Saliva, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 4

A small wound was licked by a dog? Hello, doctor. This morning, I was licked on the hand by a dog owned by a community resident. There is a small, unhealed wound in that area (a type of wound where the dry skin next to the nail was torn and bled a little). I remember seeing news ...

Inquire about rabies? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about rabies. This morning, I bought breakfast and accidentally brushed against a dog with the plastic bag containing my food. The dog may have licked the plastic bag, which I then placed in my bicycle basket. When I go...

Pain in the neck and chest after swallowing? Hello doctor, a few weeks before my symptoms started, I spent most of my time at home, hardly exercising, and usually ate one meal a day, sometimes two. Later, a friend invited me to work in the housekeeping department of a hotel. At f...

The issue of rabies? Hello Dr. Liao, Five days ago, in the middle of the night, I woke up to use the bathroom and turned on the light, only to find a bat flying in my room (it seemed to be a small Eastern Asian house bat). I opened the window thinking it would fly out, but unexp...

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...

If clothing has been licked by a stray dog and then comes into contact with a wound, is there a concern for rabies? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, when I visited the Ziyun Temple at Banlu Township, I encountered a stray dog (not sure if it was being fed by someone) that was very excite...

Do I need to get the rabies vaccine, doctor? Hello doctor, this afternoon I went to a large park near my home to exercise. Unfortunately, my hand accidentally touched the aerial roots of a banyan tree, and then I inadvertently rubbed my eye with my hand. I would like to ask if th...

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...

I'm not sure which specialty to see? Since yesterday, I have been experiencing excessive saliva production and I don't know why. Shortly after swallowing, I feel the need to swallow again. Recently, I have also been feeling very tired and drowsy, and I have a slight hea...

Is it a symptom of HIV? On September 4th, I noticed many red rashes on my body that initially itched. When I scratched them, they appeared more prominently. The next night, one or two new bumps developed, with two of them forming raised blisters in the groin area and on my arm, w...

Left neck issues? Hello, doctor! I have some questions that need answers. I visited an ENT specialist and had an ultrasound done, but the issue still hasn't been resolved. I sometimes feel a sensation of something getting stuck when swallowing saliva (but not when eating). C...

Asthma medication, nails, muscle cramps? The doctor diagnosed me with asthma, and I usually use Duasmas HFA 200 twice in the morning and evening, along with allergy medication and Hexoline. However, I've noticed that over the past few months, two of my fingernails have devel...

Oral issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I have been experiencing an unusual taste in my mouth for the past week (sometimes it feels sour, but it doesn't seem to be). My tongue occasionally feels prickly. How can I improve this condition?

Questions about rabies? Hello doctor, my friend was suddenly licked on the calf by a dog owned by someone else while exercising in the park (the area that was licked has no wounds). He immediately returned home to take a shower and clean himself. However, he has a scrape on his a...

Rabies Issues About ten days ago, I went out to buy lunch. After I made my purchase and came out, a dog suddenly ran towards me, and I couldn't dodge in time, resulting in it bumping into my right calf. It hurt a bit at the moment, but when I got home, I checked and found no...

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...

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...

Oral cauliflower (also known as oral warts or oral papillomas) I am 16 years old and have developed some strange pink bumps under my tongue, about 10 in total, some are separate and some are connected. I am concerned because I performed oral sex on a stranger three weeks ago, so ...

Sudden swelling of the cheek? My 16-year-old son suddenly developed swelling in his cheek after returning from a tomb-sweeping visit on Sunday afternoon. The swelling is not painful, itchy, or red. We visited a nearby clinic's ENT department, but the doctor couldn't ide...

Chest issues Hello, recently when I eat, I feel a bit of pain in the area just above the right chest, about two centimeters away from the esophagus. It hurts a little when I press it firmly. Swallowing saliva and deep breathing are fine. I'm not sure which specialty I should...