Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 37

The probability of contracting HIV from an infected wound in the genital area? Hello Doctor: On June 25th, around 8 PM, I accidentally cut a small wound while shaving (approximately located between the penis and scrotum). At that moment, I immediately disinfected and applied medi...

Which specialty should I see for these symptoms? Recently, my husband has been experiencing generalized weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a slightly elevated body temperature (around 37.1-37.4°C). He feels warm and has had several episodes of diarrhea. Initially, we though...

Please help me with my question, thank you! Doctor, I have been experiencing a lot of work-related stress lately, and I've been having persistent headaches and diarrhea. What medication should I take?

I am not sure which specialty to see? The mother is 65 years old and has a history of heart problems. She previously took heart medication but has stopped. She injured her back from lifting heavy objects in the past. Recently, she has reported a sensation in her calves that feels...

Once again, I apologize for troubling Dr. Chen? Hello Dr. Chen, I visited your clinic on the afternoon of the 16th of this month, and I appreciate your detailed explanation. However, I seem to have forgotten to mention some conditions during the visit, so I would like to provide ...

Chest, lumbar, and abdominal pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulders, back, and lower back for the past few months. Previously, I noticed swelling in the middle of my left back, so I went to see a doctor who took X-rays and mentioned that my spine...

Family medicine issues In the morning, I take medication for insomnia and high blood pressure. I have been switching insomnia medications for about four years. I take a capsule of 0.5 mg of Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) because I experience a tingling sensation in my head, as if bloo...

Sharp pain in the left rib cage? Hello Doctor: Since last night, I have been experiencing a slight stabbing pain in the area just below my left rib cage. It comes and goes. This morning, there was no pain, but in the afternoon, the same area started to hurt again. I'm not su...

Easily prone to dizziness? Hello doctor, I have been particularly prone to dizziness since childhood. I remember that certain foods, like jellyfish, would make me dizzy, and I never understood why, which led me to avoid those foods. As I grew older, I also experienced dizziness f...

Health check-up Hello Dr. Chang, I have been taking medication for hypertension, lipid-lowering, and insomnia related to neurological issues. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with arrhythmia, and the clinic prescribed me medication for it, which I took for a year. My thyroid-stim...

Persistent elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. My usual body temperature is around 36 to 36.5 degrees Celsius, and it rarely exceeds 37 degrees except when I have a cold. On April 7th, Thursday afternoon, I started experiencing headaches. After taking pain relievers, I felt...

Calf weakness Hello, I often experience weakness in my calves when sitting or lying down, especially while sleeping. This weakness doesn't feel like a lack of strength or inability to move; my feet aren't numb, but I constantly feel weakness in my calves, particularly i...

Edema caused by a car accident? On February 15th of this year, I was involved in a car accident, resulting in a bruise on my left knee, an abrasion on my right knee, and a sprained ligament in my right ankle. I saw a doctor for treatment for a week and thought I was better, so I ...

Multiple physical discomforts? Hello Doctor: Yesterday in class, I suddenly felt chest tightness, which I thought was due to poor ventilation in the classroom. I stepped outside to calm down, but when I returned to the classroom, the situation worsened. I felt dizzy and nauseous....

Medication issues I am currently taking Bisoprolol 5mg (Kankun) once a day, half a tablet each time. Recently, I have been experiencing nasal congestion and coughing. After visiting the clinic, I forgot to inform the doctor that I am taking this medication. The doctor prescribed ...

Headache with neck stiffness? Hello, my mother had abdominal surgery last year and after returning home to rest, she has been experiencing severe headaches and is unable to turn her neck due to pain. Doctors have been unable to determine the cause. Today when I returned home, she...

Bilateral leg edema? Hello, doctor. I started my first year of college last September and participated in an intra-school cheerleading competition, which involved a month of intense training. The day after the event, I suddenly experienced severe swelling in both legs, from my to...

Left lower abdominal pain and nausea? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing occasional cramping pain in my lower left abdomen. On March 28th, from 7 PM to midnight, I had severe cramping pain in my lower left abdomen, which was relieved only when standing or lying ...

May I ask the doctor? Symptom 1: For the past month, I have been suffering from headaches. However, they are not the kind of pain that is unbearable or feels like my head is going to split open. Instead, they come in waves, lasting about one second each time. The pain mainly occu...

Post-treatment for Influenza B Hello doctor, my wife tested positive for influenza B with a rapid test. After taking medication, her fever has subsided, but now she is experiencing throat discomfort and persistent coughing. I would like to ask which specialty we should see after ...