for stage I papillary thyroid cancer last April. Can I still receive the HPV vaccine? If so, does the HPV vaccine help prevent the ...

The association between fatigue and vitamin D deficiency? I have been experiencing fatigue and excessive sleepiness for about 6 to 7 years. I have seen various internal medicine specialists and undergone tests for thyroid function, hormones, etc. I even visited a sleep clinic, an...

Dizziness and vomiting? My mother woke up in the morning with sudden headaches and dizziness, followed by vomiting. After vomiting, she lay down to rest and started experiencing stomach pain and cold sweats. What recommendations do you have to improve this situation, doctor?

CT Report Hello Dr. Yeh, I previously slipped and slightly hit my head against a cabinet. At the time, I didn't have any significant symptoms, but I did have a cut and went to the emergency room. As a precaution, I had a CT scan of my head, and the doctor said there was no i...

Health check-up computed tomography (CT scan) Hello, the findings from the CT scan of the brain without contrast indicate the following: - There is no evidence of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), subdural hematoma (SDH), epidural hematoma (EDH), or subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)....

Occasionally experiencing flashes of light in the vision, but the ophthalmologist cannot identify the cause? Hello Dr. Lin, recently I've been experiencing a sensation in my left eye near the outer corner that feels like seeing stars (this seems to occur more often when sitt...

Recently, I have noticed that my body temperature is abnormally low, at 34.7 degrees Celsius? Hello, doctor. I have a history of diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease for 32 years. My hemoglobin A1c was 6.6 in December last year. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in Jul...