Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 43

Uric acid Dr. Tsai: I have a habit of donating blood, and the blood donation center also checks some health parameters for us. One of these is the uric acid level, which is 7.1. It shows that the normal range for males is 3.5 to 7.2! It is clearly approaching the high end of the ...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello: 1. I usually work the night shift, and although my liver function tests are normal, should I take any specific supplements? 2. Sometimes, usually in the afternoon, I experience mild headaches. Coul...

Chronic fatigue? Over the past month, I have been feeling extremely fatigued. My sleep schedule is relatively regular, averaging about 11 hours of sleep per day. If I sleep less than 11 hours, I feel even more tired and have an overwhelming desire to sleep. It feels like no matte...

Medical consultation-related issues? Hello Dr. Chen, I visited your clinic yesterday to receive the yellow fever vaccine, but I forgot to ask some questions. Since I will be leaving Taiwan for about six months during the summer vacation, and I have a somewhat weakened immune syst...

Abnormal blood cell count Hello: My recent health check report shows that my MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) is 100 (highlighted in red), while the normal range is 79-99 fL. Should I seek medical attention for this?

Dizziness and blurred vision? I was previously involved in a car accident where my head was possibly run over by a motorcycle at low speed. After being taken to the hospital, I woke up and when I sat up or stood up, I would start to feel dizzy. Initially, I thought it was due to ...

The finger has swollen unexpectedly? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing unexplained swelling in my fingers recently, and I would like to ask which specialty I should consult. 1. Onset: From January 13 to now, approximately 8 days. 2. Affected area: (All on the palm side of ...

Pressure ulcer wound issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about medications for pressure ulcer wounds. My grandmother has been unable to sit for long periods after a fall, and we recently discovered a pressure ulcer on her ankle (which should be classified as a stage II woun...

Medications for altitude sickness? Dear Doctor: I often climb mountains over 3000 meters, but I experience symptoms of altitude sickness each time, including headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite. I would like to know if I can get medication for altitude sickness, such as Diamo...

Cardiac muscle issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have mitral valve prolapse, but sometimes I experience sharp pain around my heart, which feels like muscle soreness, located near my left chest muscle. The pain lasts about 2 to 5 seconds, so I'm u...

Shoulder and hand pain with swelling? Two days ago, I was in a minor car accident. At the time, I only noticed some abrasions on my knee and felt some pain, thinking I had no other injuries. However, when I got home, I gradually started to feel significant pain in the area where ...

The frustrating symptoms make it difficult for me to live normally? A little over a month ago, I experienced a series of sudden fevers. After taking medication, the fever returned a few days later. At that time, I did not see a doctor and instead went to a local pharmacy to get s...

Numbness on the right side of the face with pain at the junction of the upper and lower teeth? Facial numbness on the right side (after having a stroke a year ago) – is it common to experience this frequently after a stroke? (I visit the hospital regularly every month for medicat...

Problems caused by bipolar disorder Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for six or seven years. Due to the bipolar disorder, I experience autonomic nervous system dysregulation, which can eventually lead to chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes,...

Difficult-to-explain body pain? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of pain approximately every six months in my respiratory system, specifically in the area just below my throat, extending to both sides of my chest. The pain feels like a cramping sensation, almost as if...

Mediterranean anemia (also known as thalassemia) Hello, doctor. I had anemia issues since my twenties, and it wasn't until I gave birth at 35 that I discovered I have thalassemia. Around the age of 37, I started experiencing severe headaches during my menstrual period, simil...

Dizziness and temporary vision loss? Hello Doctor: A couple of days ago, I was quite tired from staying up late, having only about three to four hours of sleep. That morning, when my family woke me up, I immediately got up to go to the bathroom. As soon as I reached the bathroom,...

Elevated liver enzymes along with proteinuria may indicate several potential health issues. This combination could suggest liver dysfunction or damage, which might be due to conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or cirrhosis. Additionally, the presence of protein in ...

Strange Symptoms After a Cold On July 21 and 22, I had a cold with symptoms of dizziness and headache. I experienced a low-grade fever and occasional sweating, but never had a high fever. On July 23, I no longer had a headache but had a runny nose and sneezing (I usually have all...

1. Consuming contaminated food. 2. How to quickly eliminate toxins from the body after poisoning (forwarded from the Director's mailbox)? Dear [Recipient], 1. A few days ago, I consumed contaminated food, which resulted in severe pain in my left ovary, as well as intense di...