Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Hard lumps in the buttocks and motion sickness? 1. Recently, I started feeling a bit nauseous shortly after getting into a car, similar to the sensation of having something stuck in my throat, but without any dizziness. Is this motion sickness? If so, why have I suddenly become s...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. Dizziness generally refers to sensations such as vertigo, lightheadedness, feeling faint, blurred vision, and a sense of impending loss of consciousness, as well as feelings of heaviness in the head and unsteadiness, sometimes accompanied by a darkening o...[Read More] Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Headache with nausea and the urge to vomit? Hello doctor, I suddenly started having a fever on Sunday night, which rose to 39 degrees Celsius within two to three hours. I experienced body aches, dizziness, and nausea, so I quickly went to the emergency room for antipyretic treatm...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Zhong, 1. Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation that feels like you are about to vomit. If it is accompanied by contractions of the gastrointestinal tract and muscles in the chest and abdomen, leading to the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, it i...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Intermittent Left Rib Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Lower back pain Hello doctor, I have a sharp, intermittent pain that extends from my left rib towards the area near my spine, specifically on the left side of the vertebrae. The pain comes in sudden bursts and is not associated with tenderness or a specific posture. Sometimes it ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Chuang: 1. Acute pancreatitis is most common in middle-aged individuals, with the most frequent causes being gallstones and alcohol abuse. In milder cases, it can lead to inflammation, edema, and fat necrosis of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. In more severe case...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Left Rib Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling visible. What could be the issue? ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling in appearance. What could t...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumothorax...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding and Managing Occipital Pain: Causes and Solutions
Occipital headache Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the lower left side of my occiput when I turn my head to the left. It feels like it's connected to the muscle in my neck, and there is soreness when I apply pressure. If I stretch and move my nec...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. L: 1. Conditions to consider for neck pain include soft tissue strains or sprains, acute cervical disc herniation, degenerative cervical spondylosis with cervical radiculopathy, autoimmune cervical spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, infections, t...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Occipital Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Axillary pain Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps upon examination, and the left side is more painful than the right. There is no redness or swelling visible. What could this iss...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Axillary pain? Hello, Doctor. This morning I suddenly felt pain under my armpit, with tenderness present, but I don't feel any lymph nodes or lumps when I touch it. The left side hurts more than the right, and there is no redness or swelling. What could be the issue? Last we...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Amin: 1. Common diagnoses to consider for left-sided chest wall pain include herpes zoster, costochondritis, shoulder arthritis, spinal nerve root compression, breast lesions, angina, myocardial infarction, pericarditis, valvular heart disease, aortic dissection, pneumo...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Tinnitus and Anemia: Seeking Medical Guidance in Kaohsiung
Tinnitus Anemia Hello, doctor. Since I can remember, I have experienced persistent high-frequency tinnitus in both ears. When I was younger, I thought everyone was the same until eight years ago when I became pregnant and was diagnosed with oceanic anemia. I realized that my freq...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Kiki: 1. Your situation is quite unique, involving the fields of otolaryngology, neurology, hematology, and obstetrics. Based on your description, one might suspect that you have poor circulation in the inner ear and the head and neck region. When anemia occurs, it ca...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Anemia: Seeking Medical Guidance in Kaohsiung
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Home Remedies for Relief
Shoulder pain? Doctor, I have a question: Recently, I've been feeling like my body temperature is high, so I don't turn on the air conditioning at night because it makes me feel worse (but I don't have a fever; I've checked with an ear thermometer and my tempe...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. The body's temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain, typically maintaining a temperature around 37°C. Even in extreme heat or cold environments, humans strive to maintain a normal body temperature. However, when there is an issue wi...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Causes and Home Remedies for Relief
Understanding a Non-Painful Scalp Lump: What You Need to Know
A hard lump on the scalp? Since childhood, I have had a hard lump about 1 centimeter in size on the top of my head. It is painless and has not shown any signs of growth. Now at 19 years old, it is still present. Although I do not experience any discomfort, I still have some conce...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
If you have any concerns, please visit the outpatient clinic accompanied by a parent. It is advisable to have your family physician evaluate you in person, as online consultations are not equivalent to an in-person visit and cannot provide a diagnosis or treatment recommendations...[Read More] Understanding a Non-Painful Scalp Lump: What You Need to Know
Persistent Fever Above 37.2°C for Two Weeks: When to Seek Medical Help?
A body temperature above 37.2°C for two consecutive weeks? Thank you, doctor, for your response despite your busy schedule! I started experiencing headaches, skin itching, and a temperature ranging from 37.4 to 36.8 degrees Celsius since May 14, which has continued until today (M...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello, You mentioned that you have a slightly elevated body temperature, accompanied by fatigue, a headache, and a sore throat. Given these symptoms during the pandemic, if they persist, it is advisable to contact your local health department to arrange for an appointment at a ...[Read More] Persistent Fever Above 37.2°C for Two Weeks: When to Seek Medical Help?
Risk of COVID-19 Infection from Minor Finger Wound in Public Interactions
A small wound between the fingers may pose a risk of infection, especially if you come into contact with various individuals in your work. However, the primary mode of transmission for the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is through respiratory droplets, rather than through open wounds. ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Egg Yolk: 1. The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus as COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), while the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses has designated the virus's scientific name as SARS-CoV-2 (Sever...[Read More] Risk of COVID-19 Infection from Minor Finger Wound in Public Interactions
Is It Normal to Have a Slight Fever After AZ Vaccine?
After receiving the AZ vaccine, the body temperature may be elevated? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, I received the AstraZeneca vaccine a week ago, and my current body temperature fluctuates between 37.2 and 37.8 degrees Celsius (my usual temperature is between 35.8 and 36.5...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Yu: 1. The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is a non-replicating viral vector vaccine that contains the gene for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S protein) delivered via an adenovirus vector. 2. Possible reactions after vaccination primarily include pain and swelling at the ...[Read More] Is It Normal to Have a Slight Fever After AZ Vaccine?
Understanding Dizziness: Could It Be Food Poisoning or Tea-Related?
I'm not sure which specialty to consult for dizziness? About three days ago, in the afternoon, I ordered takeout and drank a cup of unsweetened green tea (from a bubble tea shop). After drinking about half of it, I started to feel some tightness around my temples, along with...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! There are many causes of dizziness. Since you are experiencing dizziness along with a headache, it is recommended that you consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Could It Be Food Poisoning or Tea-Related?
Understanding Pain Behind the Eye, Face, and Neck: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Pain behind the eyes, face, behind the ears, and neck? Hello, the symptoms have been ongoing for about three days. I am experiencing a tight, aching sensation with slight pain in the right side of my eye socket, face (near the ear), behind the ear (where the ear connects to the n...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: It is difficult to determine the specific condition based solely on your description. However, if you habitually chew food on one side of your mouth, it may be indicative of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). It is recommended that you visit an oral surgery clinic and...[Read More] Understanding Pain Behind the Eye, Face, and Neck: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Forehead Temperature Readings During COVID-19
Elevated forehead temperature? Doctor, with the recent severe outbreak, I have to take my temperature every day when I go to work. However, my forehead thermometer often shows a temperature between 37°C and 37.9°C, while my regular thermometer reads over 34°C. I don't feel u...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to check your forehead temperature only after confirming that you have not been exposed to high temperatures or worn a safety helmet, as these factors may affect the results. Please try to avoid such situations. Additionally, there are other factors that ...[Read More] Understanding Forehead Temperature Readings During COVID-19
Understanding One-Sided Eye Pressure and Headache Symptoms
Unilateral eye pressure, facial pressure, and unilateral headache? Experiencing a sensation of pressure in one eye, along with a foreign body feeling above the nasal bridge, occasional pain around the eye, and discomfort when moving the eye can indicate several potential conditio...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! You are describing headaches accompanied by dizziness; I recommend seeing a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding One-Sided Eye Pressure and Headache Symptoms
Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
It feels like half of my head is inflamed? Hello, doctor. Four days ago, I started experiencing discomfort in a tooth on the upper right side that I had filled years ago. I also have sharp pain in my right eye, accompanied by discharge, and intermittent throbbing pain in my head....
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is difficult to determine the issue. I recommend that you visit a dentist for an examination. If there is pulpitis, it may spread from the root apex and cause discomfort. An X-ray taken by the dentist would be more definitive. Wishing you good...[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Fever and Temperature Fluctuations: Common Concerns
Fever and fluctuations in body temperature issues? Hello Doctor, last night I felt a bit of pressure in my head and had a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. My left arm muscles were a bit sore, but I didn't have any other discomfort. Today during the day, my headache eased, ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Teresa: 1. Humans possess physiological mechanisms to regulate and maintain core body temperature. When there is a need to release excess heat, the body cools down by increasing blood circulation to the skin and sweating; conversely, to conserve internal heat, it reduc...[Read More] Understanding Fever and Temperature Fluctuations: Common Concerns