Medication, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 5

A lump or hard mass appears after an impact to the groin area? Last week, while riding my bicycle, the brakes failed, and I accelerated downhill, crashing into an iron gate. I experienced immediate and intense pain in my groin area, which made it nearly impossible to move. When t...

Persistent thirst with discharge from the navel? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been feeling very thirsty often, and even after drinking a lot of water, it doesn't help. One day, I noticed a yellowish discharge around my navel (sometimes it appears reddish-brown). I visi...

Cholesterol management: medication or dietary control? Hello, Doctor. During my health check-up at the end of June, my LDL cholesterol was 236. After three months of dietary and exercise control, my LDL cholesterol dropped to 205 in mid-October. I do not have any risk factors for...

How long can medication in aluminum foil packaging be stored? Hello, how long can medications in aluminum foil packaging be stored without going bad after being picked up from a clinic or hospital? Sometimes I don't take them on time, and they might be stored for a longer pe...

If you are taking fish oil supplements long-term, it is advisable to have regular blood tests to monitor certain parameters. Key tests may include: 1. **Lipid Profile**: To check cholesterol levels and triglycerides, as fish oil can affect lipid metabolism. 2. **Liver Function T...

Frequent unexplained sweet taste in the mouth? Dear Dr. Liao, Hello. My mother has been experiencing a sweet taste in her mouth frequently over the past month, and this occurs not only during or after meals. She is 83 years old and had a heart catheterization about ten years ago...

Menstrual cramps may cause lower back pain, but it's uncertain if they are directly related? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right lower back for about three days. Since it coincides with my menstrual period, I initially thought it was just the usual menstr...

Long-term pain in the hands, feet, waist, and neck, along with anxiety and psychosomatic issues, how can one return to a normal life? Hello doctor, I have been suffering from various ailments for 5 years and have not worked for 3 years. It started with numbness in my left leg due...

Bowel movement issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing intermittent bowel issues for quite some time. I wonder if this is related to the anxiety I developed while caring for my father, who had esophageal cancer, about 4 to 5 years ago. I'm not sure what to do... Around...

Bilateral lower extremity edema? My mother has been experiencing swelling in both legs for the past year, sometimes to the point of discomfort. She has consulted with cardiologists, orthopedic specialists, family medicine doctors, obstetricians, nephrologists, and urologists, and...

Whether a tetanus vaccine is needed for a wound or abrasion? Hello, doctor! My mother (under 60 years old) had a motorcycle accident and has a scrape below her knee. There is a red, abraded area, but she says there is no bleeding, and her pants are not torn. The wound is about th...

Drug interactions I have onychomycosis and underwent liver function tests at the hospital, which came back normal. The doctor prescribed Terbinafine, to be taken once a day. I would like to inquire about potential drug interactions between this medication and the prostate medicat...

Blood disorders Hello Dr. Hsiao, I previously visited the clinic due to allergic cough, which showed slight improvement. Later, I went to a large hospital's pulmonology department, where the doctor indicated that it was triggered by allergies. Blood tests were conducted, an...

Persistent low-grade fever that won't subside? I have been experiencing a low-grade fever for a week now. My temperature in the morning before work is 37.2°C, but it rises to 37.7°C after I start working, with a maximum recorded temperature of 37.9°C. In the evening, it drop...

Medication consultation I would like to ask if "Yongsheng" Hiros extended-release micro-particle capsules can be taken on an empty stomach before bedtime, or should they only be taken after meals? Will taking them on an empty stomach harm the stomach? Additionally, I wo...

Multiple medication consultation + unexplained foamy urine? Are there any interactions between the following medications: doxycycline, diastase, gascon, escitalopram, fludiazepam, lutein, and probiotics? Additionally, I have been experiencing foamy urine since last month, which p...

Does taking cardiovascular medications increase the risk of heat stroke? Hello Dr. Lin, in 2015, I was diagnosed with left coronary artery atherosclerosis. In 2020, due to atrial fibrillation, I underwent two catheter ablation procedures. Since then, I have been taking five medic...

Pharmacy internship Hello, doctor. I recently started working at a community pharmacy, and I would like to ask if there are any occupational hazards associated with this profession. I found some information indicating that high-risk medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, can af...

Bruise from a fall? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond to my issue with a herniated disc. Since the onset, I have been maintaining my condition through exercise (without going to physical therapy). Six days ago, I fell while ice skating, and I developed a brui...

Hypertension caused by cancer? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my mother-in-law, who has high blood pressure caused by lymphoma (she was previously healthy, exercised regularly, and had a light diet). It has been two years since she completed chemotherapy, and she is cur...