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Understanding Tension Headaches: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Thank you for your response! Could you please specify which part of your head is experiencing pain and what the nature of the pain is? Are there any accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vis...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: Pain in the back of the head or on both sides of the temples may be indicative of tension-type headache. However, it is still recommended that you visit a family medicine clinic for a thorough physical examination and to arrange for any necessary tests to clarify the diffe...

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Understanding Afternoon Headaches: Causes and Symptoms Explained

Headache Q: Do you experience headaches after noon? If so, where is the pain located: on both sides or at the back of the head? Q: What is the nature of the pain? If it's on both sides, sometimes it feels a bit tight, and there may also be a slight sensation of dizziness. Q:...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: Pain in the back of the head or on both sides of the temples may be indicative of tension-type headache. However, it is still recommended that you visit a family medicine clinic for a thorough physical examination and to arrange any necessary tests to clarify the different...

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Managing Tension Headaches: Treatment Options and Family Medicine Care

Tension-type headache Hello, how can tension-type headaches be improved and treated? Should I choose family medicine for outpatient care?


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, I recommend that you visit a family medicine clinic for consultation. Thank you!

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Night Shift Health: Nutrition, Headaches, and Sleep Quality Explained

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello: 1. I usually work the night shift, and although my liver function tests are normal, should I take any specific supplements? 2. Sometimes, usually in the afternoon, I experience mild headaches. Coul...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, working night shifts is a common phenomenon in many industries, and its primary impact on health includes sleep disorders and disruptions, psychosomatic symptoms due to adjustment difficulties, and potential stress risks for cardiovascular d...

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Effective Medications for Altitude Sickness: A Guide for Climbers

Medications for altitude sickness? Dear Doctor: I often climb mountains over 3000 meters, but I experience symptoms of altitude sickness each time, including headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite. I would like to know if I can get medication for altitude sickness, such as Diamo...


Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Danmus is a specialized medication applied for by Dr. Wang from our ophthalmology department, and therefore, family medicine physicians are unable to prescribe it. Since this medication is used for the prevention of altitude sickness, it must be purchased out-of-pocket.

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Understanding Mediterranean Anemia: Symptoms, Management, and Treatment Options

Mediterranean anemia (also known as thalassemia) Hello, doctor. I had anemia issues since my twenties, and it wasn't until I gave birth at 35 that I discovered I have thalassemia. Around the age of 37, I started experiencing severe headaches during my menstrual period, simil...


Dr. Cai Mengru Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Ching, Regarding your concerns, there are two important points to consider. First, even if you have thalassemia, it is still possible for you to have iron deficiency anemia, especially since you often feel unwell before and after your menstrual period, which make...

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Neck Discomfort and Head Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice

Discomfort at the junction of the neck and the back of the head? Since Monday, I've been waking up with tightness in the middle of the back of my neck, where it connects to the base of my skull. It feels like there's a tight band there, and I've been experiencing s...


Dr. Lai Hexian Reply:
Hello, please visit the neurology department for an evaluation by a specialist.

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Feeling Tired Every Morning: Is It a Sleep Disorder?

Waking up feeling fatigued? Hello. I wake up feeling very tired every day and find it hard to get out of bed. I feel dizzy and lethargic throughout the day, often wanting to sleep. I tend to doze off at work and easily become anxious and stressed. This has been going on for nearl...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Dear User, In your message, you mentioned experiencing fatigue, dizziness upon waking, daytime sleepiness, and increased anxiety for the past 12 years. Daytime sleepiness itself is a significant warning sign and may indicate possible sleep disorders, hypoxia, central nervous sys...

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Unusual Symptoms After a Cold: Fatigue, Weakness, and Medication Effects

Strange Symptoms After a Cold On July 21 and 22, I had a cold with symptoms of dizziness and headache. I experienced a low-grade fever and occasional sweating, but never had a high fever. On July 23, I no longer had a headache but had a runny nose and sneezing (I usually have all...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, you mentioned experiencing persistent fatigue and drowsiness after taking medication for a cold. Since each person's constitution is different, even the same medication can exhibit varying side effects. It is also possible that these symp...

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How to Alleviate Jet Lag Symptoms While Traveling Abroad

How can one alleviate the symptoms caused by jet lag? I will be flying to the United States on Tuesday and staying until Sunday. Currently, I am experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, nasal congestion, allergies, and gastrointestinal discomfort. S...


Dr. Chen Mengkan Reply:
Hello! Regarding your question, it is not possible to determine from the symptoms whether they are related to jet lag. Generally, discomfort caused by jet lag improves as one adapts to the local lifestyle. If the symptoms persist, please seek medical attention nearby for further ...

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Why Am I Experiencing Severe Hair Loss and Head Pain?

I don't know why I'm experiencing excessive hair loss? I have been experiencing increasingly thinning hair for nearly a year. Recently, I have started to have headaches and a tight sensation in my scalp (which has been the case in the past as well). Every time I brush o...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the issue of increasingly thinning hair and hair loss may not necessarily be the same event as headaches and a feeling of scalp tightness. However, if the hair loss is caused by psychological stress, it is indeed possible that it may be accomp...

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Understanding Lymphoma: Causes, Treatment Options, and Risks

Lymphoma My son has had a hard lump on his back near the shoulder and neck for quite some time. It feels movable and is not painful, but he frequently experiences headaches and discomfort in his nose and throat. Initially, I thought these symptoms were due to allergies, but recen...


Dr. Chen Mengkan Reply:
Lymphadenopathy is commonly caused by infections, which usually provoke inflammatory responses in nearby organs. Once the infection resolves, the lymph nodes will typically return to their normal size. Another cause to consider is malignancy, which could be due to metastatic lymp...

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Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Solutions, and Emotional Well-being

Head discomfort? Hello Doctor, I have the following questions: 1. I have been experiencing headaches for ten years. Is it possible to treat them? Sometimes I feel very fatigued and want to sleep. How can I address this? 2. I started dyeing my hair ten years ago due to white hai...


Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello, In response to your inquiry, you mentioned several issues including physiological symptoms such as chronic headaches, irregular menstrual cycles, and premature graying of hair, as well as psychological stress and forgetfulness. You also noted a range of symptoms like fat...

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Understanding Headaches After Night Shifts: Is Sleep the Culprit?

Sure! How can I assist you? Hello: I work a fixed night shift, and I often experience headaches in the afternoon. However, after I sleep and wake up, I feel normal. Is this related to my sleep?


Dr. Lai Hexian Reply:
Hello, it is likely due to excessive fatigue, and it should recover after a period of rest.

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Steroid-Induced Obesity: Exploring Weight Loss Surgery Options

Obesity caused by steroid use and seeking gastric bypass surgery for weight loss? I mistakenly consumed a compounded pain medication from the pharmacy, thinking it was a regular analgesic, for four years. I took it for various types of pain, including toothaches, menstrual cramps...


Dr. Lai Hexian Reply:
Hello, please visit the Metabolism Clinic for further evaluation after your appointment.

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Unexplained Fever and Headache: Which Specialist to Consult?

Fever of unknown origin and headache? Doctor: Recently, my friend has been experiencing unexplained fevers and headaches. The first time I took him to a large hospital's emergency department, the doctor only performed a rapid test and, after seeing the results, stated that i...


Dr. Cai Mengru Reply:
Hello Ms. Tang: Persistent fever is indeed a cause for concern, with the most common issues being infections and autoimmune diseases, among others. It would be advisable to consult an infectious disease specialist or a rheumatologist (the former is recommended). If you also exper...

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Understanding Severe Headaches and Nausea: Possible Causes and Solutions

Headache with vomiting? Hello, a friend of mine has been experiencing headaches that lead to vomiting for about four to five years, occurring approximately three to four times a year. However, this year the situation has worsened, with episodes happening twice a month. Previous t...


Dr. Cai Jueren Reply:
Hello, I apologize for the delay in responding due to my recent trip abroad. Regarding the symptoms you mentioned, they may still be related to a brain issue, possibly central vertigo combined with typical migraines. I recommend that you first visit an ENT clinic for an examinati...

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Understanding Chest Tightness and Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help

Chest tightness and headache? Hello Doctor: I often feel a tightness in my chest, and sometimes it feels as if a heavy object is pressing down on me, making it difficult to breathe. I also experience dizziness and chest pain, and on several occasions, the pain in my chest seems t...


Dr. Cai Mengru Reply:
Dear Ms. Xingyue, Regarding your question, there could be many possible reasons. Since there are several inquiries that need to be addressed, I recommend that you first visit the Family Medicine department where a physician can ask you detailed questions. Wishing you peace and...

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Concern Over H1N1 Symptoms: What You Need to Know

H1N1 Yesterday in class, I received some very bad news. Someone from the night school class that shares our classroom has contracted H1N1. Coincidentally, I also started experiencing similar symptoms in the morning, with a severe headache and a sore throat. Although I went to the...


Dr. Lai Hexian Reply:
Hello, it is possible, but not certain. Therefore, it is advisable to seek further medical evaluation and treatment.

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Understanding Back Pain and Shortness of Breath in MS Patients

Breathing causes back pain ~ sudden shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor. I am a patient with multiple sclerosis. About four days ago, I caught a cold, and my symptoms include: headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, body aches and fatigue, cough (dry cough without phl...


Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Multiple sclerosis is a specific disease with distinctive symptoms; please consult a rheumatologist or immunologist.

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