Heart, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 11

When standing up, I feel my heart racing or beating more forcefully? Height 161 cm, weight 47 kg, severe nasal allergies. I have had these symptoms since the eighth grade and I'm very worried about what might happen. Sometimes I wake up without these feelings, but at times I...

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...

Long-term sensation of heat in the hands, feet, and stomach? I would like to ask about my long-term experience of feeling a constant warmth in my hands, feet, and stomach every day. I have undergone tests for thyroid function and autoimmune antibodies, and everything came back no...

Is the risk of contracting HIV through unprotected anal intercourse really that low? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the risk of contracting HIV from unprotected anal intercourse is really that low. A few days ago, I went to a gay sauna and had unprotected anal sex with a m...

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...

Bilateral leg edema? Hello, doctor. About three weeks ago, I started noticing mild swelling in both of my legs. A week ago, the condition worsened, and I gained 3 to 4 kilograms. I feel better upon waking, but my eyelids are puffy, and my scalp feels swollen. I spend most of the ...

Hypokalemia, arrhythmia, dyspnea, hypertension? I would like to ask the doctor if hypokalemic periodic paralysis lasts a long time? I have had low potassium levels for 7 months! I don't know what to do; I have been seeing a nephrologist and taking medication, which makes it ...

If you wake up in the middle of the night with chest pain, which specialist should you see? On the night of May 29, I woke up in pain (the pain started suddenly when I turned to lie on my back, lasting about 15 minutes). It was quite painful, located in the left chest area near t...

Waking up frequently due to feeling hot during sleep? Hello, doctor. For the past few years, I have frequently woken up at night feeling hot. When I wake up, I can hardly fall back asleep unless I get up and turn on a fan to cool down. When I wake up from the heat, my whole body ...

I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left shoulder while carrying my backpack home? Hello Doctor, I suddenly felt a warm, pulling pain in my left shoulder and left back while carrying my backpack home. After returning home and lying down, the pain did not lessen; instead, I experie...

I've been experiencing unusual health conditions for a while and I'm unsure whether I should seek medical attention? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing some symptoms that I am unsure are due to psychological stress or a viral infection. My condition fluct...

Which outpatient clinic should I visit? What could be the possible issues? Since March 6, I have been experiencing general weakness every day, with occasional mild headaches and dizziness. I have severe bloating, sometimes accompanied by intense stomach pain and excessive flatule...

Feeling unwell but unsure where the problem lies? Hello, Doctor Yeh. I would like to ask about the following symptoms I am experiencing and which specialty I should consult to address my sleep issues: 1. It has become more difficult for me to fall asleep compared to before, and...

Upper back pain? Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I woke up one morning and noticed soreness in the upper back on both sides (from the shoulders down to the upper waist). The pain on the left side is about 80%, while the right side is about 20%. I initially thought it was due ...

Thrombosis and valvular insufficiency? Dear Dr. Liao, Based on your clinical experience and perspective, I would like to inquire about the following: 1. In the case of thrombosed hemorrhoids, can the blood clot form an embolus that travels through the bloodstream to various org...

Dizziness, skin itching, and unusual appetite? Hello, doctor. I have some questions regarding my dizziness issue that has persisted for many years. Since my student days, I have experienced unexplained dizziness, sometimes to the point of pain, and my heart races significantly. O...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor: I previously had no exercise habits and spent a long time sitting in front of the computer. Since the end of August, I have been experiencing hand numbness, which at one point was so painful that I couldn't sleep. This lasted fo...

Chest tightness and pain, primarily on the left side of the chest? In the past two months, I have experienced intermittent tightness or mild stabbing pain in my chest, particularly on the left side. Sometimes, I also feel pain in my left arm and fingers. I have visited a cardiolo...

A hemoglobin level of only 10 g/dL may lead to symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, generalized weakness, and loss of appetite? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother. Recently, she has been experiencing bloating, stomach pain, dizziness, headaches, blurred ...

Regarding dry heaving? Dear Dr. Liao, Last night (June 23), I experienced a respiratory infection that caused post-nasal drip into my throat. I attempted to forcefully cough out the dripping mucus, which resulted in dry heaving (with the motion of vomiting but no actual vomit). ...