Managing Multiple Health Issues: A Guide for Patients with Complex Symptoms
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...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● There are many possible causes for chest tightness, including the issues you mentioned, such as bronchial problems or gastroesophageal reflux (you can refer to my other article at https://goo.gl/jkWwha). Generally, mild mitral valve prolapse is mostly asymptomatic and does not ...[Read More] Managing Multiple Health Issues: A Guide for Patients with Complex Symptoms
Understanding Tinnitus and Digestive Issues: When to Seek Help
Tinnitus, gastrointestinal discomfort, and other related issues? Hello, about a month and a half ago, I experienced headaches and was diagnosed with tension-type headaches (muscle tightness) after a consultation. The frequency and intensity of the headaches have since decreased. ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● There are many causes of tinnitus, and the most important step is to rule out the possibility of hearing loss or impairment, such as Meniere's disease (which often presents with vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus) or sudden sensorineural hearing loss (which may also be ac...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Digestive Issues: When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Tightness: Causes and When to Seek Help
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...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
Premenstrual discomfort is referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), with common symptoms including breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, mood changes, sleep disturbances, headaches, and acne, as you mentioned. Although you had a history of asthma in childhood, which...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Severe Headaches, High Blood Pressure, and Nausea: Causes and Solutions
Frequent headaches, elevated blood pressure, and vomiting? I often experience headaches, elevated blood pressure, and vomiting. What could be the cause? My headaches are sometimes so severe that I have to go to the emergency room (my blood pressure spikes to 180-184 during these ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
● If your outpatient blood pressure readings are consistently greater than 140/90 mmHg, or if home measurements are consistently greater than 135/85 mmHg, you may be at risk for hypertension. Blood pressure can be elevated during periods of discomfort (such as headaches) and may ...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches, High Blood Pressure, and Nausea: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Headaches and Swollen Lymph Nodes: When to Seek Help
Headache with a lump-like sensation, swollen lymph nodes on the right side? Hello Dr. Chen, Last Wednesday, I was reading until around midnight, and afterwards, I felt a bit of a headache, so I went to sleep. Usually, when I have a headache, a good night's sleep helps, but ...
Dr. Chen Taicheng Reply:
Based on your description, it seems you have a history of headaches (for more information on headache issues, please refer to another article at https://goo.gl/6h7cll). This may be migraine-related (migraines are moderate to severe headaches that can last from 4 to 72 hours, ofte...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Swollen Lymph Nodes: When to Seek Help
Understanding Headaches After Frequent Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Headaches after masturbation? Doctor, I recently noticed that if I masturbate more than twice a day, I experience headaches the following day. The headache symptoms are somewhat similar to those of a cold and can last for one to two days. However, if I space out my masturbation t...
Dr. Wu Fangcan Reply:
You may consult a neurologist to rule out the possibility of a migraine.[Read More] Understanding Headaches After Frequent Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Gastrointestinal Discomfort and Fever: When to Seek Medical Help?
Gastrointestinal discomfort accompanied by recurrent fever lasting for 10 days? I have the following symptoms: On November 19th, around 4 or 5 PM, I ate bacon bread that had been heated in the morning and half a sesame bread from the fridge, followed by udon soup for dinner. I st...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if you have a persistent fever that has not improved, it is strongly recommended to consult an infectious disease specialist to determine the cause. Generally, if it is merely a gastrointestinal viral infection, the duration should not be prolonged, and most cases are self...[Read More] Persistent Gastrointestinal Discomfort and Fever: When to Seek Medical Help?
Is Your Evening Body Temperature Normal? Understanding Fluctuations
Is this body temperature normal? Hello Doctor, recently my daytime body temperature (ear temperature) feels normal (since I don't feel unwell, I haven't measured it specifically), but in the evening and before bedtime, my body temperature (ear temperature) is around 37....
Dr. Xu Peiqi Reply:
Hello, a temperature of 37.1 degrees Celsius does not indicate a fever, and human body temperature is not constant throughout the day; it naturally fluctuates. There is no need to worry about the numbers on the thermometer. However, if you feel unwell, such as experiencing warmth...[Read More] Is Your Evening Body Temperature Normal? Understanding Fluctuations
Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Your Symptoms?
Which department should I consult? Hello, doctor. I have multiple and varied health issues, and I'm unsure what to pay attention to or which specialty to consult. 1. I frequently get mouth ulcers that take a long time to heal, sometimes occurring in two or three places at ...
Dr. Wu Fangcan Reply:
Based on the situation you described, it is advisable to consult a trusted family physician or a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for examination and treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Your Symptoms?
Can Gastroenteritis Cause Persistent Headaches? Understanding the Connection
Is it possible for gastroenteritis to cause persistent headaches? Hello, Doctor! I previously experienced occasional headaches, but they would usually resolve after a good night's sleep. Recently, starting from last Sunday (August 21), I suddenly developed a fever, headache,...
Dr. Zhang Hongwei Reply:
Hello, it is possible to experience gastroenteritis along with headaches. Most cases of gastroenteritis are caused by viral infections, and headaches are also a common symptom of viral infections. Generally, symptoms will gradually improve as the immune system recovers. However, ...[Read More] Can Gastroenteritis Cause Persistent Headaches? Understanding the Connection
Understanding Dizziness and Fainting: Low Blood Pressure and Seizure-Like Symptoms
Dizziness, blackouts, and suspected seizure symptoms, along with a feeling of low blood pressure? Hello, doctor. I often experience dizziness and blurred vision when I get up from lying in bed. I feel faint and struggle to walk a few steps before losing consciousness. I can disti...
Dr. Zhang Hongwei Reply:
Hello, if the fainting episodes occur after a change in posture, it may be caused by orthostatic hypotension. It is recommended to measure blood pressure changes within three minutes of sitting and standing. If there is a change in systolic blood pressure greater than 20 mmHg and...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fainting: Low Blood Pressure and Seizure-Like Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Seizure-Like Symptoms: Possible Causes and Concerns
Dizziness, darkening of vision, and suspected seizure symptoms? Hello Doctor, I often experience dizziness and visual disturbances when I get up from bed. I feel like my vision goes black, and after forcing myself to walk a few steps, I faint. I can distinctly feel myself grabbin...
Dr. Gao Qingyun Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there is not enough information to make a diagnostic judgment. Please visit the family medicine outpatient department for a physician's examination and treatment. Thank you. Wishing you peace and health. Director of Family Medicine Departmen...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Seizure-Like Symptoms: Possible Causes and Concerns
Managing Stress-Related Headaches and Diarrhea: Expert Advice
Please help me with my question, thank you! Doctor, I have been experiencing a lot of work-related stress lately, and I've been having persistent headaches and diarrhea. What medication should I take?
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to seek an evaluation from a psychiatrist. Please do not take medication on your own. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Managing Stress-Related Headaches and Diarrhea: Expert Advice
Managing Multiple Medications: Addressing Side Effects and Health Concerns
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...
Dr. Chen Zonglin Reply:
Based on what you mentioned, you have been feeling a bit fatigued lately, experiencing pain under your left and right ribs, and tightness with a prickling sensation in the back of your neck. Poor sleep at night can easily lead to daytime fatigue. It would be advisable for you to ...[Read More] Managing Multiple Medications: Addressing Side Effects and Health Concerns
Common Family Medicine Questions: Cold Sensitivity, Sleep Issues, and More
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 ...
Dr. Chen Zonglin Reply:
1. If this situation is causing you distress, you may consider seeking an evaluation from a psychiatrist. 2. It is uncommon for individuals to lack slow-wave sleep; it is advisable to discuss with the physician who arranged your sleep study whether there are any underlying issues...[Read More] Common Family Medicine Questions: Cold Sensitivity, Sleep Issues, and More
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Remedies, and Long-term Effects
Easily prone to dizziness? Hello doctor, I have been particularly prone to dizziness since childhood. I remember that certain foods, like jellyfish, would make me dizzy, and I never understood why, which led me to avoid those foods. As I grew older, I also experienced dizziness f...
Dr. Gao Qingyun Reply:
Hello: Dizziness is a common symptom encountered in family medicine clinics. There are many potential causes for dizziness or headaches. It is recommended that you visit a family medicine clinic for diagnosis and treatment to identify the underlying cause, which will lead to bett...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Remedies, and Long-term Effects
Understanding Occasional Forehead Pain: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Intermittent frontal headaches, occasional chest tightness, nausea, excessive sleepiness, and weakness in the limbs? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I work in marketing and have mild allergic rhinitis. Occasionally, I experience dry heaving upon waking up. Since November of last year, I have als...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Thank you for your question! If there are significant changes in the type or intensity of your headache, you should consult a neurologist. Additionally, the other symptoms you mentioned may suggest anemia, so please seek evaluation from a hematologist or gynecologist as soon as p...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Forehead Pain: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Regarding waking up with a headache? Recently, I have been experiencing somewhat severe headaches upon waking up, which usually last until the afternoon and occasionally extend into the evening. The discomfort is often localized to the right side of my head and a tight feeling in...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Thank you for your inquiry! I recommend that you consult with a neurologist and an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Elevated Body Temperature: Understanding the Causes and When to Seek Help
Persistent elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. My usual body temperature is around 36 to 36.5 degrees Celsius, and it rarely exceeds 37 degrees except when I have a cold. On April 7th, Thursday afternoon, I started experiencing headaches. After taking pain relievers, I felt...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if you have consistently elevated body temperature, it is advisable to visit a hospital for a personal evaluation by a physician. You may first seek assistance from an infectious disease specialist at Changhua Hospital. Take care.[Read More] Persistent Elevated Body Temperature: Understanding the Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
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. ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, regarding your concerns, if the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a neurologist for further evaluation. Changhua Hospital is here to support you.[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Medical Help