Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 33

Recently, I have been feeling nauseous but do not have any other uncomfortable symptoms? I have been experiencing nausea for about two weeks now, but there are no other uncomfortable symptoms accompanying it. The feeling of wanting to vomit occurs intermittently; sometimes it’s j...

Chronic fatigue... excessive thirst... significant hair loss? Hello, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue, excessive thirst (no matter how much water I drink, I still feel thirsty), and significant hair loss. The hair loss is severe enough that after washing my hair, the amou...

Vaginal bleeding Hello, doctor. My menstrual period started on November 5 and lasted for about 7 days. On May 21, after having intercourse with my boyfriend (using a condom), I experienced vaginal pain, swelling, and a small amount of bleeding. Later, I noticed that my vaginal di...

Unusual skin prickling sensation? I had a fever last night that reached 39.5°C. I saw a doctor yesterday, received an injection, and was prescribed medication. However, I'm not sure if it's an allergic reaction or something else, as I have developed small, bump-like les...

Abnormal blood test results? Hello, I experienced quite severe insomnia two years ago, but my sleep quality has improved significantly over the past six months, allowing me to fall asleep in about 20 minutes. However, I still feel very fatigued and weak; even after sleeping 8-9 h...

The body has little sensation to temperature changes, and there is also a diminished sense of taste? Hello, the day before yesterday after exercising, when I started work the next day, I sweated a lot but didn't feel hot at all. The areas of my body that were sweating felt c...

Frequent health issues? Since March, I have been feeling unwell and have seen eight doctors so far. It all started one afternoon when I suddenly experienced pain in my lower right abdomen near the groin, so severe that I couldn't stand up straight, along with gastrointestina...

Is it prediabetes, and is there a need for medication management? Hello Doctor: I had a routine check-up last June, where my fasting blood glucose was 88, but my hemoglobin A1c spiked to 9.4. The doctor advised that the testing lab should recheck the results. Later, I was asked t...

Sleep duration Hello doctor, I have difficulty falling asleep at night and my mind tends to wander. Even though I go to bed earlier, I still feel like I haven't slept and before I know it, it's dawn. I would like to ask if going to bed earlier (originally at midnight, n...

Hyperthyroidism issues? Hello, doctor! I have some questions: 1. A family member has been on medication for hyperthyroidism for three months. T4 levels are now normal, but TSH remains low at 0.03. If they experience a fever or sore throat, should they temporarily stop the medic...

Normal diet, but the body is becoming increasingly emaciated? Hello Dr. Chen, I am inquiring on behalf of my mother-in-law. Since after the Lunar New Year this year, she has been losing weight continuously. She originally weighed 48-49 kg, but now she is down to 43 kg. She eats a...

If you suspect you have symptoms of "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome," which specialist should you consult? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: I experience intermittent fatigue, lethargy, and weakness several times a day, along with occasional brief episodes of dizzines...

Chest pain, esophageal issues, endoscopy? Hello, Doctor. I accidentally swallowed a fish bone on the evening of April 26. I visited the ENT department on the afternoon of April 27, where the doctor noted only throat inflammation and could not see the fish bone. He advised that if...

Some questions? Hello, doctor. I tend to be a very pessimistic thinker, and recently I developed epididymitis. I have seen a doctor and have been on antibiotics for three weeks. My symptoms have improved significantly, but whenever I feel slightly uncomfortable, such as pain in t...

Suspected Antiphospholipid Syndrome Hello, doctor. At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly experienced sharp chest pain, followed by numbness in my limbs. After that, I had many symptoms, such as sudden body jerks that would wake me up when I was about to fall asleep, i...

Patients with hypertension experiencing persistently low blood pressure? About ten years ago, my father was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and since then, he has been regularly having blood tests and follow-up appointments. His blood pressure has generally been well-controlle...

Oral issues Hello doctor, my friend had inflammation and took antibiotics, and it's been almost a month since they stopped the medication. Recently, they are still experiencing abnormal taste sensations (the flavors seem diminished). Should they see a doctor?

Oral pain? The area in the throat connected to the nose has a hard part in the front and a soft part in the back (the hard part is behind the upper row of teeth in the mouth, and the back part is soft). I've been experiencing extreme pain in the soft area for the past few da...

Abdominal pain issues? Doctor, my friend is 37 years old and has been experiencing abdominal pain after her menstrual period for the past few months. Sometimes, the pain also occurs before her period. Her menstrual flow is normal, but at times the pain is severe enough to affect ...

Chest pain? I have been experiencing sharp pain in the upper right chest area near the ribs for over a month. However, it doesn't hurt every day; it only occurs occasionally in a specific location. Pressing on the area with my fingers also causes some sharp pain. Additionall...