Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 30

Exam Stress Syndrome Doctor, three weeks ago, I was experiencing dry mouth and general weakness, so the doctor at the clinic checked my blood sugar using a glucometer. Four hours after a meal, it was 97 (I was very nervous and under a lot of stress at that time). A week later, I ...

Should I check my MMR vaccine antibody levels? Hello, doctor. I will be traveling to Manila for about three days at the end of June this year. I know that there have been recent cases of measles in the Philippines. I received the MMR vaccine in 2000 and again in March 2004. How l...

Medication consultation I take blood pressure medication (Cozaar) daily. Is this medication classified as a nitrate? Can I also take Viagra? Will there be any interactions or side effects between the two medications? Thank you!

Recurrent unexplained fever Hello, Dr. Liao. My mother is 64 years old. Initially, she often felt fatigued and would become short of breath when climbing stairs, but she was fine walking on flat ground (even for 1-2 kilometers). Initially, the local clinic suspected a heart issue...

Headache issues In the past two weeks, due to exam stress, I haven't eaten properly for about three days. Since then, I've often felt a heavy sensation in my head, with pressure and even pain in my forehead and temples. Occasionally, it gets severe enough to cause dizzi...

Decreased immunity? Recently, some friends around me have experienced a decline in immunity, followed by a cold, which resulted in a lack of response in the left facial nerve, causing swelling in the left eye, difficulty smiling, and loss of taste sensation. I would like to know ...

Continuous fever for three weeks? Hello, my symptoms have included a continuous fever for three weeks (from March 21 to today, April 9), fatigue, generalized weakness, muscle aches, and loss of appetite (I didn't eat for two days during the high fever and didn't feel hu...

Shared use of trauma medications Liquid bandage, designed similarly to nail polish, features a brush attached to the cap for direct application of the medication onto wounds. I would like to inquire: if the brush comes into contact with blood while applying it to a wound, is it a...

Hypothyroidism Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism. I am currently taking multivitamins. Will there be any interactions with this medication?

Determining the presence of pneumonia caused by influenza? Hello Doctor, on the morning of February 27th, I had a fever that fluctuated, so I went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic to get a one-day supply of medicine. After taking it, I had another fever on February 28th, ...

Experiencing sudden throat pain after swallowing saliva following a meal can indicate several potential issues, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, or even a throat infection. It is advisable to monitor the symptoms and consult a healthcare professional f...

Abdominal erythema, diagnosis has been a persistent challenge? Male, 31 years old. Dear doctor, I am a 30-year-old male who smokes and has no significant medical history, except for a diagnosis of mild mitral valve prolapse in childhood. Currently, I have a symptom: a ring-like e...

Palpitations and dizziness issues? Hello Doctor, last week I suddenly felt cold in the middle of the night (due to a cold front). After waking up, I kept shivering and my heart was racing. Additionally, there was an earthquake that day, which may have affected me both physically ...

Numbness in the right scapula for over a year? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing numbness near my right scapula for over a year, and sometimes it extends to my fingers. When I raise my right arm, my entire arm becomes numb, and occasionally I also experience pain in my lower...

Can melatonin be used in conjunction with other medications? Hello Doctor: I am currently studying abroad, and accessing medical resources is very difficult. I hope to receive your assistance. I am experiencing anxiety and insomnia issues. I take one and a half tablets of "Z...

Sjögren's syndrome, thyroiditis, dry eye syndrome, floaters, adenomyosis? I am currently taking Soothe (Shu Le Jin) at a dosage of half a tablet twice a day, in the morning and evening, due to my high myopia, floaters, and dry eye syndrome. Are there any side effects of this...

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) Hello, may I directly make an appointment for a hemoglobin A1c test at the outpatient clinic? I am currently pregnant (I was diagnosed with stage 2 diabetes before pregnancy, and I am taking half a pill for my meals), and my blood sugar levels are with...

White blood cell count Hello, during a recent company health check, it was found that my white blood cell count is 11,800 (normal range: 4,000–11,000/uL). Should I be concerned about this elevated level, and what should I pay attention to? Additionally, I have been using medicati...

Dizziness - the sensation of being on a boat, feeling like floating? I am a high school senior and have experienced a sensation of earthquakes since childhood. After entering high school, my dizziness has intensified. I feel as if I am on a boat, and in my room, it feels like I a...

Unsure which specialty to consult? Frequent dizziness or headaches, mild anemia (but it's been a year since I started medication), palpitations, shortness of breath, sore throat, irregular menstrual cycle with low flow, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, low blood pressur...