Heart rate, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Blood pressure, pulse? Hello doctor, last December, I had my blood pressure and pulse checked for a thyroid examination, and the results were within normal limits, around 120/70, with a heart rate in the 90s. The doctor advised me to keep an eye on it. In early September of this ...

Issues with the administration of the second dose of the AZ vaccine? Hello. My elder family member has an appointment to receive the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine tomorrow. They had a head injury from a car accident in their younger years and have been experiencing occas...

Questions related to COVID-19 vaccines? Hello, I am 52 years old. Last April, I visited a gynecologist and blood tests indicated that I have entered menopause. Since then, I have experienced menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, night sweats, anxiety, and palpitations, which have...

Blood pressure medication issues, heart problems, blood pressure, blood pressure medication issues? My mother-in-law's blood pressure in the morning is about 150/79, but in the evening, it drops to 89/54. She is taking medications including Xinsun and Yide Yuyue. However, he...

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting blood glucose levels are used to diagnose diabetes? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions: I had a diabetes test done a year ago on August 2020, where my fasting blood glucose was 83 mg/dL and my hemoglobin A1c was 5.61%. I ...

Precautions after medication - Is it safe to exercise, take a shower, or lie down immediately after taking the medication? Hello, I have been on long-term medication, and I previously experienced discomfort in my stomach after taking medication and then lying down or exercising. ...

Can patients with low blood pressure receive the Moderna vaccine? Hello Dr. Wu, my grandfather is a long-term diabetes patient and also has cardiovascular disease. Due to taking (Jian An Xin), it has affected his blood pressure, which has always been on the lower side, so he can ...

Palpitations after injection? Hello Doctor: I do not have any diseases or drug allergies. Although I have mild nasal allergies, I have previously experienced allergic reactions to shrimp and sudden hives, but those incidents occurred only once or twice several years ago, and I ge...

Unsure if it's anxiety or genuine discomfort? Hello, doctor. I am currently 22 years old. Recently, for the past two or three days, I have been feeling a bit bloated while awake, as I often feel the urge to burp or pass gas to relieve the pressure. However, when I go to slee...

I would like to ask what symptoms are associated with the throat? I have hyperthyroidism, but my test results are all normal. Recently, my heart rate reached a maximum of 160 beats per minute, making it impossible for me to walk. Currently, I am being treated with medication for ...

Laboratory Report Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently had a blood test done. During the period leading up to the blood draw, I was experiencing a poor appetite and didn't eat much. My sleep quality was also poor, and at rest, my heart rate sometimes increased to around 110 beats per m...

At night, when lying down to sleep, I suddenly feel my heart rate increase, and when I open my eyes, I experience a sensation of fluctuation? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a recent experience where sometimes when I lie down at night, I suddenly feel my heart racing. Whe...

Regarding the issue of low blood pressure? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about blood pressure issues. Both my husband and I generally have low blood pressure; when sitting, it usually measures around the 90s/60s, and at its highest, it can reach around 100s/70s, while at ...

Shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, constipation? I am currently a high school student with no obesity issues and no history of congenital heart disease or asthma. A few years ago, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner suggested that I might have an arrhythmia, ...

Numbness in the limbs and pain in the lower back and hips? I have been experiencing numbness and pain for the past six months. When sitting, I feel soreness and numbness in my hips and lower back (the pain is localized in this area, and after sitting for a while, I can't sta...

Rapid pulse issue Hello, doctor. I have been measuring my blood pressure and pulse rate myself. My systolic blood pressure is usually around 120, and my pulse rate is between 80 and 90. What is the ideal pulse rate? I've heard that a pulse rate above 70 may be associated wit...

I have been frequently experiencing fainting spells lately? Hello Doctor: In the past two weeks, I have frequently experienced hiccups at night and sudden abdominal cramps. When I go to the bathroom to have a bowel movement, I often feel dizzy, break out in a cold sweat, and my f...

During deep breathing, there is a tightness and stabbing pain in the left chest, along with an increased heart rate? Hello Doctor, on July 27th during the day, I experienced diarrhea (about 5 to 6 times) and developed a fever at night (around 38.3 degrees Celsius). The following ...

Weight loss Hello, my husband is 56 years old. Since I met him, he has never been overweight, with a maximum weight of 58 kg. He is 175 cm tall, but in recent years, his weight has dropped to around 51 kg, which is quite underweight. We have a light diet and consume protein; he e...

Forgot to fast before the health check-up? Hello Doctor, during my last health check-up, I forgot to fast and had breakfast before going to the hospital for the tests. The results showed that my fasting blood glucose was "below" the standard range and my total cholester...