Head, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Chronic headaches accompanied by vomiting? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. I have a history of migraines, but in recent years, they have become more frequent, occurring at least once a week, and sometimes the pain is severe enough to cause vomiting. The headache is...

Elevated ear temperature? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been measuring my ear temperature, which consistently falls within the range of 37.7 to 38.2 degrees Celsius (this result has been consistent across different ear thermometers) and has persisted for several days. I have me...

Fever has been frequent over the past week? Hello doctor, since last Wednesday, I have been experiencing fever every evening, ranging between 38-39 degrees Celsius. During the afternoons, I do not have this symptom, and I do not have a runny nose or cough. Right before the fever ...

Shortness of breath? Hello: For the past six months, I have been experiencing almost daily nasal congestion (which requires the use of sprays or medications for relief), occasional stiffness in my shoulders and neck, occasional dizziness, and a light-headed feeling. I have to bre...

I haven't received the vaccine yet, but I lack confidence in my physical condition? Hello, doctor. I have not received my first dose of the vaccine yet, but I am considering getting vaccinated soon. However, I lack confidence in my physical condition. Several years ago, I un...

Unexplained skin redness and swelling, along with localized headache? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I apologize for the interruption. I am a chronic urticaria patient and have been taking antihistamines (Xyzal) for a long time. Recently, I have experienced the following symptoms on my skin fo...

Fever and headache after receiving the varicella vaccine, MMR vaccine, influenza vaccine, and adult Tdap vaccine? Hello: About 15 days ago, I received the varicella vaccine, MMR vaccine, influenza vaccine, and adult Tdap vaccine. Two days ago, I started experiencing fever and hea...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello, Dr. Yeh. I would like to ask you: As a child, I was a victim of domestic violence and was thrown to the ground, hitting my head, which caused nosebleeds, swelling, and impaired vision. I also experienced bleeding from both ears; I was struck in the ...

Feeling unwell and seeking answers? Hello, doctor: For the past three to four days, I have been experiencing a tight and heavy sensation on both sides of my head (near the temples). It becomes very uncomfortable when I tilt my head back, and sometimes I feel pain, with this sensa...

Tightness in the head? Hello, doctor. I've been feeling tightness and heaviness on both sides of my head (near the temples) for the past couple of days, and sometimes I even feel this sensation above my neck. Could you please tell me what this might be?

Blood pressure and heart rate issues? Usually, my blood pressure is normal, but my heart rate is often around 105. Sometimes, I experience low blood pressure with a heart rate of about 85. Since the beginning of this year, I frequently feel short of breath and slightly wheezy, wi...

Often feel pulsation in the blood vessels of the head? Hello doctor, as per the title, I have recently been feeling pulsations in the blood vessels of my head, especially when I lie on my pillow at night. I dream every night, and when I wake up and start moving in the morning, I ...

Involuntary head shaking? Hello doctor, I often experience headaches, mostly migraines, but I have had two episodes of unexplained head shaking. The first time, while standing in my room, my head started to shake suddenly, but I was fully conscious and it lasted for nearly a minu...

Elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. I recently purchased a new ear thermometer. In the morning, my temperature readings are around 36.9 to 37.1 degrees Celsius, but by noon, it rises to above 37.5 degrees, though it does not exceed 38.0 degrees. The forehead temperature mea...

Back pain, headache? On October 28, I woke up with pain on the left side of my back. That evening, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and received acupuncture, but the pain persisted the next day. It then shifted to pain below my right scapula, primarily occurring du...

Doctor, is it normal for body temperature to fluctuate between 33°C and 36°C? I have recently noticed that when entering stores and other commercial places, the forehead temperature measurements have shown unprecedented low readings in the past couple of days. Today, one reading ...

Vaccine blood spots Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the petechiae caused by the vaccine. Do these subcutaneous bleeding spots appear suddenly (overnight) with many spots, or do they gradually increase day by day? Before I received the COVID-19 vaccine, I had just visited...

Physical discomfort? Hello Doctor, since mid-August, I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my fingers and limbs upon waking up. I went to a neurologist for an examination, and I will be undergoing more in-depth tests soon. Between mid-August and October, I have felt t...

Whole body shaking during sleep? I have been experiencing some insomnia lately, and last night I couldn't sleep. While lying down, I suddenly felt my whole body vibrating, but it subsided within about 5 minutes. After that, I noticed some soreness in my thigh and arm muscles...

Bruising on the thigh one week after receiving the AZ vaccine? Hello doctor, I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on September 9th, and today I suddenly noticed a bruise on the left side of my left thigh. There are no red spots of bleeding, but it is quite painful ...