Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 24

Weakness and cramping in the feet, hip joint pain? Symptom 1: Weakness and cramping pain in the legs, possibly a sequela of nerve damage from a dog bite several years ago. Symptom 2: Hip joint pain, which has recently developed; it is uncertain whether it is due to being overwe...

High cholesterol? Hello, I would like to ask about my health situation. Two years ago, during my first health check, I found out that my total cholesterol was 350 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was 241 mg/dL, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was 60...

Numbness in the hands, feet, and head, as well as dizziness during sleep? Hello Dr. Hsiao, Over the past year, I have experienced intermittent numbness in my hands, feet, and head while sleeping. This does not occur continuously but happens during the sleep process. It seems to ...

Pain in the upper left back? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask about a situation I experienced a couple of days ago. When I woke up in the morning, I suddenly felt pain in my upper left back. It hurts when I take deep breaths, and it also hurts when I hold my breath or bend ov...

Blood sugar levels in children with influenza and fever? Dear Doctor, Last October, my son (6 years and 3 months old) had a fever due to influenza for five days and had some small red spots on his hands. We went to the clinic for a follow-up, and the doctor referred us to a maj...

Abnormal vomiting of blood, known as hematemesis, can be caused by various medical conditions. Some common causes include: 1. **Gastrointestinal bleeding**: This can occur due to ulcers, gastritis, or esophageal varices. 2? A family member, a 23-year-old male currently abroad, h...

Itchy sensation from the widow's peak to the forehead, extending to the bridge of the nose and the upper and lower gums? Since childhood, I have experienced itching issues from the widow's peak down to the bridge of my nose and along the gums of my upper and lower front...

Hello, doctor? Hello Doctor, I apologize for the lengthy message, but I would appreciate your attention. I have been suffering from cellulitis in my leg since March 5th of this year, which has rendered me completely immobile. By early April, my weight increased from 80 kg to 100 ...

Medication Consultation Hello, doctor! Recently, due to the hot weather, I've been sweating a lot and experiencing itching. Our facility provides Calamine lotion for itching, but when I went to the pharmacy to purchase it, the pharmacist mentioned that Calamine contains a lo...

HPV infection in the throat and cervical spine issues (recently discovered)? 1. I visited both an otolaryngologist and a pulmonologist but still felt uncomfortable. Later, after undergoing an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with a gastroenterologist, I discovered that I had poly...

Abnormal elevated body temperature? Hello doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my wife, who is 28 years old. Here is the situation: she has had an elevated body temperature for about two weeks, with different readings from each ear. One ear measures between 36.8°C and 37.4°C, whil...

Transmission potential of Wuhan pneumonia? Hello, doctor. Last week I had a bit of a cold and went to see an ENT specialist. I'm still taking medication. The doctor said my lungs sounded fine, but I sometimes have a sore throat along with phlegm and nasal discharge, so I was...

Unexplained skin itching? Hello doctor, at the beginning of May, one morning I woke up and suddenly my knees were itchy, but it stopped after about an hour. About a week ago, the back of my right hand suddenly became itchy for no apparent reason, which lasted intermittently for a...

Sometimes I suddenly feel dizzy? Hello Doctor: I am not sure if this is related to the increasingly hot weather, but I have occasionally experienced dizziness when sitting or standing up from a low position. I consulted an ENT specialist who mentioned that it is considered normal...

Bone issues or muscle problems? Hello Doctor, I noticed some mild pain at the base of my right ring finger while washing my hands, although there is no swelling. I later found a specific point near the base close to my palm that is more pronounced when pressed. I applied a medica...

HPV infection in the throat, also known as oropharyngeal HPV infection, can occur and is associated with certain types of human papillomavirus. It is important to understand that while HPV is commonly known for causing cervical cancer, it can Hello, doctor. Since early February, ...

Choking risk? Hello, doctor. I've been having a cold for the past few days and visited an ENT specialist last week. The doctor mentioned that I had a mild cold and prescribed some medication for me. While eating udon noodles, I suddenly felt like I choked on the slippery noo...

Sometimes I suddenly feel dizzy? Hello Doctor: I’m not sure if it’s related to the increasingly hot weather, but I have occasionally experienced dizziness when sitting or standing up from a low position. I consulted an ENT specialist who mentioned it was normal and gave it a name...

Sometimes I suddenly feel dizzy? Hello Doctor: I’m not sure if it’s related to the increasingly hot weather, but I have occasionally experienced dizziness when sitting or standing up from a low position. I consulted an ENT specialist who mentioned it was normal and referred to a ...

Medication consultation Hello Dr. Yeh, today I went to the hospital to see a urologist because I have been experiencing frequent urination and difficulty urinating for two days since last Monday. I also have a dull pain below my navel and sharp pain in the perineal area. The doct...