Choosing Safe Supplements for Parents with Health Concerns
Health supplements I want to buy nutritional supplements for my mom, but she has high blood pressure, a history of stroke, and poor liver function, so I'm unsure which type would be suitable for her. I would like to seek a doctor's opinion. My dad has been working in aq...
Dr. Lai Junlong Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, nutritional supplements or health products do not necessarily have therapeutic effects and may pose a burden in certain situations. Your daughter's health condition may require her to take multiple medications to manage her diseases, and ...[Read More] Choosing Safe Supplements for Parents with Health Concerns
Understanding Unexplained Rapid Heartbeat and Shortness of Breath
Frequent unexplained palpitations leading to shortness of breath? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask a few questions regarding my mother (56 years old). Recently, she has been experiencing unexplained episodes of rapid heartbeat. She reports that her heart races and she feels s...
Dr. Cai Jueren Reply:
Hello Nicole: Your mother's condition is not considered complex, but it is important to have regular health check-ups for the following reasons: 1. Patients with hypertension are advised to check their lipid levels and kidney function annually. 2. Hepatitis B carriers are re...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Rapid Heartbeat and Shortness of Breath
Understanding the Impact of Daily Supplements on Liver Health and Blood Donation
Maintenance medications I would like to ask... Does taking health supplements daily, like Centrum, put a burden on the liver? Does this mean I can't donate blood? I previously had constipation issues, and my doctor prescribed me a medication called Teliton. Does that medicat...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
1. Every medication has the potential to impose a burden on the liver or kidneys. However, the extent of damage caused by the drug to these organs depends on the drug's toxicity and the dosage used. Currently, blood donation practices primarily categorize blood into componen...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Daily Supplements on Liver Health and Blood Donation