Heart, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Abnormal body temperature, dizziness? Hello Doctor: I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine on December 5th, and I had an ear temperature of 38 degrees Celsius on that day. I took Tylenol, but my temperature did not improve. To this day, my daily temperature has been between...

Which COVID-19 vaccine can be administered for issues related to red blood cells? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire whether I can receive vaccinations given my hereditary thalassemia. Additionally, which vaccine would you recommend as the most appropriate? My annual health ch...

Chest pain with tenderness upon palpation? I have been experiencing chest pain for quite a long time, probably over a year (I haven't paid much attention to it). I consulted a cardiologist, and an electrocardiogram showed no abnormalities. I also saw a gastroenterologist; al...

Blood pressure and heart rate issues? Usually, my blood pressure is normal, but my heart rate is often around 105. Sometimes, I experience low blood pressure with a heart rate of about 85. Since the beginning of this year, I frequently feel short of breath and slightly wheezy, wi...

Heart Rate and Respiration I have iron deficiency anemia and have been taking iron supplements for 1 month and 3 days. I can usually feel the contractions and relaxations of my heart, regardless of whether I am sitting, lying down, or climbing; as long as I feel calm, I can sense...

Involuntary head shaking? Hello doctor, I often experience headaches, mostly migraines, but I have had two episodes of unexplained head shaking. The first time, while standing in my room, my head started to shake suddenly, but I was fully conscious and it lasted for nearly a minu...

Right-sided back pain? About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a dull pain in the right side of my upper back near the scapula. After sitting in a slouched position for a while, the discomfort intensifies, but if I sit up straight, the pain completely disappears. Lying down also do...

Cardiac issues related to the AZ vaccine? Hello, doctor. It has been over a month since I received the AZ vaccine, and I often feel tightness in my upper back (along the spine) that is difficult to relieve. Although I usually have a habit of exercising, my physical performance ha...

Which department should I see? Hello Doctor: After getting vaccinated on Friday, I've been experiencing nasal congestion every night when trying to sleep, which makes it difficult to breathe comfortably and fall asleep (I didn't have daily nasal congestion before). Last...

Idiopathic syncope Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been increasingly troubled by an intermittent issue, which is fainting. I feel like I'm about to pass out, with a dry mouth and my vision gradually darkening. Usually, when I rest to the side, I start to sweat a little, and ...

Occasional, irregular fainting? Hello, doctor. My health checks during military service and school admissions were all normal. Recently, I have been increasingly troubled by an intermittent issue, which is fainting. I feel like I'm about to faint, experiencing dry mouth and ...

What could be the possible causes of unexplained swelling in both legs? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I would like to inquire about my grandmother (who is 82 years old). Last month, her lower legs, insteps, and toes suddenly became swollen (like edema, leaving an indentation when pressed). Sh...

The wrist feels cold and somewhat weak? I have hyperthyroidism, and my heart rate is already a bit fast. After receiving the BNT vaccine last Thursday, my heart rate increased from 74-80 to 81-85. Today, my wrist feels a bit cold intermittently. Should I see a specialist, or shou...

Physical discomfort? Hello Doctor, since mid-August, I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my fingers and limbs upon waking up. I went to a neurologist for an examination, and I will be undergoing more in-depth tests soon. Between mid-August and October, I have felt t...

Diarrhea and rapid heartbeat? Hello, doctor: Recently, my bowel movements have been unformed, and in the last two instances, I noticed that I experienced a rapid heartbeat during defecation. I'm not quite sure what palpitations feel like; I can feel the arteries in my abdome...

Medical consultation Hello doctor, my mother felt discomfort in her heart yesterday, so we went to the emergency room. However, the area next to the internal medicine department was filled with patients exhibiting symptoms like coughing and vomiting. We wore medical masks the ent...

Experiencing discomfort in the throat after choking on medication? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, while taking my medication, it got stuck in my throat. I swallowed a large gulp of water, but it didn't go down and I felt a choking sensation. After that, I still had water in my mou...

Iron deficiency anemia Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my previous blood test results: Hb: 10.2, HCT: 32.6, MCV: 71.2, MCH: 22.3, PLT: 408, RDW-CV: 17.5, Ferritin: 4.5. Are these anemia values considered severe? What would happen if I don't address this? During my l...

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 ...

Dizziness, shortness of breath, and palpitations? Hello doctor, I am asking on behalf of my mother. She is 63 years old and has recently been experiencing frequent dizziness, which is often accompanied by shortness of breath and palpitations occurring 2 to 3 times a day, lasting ...